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    Why do i need a rewire when i've passed inspection with no issues?

    Hi I'm having some work done at my house and the electrician has said we need a full rewire. I'm a bit surprised given that we passed an inspection 2 years ago and it raised no issues at all. We've just been told that the wiring is illegal and needs changing. Maybe i'm not understanding the...
  2. S

    Home security systems recommendations with full rewire

    Hi. A client has asked for a home security system as part of a rewire. It occured to me that I'm never installing these only ripping them out! The most I ever do is to install the RING cameras and doorbells. I told her I'm not experienced with home security systems but she's keen to work with...
  3. B

    New build Rewire price help

    Hi to big electricians Need help pricing this new build rewire Just labour only no materials involved They have 14 houses to do Can anyone help pls it's local to me no travel cost Many thanks
  4. D

    New rewire and fuse board - views on work.

    Hi, I’d appreciate views on the fuse board. https://ibb.co/xj0BtZt It’s been completely rewired and I’m unhappy with the quality. I’ve messaged him about it and described the board as a complete mess, and poor workmanship ship. For entry for the 25mm cables and 16mm tails he used the knock...
  5. P

    Light switch problem

    I'm trying to rewire my original switch. Its a metal face so the earth's are in the right place and I think the two lives in the COM are correct? It's just the other 3 now all brown sleeeved a blue, a grey and a black. Two ports left marked 1 way , 2 way? Sorry to be a ---- like
  6. R

    Using existing cable or rewire

    Morning , Just seeing what peoples thoughts are. Been to look at a kitchen extension and there is going to be quite a bit of remedial work. The existing cable was fitted 20 yrs ago white t/e and looks in pretty good condition. IR values 770mohm @500v I am led to believe that cable has a...
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    Convenience Store Lighting Rewire

    Any issues with wiring lighting in 4core flex rather than 3core and earth? Approximately 50 LED panels to wire all fitting into a suspended ceiling. I know some lighting design/manufacturing companies sell plug and play style fittings and wiring which I think may be H05. Is there a great deal...
  8. J

    How not to standard is this rewire?

    Hi, My son has just (last week) had a rewire done on his house in Leyland. He has just bought the house but a "domino" type consumer unit was spotted and so a rewire was deemed necessary. He wanted to move in with his girlfriend and 2 month old son as quickly as possible so phoned a website to...
  9. M

    Do I need to rewire after this EICR

    Hi, First time buyer here who is purchasing a 1970s 3 bed semi detached. No idea about anything electrical but the vendor said the electrics are old so we got an EICR report done. It's full of C3's and C2's and he recommends a full rewire. We have the budget to have this done if we must, but a...
  10. R

    Would anyone be able to furnish guidance on the rewire of a lighted, rotating Michelob light?

    I recently picked up this Michelob rotating light that apparently had been dropped. The top disk insert (where the hanging hook would be) was smashed, the plastic logo portion was cracked with several sections missing, the internal frame housing the wiring was badly dented, the cord was in bad...
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    House built in 1961 - rewire needed?

    Hi, we are looking at a house but it needs a significant amount of work. The house was built in 1961 and whilst it's been very well cared for it is also very original. We think that it will need to he rewired, given it had double glazing and central heating we didn't give the electrics a...
  12. D

    Problem with a rewire

    Hi, I've had my house rewired, and the installation was done very badly. The electrician who was contracted to do it, has now said that he subcontracted the work out to someone who was qualified but not registered. After getting him back to fix a load of issues I then found out that he had also...
  13. HappyHippyDad

    Fault find or rewire?

    Just spent 4 hours tracing out a lighting circuit to try and find a fault. I came across a switch that was switching the neutral. This threw me as I was getting 230V on the S/L (to earth) at the light when I switched the light off!!! I then realised the Neutral was being switched, which I...
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    House rewire - Electrician won't issue installation certificate(?)

    We've recently had a house rewired. There was about 2 years between first fix and second fix due to the pandemic and as the house was being extensively renovated, but all work was completed by last November, by the same electrician. He is NICEIC & part P registered. He hasn't supplied the...
  15. Matt

    Need a place to rewire

    Hi, I am looking to progress with my NVQ but the current job I am working at does not really have anything else apart from H&S so I would need a job which would involve adding some circuits; rewire; and testing. So is there anyone who needs a small job done that would incorporate those things...
  16. W

    UK Rewire using old conduits

    Rewiring a house in a few weeks, the lighting circuit is wired in old conduits. Interested to know if you would re use the conduits or just do new chases for the cables
  17. G

    Rewire on red brick early 1900’s Victorian house

    Hi all, Looking for advice on doing a rewire in an empty red brick house, no one will be living there or any furniture as there are new owners. I have researched on how to chase red brick, as I already have a brushless grinder I think buying a diamond disc is my best way of doing it. As I want...
  18. UKMeterman

    1930's clock rewire required.

    I know somone with a 1930's electric clock, it needs a bit of TLC before plugging in. Do you know anyone who would be able to provide the TLC?
  19. P

    Rewire after failed EICR. Have we been scammed?

    My parents had an EICR completed after a change of tenant in the shop and flat property, this took place March 2021. The summary of the report stated that the premises was dangerous and the full rewire was required to make it safe. I have since completed a the C&G inspection and testing course...
  20. J

    Exposed copper wire under the floorboards after rewire

    I have just had my house fully rewired. I lifted a few of the loose floorboards to clean and noticed at junctions there is a lot of exposed copper wire. Is this normal or even safe?ī

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