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  1. firestick

    Cable routing questions

    Hi, I have two questions about domestic wiring In Ireland 1. Should conduit be used when passing multiple T&E cables (2.5mm) through a garage wall (where the consumer unit is located) to under a suspended timber floor on the other side? 2. Should cables running under a suspended timber floor...
  2. Andy Hames

    Cable routing inside a consumer unit

    Hi First post and I'm a DIY-er so apologies if this is the wrong forum to start with. I have a project at the moment that involves replacing a consumer unit. I've arranged for a proper inspection and certification down the line but in the mean time I have made a start on getting the circuits...
  3. S

    Correct way of routing SWA supply for flats ?

    Hi Fellow electricians, I’m recently qualified and I would like clarification on swa supplies for flats, my boss says this is okay but I’m not sure. So my question is if my supply is downstairs can I run my SWA through joists under floor boards and stud wall cavities without rcd protection. it...
  4. L

    Routing wiring near garage door springs

    I’m running an EV charging system in a garage it’s a 50 amp circuit 6 gauge wire can be Romax or in conduit Romax is cheaper but not an issue either way it’s easy access. My concern is placement to make the run the shortest and easiest will be about six inches above the hardware and springs...
  5. N

    Advice on routing my romex.

    I'm going to run a 6/3 cable from my panel into my garage for an evse. My panel is in a utility room next to the garage. I need to cross the ceiling of the utility room, which is just below a stairwell landing. The first photo illustrates that I need to run from point A (at the panel) to point B...
  6. CKI:C.K-Tools

    Cable Routing Accessories

    Hi! We're currently looking into cable routing accessories, and would love to actually hear what the people who use them think! What is your favourite accessory? What is your least favourite accessory? An accessory you wished you had? Something you've been looking at but not bought for...
  7. T

    Ring final routing in loft conversion

    Good evening All. Maintenance electrician here moving into domestic installations. What I'm still struggling with is the ring finals routing, especially in loft conversions. I am wiring one at the moment. Can you please have a look at the diagram below. Apologies it's very basic and rooms are...
  8. D

    Cable routing for outdoor light

    Hello, I need some advice what is the best way to run wire to a light from a junction box as pictured. Is it a good practice to clip cable directly on the wall, or should I use conduit or flex conduit? also is it good practice to have IP66 junction box outside as there is not other way to run...
  9. Z

    UK Cable routing central heating wiring centre

    Spaghetti wiring using lots of terminal blocks. Wish to move to Wago mbox. Cable entries too small for cables so need to wire into back of box. All cables are either surface mounted or free running across cupboard. Need to raise Wago away from wall as I don’t really want to bury cables in the...
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    • cable central central heating centre heating routing wiring
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. S

    DIY Question: Romex routing

    I am adding two additional 20A circuits to an upstairs bonus room. From the breaker box in the garage I can route the Romex up and across the garage ceiling with no problems. Once across the garage I need to route the 2 cables approximately 4' over to the point where I can punch thru the...
  11. S

    Routing of 240V socket wiring

    Hi guys - Looking for regs on how socket wiring should be routed. Cant see this in the Part P or any of the other building regs. docs. Anyone any pointers on the corresponding rules? Need some guidance on routing socket wiring vertically and also horizontally as need to use both methods.
  12. P

    Reference method / routing guidance for cable on a wall with 25mm Celotex

    I wonder if anyone could assist with this query please ? I am a newbie, so any guidance or alternatives would be greatly appreciated. I need to run a ring final partly against a wall with internal 25mm Celotex type insulation. The additional Celotex being needed due to reduced cavity...
  13. A

    Routing new cables under floorboard

    Hi guys after a second option here In the process of a rewire and I’ve lifted upstairs floorboards on the landings suss out my route for new upstairs ring, lighting and boiler circuits. The joists within the landing have a 25mm hole for existing up and down lighting circuits and no room left...
  14. M

    re routing armourd cable from 32a hot tub

    Hi have a TT CU in property with RCDs, Earth strap appears fine and solid. A 25meter cable has been run from RCD as a single 32 amp cct to a hot tub that is no longer present.. I want to reroute the cable to a garage for lights and sockets. The main question is do I need to use another RCD...
  15. M

    Cable routing with under floor heating

    Folks What is the general consensus on the routing of cables for general purpose sockets etc, when the entire ground floor is going to be retrofitted with under floor heating Do you keep out of the floor entirely, leave the space for the plumber and take the long route round Or do you install in...
  16. A2HGO

    Stange Aerial Routing in new property

    Recently moved into a new house (its an old barn conversion not new build). Most rooms have an aerial socket but none have any signal. It appears the aerial coax comes directly from the aerial, down the roof, wall and into the main living room. Plugging this cable directly into a TV I get...
  17. exdevonboy

    Mobile Homes - routing cables etc

    Hi, I would appreciate some advice please...I have been asked to install an external light and a new socket in a customers mobile home (a Carnaby Serenade, if that helps). Never having worked in a mobile home before, just a few general questions for anyone who has had experience of doing...
  18. leep82

    Routing of meter tails

    hi all any advice on the following scenario much appreciated. I have taken on a rewire from another electrician whos personal circumstances mean he cant finish the project. Majority of the first fix has been completed including the repositioning of the DB. The original DB was situated inside the...
  19. L

    Cable routing methods

    Could anyone recommend some kind of clip or containment please. The job is a conversion into flats in a concrete building, all services are in the void above the property. We need some form of clip that can be fixed direct to concrete if anyone has used any? It's either a clip or we run a basket...
  20. Amateur

    Ring Final Cable Routing Through Bungalow Loft

    Hi all. I know there is a DIY forum but im really after your expert knowledge rather than fellow DIY'ers/amateurs. With regards to replacing a section of a bedroom ring final circuit in a bungalow loft what is your preferred method of cable routing taking into account insulation and not being...
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