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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. E

    Safe Zone and Cable Routing

    Hello, I am adding sockets to a garage conversion. The ceiling is already plastered, and above the ceiling is a bedroom. Between the ceiling and the bedroom, the void is stuffed full of insulation. Looking to avoid cutting large holes in the ceiling or above floor to remove the insulation and...
  4. J

    What routing techniques do CCTV installation professionals use that DIY doesn't generally?

    The more I think about doing a DIY CCTV installation, the more I'm coming to the conclusion that I'd be far better off getting it done professionally: they have years of experience, will consider routing cables impracticable by DIY enthusiasts, and will have the necessary expensive equipment to...
  5. R

    Cable Routing help required.

    Hi all. This is my first post for advice, so please take it easy on me. I am a recently qualified electrician on a completely new career change and have soon realised that qualifications mean nothing at all compared to the experience that no doubt you guys have built up over the years. I am...
    • Richlizard
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    • cable chimney help other required routing socket
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. N

    Main Bonding Conductor routing method

    Further to my recent post regarding main bonding. When bonding the incoming water at the other side of the property, what is acceptable when running the cable down a wall due to be plastered? Due to concrete floor and a terraced house, the only way is to run the cable up underneath...
    • Noob2013
    • Thread
    • bonding conductor main main bonding method routing
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. uksparks

    Routing of cables

    Hi, I just popped over to the house opposite to look what was going on as its having a load of work done by the people who own it who are also a building firm. They are converting the garage into a room. The existing garage wall has the meter cupboard on the outside and the consumer unit on...
  8. D

    Kitchen cable routing

    I am shortly to have some electrical work done in my kitchen and have been discussing the placement of double sockets and cooker switches with my electrician. The double sockets are on a long wall with the oven and hob in the middle. He has said that the cable can run from one socket to the next...
  9. Davisonp

    Routing problems

    Hi, I have a complex situation. Please bear with me. I have been asked to "Repair" and add to some external lighting. There is a road with a large common off it. At the edge of the common is a church. Beyond the church is a church associated primary school, and beyond that is a...
  10. P

    Routing cable between 2 fluorescent fittings

    I want to add a second fluorescent fitting in my garage. The wiring I require is not an issue but the routing between the two fittings is. The reason is that the integral garage has a plastered ceiling as there is a bedroom above. Although the fittings will be only about 1.5m apart, there are...
  11. J

    Routing for bathroom shaver socket

    Hi, I'll just start by making it clear that I understand that I'll have to get an electrician in to actually fit a socket in the bathroom, due to regulations. But since I need to get one in later to install a new consumer unit and do some other tasks like moving light switches I think it makes...
    • Jon
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    • bathroom cable cables routing shaver socket
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. D

    Cable routing in domestic in France

    Hi guys! So im doing up a chalet in France and im wanting to get a french electrician in to wire it but to save a bit of money im going to do all the chasing out. Now ive been reading through french regs and a helpful installation book but my french isnt amazing yet so was just wanting to...
  13. R

    A sticky situation for outdoor cable routing??

    Apart of a job requires a run of cable from a point fed by existing flat PVC/PVC cable outside with the further run extending at ceiling height a of the ground floor. The client would prefer the cabling to be out ofsight and conveniently the building has brick fascia at ground floorlevel and...
    • regulargreg
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    • cable outdoor routing situation sticky
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. B

    Routing of earth cables...

    I was told today by a jumped up know it all that I am right in saying that 230V wiring should not be run alongside LV cabling (CCTV, BT, CAT 5, intruder etc) BUT it is ok to route these communication/LV cables with earth wires (main earthing conductors). I know where he's coming from but I know...
  15. HappyHippyDad

    Routing of cables?

    Hi, Around 4 years ago I had an electric shower fitted by a 'jack of all trades' chap before I new anything about Part P. He basically left the cable along the floor, up against the skirting. I popped some trunking on it just to make it look a bit more tidy and protect it. The cable runs from...
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Help with cable routing through loft?

    Hello all, I will be having my assessment on Oct 11th and have completed a CU change and also an addition to a lighting circuit. I am completely happy with the CU change but am unsure about the cable routing in the loft for the lighting addition. At present all the cables in the loft simply...
  17. B

    Main cable routing

    Hi, Just wondered if someone would give me some advice? My house has just been completely rewired during a full renovation, during this the meter was relocated along with the fusebox. The meter box has been put on the side of my house and the main feeder cable comes through a hole drilled...
  18. W

    Routing Cable back though boxes

    Is this allowed? I'm planning on running the cable (Single) vertical down to a cooker socket using oval conduit, and have the ring main sockets cable go down into the same box, then run them horizontally to two double sockets using 20mm round conduit, then the from the 2nd box, the cable will...
    • WilliamWatt
    • Thread
    • boxes cable electricians' talk routing though
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. C

    Garden cables routing

    Hi all now i know the regs etc for cables buried etc & sure i can remember reading there not to clipped to fences etc as they do not form a secure fixed structure, cant remember where in regs book, maybe I'm wrong as been scanning the book this evening. Tin hat time i guess, in reality if the...
    • craig1000
    • Thread
    • cables electricians' talk garden routing
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. S

    Routing of cables with solid floor and vaulted ceiling.

    Further to a previous post. Solid floor laid with 100mm of kingspan to go down then underfloor heating and 40mm of screed. Ceiling vaulted and packed with kingspan and cross battens waiting to be boarded. My intention is to run cables for sockets and lights around perimeter of floor clipped to...
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