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  1. marconi

    ADVICE PLEASE - SURFACE CONDUIT SYSTEM FOR REWIRE 3 BED SEMI FRC

    I am heading off next week to visit my parents (84 and 83). They live in a nicely decorated and carpeted 3 bed semi with original wiring from 1965. I noticed last time I visited they have the dreaded green goo in the 7/029 wiring. The 1/044 lighting does not have it. They only have one or...
  2. M

    Rewire "specialists"

    Ives seen quite a few of these companies claiming to be rewire specialists. Can be in and out a 2 bed house fully plastered an d 2nd fixed all in a day. 2 sparks plasterer and an apprentice. I wonder what makes them special. Seen alot of their work proudly displayed on facebook. Cables not in...
  3. A

    Rewire and circuit breakers

    Hi guys, Hoping someone would be able to help with this one. My grans house still has the good old fuse box with fuse wire which I am aware could do with upgrading to a proper circuit breaker panel. However I have no idea on how much it would cost her and hoping someone would be able to give...
    • Ajfaccini
    • Thread
    • breakers circuit circuit breakers rewire
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. Dozer 73

    When does a domestic property need a rewire ???

    see a lot of different threads on here , where people asking for advice on old installations , one tonight even about moving sockets installed in the70’s in metal conduit and 2 core cable It’s a funny game where not every one thinks the same , know wiring lasts a long time but the accessories...
  5. Leesparkykent

    This weeks rewire/challenge

    This is going to be a challenge....floor boards on top of other floor boards, bare brick walls that are being white washed, exposed beams, bang and oulfson AV system= nightmare :eek:
  6. J

    TT earthing on a rewire

    Evening men! Looked at a upcoming rewire it is for a mid terrace old house. A single phase comes into the house next door- one 60a head in next doors house >>meter>>cu Then a 2nd feed goes into the house I am planning to rewire into a 60a head>>meter>>cu I have seen this before- but what...
  7. C

    Shower EICR Code- 9.5kW- 40amp mcb!. De rate MCB to 32 or rewire cable to 10mm

    Argument at work! on an EICR its common to find a 9.5kW shower wired in 6.0mm T/E with a 40 amp MCB. obviously a code 2 unless short run and clipped direct? Our argument is whether to down rate MCB to a 32amp or rewire the circuit in 10mm? I say ok to down rate the MCB as cable is 32amp IEE say...
  8. P

    House Rewire - Anything Missing?

    Hi, Any advice on this would be appreciated. I am planning on getting our new 1960’s house rewired which is not something I have done before. One requirement is my other half wants lots of light, our old place was too dark! We plan on moving a couple of doors/walls slightly so a change from...
  9. Amar

    2 Bed Ground floor maisonette

    Hi folks, I have been asked to rewire a couples ground floor 2 bed maisonette, purely because they want a load of extra sockets, new 10mm shower supply, mains smokes/heat, new kitchen layout and spot lights etc. Which is fine but all the ceilings and floor and walls are concrete. My idea was...
  10. M

    Cert says rewire of property

    Hi All m8 just bought a new house (not brand new) electrical certificate & new consumer unit for the property, certificate actually says full rewire he asked me about adding extra sockets & doing some kitchen works by my company. asked him to send over a picture of the consumer unit & test...
  11. J

    Rewire and what's involved?

    So full rewire is what I need. 3 bed house 2 reception rooms kitchen. Easy access to everything, building regs informed assessed new consumer unit 4 double plugs in each room 2 double in each bedroom, lol lighting and shiny certificate at the end. Estimates please, well best range you can give...
  12. C

    Electrician Jobs Need heros!!! Just moved in and need Rewire, kitchen, utility and bathroom updating...

    Hi Guys, For our sins, we have moved to Thornton-Cleveleys and are in need of a qualified electrician to carry out a re-wire and certify. Going by the trades we have met so far trust levels are not high so I thought I would stop messing about with cowboys and out a real trades man. This is a 4...
    • Carole Smith
    • Thread
    • bathroom kitchen moved rewire utility
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  13. J

    Are my electrics safe?

    Hello all, Firstly I am not an electrician but I am clued up on atleast the basics, I have just bought a house and as my kids will live here I would like to make sure the electrics have not been done by cowboys so I will start from the beginning. My living room has 2 double sockets, 1 both...
    • Justmovedin
    • Thread
    • consumer unit electrics kitchen mcb rcd rewire safe
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. MerlinGremlin

    House rewire prices going rate

    Evening all, I've been asked to quote for a 4 bed large house rewire, but I've not done a rewire for a number of years and not sure what the going rate was! In total there's going to be 32 double sockets, 46 led down lights, 12 switches, boiler supply, cooker supply x 2, 4 lighting pendants, 8...
  15. W

    whats needed for a rewire?

    sorry another question. Im being asked by a family member to rewire her house .. quals- 17th edition. 2365 lvl2 +3 . 2357 bridging units. converted to final year of an nvq lvl 3 apprenticeship. so just portfolio and am2 left my question is to be able to rewire a house what do you need is it-...
  16. AnnabelleAW

    Full rewire needed in new home...eeeek!

    Hello, Just bought a new home, kind of knowing the electrics would need updating, got an electrician out to do a few bits and bobs and he said the house basically needs a full rewire as soon as possible - eek! Thank god we haven't done any decorating yet! Its all come as a bit of a shock and...
  17. R

    Advice on replacing consumer unit and DIY rewire of kitchen

    Hi I'd like some advice please to make sure I'm not being made to do unnecessary work by my electrician, and whether or not I can do some DIY work myself that he says he’ll need to do. I'm planning on renting out my house, so I've hired an electrician to carry out an Electrical Installation...
    • Roborant
    • Thread
    • advice consumer consumer unit diy kitchen replacing rewire unit
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  18. R

    Does House built in 1960 Need Rewire?

    Hi All, We are about to buy a 1960 built 3-bed semi-detached. The upstairs bathroom was completely renovated in 2016 with new electrical installation (including isolation box just outside of bathroom) and a small Schnieder Easy 9 consumer unit placed by existing fusebox understairs (see...
  19. V

    Do I need a rewire? Advice and quote

    Hi, I would love some advice. Do I need a rewire? I've attached a picture of the fuse box. As you can see it has older type grey wire. If I do need work how much roughly would it cost to rewire an empty 2 bedroom cottage? Many thanks Vicky
  20. snipersmith87

    Domestic rewire advice??

    Hi fellow sparks. Just started a rewire at mo 3 bed house. Not my usual business tbh. Far and few. Just after any advice into people's routines and methods for efficiency. I'm sure the lads that do this day in day out know some tricks of the trade!! I can't see the light at the end if the tunnel...

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