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:
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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
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