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    EICR legally required ? ; serviced apartment to residential refurb

    Hi, 1. Are new EICRs legally required for existing CU's etc. when serviced apartment flats are refurbished then sold as residential ? There is a 2012 EICR one for the existing. 2. Also, must the CU's be replaced with 17th Edition compliant ones ? Many thanks, Shakil
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    Fire rated SWA cable in a residential building

    My question is if the cable (in red) as shown in the picture below from DB-LL to ATS (1 x 4 core x 50mm) is needed to Fire rated or it can be a normal SWA cable? I know that the cables in fire route and the cables leaving from the generator must be fire rated but I am not sure about the specific...
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    remedial work after an EICR was carried out on a residential property

    Today i have been carrying out some remedial work after an EICR was carried out on a residential property. Aswell as the list of remedial works to be carried out i also had draft copies of the EICR which was carried out in November of last year. When i started to read through the list of...
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    Locks On Residential Distribution Boards Or Isolator Enclosures

    Hi Guys, just a quick question to see if anyone can point me in the right direction. Does anyone know if there is a Reg stating that you cannot put a lock on a dis board or isolator enclosure in a residential environment. Something along the lines of it needing to be accessible without the use...
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    New build residential price per metre

    Gents, i'm looking to cost a few new build residential developments in the near future, 30plus homes, and i'm looking for a price per metre for the electrical install, im currently at £30 per m, houses are midlands based. Any help appreciated.
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    Converting residential home to flats - newbie

    Hi All, Any advice on my newbie question is appreciated. I'm looking to convert a disused residential home to 12 bedsit type rooms. Each will have an electric shower, electric oven/hob, small fridge plus the usual electrical appliances. There is also a communal area with washers and driers as...
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    single phase 120/240 volt residential voltage problem

    I have a unique problem I have 120 volts to ground coming into panel on each phase and 240 across both. if I run a dedicated line to a outlet plug in a light or battery charger what ver I saw he voltage go to 70-94 volts and even 170 volts if i turn other breakers! what you all think I am stumped
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    3-Phase Supply Configuration, Mixed Commercial and Residential Installation

    I have a potential customer, in Scotland, with mixed commercial and residential premises. The property was formerly a pub with a property of multiple occupancy upstairs. The property currently has a 3-phase TN-C-S supply coming in to the DNO's fused distribution box in the attic, second floor...
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    Residential cable options

    I haven't done much residential wiring for a number of years and reconsidering whether to use 12 gauge for all convenience recepticals and lighting or to use 14 gauge for all lighting and keeping those circuits separate from all others. Doing this I would use 20amp breakers for recepticals and...
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    PAT Testing For Domestic Appliances In Residential Property

    Hi I know the rules for business premises, but how often do I need to test appliances in a residential property? I've decided to let out my flat and need to know.... Ta :)
  11. SolarCity

    Aurora Universal Residential - anyone used?

    Has anyone used one of the Aurora Universal Residential devices? Looks like it might be quite handy but I can't find a supplier or a price anywhere - and everyone's gone home now :conehead:
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    Is it possible to supply 110KW to a residential property?

    Hi I am thinking about having 4 racks of very power hungry servers in a room in my house. Each rack needs 25KW, plus 10KW for other household uses uses (Kettle, hairdryer etc.). Obviously the electrics box and fuses are going to have to be upgraded but I was wondering if it is possible and...
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    3 independent systems on 3 phase residential

    does anyone know about installing 3 systems one per phase in single dwelling do you still get max payback.ie 3x 4kw @ 43.3p
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    Any residential fibre splicers around here??

    Just looking for some info into residential fibre splicing, cant seem to find any on google and may have a interview soon, cheers for any info in advance. Regards, Paul
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    Residential Caravan homes- minimum supply

    i was hoping someone would be able to give me some clarification on minimum ampage supplies for residential caravan homes both past and present. I believe that if a 'new' home is built then a 63amp supply is required, however not too sure with previous regulations. This is where i come...
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    3 phase supply to new residential home?

    What is your experience with getting three phase supply installed for a residential single family home? This is for a new house in London; therefore a new connection to the supply in the road has to be installed anyway. The DNO is UK Power Networks. The reasons why three phase supply is...
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    ring main style circuit feeding residential mobile homes

    Ok, there are 3mobile homes on a 60amp 16mm radial. Tenants are complaining to site owner. He does not want to have to give them individual supplies. Could they be formed into a ring by running a 16mm from end home back to mains??? And if so what would you fuse a 16mm ring main at???? Any...
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    Residential systems over 4kw. Are they still tax free?

    I'm trying to find out if residential systems over 4kw are taxable? Does anyone know? Thanks

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