re-wire

  1. D

    Rate This Re-Wire ...

    I personally don't like cables run round corners like this , but is it against code ?
  2. S

    Re-wire on the side.

    I've been asked to re-wire a 2 bedroom, first floor flat in Scotland. I'm employed full time for an electrical company, so I would be doing this job in my own time and my question is could I test this job at the end of wiring and hand over a test sheet and the jobs a good un or would it need to...
  3. S

    Having a house re-wire, are old back boxes within new regs?

    Hi, Glad to have found a good forum to ask my electric related questions. So my property had old vir cables nearly throughout and ceramic fuses. The company doing the rewire is 3/4 of the way through, but I have a few questions. 1. Are the original light switch back boxes still under current...
  4. F

    Small commercial laundry re-wire

    Hi there, We have a small commercial laundry which we're told need to be re-wired. There is an old 3phase 3036 fused board and wiring in metal conduit. We've been told that the switches etc should be IP rated but it most just a damp atmosphere rather than things getting really wet. What IP...
  5. P

    Advise please on a new re-wire

    Hi all, I would appreciate some proffessional advise on a recent re-wire my friend has had. Im not 100% up on regs for domestic property and also sure about workmanship practices but I know this is a bad job. I want to go back to the contractor but Im gathering some 'truths' first before I...
  6. Dannyboybl00

    West Sussex Qualified Electrician - Matrick Electrical Services Ltd

    West Sussex Electricians - Matrick Electricial Services Ltd I’m an East Grinstead based electrician and have lived in the area for over 30 years. I’ve been involved in the Construction Industry for 20 years and have Project Managed and Site Managed around the UK for almost 18 years. During this...
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    1 day re-wire....

    • Dustydazzler
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    • old others re-wire stuff
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. V

    Spanish home re-wire for friend?

    Hi all, I have a friend that wants a holiday home in Spain re-wiring. I've never done overseas work before so any tips on the regs I should know or what to expect or prepare for/avoid? Thanks!
  9. B

    16th edition electrian doing a re-wire but need to get it passed off would anyone do this?

    We have a friend who is a 16th edition qualified electrician who will rewire a house for us but need to get it passed off - can anyone help?
  10. S

    Re-wire preference - under floorboards or removed ceiling

    Hi! I'm new to the forum - thanks for having me. I have a question for a domestic rewire - I just bought my first property and want to know the prefered method for a rewire and if it really matters or is a personal preference. I'm going to rip down the thin chipboard ceiling and have it...
    • sctyc16
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    • ceiling floorboards lighting re-wire removed rewire rewiring under
    • Replies: 48
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. A

    4mm Radial and re-wire Dillema

    Hi new to the forum and thanks for any help, Parents have bought a typical 1930s 3 bed semi which had a rewire in the early 70s. I’m guessing the consumer unit has been updated since then because all circuits are protected with RCBO’s ( 2 x 6amp lighting circuits 1.5mm cable, 2 x 16amp radial...
  12. EbolaSideRoom

    To re-wire? Or not to re-wire?

    Carried out an EICR in a domestic property today. Client has recently purchased but not moved in, so place is empty. It's a detached bungalow, 2 beds, Gas-fired system boiler, detached garage. There are 7 (yes 7) socket outlet circuits, all either B16A or B20A, each with no more than 6...
  13. K

    Advice on consumer unit / flat re-wire

    Hi all, Just recently set up on my own and potentially have a flat re-wire to contend with. Customer has just moved in and wants to get everything right before decorating etc. The flat has gas central heating so no need to worry about the old storage heater wiring. Only 4 circuits for the...
  14. L

    Not sure how to re-wire this switch

    I'm in the process of replacing the standard white plastic switches in our bedroom. Having unscrewed the existing, old double switch that controls the light in our ensuite and the ensuite extractor fan I'm not sure if I've bought the wrong replacement switch or how to re-wire it. I've rewired...
  15. S

    Large London Re-wire Under Offer;

    Anyone on here tendering for this job ? 100miles of cable, over 5,000 light fittings. Ten years work for someone. Buckingham Palace to get £369m refurbishment - BBC News - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38025513
  16. N

    Approx re-wire length of time?

    Hi all. I know it all depends on routes, snags etc and you havent seen the property but I'm after an approx length of time (give or take) you would expect this rewire to take for one electrician. 5 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, playroom and 3 bathrooms. Also 3 landings to have lights...
    • Noob2013
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    • approx length re-wire time
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. bigash

    Re-wire

    Doing some rewiring on behalf of an unnamed council. This is what I found today when removing the lid off of surface mounted trunking. Has anyone ever seen this before where the insulation is removed to get around corners? I really dont like the cable going up the side of the door frame...
  18. yellowvanman

    Thatched House re-wire

    Trying to put together a ball park price to re-wire a thatched property! Very old and listed with some walls just planks! I know its difficult to estimate without seeing it and the electrical design has not been finalised but where would be your 1st stab be, based on standard amount of...
  19. M

    Non-Part P Registered Re-Wire

    Hi First time posting on this form, so apologies if this is totally in the wrong place! We're buying a house that needs a complete re-wire. We've had a family friend round to price up the job, who's a qualified electrician and I trust him to do the job properly and safely - but he's not Part...
  20. R

    How much to re-wire a 3 bedroom semi?

    Firstly, I'm not an electrician and I'm not going to be doing the work. A friend of a friend has been quoted to re-wire their 3 bedroom semi in Manchester. I think due to the age of the house, that it will be VIR with the origional rewireable fusebox. All sockets, switches and CCU need...
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