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    UK 2 Rate E7 Sub Meters with relay switching required, Any suggestions ?

    Hello I am having a mare trying to find a dual rate meter with relay switching. This is to replace 12x analogue meters and timers to switch an E7 contactor. I have already tried some that were supposed to have an active internal relay on Rate 2 (E7) but have found there can be numerous set ups...
  2. B

    Is bypass valve still required

    hi, For newer boilers with variable speed (modulated) water pumps for central heating. Should there still be bypass valve when all radiators have TRV's. Plumber saying not needed anymore. Continue reading...
  3. L

    Old Apollo 15/30 help required.

    Hi, Can someone please tell me which way the pump should be installed to get the flow the correct way round. Does the pump flow from A to B or B to A. Thanks. Pics of top of boiler. Continue reading...
  4. B

    Is bypass valve still required

    hi, For newer boilers with variable speed (modulated) water pumps for central heating. Should there still be bypass valve when all radiators have TRV's. Plumber saying not needed anymore. Continue reading...
  5. M

    Advice required please:

    Hi, is it acceptable practice to spur off an existing 20A D P switch to provide an additional single socket adjacent to this very switch? (The D P switch serves an existing 2-gang socket for a washer and a dryer). Thanks in advance.
  6. P

    When is an earth rod required for outbuildings?

    Hi guys, I’m still reading up on GN8 slowly, and haven’t quite got to the earth rod for outbuildings section yet I haven’t checked if they even cover that… I know earth rods or using structural steel is needed for TT systems when DNO doesn’t provide it, but when is it needed in non TT...
  7. A

    Grade A Fire Detection Advice/Installer Required

    In my 3 storey house I need to fit a grade A LD2 alarm system. Mains connected grade D currently exists in the correct locations but I guess because they are not fed by FP cable I will need to rewire to the new detectors I'll need to purchase, which I am capable of doing. What I can't do is...
  8. D

    Bathroom Fitter in Newcastle Under Lyme Required plumbing advice

    Bathroom Fitter in Newcastle Under Lyme Required Bathroom Fitter in Newcastle Under Lyme Required (testing this forum category out) Bathroom Fitter in Newcastle Under Lyme Required to read more on the original thread at Plumbing Advice See also UK Plumbing Advice for all UK plumbing advice...
  9. Z

    EICR Findings - Advice on Coding Required

    Hi everyone, I recently completed a domestic EICR and came across something unusual. There’s a 10mm² twin and earth cable directly connected to the 100A cut-out fuse at the service head. The cable is concealed within the client’s wall and reappears next to the consumer unit, where it connects...
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    Required Tiling Standards | Wall and Floor Tiling Discussion Thread

    Required Tiling Standards | Wall and Floor Tiling As someone who does some tiling but is not a professional tiler, could someone tell me if there is a British Tiling Standards which specifies allowable errors in tiling work? i.e. all tiles must be laid with a lippage of less than 0.5% of the...
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    What size SWA cable and what Distribution boards required to shed and garden office.

    Want to install a garden shed with Tumble Dryer and separate garden office building. I have run duct from side of house to where garden shed is going to be, then run another duct to where garden office is going to be. I am planning of having the office heated by electric most likely a plinth...
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    UK Help / Advice required

    As an old time City & Guilds electrician who last worked as such back in the1960s I realise I’m a bit stone-age to say the very least. That said my daughter just installed a decent shed in the garden of her new home and rather conveniently there is an un-made SWA cable laid from the house...
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    Supply Isolator required to be metal on TT

    Does the Supply Isolator require to be metal on TT, is so metal could become live because before RCD
  14. Dan

    First post that is required to maintain account Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: First post that is required to maintain account Content of the thread: Hi Newbie here just wanting to learn from everyone here Thanks First post that is required to maintain account to read more on the original thread at Plumbing Advice See also UK Plumbing...
  15. Dan

    ADVICE for young plumber required please staffs/midlands Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: ADVICE for young plumber required please staffs/midlands Content of the thread: hi all, posting on behalf of my son need advice: he is 17 years old has just finished his level 2 diploma in plumbing,been shadowing a local plumber 2 days per week un paid since...
  16. Brownie91

    Is RCD protection required on SWA supply cable to EV?

    Hi all, I am at odds on whether RCD protection is required on an SWA of 14 metres, clipped direct under flooring direct from CU to an exterior Tesla EV charger. The Tesla charger is three phase and to be a 22kw supply at 32A. TESLA SPEC: The wall charger itself features a built in RCD Type A...
  17. cliffed

    MPBC is it required

    During an Eicr noticed the remote garage got an up & over metallic door.. the garage got its own CU & relevant RCBO’s… No incoming services only the newly installed Garage Door which is controlled by remote… would you consider a MPBC to it😂
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    I am required to post a new thread

    Like another post a few minutes ago, I have been asked to post a new thread to keep my membership of this forum and I'm sorry if this clutters up "The Welcome Forum" I haven't posted before as I do log on from time to time to search for answers to questions I may have and have always found (so...
  19. EricMark

    RCD if required and what type, re-solar panel installation?

    I decided to get solar panels, the inverter instructions say one can use type AC, so the existing 14 x RCBO CU seems OK, may be a good idea to fit type A in the future, but if following what is says in wiring matters should have type F for my inverter drive washing machine, as if that will ever...
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    EV Charger - No Internet required

    Good Afternoon All I have quoted for the installation of an EV Charger that is located in an underground car park. I don't install many however when I have done before I have installed the Zappi Chargers. I am wondering whether they need an internet connection to both set up and use. The reason...
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