moving

  1. K

    Tools and test equipment for quick sale. Moving abroad in 2 weeks everything must go

    Moving to Australia and not taking any tools with me. Here is a list off the top of my head: 20 & 25mm pvc conduit bending springs Kewtech ACC50MTL (R2 Wander lead) Makita LXT202 cordless combo kit Kewtech pat testing adapter Bosch DMF 10 Zoom Sparky FK652 wall chaser 2100w 110v Fluke...
    • Kay
    • Thread
    • abroad equipment everything moving quick sale test tools weeks
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. P

    Problems moving Sky Box and wire

    Afternoon, I'm a complete novice and have enough basic knowledge to be able to rewire a plug and the odd central heating component (being a plumber I need know no more). I say this so you know my level of capability. I want to move my Sky box from one end of my lounge to the other (a total of...
  3. H

    Moving Floor sockets

    Hi first posting & i was asked today to move some floor sockets in an office. Having never done this 1st question is . Is it possible? 2nd, would the floor have been built to accommodate lots of boxes? the building is about 12 years old. any help would be appreciated
  4. R

    Moving Kitchen

    Hi, We are having our kitchen moved into another part of the house which already has electric via an existing ring main. The kitchen will have an gas / electric oven and a small electric water heater for a sink plus a small water pump. We will be having an electrician do all the...
  5. D

    Moving House and taking Wall Lights

    Hello, I've had a quick look around the forums about this topic and im pretty sure i know "the answers" but i thought i would ask a specific question or 2 and see what you guys thought... So im moving house soon, i want to take 6 (identical) Wall lights with me, they retail at around £100 and...
    • Dzzi
    • Thread
    • house lighting lights moving taking wall
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. A

    Advices needed for an Italian moving to England

    Hi guys, i need some advice from you. As i wrote in my presentation post, i'm Italian, and I'm currently working in Itay as electrician, but i'm going to move to England within week (hopefully before Xmas) to make a new work and life experience. I wish i could restart doing my job, but from...
  7. D

    Moving to Canada

    Hey Guy's I thought that I would set up a thread for discussions on the Canadian code and their lingo! Yes they speak English but not when it comes to their electrics, like do you know what Marrettes are? do you know what raceways are, how about the difference between grounded and grounding...
  8. D

    Moving to Canada

    Hey Guy's I thought that I would set up a thread for discussions on the Canadian code and their lingo! Yes they speak English but not when it comes to their electrics, like do you know what Marrettes are? do you know what raceways are, how about the difference between grounded and grounding...
  9. M

    Working abroad

    Hey all. I'm an electrician currently working in Victoria, Australia. I'm working in the elevator industry on modernisation projects. I'm moving to London soon to work and live with my girlfriend. If someone on here has any advice as to what courses I would have to undertake to become recognised...
    • Mattylawf
    • Thread
    • abroad courses electrical work going moving working
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. Amp David

    Moving the CU

    A customer wants a consumer unit moved about a meter to one side, because she's converting the garage and wants to put a door where the consumer unit is now. If I don't upgrade the consumer unit, and don't alter or add to any of the circuits, do I have to test the whole house and give an...
  11. J

    Moving electricity meter on same (wooden) board as the main breaker?

    Hi We need to move our electricity meter so its out of the way of some new stairs. The stairs will clear the main breaker however the meter needs to be moved also the backing board will need to be cut shorter. Two questions: Would I need to get Western Power to shorten the backing board for...
  12. D

    moving electricity metre

    hi we are in the process of replacing our kitchen and are thinking that we may be better to move the metre rather than having it in the back of a cupboard. the metre is on the inside of an outside wall so surely would only have to replace the cables and relocate outside in a suitable box? can i...
    • davegt3
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electricity metre moving
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. T

    Australian Electrician moving to London (Twickenham) :(

    Hi, I will be moving to the U.K and would like to know what the work situation is like and how I would go about continuing my trade as a qualified electrician and what the average pay rates are? This move is NOT by choice. I have data, fiber and communications experience also is this considered...
    • ThreephaseDave
    • Thread
    • australia electric electrical electrician electricians london london moving
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. D

    plasterboard adhesive

    Hi guys first ever post be gentle!! needed to move a single plug socket an inch no more to the right but the horrid builders used plasterboard adhesive and have glued everything! Any suggestions?
    • dannyc
    • Thread
    • adhesive cable capping moving plasterboard socket
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. P

    Moving a Consumer Unit

    Hi Guys If I move a domestic CU to a new position on an adjacent wall, what testing am I required to do? The tails will be 0.5 metres longer, and each circuit will need to be disconnnected and then reconnected without any change to cable lengths. Cheers Pete :winkiss:
  16. C

    Moving CU all cable too short, acceptable method.

    Looked at a job today where the elderly occupants have the old rewirable fusebox tucked away high in a kitchen cupboard where neither of them can reach, or replace the fiddly fuse wire. They've asked me to price up replacing the CU with a split RCD unit but would also like it lowering so they...
  17. S

    Moving DNO/Company Head

    Went to look at a job - basically they've been ripped off by a building firm. They are planning to convert the front bedroom into a bathroom - trouble is it currently contains the DNO s fuses and the meter etc. the original contarctor told them his sparky was going to move it 6m into the...
  18. D

    Moving house & Electrics

    Scenario: A customer is moving house and has to declare any electrical work taken out after 2005. Their bathroom was redone last year, spots fitted, shower relocated but the electrical work was carried out by non-certified fitter thus no RCDs on these circuits and not signed off. Where does the...
    • drewman
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electrics house moving
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. J

    Extending 10mm shower cable in the loft ??

    Hi Can I have some advise Can I connect via junction box or similar 10mm shower cable in the loft as moving the shower and dont want to replace the whole cable? (but moving the shower will result in cable being to short ) Is this allowed and what will I need Best Regards Jimmy
  20. S

    moving bathroom light switch

    h there, first post on this site i want to move my bathroom pull cord switch light,i want to place it outside the bathroom.there is about a 4ft gap between the switch in the bathroom and where i want to place it now.what would be the best way to rewire this as i know there will not be enough...
    • scott1971
    • Thread
    • bathroom cable ceiling light light switch moving switch
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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