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    PVC conduit into metal clad consumer unit

    I'm assuming this is a no no now under amendment 3 unless the consumer unit is in an outbuilding etc?
  2. D

    LSZH vs PVC

    Hi everyone. Quick question. In which situations would you use LSZH cables over PVC? Fire alarm systems being obvious but any other reasons/regulations of when/where to use? Thanks
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    Singles in PVC conduit, all insulated accessories, do you need a CPC??

    Only reason I can see is if accessories might be changed to those with metallic enclosures in the future and then you'd need to pull a CPC in which would be a big hassle? No sockets, just lights which are supplied with 2 core flex, Ansell 50w led floods.....linked by PVC conduit, fully enclosed...
  4. L

    PVC conduit ends on Metal CU??

    Hi All Is this allowed under amendment 3? Yes its a conduit female end into the side of the CU with T&E coming out into the trunking. No it is NOT my work!
  5. G

    2 pir's with 20 lights in pvc singles

    I'm working in an office block and am wiring the shower rooms. I have 20 lights switched by 2 pirs. I'm just wondering would it work okay if I looped the switch wire out of the first Pir through all my lights and end it at the second Pir. Or do I need a direct link from Pir to Pir. Thanks
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    pvc conduit

    Hi guys :) I would just like to seek some clarification on running multiple circuits in conduit. This is for a domestic installation, installing 2 new circuits, one of which is 6a lighting circuit and the other a 32 a ring main. Both circuits will be run in round pvc conduit which will be...
  7. O

    20mm PVC conduit crossover / hopover?

    Don't do much conduit work...finishing my garage wire up and socket conduit needs to hopover the light circuit conduit. Can you buy these ready made or is it a case of bend your own? *tin helmet on*
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    Bonding - Copper and PVC

    Hey all, Just a quick query. If the main incoming water to a property is copper and the consumers side has a mixture of copper and PVC, is there a requirement to supplementary bond between the copper parts? I had a look in the regs but still unsure. My take on it is to bond at the...
  9. A

    PVC to steel conduit adaptor

    Hi, I was just wondering what the best way to connect PVC to steel conduit is? I was thinking PVC male adaptor and a steel conduit coupler? Cheeeeeeeeeeers :D
  10. uksparks

    Van Guard 3m PVC Lined Aluminium Pipe Carrier

    Hi, As per title, I have a Van Guard 3m PVC Lined Aluminium Pipe Carrier for sale, in good condition, a few scratches but looks presentable, nothing more than usual. ill be honest, I don't know why I bought it as I don't use it and it just sits in my garage. collection only, sensible offers...
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    PVC or LSF

    Hey Guys Just some quick advice, currently doing a rewire on some offices. The client has came back to talk about my cable selection, i designed using LSF, however the owner does not want to pay the premium for this cable and suggests I fit the same cable as the other quotes he received (that...
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    PVC temprature rating

    Obviously code restricts PVC and twin and earth to 70*C max, but out of curiosity what is the designed temperature rating of the insulation? Just wondering.
  13. driverman

    PVC Door alarm contacts

    Hi Guys, Burglar alarm question regarding fitting surface door contacts onto PVC doors. I've fitted a few surface standard everyday type contacts on timber doors and PVC doors before. The doors when in the closed position have been flush with the door frame. Therefor,the contacts are side by...
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    6491x Singles in a PVC flexible conduit....

    Gents, Is there a regulation on NOT been able to use singles in a pvc flexible conduit over a short distance i.e 1M. - and your thoughts please. This example would be on a commercial installation. Thanks
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    cpc in pvc conduit?

    Hi all, I was testing an installation today and every thing seems to be in order till I found a piece of white pvc conduit with a single 2.5 brown cable in it with no cpc. The conduit had been installed to pick up a permanent feed to a PIR from an emergency light fitting. Both lights and the PIR...
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    Plugged up PVC

    I have a 300 foot (give or take) pvc conduit run for the feeders to my p-lot pedestals. It seems to be jammed at about 120-130 feet at either end. Have tried hooking a fish tape but can't seem to get either tapes to reach one another and we are getting a little bit of suction when we put the...
  17. uksparks

    Van Guard 3m PVC lined Pipe Carrier VG400-3L

    Hi, As title says, I've got a Bsn Guard 3m lined pipe carrier VG400-3L, only ever had PVC in it, I'll be honest I don't really use it and not sure why I drive round with it on the top of my van. Its in excellent condition, 6 months old, was £185 a few months ago, still looks new, still sells...
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    Sleeves pvc

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    Obstruction in 3" pvc feeder

    Anyone have any ideas for clearing concrete out of a 3" pvc conduit? We've tried muuratic acid but it evaporated after a few days and the obstruction is still there. To make matters worse..these guys pulled a rope through with a rag attached to it and it snapped...so now the obstruction which i...
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    Pvc v rubber

    Sleeves or sleeveless?

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