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  1. M

    Commercial Property Rewire Query

    Hi Guys Just thought id ask the question as I've been asked to rewire a commercial property, and I don't do much commercial as it always has to be done tomorrow. Anyway its a basic setup Ring Main sockets and LED Panel lights. However when I've gone to the board I can see its an old board...
  2. dlt27

    2 supplies to property and the one trips the other out!!

    Hi, thanks for any advice. I’ve got a local farmer who has single phase to the farmhouse and 3 phase to the farm and dairy etc. The problem he’s got is when he turns the milking parlour on the house RCD trips. I am a bit stumped as to why and how to remedy. I was thinking when he switches the...
  3. E

    3 phase boiler install on domestic property

    Hi all, A customer is looking into the option of upgrading to a 3 phase power supply in order to get a new electric boiler system installed. They currently have a single-phase supply. They have an out-building with an electric car charger. Would an option be to have say a 1 way 3 phase board...
  4. N

    Does anyone recommend a CCTV system?

    I've been seeing on social media the past few weeks that there have been a few attempted break-ins to people's property. Does anyone recommend a certain type of CCTV?
  5. M

    Future Property Works

    Hi Sorry if this has already been discussed. Im trying to find people who have been affected by a company called Future Property Works. we have been stupidly taken for a ride for the best part of £2.5k thanks
  6. jonpatterns

    UK Two electric showers 45A in single property

    Hi, We are considering installing two 45A shower in a single property (multible showers). I believe the incoming service fuse is 100A. The problem is, if both showers plus other devices are used it could exceed the 100A max. Would it not matter as it's unlikely both showers used at the same...
  7. Gavin John Hyde

    Anybody ever fitted a DC Rapid Charger in a domestic property?

    I have a customer who lives in an exceptionally large house on outskirts of Bath. for context the previous tenant was a billionaire! Initially wants a 22kw 3 phase AC ev charger, no problem there subject to DNO confirming the supply is adequate and fuse ratings etc.. He is lucky as his house is...
  8. M

    Conversion to TNCS within property. A concern? And EICR code?

    Hi all Have attached photo. Was inspecting property earlier in residential apartments and as you can see the supply has been converted to TNCS within the property and after the meter. This is the first time I have come across this before. I'm led to believe any TNCS conversion should be done...
  9. T

    Upgrading a CU on a domestic property requirements

    Hi all, I wonder if you can help me out please. I have been approached by family friend to upgrade their CU in a home they are looking to sell. I am a registered Electrician, but do not hold my Part P qualification as the heavy majority of my work is done on Commercial works. I am fully...
  10. Z

    EICR report on split property

    Hi, I need to get an EICR report done on my dad's rental flat. However, there is a possible complication due to the fact it does not have it's own independent electrical supply. The third floor of his house was split into a separate flat in the 80s - due to the high cost of getting a new supply...
  11. D

    EICR Certificate not issued. Not all circuits RCD protected rated C2

    Hello, I've recently had an EICR done on my 2 bed house which is a residential let. This house is about 25 years old built by Charles Church. The EICR has not been issued due do C2's, there were no C1's Email with C2s ratings for 1) Not all circuits RCD protected, 2) Bathroom light is a bare...
  12. S

    UK Electric supply to new shed.. The main property is TT earth system.

    I propose to use a redundant shower supply that terminates in the attic. This will be connected to swa 4mm 3 core cable and run 45m to a new shed with a separate consumer unit with rcd and 1 6a and 1 20a breaker. I'm not proposing to have any high consumption equipment in the shed. My questions...
  13. RutlandFox

    3ph to domestic property, 80A or 100A?

    Customer has asked for DB and new CUs for large dwelling house, WPD are putting in 3 phase to replace 100A single phase and are saying fit 80A main fuses.... Main load on all phases is Tesla wall charger 32A and a ground source heat pump 32A. Given they are both loads that will run potentially...
  14. E

    Testing of domestic property.

    Had a chap around yesterday evening to give me a quote for some plasterboard work. Seems he also has recently qualified in his testing capacity. Without naming names here is his profile " i have been in the electrical trade for 9 years, I qualified 5 years ago and passed my testing and...
  15. B

    Tools used when rewiring domestic property.

    Good Morning. Can anyone tell me what tools would be used when cutting channels into plaster when rewiring an occupied home? House has solid walls, not plaster board and electricians used jackhammers to channel out, without extraction. I know rewiring is messy but the house was like a building...
  16. R

    Wiring sky tv in domeatic property

    Good afternoon I was looking for some advice on wiring sky tv in a domestic rewire job. Im inexperienced when it comes to aerial work as it was never covered in my apprenticeship but the client has specified tv points throughtout the home. Ive seen some wiring diagrams online but was hoping...
  17. T

    Combing two incoming municipal electricity supplies

    I've an interesting problem. I've got an potential client. It is a commercial property that used to be two separate businesses each with a separate 60 Amp single phase electricity municipal electricity supplies to the same building. The one company has gone bust while the other one has grown...
  18. J

    Wiring up a Woodworking shop in a rental property

    Hi All!! I'm new to the forum and seeking some specific advice. Background:While I do understand and have some limited experience with running wire, wiring outlets and panel hookups in basic residential wiring, I need advice on specific challenge. I live in a rental that has garage wall...
  19. M

    EIC commercial property

    Hi, I’m researching a small building project. The building is an artist studio block, tenant requires cladding one wall and moving two fluorescent fittings to a higher position on the wall. Landlord is requesting EIC for the electrical work. I understand Part P would consider this minor and...
  20. N

    Steel conduits acceptable for earthing in domestic property ?

    Evening Just been to quote for a consumer unit upgrade. Found that the board was from circa 1960 and wiring looked original also. No alterations have been made with exception of a few faceplates renewed in the kitchen. Red and black single cores going into an adaptable box at the back and...

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