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  1. J

    New build timber framed problem

    Hi everyone, Thought I'd post here to see if any of you have wired new builds single storey, no loft with foil back insulation. Its a high spec new build - downlights, data cables, speakers wires etc I have attached a pic of the ceiling which has just been finished. The problems i've got...
  2. S

    Price for New Build Electrical System in France

    Hi I have been asked to install a complete electrical system in a new build in France, i understand the difference in regs and don't have a problem with that was just unsure of what would be a normal price for the work. They have already said they will pay for all expanses etc. so it will only...
  3. rolyberkin

    Quality Of New Build Electrics

    Done some work recently on a local new build estate (Countryside Homes), the standard of electrical work is dire (mind you the build quality is rubbish also), is this normal on new builds? In the house I worked on today the consumer unit looked like spaghetti junction, there were two holes in...
  4. S

    Socket/switch heights in new build.

    Ok, I may be picking this up wrong or being a bit blonde but on the drawings it says light switches to be positioned between 900mm & 1100mm. Now the last time I worked on a new build it was 1200mm max height light switch. Looked up the Scottish building regs & it says "Electrical fixtures...
  5. N

    New Build

    Hi guys, This as probably been done over and over but, basically I work for a firm, I'm fully qualified nvq3 and have the 2391. A relative has asked to wire a new build, I'm not sure if the firm I work for will let me do it through them? Would I need to notify building control or would it be ok...
  6. Stuart Houghton

    EPC New Build

    I've just installed the modules on a new build, it will be some weeks away before I can install the inverter and commission the system. How does it work with regard to the EPC. Do I leave the system switched off and the builder ask the energy assessor to issue the EPC for the building and...
  7. M

    Electrician Jobs Electrician Required Chelmsford - new build, second fix, lighting, containment etc

    fit out new build, commercial second fix, lighting, power, testing, containment, external lighting. PM If interested.
  8. D

    Heating system question - new build

    Hello chaps, I class myself as having good electrical knowledge and good at my job. However, heating systems is something I have little to noooooo experience on. Anyway, I digress.... I've been asked to quote for a new build today and the only thing that fears me is the heating system. From...
  9. I

    Heat Pumps & Building Regs - New Build

    Hi guys, Does anybody know what the rules are concerning new builds and heating systems. Currently going through planning application for a new build and I have heard that gas central heating systems are no longer allowed by a guy from the council and that we need to have a heat pump system...
  10. J

    smoke alarm grades new build.

    Hi, I am pricing for a new build property and the schedule of works shows the system as Provide and install an automatic fire detection and alarm system inaccordance with BS 5839: Part 1 to L3 standard. Electrician to provideon completion a wiring certificate...
  11. N

    New Build Development Pricing?

    I'm looking for some help/guidance with the prices I've put together for a new build development of 30 houses, I've not yet submitted my bid as I'm looking for some constructive feedback from anyone who has experience pricing this type of work. Job is based in Scotland. I've not had much...
  12. rolyberkin

    New Build Installation Advice

    I am considering taking on a new build which is being built by a mate of mine. I have spoken to my training provider who will do site visits and inspect and test with me towards my NVQ 2357. I will have the help of another trainee to lighten the load and will also by the time this kicks off will...
  13. D

    Changing ceiling rose in a new build house

    Hi all sorry if this is the wrong section, im currently studying to become and electrician and so far learned the basics. A friend of mine has asked if i can change his bathroom and on suite light. Each bathroom he wants light changing has a extractor fan as well wired to the lights. Looked...
  14. C

    New Build Home with plasitc CU

    Good morning all, this is my first post. I visited a new home yesterday to look at a small job (outside socket) & I asked to see the fuse board. I was surprised to see a plastic housed split rcd board - Not a metal one. (usual domestic mount, i.e. not in a metal enclosure etc) Bearing in mind...
  15. M

    switch and socket height in new build commercial shop/workshop

    Is there a minimum/maximum height of switches and sockets in a non domesic building? Im building myself a commercial unit with public shop area and need to know if the same rules apply as with domestic? Also is it correect to mount break glass call points at 140cm from ground level?
  16. pete1smith

    Whats the going rate for a site electrician on day work? ( Cambs area - new build )

    Hi Guys, would appreciate some feedback on the going rate for new build site electricians? Its in the Royston / Bedford areas. I guess it depends if they are on the cards with holiday pay etc, or whether self employed? What do you get?
  17. G

    EPC and FIT for new build projects?

    Has anyone worked out how the new EPC requirements are supposed to work for new build developments? As I understand it the EPC has to be produced before the MCS cert and can't show PV on it to be eligible for FIT, but on a new build house the only EPC that is accepted is a final EPC for the...
  18. Davehaywire

    New build ring circuit regulations -help please

    In a new build , I have noticed how the Sparks that have wired the house (4 bed 3 storey town house) They have put the kitchen appliances sockets/kitchen worktop sockets/boiler fcu/1st floor sockets/2nd floor sockets on a 32A ring and the ground floor sockets only 4 sockets on another 32A ring...
  19. Pete999

    New build 13Amp socket outlets

    Another one from Pete999s memoirs, when I was involved in House Bashing, sorry wiring new builds, the chap who I was Apprenticed to, tried and succeeded in instilling in me the habit of,during 1st fix to lay the 7/029s as it was then in the same orientation, ie red cores to the right or left...
  20. S

    New supply to new build

    Ok guys im wiring a house atm and was wondering if this set up met regulations ?i have a meter cubicle installed at the side of my garage were nie supply enters ,from there i have a set of 16mm double insulated tails feeding a set of iscos inside of garage located beside garage db ,from there i...

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