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  1. mwigham85

    EICR Codes

    Hi Guys, Just a quick one, I recently completed an EICR, the MCBS were push in wylex 3871 with a breaking capacity of 1 or2 kA depending on the size. The property's PFC was 3 kA so I graded it as C2. My question is can I put in push in 60898 MCB's with a Breaking capacity of 6ka and put the...
  2. uksparks

    Cutters for 70mm tri rated Cable

    Hi, I am going to be making abour 60 cuts of 70mm tri rated cable, and probably many hundred more of the same. Whats the best way to cut it without knackering it up? Do I need a pair of ratchet cutters?
  3. T

    regulation for 80amp fuse and 16mm meter tails

    Clarifiation please ! I have read somewhere, maybe in BS7671 or on a forum site regulation that states that 16mm meter tails can or should be used on supplies rated at 80amps or under and 25mm tails on supplies rated at 100amps. I have scoured BS7671 and various forums but cannot find this...
  4. F

    job sites

    anyone herd or no what these web sites are called were the customer puts on the work they need doing and a price there prepared to pay and the apparently sparks quote etc new one on me
  5. J

    Which Switch do I need for a 7.2kW Rated Induction Hob?

    Hi, I was looking at the MK switches as we wanted them to match with the sockets. But they only have a 32A switch which matches, the 50A switch is quite large. Will the 32A switch be ok for this induction hob?
  6. M

    Rated people pricing different trades

    Rated people £500 job costs £4.30 +vat to quote in general maintenance (not electrical) section . £500 job costs £14.70 +vat to quote in lighting and power section. Seems a tad unfair lol?
  7. E

    Trying to setup 21 Computer Fans each rated 12 Volts, is this correct setup?

    Hi all, I’m completely new to any kind of electrical work and would be grateful if you guys could confirm my setup to be correct. I’ll try to be as clear as I can: I have 220V coming from my Wall Socket, so I assume I have 220V to use. What I’d like to do is, use the...
  8. L

    Do they do ip rated clip in click roses!?

    Due to the conditions at this job,working in a new shelf life room in a commercial setting I'm after some ip rated click roses. basisaly I'm going to wire the then via conduit on the wall to a click rose and then cables individually to each light fitting(yes the fittings are ip rated)...
  9. P

    Switching 6kW load with 7 day programmer

    I need to switch 2No 3kW heaters on using a 7 day heating programmer. Presumably I'll need a contactor to switch that load rather than the heating programmer (?). Can anyone recommend a suitable one? Many thanks if anyone can help, Peter
  10. O

    Fire Rated Downlights - FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    So I was first fixing a bathroom yesterday and the plumber chap has drilled the holes in the ceiling - when I looked up one of the holes I could see that the hole cutter had "kissed" one joist and had just missed another (the house has had a loft conversion hence why the 2nd joist is so close to...
  11. E

    Fire rated suspended ceiling

    Evening all, Could anyone offer any advice with regard to the following: I am currently on a job in which a mezzanine floor has been installed with a suspended ceiling underneath. When I quoted for this job I simply priced to fit standard 600 x 600 recessed fluorescent fittings or LED panels...
  12. J

    Distribution Board Rating

    Hi , quick question , in my thoughts requires a quick answer 160amp fused switch feeding existing Hagar panel board fine no problem with that My superior wants to install a new 125amp rated DB fed from same switch ? I don't I would want to see a board rated at 160amp or above Thoughts please
  13. Simon-0116

    fire rated or not down lightd

    Looked at job for a builder to put down lights in soffit of a porch, single storey flat roof 2m x 2m. But void is only 80mm deep, told him he should have built it bigger but just says put them down lights in with no covers. My I dea was fireproof down lights, but not enough room. So as its...
  14. A

    Switch

    Hi all, i have a question. I have 2 small strip lights (not sure on the actual size maybe T4 or T5?) and I want to wire them to a plug socket so I can move them and I also want them both to be wired off the same switch. I have done a quick drawing of how I plan to wire them but I am not an...
  15. P

    fire rated fittings in a new build

    Hi been looking on old posts and one states Fire rated only required if another dwelling is above IE not same property or you break fire barrier in garage ? i went to property 3 years old! and everywhere was mains gu10 non fire rated no fire hoods Its just a 2 storey house but would this comply...
  16. uksparks

    Level of IP for unit within meter cupboard

    Hi, I have got to split some more tails etc and pop a mini consumer unit in someone's meter cupboard. I always put IP rated consumer units in, you know, just 2 way etc. Is it really necessary or would you say putting a normal metal clad unit it would be ok? Its just this time I have got to...
  17. M

    IP65 rated Gimbel

    Hi is there such a beast as an IP65 rated led gimbel small bathroom vaulted ceiling thanks
  18. A

    The One Show - Rated People

    There's an item on the One Show at the moment about Rated people and how their ratings aren't always what they seem. It's nearly finished now, but you can still watch it on iplayer.
  19. Simonslimline

    RCBO query.

    Is there any difference between SPSN-(single pole & switched neutral) & double pole RCBO's? :confused: Thanks :smile:
  20. yellowvanman

    Check-a-Trade

    Is it worth it? Does it work?

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