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    Nonails vs PVC

    So i'm installing some cables (for cooker, ring and fuse spur), i was going to just nail the capping but it's really hard to get any holes, as the wall seems to be coal dust and often flaky, breaky stone. So i was wondering would it be okay to stick the cables using nonails or something similar...
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    Downlights insulation and pvc dropped ceiling

    Friend is putting up a dropped ceiling using pvcu cladding about 130mm lower than the original plastered ceiling. She lives in a maisonette ( ground floor ) the room being worked on is on the 1st floor with 1 property above ( 3rd and 4th floor). Her place is cold and she gets abit of noise from...
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    Expanding foam / PVC insulation

    Guys I had to renew some insulation on supply pipes from my boiler that run thorugh a cavity wall from a ultility room (where the boiler is located) on the back of the house into the main living area. In addition to the pipes the boiler electrical feed, lighting spur and a twin socket spur had...
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    White PVC twin and earth

    Hello can anyone tell me whether white PVC twin and earth is still allowed to be used. I knw it was made obsolete in 2008 but was just unsure if it is acceptable to use and also to get the job certified. Cheers in advance
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    PVC T/E feeding garage at bottom of garden.

    How many times have we seen this one. The cable is supported by a cat wire, and cable tied with drip loops. Height is around 4 metres above the garden. PVC shows no signs of UV or mechanical damage. Run is around 6 - 8 metres. RCD protection afforded. Ok so its supported, High enough to be...
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    Render over PVC

    Hi all, I am currently redoing my kitchen, one of the walls with several 1.5s for the lights was meant to be dot and dabbed. I have capped up straight from the switch and then clipped direct tight around the rsj that is directly above it. On coming home I've found that the builder today has...
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    length of pvc conduit run

    Its been a while since I last worked with PVC conduit but I seem to remember you had to have an access box every so often. Can anyone remind me of the regs regarding this.
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    PVC conduit cutters.......

    anyone use them ? what they like ? sick of rough cuts from hacksaw even with new blade so thinking of pulling the trigger on a CK set for 20 notes.
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    PVC Conduit-Sealant Lubricant for expansion Joints

    Does anybody know or recommend an easily obtainable product that would be suitable for the expansion side of a pvc expansion coupler. Normally I have installed conduit with bends which have accommodated expansion but I have two long straight runs on my next install and although it is suggested...
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    Metal Conduit (8-10inch) between PVC strip lights...... Another Bonding Question

    I have a building with row after row of light fittings where the containment between in 8-10 inches long metal conduit (20mm). This metal conduit is between and incontact with the plastic body of the light fitting and protects the single core cables. I have said the conduit does not require to...
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    Main bonding & speedfit pvc pipes

    Fella's I was told today by a spark a lot more experienced than me that I need to bond the following, I'm inclined to agree but could do with some opinions. Water comes in on 15mm copper where there is a 300mm length before it is then converted to PVC speedfit,this whole section is hidden in a...
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    Internal to External PVC Conduit

    Hi all, Some help is required, I am currently trying to run network + 12v cable out to my dog kennels (for cctv cameras) and have a slight problem working out how the conduit should be installed correctly. The run is only short but the cables must exit mid way up and in the middle of an...
  13. Strima

    PVC Ceiling Cladding and GU10 Halogens

    Evening all, Has anybody come across problems with GU10 halogens causing damage to PVC ceiling cladding? i.e. Yellowing of the finish, melting of the cladding etc? I know this stuff is fire rated but can't seem to find much information on heat damage from lighting. Was asked the question...
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    Bonding main water PVC

    Hi all, In a bit of a quandary,main water incomer is PVC ,from stop cock in property all copper. Now,do I bond the copper or not,read OSS and it only says recommends bonding to copper,I've been on other forums and had mixed replys,50% say yes,50% say no. Any thoughts?
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    pvc trunking limits?

    just a thought, i have been using some maxi trunking to suply cu going verticaly down the wall was wondering how far verticaly can you go with trunking before you need to support cables? also how do you judge how many cables to put in?
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    3 circuit in pvc conduit 1 earth

    hi guys can any one shed some light on this one a bit of 32mm pvc pipe has the following 1 ring main 1 20A circuit 1 6A circuit but the Earth to all circuits is a 2.5mm ring how has this been calculated to be suitible for all circuits as I would of thought seperate Earths per circuits...
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    25mm PVC Channel

    I'm using lengths of 25mm PVC channel to bury some cables in plaster/breeze, but despite trying several nail sizes, the channel keeps splitting & cracking when I secure it. What nails are recommended to avoid this please. Paul
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    pvc conduit need to be glued

    hi do short runs of pvc conduit less than a meter between boxes securly saddle clipped, is it a must that they need to be glued ??
  19. Sam_Butler

    Oil/grease + PVC in commercial kitchen: should I be concerned?

    Hi all. I just repaired some damage in a commercial kitchen which frankly I was shocked by. Not literally, of course... I may treat you to some of the "oh my god" pictures but more importantly, I noticed that everything in this kitchen tends to get covered in oil. They cook Italian food so...
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    PVC Conduit in workshop.

    I'm running conduit over some work benches in a workshop. Usual hand tools are to be used such as drills and hand saws etc. Would it be within the regs to run the singles in PVC conduit rather than steel galv? I woul then rcd protect circuit.?i suppose there is a risk of medium severity damage...

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