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    Outside IP rated socket

    Hi all, I have fitted an outdoor socket, drilled a 12mm hole through the brickwork & ran white 4mm 2C+E fp200 from the outdoor socket to inside the garage into a surface mounted 20A IP rated switch. From the IP rated switch I have ran the cable to my smaller garage consumer unit & fitted it...
    • big-ed
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    • breaker garage outdoor outside rated socket sockets switch
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  2. J

    Fire rated LED downlights in shallow void

    Hi there, We're in the middle of a renovation of a flat that we will rent out. We've installed suspended ceilings and have cut outs ready for LED downlights which I have just purchased, however my electrician has just told me that I should have bought fire rated downlights... So my questions...
    • jojay
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    • downlights fire fire rated led lighting lights rated
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  3. A

    Volt drop tables for LSF T&E

    Which table do you use in BS7671 for volt drop for LSF Twin and Earth? There does not appear to be a table for LSF cable. 4D5 refers to the grey PVC cable and is not the right one to use for the white LSF. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Low level LEDs in bathroom - please help

    Hi Everyone apologies for not posting in the DIY section but it's locked and not allowing new posts. We've seen IP65 rated small decking LED lights at Wickes which we thought to use in the bathroom, set into the wall (skirting level). We hope to fit them under a wall hung sink and toilet and...
    • Ziggy1979
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    • bathroom circuit help led leds level please pressure rated
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. S

    EICR - 4.4 - fire rating of CU - code rating?

    any advice what code to put here if CU looks ok but unsure if the wall it's mounted on, is fire rated?
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    to all those that think rated people is a good idea...there is a free alternative

    OK. Well I have a tradeUK account. Now i dont know if you need a tradeUK credit account for this: Get Work Get Online - Trade UK but for what its worth.....:redface:
    • GLENNSPARK
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    • alternative free people rated those
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Fire rated q

    Downlights if fitted horizontal ie in a wall do they retain the fire rating I have my doubts on this as the side of the can will take most of the heat ?? Pict
  8. leep82

    can i use non fire rated recessed fittings?

    Went to look at a simple job, where the customer wants a number of recessed downlights installed in there bathroom replacing their existing fitting. They have bought their own 'B&Q special' fittings although they are not fire rated, and as i normally like to fit fire rated downlights i was after...
  9. IQ Electrical

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC Partner with Rated People!

    From their email this morning: We are delighted to announce that NICEIC have partnered with Rated People to offer you a one month free trial, helping you find work all year round. What a dark day.
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    IP rated outdoor isolators

    Hi guys, been to a job today A/C unit not running only installed 5 months ago, I found the outdoor isolator to be full of water but the glands looked ok and also the seals, would it be normal practice to silicone the back of the unit against the wall to stop any rain running down the back of the...
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    Ip65 rated junction boxes under baths? Help

    Hi, my friends got a spa bath and wants it wired in. I was thinking of running some 10mm t&e under the bath into a ip65 junction box, then into the pump underneath. I can't find anything in the regs or part p which says anything about this so could to with some advice. Also would need some type...
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    • boxes ip65 junction rated under
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. M

    IP rated bathroom lamp - like standard pendant

    Hi, maybe somebody came across bathroom lights they are similar to standard pendants? My customer wants me to supply and fit bathroom lamp which should look as close as a standard 6inch light pendant. Couldn't find nowhere. Thanks Tom
  13. J

    5 amp Radial Bs1363 Socket

    Hi I have a Radial circuit wired with 2.5mm T&E , which is protected by a 3 amp MCB due to the fact that it is switched via a home automation relay rated at 5amp. My question is this Given the above scenario is it ok to install/wire a BS1363 socket if I know that the load that will be...
    • john100
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    • 5 amp amp circuit plugged radial rated socket
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Fire Rated downlights or Non fire rated downlights ?

    What are the regulations around downlights having to be fire rated or non fire rated? Im looking to put downlights in our new home and keep getting told different reasons for using fire rated ones. Really need to find out if we can get around using fire rated downlights as the cost does tend to...
    • terrybriggs123
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    • downlights fire fire rated lighting lights rated
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Rated People, Trust a Trader, My Builder etc

    Does anyone on here use Rated People, Trust a Trader, My Builder etc, if so how easy is it to get work from ? and what one do you feel is the best ?
  16. yellowvanman

    10KA or 6KA breakers?

    I know the difference between the 2 sorts but I'm thinking do I need to fit 10KA breakers in this scenario, when I've got 6KA MCBs in the van! 3 phase DB, Isc 4.9KA (phase to earth), all circuits from this DB are single phase. Will never be 3 phase in future (HMO). Worst case short circuit...
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    How many watts can a 300w rated Legrand dimmer really handle?

    I've got some Legrand dimmer modues, 7354-46. They are rated at 300w but with the setup that I have I'd really like to use one of them on a circuit with a load of 420w. I've read before that MK dimmers can handle 200% of their rated load. Anyone know how much these Legrand dimmers can handle...
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    Ceiling is not 'fire rated' so do downlights need to be??

    Hi guys, I'm doing a load of EICRs for the firm I am working for. They look after lots of different properties and they are all due EICRs. Many are installs from 10-15 years ago and feature non fire rated downlights in flats with habitable space upstairs. The ceiling is single skin regular...
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    Inspection question

    527.2.1. A flat with a multitude of downlights. I am not convinced that the G5.3 fittings are firerated and they are mounted through a double boarded ceiling which is a fire barrier (confirmed with the original architects). The fittings are made from a pressed metal which is very thin and...
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    led tape light ip rated- clipped not sticky back

    Anyone know where I can get this from?
    • tex431
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    • clipped clips led led tape light rated simple sticky white
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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