Or is it in the book (regs) ?
I was helping on a job today and paid particular attention to the fact that when the cutout fuse was 100a and the main switch was 100a we had to upgrade the size of the tails to 25mm
When it was 60a we didn't! Now I'm not 100% sure if the main switch was 100a 80a...
Hi, just wanted to clear up some things, could anyone tell me when it became compulsory to install ip rated spots in shower rooms and also what you would code non ip rated spot installed prior to this date.
2 spots are above bath with shower and 2 are outside zone 2.
RCD's are present on all...
Hello,
Can anyone clarify how the following EICR scenarios should be classified?
1. Non IP rated downlights in bathroom inside zone 1
2. Non IP rated downlights in bathroom outside zone 1
3. Non Fire rated downlights in any location
Thanks in advance...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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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 ??
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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...
From their email this morning:
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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...
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...
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
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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...
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...
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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