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  1. J

    Metal building with living quarters rough in

    Metal building with living quarters the panel is on the outside and about 20 feet away from new build that will be 2x6 what type of shielded wire do I need to run and will it need a junction box to convert it to romex? Would it be best to add a secondary panel inside of the new build I would...
  2. B

    Tightening locknuts with hammer and screwdriver-dog rough or not?

    I had a job recently where myself and an apprentice had to gland and terminate a 50mm SWA cable in a panel. I put the locknut in a vice and filed V shaped notches in the 6 leading edges. The apprentice was curious as to what I was doing. As we installed it, I got my trusty old screwdriver out...
  3. W

    Rough quote?

    Hi folks, I’ve been asked to change some accessories and I’ve no clue what to charge, just wondering if anybody could give me a rough quote? All the accessories are flat plate and screwless but it’s on freshly plastered walls. The accessories to change are; 17 x twin sockets 2 x switched fused...
  4. D

    Pancake , fancake , duplex , nail on , rough in

    Some interesting terminology, but neverthe less interesting to see what the other half use ..
  5. P

    Rough In Pot Lights with Integrated Junction Box

    About to start a electrical in my basement, and need to do the rough in for potlights. The lights I'm using have an integrated junction box, and so there won't be a junction box to put in place until I'm at the drywall phase. So what's expected for the wiring during rough in phase, as there's...
  6. B

    Am I being over picky or is this just rough?

    Got a call from a mate today. All power out. Seems cutout fuse blown, they just had a new hot tub put in. Opened meter box to find this. I think it's complete arse on many levels, but DNO chap came out and replaced fuse without any whinging. I was quite surprised, but I guess it's a Sunday!
  7. Pete999

    Stories of working in rough dwellings, both Private and Social housing.

    I worked in some real dung holes whilst rewiring a local Council estate in South Twerton in Bath, you could work in one on a pair of Semis real nice people, move next door to a stinking hovel, got taken to the Council de lousing depot more than once, makes you wonder how some people could live...
  8. ChipFanDave

    Rough insurance costs for domestic installer

    Hi as in the title just after roughly what people are paying and what type of insurance they have if they only carry out work domestic properties. I'm just looking into carrying out some extra work so don't need tool, van, personal cover etc etc.
  9. R

    Any quick calcs to get a rough min Zs allowable

    Any quick calcs to get a rough estimate min Zs allowable for protective devices MCB, BS-88 etc, Im thinking in an exam saves time even looking at the tables if there's a fast ball park check rule of thumb.
  10. E

    rough price on an "off road" scissor lift 7-8m working height?

    sick of using junk scaffold that one of our customers has and i have around 18 lights to fit in a shed, do you need ipaf to hire them? daily rate?
    • elsparko
    • Thread
    • height price rough working
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. Pete999

    And you reckon some of us are rough

  12. stidge

    Nice Work!!

    Came across this today and thought it might raise a few smiles . How rough can someone be ! They had wired a new ring main right around the house exterior, diving in and out to each socket !!!! Rough as a badgers arse !
  13. D

    Rough cost of big job help needed ??

    had a quote on this job not sure if it's decent price any help needed ??? Lounge 4 x double socket 1 x single socket above fire for TV 1 x television aerial point and wiring to booster position 2 x HDMI cables from TV to corner 2 x 5amp sockets switched from door 1 x picture light and switch 2 x...
    • Dl1977
    • Thread
    • cost double electrical work light needed rough socket supply switch
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. Smithy33

    Any ideas on a rough price for 3 bed rewire

    Hi Guys, I'm going to look at a job next week, 3 bed semi bungalow. The property is going to be fully occupied whilst works are being carried out which is going to be a full rewire, new board etc. I have only just set out on my own and would appreciate any idea of a fair price (roughly) that...
  15. gazdkw82

    Shower Cable Surface Mounted

    I was at my folks house yesterday and when I went to the toilet I noticed whoever has installed the electric shower (it's been there a good 10 years) fed the cable down the wall in trunking. The shower is slightly offset to the bath so I guess it would sit on the outside of the shower curtain...
  16. L

    Working Out Spotlight Spacings

    Had a bit of a discussion today, so thought I'd ask on here. When working out spacings for spotlights what setup does everyone use? I know different lights have different outputs and require different spacings, I was just wondering what people use as a rule of thumb. Cheers, Jim
  17. ray-bentos

    EICR Coding - Super Rough Kitchen Rewire

    Came across this load of s***e when on an EICR today...... The kitchen has been 'rewired' last year for some reason and has been done (very very poorly) in trunking over the front of the tiles. Surface mount boxes have been fitted over the front of the original metal backboxes in the wall...
  18. rustynails

    Accessibility of distribution boards

    What are people's opinions on the accessibility of distribution boards. For example a 20 way TP-N board placed above a false ceiling...?
  19. R

    rough estimate for electrical work

    Hi, I'm having some electrical work carried out and I'd like to get a rough estimate of cost for installing 10 spotlights and a water feature in the garden: inside house 1 nr spur unit connected to socket circuit 1 nr 2 gang light switch and cabling from the spur unit (1 for water feature, 1...
    • rev2000
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electrical work estimate rough work
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  20. F

    Is there a rough 'rule of thumb' for flood lighting?

    Good morning all, I was just wondering if any of you have a general rule of thumb for floodlighting? I have an area of about 30x30 ft to illuminate which I'm planning on doing with 2x 30w LEDs, I'm sure these will be more than adequate for this particular job but was just wondering if...

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