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  1. L

    Can i install a new circuit or do minor works on a plastic consumer unit under the stairs which is the only escape route.

    I know it's only a C3 but I've been to quote jobs where previous electricians have told the client that they have to get it replaced to comply with current regulations which is false and basically scaring the client to get more work. I'm pretty sure that's not the case, as its only recommended...
  2. Jukv96

    Loose Wire UFH + Stairs

    I have a loose wire underfloor heating system I am installing for a client ideally they would like the UFH to continue into the down stairs loo which is off the hallway down 2 steps. It's all going to be tiled and theres no bullnose on the steps. Anyone ever come across this scenario, did you...
  3. S

    2 way switch - top & bottom of stairs

    How should I wire a two way switch, so that I can switch it “on” at the bottom of stairs and “off” at the bottom of the stairs? It is currently switching “on” and “off” using the right hand switch on the 2 gang switch - my preferred setup would be use the left hand switch. However, the switch...
  4. Mᴀʀᴛʏɴ

    Wanting to add led strip lights under the stairs.

    Wanting to add 2 strips of led lights down each side of underneath of the stairs, I have a socket I can spur off, into a fused switch, been looking at angle profile, so light is better, so ideally I need a LED driver, some led strips, and a way to connect them, happy to wire/solder something...
  5. G

    CU under wooden stairs, Loft conversation

    Hi. I was asked to work on a loft conversion and a full refurbishment of a 5 bed house. The contractor said that as he is doing a loft conversion so it's defined as a new build.(is he correct?) The income tail and meter are under wooden stairs which will be the main escape route. As far as I...
  6. W

    Unfinished basement stairs light switches

    Hi All, I am rewiring my basement, which includes the stairwell that leads from the main floor kitchen down to the basement. Here is an idea of the layout: From the main floor kitchen, I open a door to the basement stairwell. I take 3 steps down to a small landing. If I go right, I go down 5...
  7. S

    Consumer unit under stairs

    Hi, Just after your thoughts on the following- I am running a 25mm armoured from a KLM switch fuse to a consumer unit under the stairs in a domestic property. I intend to gland into a joint box and take 6181Y meter tails to the consumer unit. Under the 18th a edition the consumer unit needs to...
  8. E

    Consumer unit under stairs

    Hello, need some advice here if possible. Went to quote for lighting rewire at house client has recently moved into, He says next year or two that they having a loft conversion. Anyway he had some recent gas works done at the property and the gas/heating person said that as the gas meter is...
  9. M

    UK down stairs light

    Hi, grandparents house circa 1920's build, the way the house is wired means there is a light downstairs where you can switch it off with the switch downstairs, the same switch also controls the upstairs light in the middle of the landing, the problem is when going to bed as the downstairs light...
  10. K

    Light switch up stairs.

    I wonder if someone can tell me where I have gone wrong please. I've changed my upstairs light switch from dimmer to normal switch. I've Googled how to swap over the cables the light switch works when I'm upstairs but if I turn the light on from DOWN stairs I than can't turn it off from...
  11. D

    DIY LED strip stairs

    Hello everyone! I'm looking for some guidance regarding installing some stairs lighting. I have quite limited knowledge regarding all stuff electrical, so please forgive my ignorance. I just moved into a new house and I want to add LED strips under the nosing of each step. The way I have the...
  12. T

    Plastic boards under stairs

    Can anyone point me to reg that says about plastic boards under stairs or does one not exist On an EICR and they have a plastic baord under the stairs.. C2 or C3?
  13. S

    UK Driveway light

    Ive got a driveway light on armoured cable. The cable comes into the house under the stairs. Can I put a plug on this cable and plug into a RCD socket.
  14. P

    Consumer Units under stairs

    On a new build can you still fit a CU under the stairs.
  15. MarkytheSparky10

    Dual switch to porch light switch seperation help please

    Porch & Stairs separation? So I got a dual light switch at the bottom of the stairs & a single light switch at the top of the stairs. Another switch in the porch, which is somehow connected to the stairs switch. bit confused on how to undo & redo this. The porch light sometimes cant be...
  16. Midwest

    PIR sensor wiring for Stairs

    Silly question time. I've never wired up PIR sensors for stairs before. Today I went to replace a 'faulty' sensor, on the grd floor of stairs. Tested sensor, which had 3c to it, but think the installer had connected the wires incorrectly; sw/L (black sleeved brown) was in the L terminal & L...
  17. C

    Hall stairs and landing light problems

    we are shortly moving into my parents old house, me and my partner have renovated the property over the last 18 months, we are now nearing completion, but have a problem with lighting on the stairway, there is a light just inside the front door with a double switch, upstairs on the landing is...
  18. rolyberkin

    Recommendations for Stair Ladders?

    All After a decent set of stair ladders primarily for putting up lights in large stairwells, must have a good reach, any recommendations?
  19. T

    LED lights for stairs, skirting in domestic dwelling

    Just wonder if anyone has any ideas or used same for string/skirting mounted LED flush fitting lights?
  20. B

    Meter Tails

    Hi. I've recently moved into new house. The meter box and consumer unit are installed in cupboard underneath the stairs, however they are approx. 1.5m apart and the tails are surface mounted. Should they be encased in trunking so as to protect them from damage. Thanks

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