I want a wall charger installed but there is no space on the CU. Attached are photos of the CU, Fuse, etc cupboard and panned out view of the cupboards. I have solar panels so would also want solar integrated into the solution. All cables go up into the roof space (bungalow). Thanks for your help.
Hi. I know this probably isn't the most fitting platform to post this question, but I was racking my brain where I could get an answer to my issue, and this forum is what I came up with.
I have a small bathroom Lasko space heater (1500w). I bought it around 3 years ago and my wife and I use it...
Hi all, with majority of new builds adopting loop at the switch for residential lighting circuits these days, am wondering if any one still bothers with junction boxes in the roof space these days?
I am installing a 14KW ducted aircon unit in a single phase house, which requires a 40A breaker. I was thinking of asking the electrician to put in a consumer unit / switchboard while installing the circuit breaker. There is only 450 height x 220 width available in the box. Is it worth while...
I am looking to install a dedicated breaker (20 amp) for a mini-split AC. My panel is full but I was thinking to install a tandem breaker and free up one slot but I wanted to make sure that me adding another breaker with be within the code.
1) My main breaker is 100 amp, however, the panel...
So I've looked at the dimensions of certain panels and they vary depending on cells but whenever I speak to a company about how many panels I can fit on my roof they always reduce it down to the point where I'm wondering is there some sort of rule about how close to the edge of your roof or...
Hello, we are a small charity currently working on opening a community arts space near the Monument in the City of London. We have a really tiny budget and need some basic electrical work done in the space. Are there any electricians looking for experience or organisations who offer a pro bono/...
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We moved into a new build last year and want to add a couple of extra circuits but the consumer unit has no space and all the circuits are used. Is there any requirement for there to be space in the consumer unit and should i ask the housebuilder (Redrow) to resolve or pay myself for a new...
Quick q please. I'm not seeing anything in OSG or BBB about hard and fast requirements of spacing around consumer unit. Am I missing anything?
I have a potentially cosy one with 5 cm either side, meter one one side, wall on other. Plenty of space above and below. This wouldn't prevent...
We've got an electrician coming to fit some lights in a 8m x 5m converted barn next week.
We've got 6x 3 bulb spotlight bars to install, 3 down each side, equally spaced. There's beams 1/3 and 2/3 of the way across so basically each sixth of the space will have one spotlight bar above it.
I...
Hi All,
I'm looking for some advice.
I have started wiring up an extension which consist of cooking circuits, 2 ring and 2 light circuits.
I will be installing 16mm SWA as a supply from existing meter box to the new consumer unit. Its about 7-8 meters run.
There isn't much space in the meter...
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Hoping you guys could help. I have an 8 way RCBO board with all breakers used for dedicated circuits.
Ideally I would like to run a dedicated circuit to a new combi boiler I've had fitted rather than it be plugged into the ring main to prevent nuisance trips etc however as mentioned...
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I hope everyone and their families are ok at this time.
During my own self-build (mostly diy)
I have to build a small living space (in a garage) two-story for myself and my family of 5 for 1- 2 years before I finish the full-size house. it is temporary but will be approx 30sqm meters...
Hi how do i covertly protect myself from like electrical discharge? Whenever my coworker turns on her personal space heater the back of my head goes numb and its hard to think any thoughts / work. I already got a shock from something at the office and told about that and dont want to get fired...
I've got a 4ft X 2ft (1220 X 610mm) board for my test rig, I've got the following to add to it:
Service Head (TNCS)
100A DP Isolator
Single pole Henley (picked up the wrong one)
BG 10way board
Copious sockets, back boxes and ceiling roses
Cooker switch point
Fan isolator
Shower Isolator
I'm...
A recent launch of NASA Starliner from Cape Canaveral has over used it's guidance correction fuel budget.
Apparently the computer got confused with which part of the journey it was doing - and got more fussy than it needed.
So no ISS rendezvous !
Hi recently moved into a house that has solar panels installed and Tesla power wall 2. It would appear some of the equipment is installed in the external meter box.
E.on are not able to install smart meter due to not enough space. As the meter is alot bigger that old metet
I would like to get...
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I had some house rewiring undertaken on my house and have come across a few issues since painting.
First thing was damage to the rubber outer sheath of the SWA cable on the outer wall which I've rapped electrical tape around temporarily as the metal rods were visible and we had a lot of...
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