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  1. 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...
  2. A

    First rewire 3 bed terrace house

    so I’ve got my first rewire, I’ve done rewires before for other people but never had to do quote and make a list of all the materials needed. I went to visit the house and made a note of the things they wanted but I’m not sure if I’ve missed anything. I was wondering if there was someone on...
  3. GBDamo

    Looped Supplys...Black flat T&E..............

    Been asked to advise on a rewire. I think on age alone it's advisable but the following points add to the argument. Installation age approx 60 years. This is a "forever Home" so although it may test ok how long will it stay so? Black T&E throughout. Not a reason to condemn alone but adds to...
  4. S

    quoting large rewire

    hey guys, i have just started out on my own and have a job to quote for which is a a 4 bedroom house with 4 reception rooms. it has around 40 sockets to install throughout, nothing fancy like gu10s or anything. i dont want to overquote but at the same time dont want to work for nothing. are you...
  5. H

    Electric rewire quote - what should it contain?

    If you are getting a quote for a rewire what should the quote contain? Will it contain the name of the consumer unit and the position on the wall/ceiling where the chases will be etc? Would be great if someone could pm a quote they have done or received so I have an idea of what to expect when...
  6. K

    Rewire house using existing cable runs?

    When rewiring a house is it necessary for electricians to chase walls and ceilings, can't they existing cables runs to pull new cables through?
  7. Karl Atkins

    Isolation switch for rewire/new CU

    Are we required to install an isolation switch between the meter and CU when completing a full rewire and/or CU upgrade, I think it's best practise, mate's/colleagues think unnecessary, customers don't like paying for it! Opinions please
  8. I

    I want to rewire my house and ungrade consumer unit.

    Hi all, Maybe it's a bit long one but I've got a big task ahead! I want to rewire my house and ungrade consumer unit. I'm looking to achieve few things here. Firstly, as recently completed domestic istaller course so need to gain more practical side. Secondly, it's our home so changing quite...
  9. Moaz

    10 Bedroom house rewire. Ring or radial?

    Guys, I'm wiring a ten bedroom house which has 4 floors. Correct me if I'm wrong, but as fat as I know, new regs says to keep each room on a radial. So shall I keep each room on a radial or have a few rings on each floor after calculating the maximum demand??
  10. R

    Kitchen Rewire - Pricing Help

    Hi I was just after some pricing help/advice as I’ve been asked to price up for a kitchen rewire and as I’ve just gone on my own so is one of the bigger jobs I’ve quoted so want to get it right. The kitchen will be empty and they’ve asked for a CU change (requested Schneider easy9 12 way), 10...
  11. R

    Kitchen Rewire - Pricing Help

    Hi I was just after some pricing help/advice as I’ve been asked to price up for a kitchen rewire and as I’ve just gone on my own so is one of the bigger jobs I’ve quoted so want to get it right. The kitchen will be empty and they’ve asked for a CU change (requested Schneider easy9 12 way), 10...
  12. Fitzy

    Kitchen rewire (refurbishment)

    Hi Guys Newbie here. I’m newly qualified and my nieces partner who does building work, extensions, kitchen refurbs etc is going to put some work my way, so I can start gaining some experience, but I can’t find an answer to whether a room rewire i.e. kitchen refurb using the original CU &...
  13. C

    EIC for submain db rewire

    Part Rewire to do, small shop on a large premesis 4 lights, 2 sockets, 2 spurs...The existing DB(DB4) which is staying, is fed via 32A mcb from a sub main DB3. Fed by 63 A mcb in another DB2 which then goes to DB1 which is connected to origin. Took a while to chase through as all DBs are in...
  14. HandySparks

    Electrician Jobs Rewire, Portsmouth ......

    I recently did an EICR on a house in North End, Portsmouth. I found lots of faults and started on a program of repairs. After a couple of days, I've come to the conclusion that it really needs a re-wire. I don't have the time to do this at present. It's let out as a HMO, but there's only one...
  15. J

    advise needed on large rewire (smokes listed)

    start my largest rewire next monday -5bed over 4 stories 2 things I want to iron out before I start really.... 1) I have quoted for installing LD3 grade D fire in each hall/landing and heat in kitchen- but advised the client this likely may need to be a Grade A system and he needs to seek...
  16. T

    TV power cable rewire to 115v 5a socket

    Hi all, I have a question regarding rewiring a TV power cable. I have a TV which has a power output of 63W, and runs off a normal UK 3 pin 240V 13A supply, with a 3A fuse built into the plug. I also have a power socket which runs off 115V mains with a max current output of 5A (it’s one of those...
  17. Soulsurfer

    5 Flats and a maisonette renovation / rewire.

    Hi all as above I have been given a job different to what I usually do from one of my friends / builder. Normally just do separate houses etc.. but this is an older property that has been owned by a bank before and rented out as separate flats. I haven't got hold of dno yet but there is only a...
  18. Z

    No longer registered but need to issue a certificate for a rewire / new install?

    So last year I doing a rewire / new install for a customer. They'd moved into a property they were renovating while living in, and I was rewiring it over the course of many months here and there, slowly removing old install and installing the new bits side by side, to be connected to the supply...
  19. P

    Electrical Certificates for Extension and Rewire

    I have had an extension and complete rewire of my house. Towards the end of the build the builder declared bankruptcy (long story). He has since disappeared and I have no communication with him. I am now trying gain building regulations completion but I don't have any electrical certificates...
  20. P

    Diversity factor on rewire

    I'm going to rewire my house, and was wondering if it's ok to have 2 shower circuits as well as cooker, sockets and lights off 1 cu, or would it be better to have 1 of the showers on a separate cu, because of the available water pressure the 2 showers are never on together.

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