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  1. D

    Plastic hot water connection. Which compound to use??

    Hi, I have a leak on the hot water inlet of my concealed Aqualisa Gainsborough shower. I have stripped it back and with the hot water feed on I can see the drip appear at the bottom of the plastic screw fitting. I want to ensure that when I re-tile it, I won't have the same problem in the...
    • D.I.Y Pedro
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    • connection hot water plastic water
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  2. Brownie91

    Plastic CU EICR code?!

    Hi everyone I am in two minds on how to code this on an EICR recently completed. Plastic CU under-stairs and under 150mm to gas meter with a tiny bit of firer retarded board between. By looking through regs I've come to C3 but I'm extremely nervous about it.. C2? Any feedback appreciated...
  3. HappyHippyDad

    Do I need to use plastic back boxes for Lime plaster?

    The customer has specified plastic recessed back boxes and stainless steel screws for a rewire, as it will all be lime plaster. Is this absolutely necessary? If so, I have found the marshall tufflex boxes, but finding the right screws seem harder. I can find 30mm stainless stell socket screws...
  4. L

    Can i install a new circuit or do minor works on a plastic consumer unit under the stairs which is the only escape route.

    I know it's only a C3 but I've been to quote jobs where previous electricians have told the client that they have to get it replaced to comply with current regulations which is false and basically scaring the client to get more work. I'm pretty sure that's not the case, as its only recommended...
    • luketum92
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    • circuit consumer consumer unit escape install minor new plastic route stairs under unit works
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. K

    New circuits into plastic consumer unit

    Morning everyone . Question regarding wiring of new circuits into plastic cu . I’m wiring an extension on a property soon . The consumer unit is under the stairs and it’s plastic it’s all rcbo Wylex board in good condition with a few spare ways . Probably the last of its generation before we...
  6. D

    Plastic hot water connection. Which compound to use?? plumbing advice

    Plastic hot water connection. Which compound to use?? Hi, I have a leak on the hot water inlet of my concealed Aqualisa Gainsborough shower. I have stripped it back and with the hot water feed on I can see the drip appear at the bottom of the plastic screw fitting. I want to ensure that when I...
    • D.I.Y Pedro
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    • advice connection hot water plastic plumbing plumbing advice water
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  7. C

    Pressure reducer/regulator for plastic water line? plumbing advice

    Pressure reducer/regulator for plastic water line? Good evening, Wondering if i could get a little guidance, I have a 3/8 plastic line running from a softener to a coffee machine (because laziness), however the line pressure seems to be maybe 2.5 bar. The manufacturer state the max line...
    • carpetguardian
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    • advice plastic plumbing plumbing advice pressure water
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  8. M

    Plastic flow/return into boiler case normal? plumbing advice

    Plastic flow/return into boiler case normal? Hi I was viewing a house today and came across a few questionable plumbing practices. Looking at the outside oil boiler I noticed pushfit plastic flow/return going into the case and wanted to know others opinion on this? I would of thought building...
    • MiguelPlumbelo
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    • advice boiler normal plastic plumbing plumbing advice
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  9. G

    Scotland, plastic pipe? plumbing advice

    Scotland, plastic pipe? Scotland i have been told that plastic pipe is not permitted for runs through ceiling, with drops to radiators? does it have to be copper? i am based in England, but working on design for project in Scotland. Thanks. Scotland, plastic pipe? to read more on the original...
    • Gasinspect
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    • advice pipe plastic plumbing plumbing advice scotland
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  10. P

    Heating oil tank (plastic) has rusty coloured layer on bottom... plumbing advice

    Heating oil tank (plastic) has rusty coloured layer on bottom... Hi The tank is around 7 years old. Any ideas what causes it and/or whether it is a problem? Sorry the photo is not great, it's the best I can get through the small opening. Many thanks Heating oil tank (plastic) has rusty...
    • Plumb Line
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    • advice bottom heating oil plastic plumbing plumbing advice
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  11. Dan

    Best way to connect 10mm plastic pipe to 8mm micro bore Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Best way to connect 10mm plastic pipe to 8mm micro bore Content of the thread: Hi all fitting new radiators and need to connect to 8mm micro bore copper pipe under floorboards, (full rework of pipes not an option) would 15mm plastic pipe be okay or just go up to...
    • Dan
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    • 10mm best best way connect micro pipe plastic plumbing thread
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  12. P

    Earthing SWA at lampposts with plastic fuse enclosures ?

    Hi All, Just finished testing lamp post supplies pre LED upgrade for a company where the measured Zs exceeds maximum permitted on all circuits. DB change is in the pipeline but brings its own issues with inrush current and what type of MCB to utilise due to the poor Zs readings. Current earth...
  13. M

    Can plastic trunking be used in a commercial kitchen

    Doing some work in a commercial restaurant/kitchen the builders had already boarded and plastered the walls meaning my only viable route is to use trunking high level to get cables to the points in need do I need to use metal conduit or trunking or can plastic be used some trunking will be in...
  14. V

    Eicr recommended next test date 3 years due to plastic CU?

    Hello, I had an eicr done in 2021and it passed with four C3 items. They recommend next test date to be in 3 years instead of 5 on the certificate but did not specify a reason. I emailed them to ask and they said it was because consumer unit's enclosure is not fire-rated, there are also some...
  15. Retroelectric

    EICR Plastic Consumer Unit

    Hi all, Been asked to do EICR on thatched property for insurance purposes, however they will want all C3 codes rectified. Haven't seen it yet but have been told it was rewired in 2012 so i assume its a plastic CU. If its in a suitable place then bpg4 suggests this would not need recording on...
  16. T

    Plastic doors and exit sensors for burglar alarms

    Hi, does anyone know of a way to fix a magnetic alarm contact to a plastic door which has a curved beading shape where the magnetic contact would normally be fitted to the exit door. Thanks, T
  17. Rahi99

    What is wrong with bonding plastic water pipes and plastic gas pipes ?

    I know once you see plastic entering then you don’t need to bond as it says on site guide.(enters the house plastic then it’s metal) Would I be in wrong if I have earthed the plastic gas pipes ? Can someone point me in right direction in on site guide if it’s wrong and why it’s wrong ?
    • Rahi99
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    • bonding gas gas bond pipes plastic water water bond wrong
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. P

    No CPC at light switches in plastic trunking

    Not the usual per-1966 sort of "no CPC in wiring issue" but plastic light switches in plastic back-boxes in trunking wired in singles. The lights have CPCs and measured Zs, RCBO trip-time, etc, all good. However, the actual switches lack a CPC. Now I could run in a CPC to meet the last...
    • pc1966
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    • cpc light no cpc plastic plastic trunking switches trunking
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. G

    UK How would you fix water pipe in bathroom repaired at previous time using plastic connector?

    How would you fix a water pipe in the bathroom that has been repaired at some previous time using a plastic connector?
  20. I

    Plastic or metal Enclosure?

    Hi, I've done some work in a house, I used an existing 10mm cable on a B40 MCB to supply a 2 way consumer unit to control a heat pump and immersion heater, I need to fit a Type F RCD for the inverter in the heat pump, I'm thinking I'll fit this at the consumer unit end so the 10mm has additional...
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