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  1. James

    Help on solar planning

    Here is my idea, I have a large detached garage with a pitched roof, looks like about 30degrees but haven't been out to measure. each side has a space roughly 3m x 11m I think I can mount 18 panels comfortably on each side. a standard pallet seems to come with 30 panels so i intend to mount...
  2. N

    Planning software for semi-industrial installations

    Hello there, Can anyone please recommend software for planning an electrical installation? We're in the process of building a workshop and I'd like to plan out all the circuits, outlets and locations of various machinery, ideally with a BoQ. I'd say we are looking at around 50 circuits in...
  3. O

    Why are there so many secrets during job planning

    This drives me round the twist, the client tells you what they want, kind of. you do the work the way the client asks you to and then when its all finished they say why isn't there a socket for the fridge on that wall, didn't you see it on the expensive architect drawn plans that I never sent...
  4. L

    Planning garage sub-main project

    Hi all, 2nd year apprentice. I'm looking to take a supply out to my garage, which is detached, from the DB at the front of the house (2 bed terraced, built 1978~) The length of run is about 30m (having to go through either loft or under floorboards). Intend to have a 20A radial and a 6A...
  5. Helloworld88

    Needing Input - Major renovation planning.

    Hey All! Living here is Sunny SW Florida and loving it. Getting ready to do some kitchen remodeling, which will have us upgrading our electrical panel. Since we are doing this, we are also considering installing an exterior Main Shutoff and Bypass out by the Utility meter for a couple of...
  6. M

    Planning and Design

    Was out at my mechanic today Hes.got this huge open area to the front of the garage Access to the garage is by a side entrance and round the back. A lot of manouvering and assistance required at times to get in and out .Go figure. I've been caught out so many times by rushing into jobs...
  7. P

    planning to instal solar thermal for solar heat air

    I am planning to instal solar thermal for solar heat air. Do not know which service provider is best? Can anyone look into this website and give suggestions regarding whether I can use their service or not. Home - Clean Energy Ireland- Renewable Energy Solutions | Solar PV Panels | Ventilation |...
  8. W

    Planning for Car charger and upgrade to garage circuit

    Hi, I am having a new patio laid next year, and would like to lay some cable underneath it in preparation for a car charger so that the installer doesn't need to run the cable around the house when it is done (The fuse board is on the opposite side of the house to the garage). I also have an...
  9. B

    Finishing Basement / Planning Circuits

    Goodevening Everyone - I need some advice and I appreciate your time to look at my question. I keep getting different opinions on this and I am struggling to get past the planning stage on the electrical portion of this project. I have read and heard it is wise to keep lights and outlets on...
  10. M

    Planning on joining the trade as an electrician!

    Hi All, I'm 26 year old, I currently work in hospitality in a managerial role, and I hate it. I've been wanting to get out for ages but unfortunately with having a mortgage and all sorts of bills to pay it`s quite difficult. I don't have any experience in anything else. I`ve been working bars...
  11. S

    The fun and stress starts again, planning application submited.

    Next project, this time the house as it looooooong overdue, let the ---- taking start, evens its Tel........ ;o)))) 3 bed converting to 5 bed, may or may not do the rear extension depends on costings, shed to be built in a Shu Sugi Ban way with a living roof.
  12. Moley

    Anyone planning on dancing naked??

    Well, today is the winter solstice, the official start of winter. It's time to dance naked around Stonehenge. Anyone up for it ? :eek:
  13. S

    Planning For A Future Extension.......

    = what can I get the National Grid to upgrade for free before I get the plans drawn up and they won't charge me the earth......... The mains cable at the moment comes in through the coal bunker under the stairs an is used as a hand rail for when I go "underground" and to me it seems pre war...
  14. M

    Semi retirement planning advice.

    Hi all Looking for some guidance and advice post retirement. I'm 48 at the moment and will be looking to semi-retire at 55 from my current job as a jetty operator - Oil terminal here at Milford Haven. Working 12 hour nightshifts are getting difficult to maintain and are affecting my health. My...
  15. sparkdog

    Planning guide magazine promo.

    Has anyone used the www.planningguide.co.uk ? Had a visit from the rep the other day. A bit too expensive for me at about £1k for 2 years but seems well established and looks like it could be a source of work.
  16. Soulsurfer

    Nest protect ?

    Anybody used / using nest protect alarms ? Presently working on a house extension and need to fit smoke alarms and according to planning dept need to link to new alarms in living area downstairs and to landing on first floor also which would be difficult to get link cables to ! I thought smoke...
  17. G

    Man cave earthing

    hi all I've got a man cave to get a supply to the earthing at the house is TNS, the man cave is steel frame, no spare ways in the house cu, it's a 30m run from meter to man cave, would you suggest a tt install or can I use the TNS, tt would be a pain to get the rods in ground as walls are...
  18. N

    Supply cable - rating

    Ive always wondered how they calculate supply cables size. Can anyone tell me why every time i go to a house and theres a lot of demand on the board and then you look down and see what can only be described as a "pecker" of an armoured cable running into the cut out? How can this be justified...
  19. V

    air source heat pump - forward planning for cables to install

    hi I have wired up various central heating systems, y-plan, s-plan, under flooor etc . but i will be doing an air source heat system. They have not yet purchased the pump, but i am on with first fixing and i am wanting some advice on what cables are needed before any of the plans / instructions...
  20. V

    air source heat pump, forward planning for cables to install

    hi I have wired up various central heating systems, y-plan, s-plan, under flooor etc . but i will be doing an air source heat system. They have not yet purchased the pump, but i am on with first fixing and i am wanting some advice on what cables are needed before any of the plans / instructions...

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