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  1. Midwest

    Supply cable to property, installation depth

    Been doing some work at a domestic property, that's had some building renovations done. Whilst the small frontage to the property was resurfaced, the electricity service cable was uncovered. It runs for approximately 2 metres from the road, at about 75mm below the surface, then into the...
  2. J

    2 supplies in 1 property

    I carried some work out today in a property in a block of flats, just installing a fan in a bathroom. whilst carrying out some tests I noticed an MCB in the DB marked coil. After some investigation and discussion with the owner it sounds like (I can't be certain) This MCB feeds a contactor in...
  3. sham

    Emergency Lighting for HMO PROPERTY

    I'm carrying out an inspection report certificate for emergency lighting for an HMO house. I have noticed that there are no emergency lights in the back dining area and kitchen. The electricians who fitted then, did so in 2013 only in the stair wells and front corridor leading to main door. I...
    • sham
    • Thread
    • emergency emergency lighting hmo lighting property
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. 2

    Multiple meters in property

    Hi Guys Just moved into a property that was half commercial & half residential. There are three electrical meters - two with npower & one with Scottish power - which we now want to consolidate into one as the property is fully residential. Who does the necessary work? Thanks.
  5. J

    Cabling / wires at new build property for TV

    I've just moved into a new build property that has a number of exposed / incomplete looking wires near the TV areas (one photo attached from the living room and one, with the single cable from the kitchen). The person I got the property on says they've deliberately left them like that as they're...
  6. I

    Security on an empty property

    Hi Just been given the job of rewiring an empty house.I usually take my tools home each night, but was looking at leaving them on site. Was looking for a system using cctv over a mobile network that would go to my phone if some one get in during the time its empty. Any one done this sort of thing?
  7. Gavin John Hyde

    Strangest thing you have found in a property?

    just reading another thread where somebody joked about using midgets to run cables and it got me thinking whats the strangest or most unusual thing you have found in a property? Mine would have to be a pile of WW2 stuff under a floor. Was working with a team rewiring a house in Swindon. When we...
  8. Dozer 73

    When does a domestic property need a rewire ???

    see a lot of different threads on here , where people asking for advice on old installations , one tonight even about moving sockets installed in the70’s in metal conduit and 2 core cable It’s a funny game where not every one thinks the same , know wiring lasts a long time but the accessories...
  9. D

    Method to install 19.6KW oven in single phase property

    As the title says, a customer has bought a 19.6 Kw 3 oven/6 induction hob burner that they have kindly asked me to install for them into their 3 bedroom semi! I'm a bit stuck as to go about this as the amps it pulls is over 80, I know there will be some diversity etc but has anyone any...
  10. M

    Cert says rewire of property

    Hi All m8 just bought a new house (not brand new) electrical certificate & new consumer unit for the property, certificate actually says full rewire he asked me about adding extra sockets & doing some kitchen works by my company. asked him to send over a picture of the consumer unit & test...
  11. L

    Poor Workmanship In Rental Property

    Hi all, I rented a cottage for the weekend just gone, everything was generally ok except some wiring in the kitchen near the cooker was a little poor. (see attached photo) the outer sheath on the twin and earth was split plus poor IP rating on the JB, the cable to the fused spur flex outlet...
  12. A

    TNCS High ZE at origin

    Hi there Testing at origin of a domestic property, I have found: L-N: 0.44 Ohms L-E: 9.89 Ohms I had the DNO attend clients address, there response was that it was quite high and confirmed readings of 0.44 for ZE. (Pleasee attached document with their response) My concern is they don't seem...
    • AdamGiguere
    • Thread
    • boards origin property reading
    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. Amar

    8 bedroom 8 bathroom property

    Hi Everyone, Just joined the forum today, hoping to pick your brains now and again as I've been watching as a guest for a while and found it to be a friendly and knowledgeable place to be! I'm an Electrician myself and run a electrical and building contractors within the west midlands. As the...
  14. R

    Should I take the cable for Virgin into property or keep it external

    Hi, I am partially though job and the cable for virgin is coiled up outside the property (its the twin cable, i maybe mistaken but it looks like RG6 and 2 pair phone). I am at the position where i can bring this into the house and take directly to the living room. Am i best to do this or...
  15. leep82

    remedial work after an EICR was carried out on a residential property

    Today i have been carrying out some remedial work after an EICR was carried out on a residential property. Aswell as the list of remedial works to be carried out i also had draft copies of the EICR which was carried out in November of last year. When i started to read through the list of...
    • leep82
    • Thread
    • after carried eicr electrical work out property remedial residential through work
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. M

    EICR for a rented property with cpc on the lights.

    I have a EICR coming up where I am sure there is no CPC in the lighting circuit, the property is rented and I am sure all the outlets are class 2. Where do i stand? Should the circuits be rewired? C2 or C3? Thanks
  17. T

    LED lights for stairs, skirting in domestic dwelling

    Just wonder if anyone has any ideas or used same for string/skirting mounted LED flush fitting lights?
    • The Ghost
    • Thread
    • domestic dwelling led led lights lighting lights property skirting stairs
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  18. J

    phone and tv in new builds

    evening guys to the guys that do new builds blocks.... what do you usually do in regards to tv and phone points? got drawings for a 4 storey block that house 7 units (4 flats and 3 duplexes) with common areas on each floor
    • J.C.E
    • Thread
    • builds new new builds other phone point position property
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. E

    3 phase supply

    Hi Wondering if someone out there has any idea how much a new 3 phase 100amp supply is compared to the cost of a single phased supply on a new domestic property. Cheers
  20. L

    Consumer unit replacement

    Hi everyone I've got a job to change a consumer unit in a domestic property. The property has a security alarm. Can anyone tell me the correct procedure for shutting it down and effectively not allowing it to go off when I shut the power off. As I know some alarms just go off soon as the main...
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