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    Cupboard under stairs lighting

    Hi I'm looking to fit a light in the cupboard under my stairs, there is a single socket on the wall next to the cupboard door in the hallway with the wires clipped on the inside. Not certain yet if this is a spur or on the normal ring circuit but if it's a spur then could I possibly fit a 13a...
    • Brns
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    • cupboard light lighting media socket stairs switched under youtube
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Stairs lights

    Hi I have some lights on my stairs that I need to get some replacements for but I can't find anything suitable. I'm looking for some led lights about 30mm wide that I can directly replace for the existing lights. can anyone suggest anything please thanks
    • Paul Read
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    • downlights light lights stairs under
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  3. C

    Minor works heat Mat

    I been asked by a customer to install a heat mat. The problem I have is I can only connect to the 32a ring. I've noticed a few connections made in connectors and tapped up. also there consumer unit is under the stairs which has a sink and toilet. The head is under the sink which was once boxes...
  4. S

    Landing and bathroom switch wiring

    So I have the bathroom light wiring red and black Landing light red Black Wires from switch at bottom of stairs red a blue and a yellow So where do they all go got a 2 gang switch with com l1 l2 on each side Thanks
    • Stret
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    • bathroom black landing light stairs switch wiring
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    under stairs cupboard light

    Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone can reccomend a light for under the stairs cupboards. Looking to install one in my house for part of my assesment from consumer unit and was thinking of using a batten holder, but just think it would look bad, maybe a bulkhead? If anyone can help with a suitable...
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    Running wires from upstairs down to the CU in the under stairs cupboard

    Hi All, I have a bit of a dilemma I need to get 4x 2.5mm T&E cables down from the landing into my kitchen cupboard and then into the under stairs cupboard where the CU is I am aware of the safe zones that are 150mm from ceiling and internal corners but does this apply to a slope or curve as...
    • dp3
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    • attach cables cupboard place running stairs trunking under upstairs wires
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    radial circuit

    i had a couple of sockets put in about 12 year a go and was thinking of adding another for tv on wall and was looking under floorboards and it looks like its done on a radial circuit as it come straight from the fuse box and ends at the 2nd socket ,it is also wired to the up stairs socket fuse...
    • hullman4
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    • circuit radial radial circuit socket stairs
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Proximity of pendant to stairs

    Hi all. I've just joined this forum. Are there specific regs around the proximity of a downstairs hallway ceiling pendant to the staircase? My concern is that the pendant could be reached from the stairs through the stair spindles as the stairs are descended. Many thanks.
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    Moving Main Fuse

    Hi guys I am on a job currently where a consumer unit has been extended and moved from one cupboard under the stairs to another cupboard under the stairs to make way for a new toilet. Now the lady is having the meter and supply moved as well by edf, apparently you cannot have the main fuse...
    • skay
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    • cupboard fuse main main fuse meter moved moving stairs under
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    RCBO Tripping on Sockets circuit when Down stairs lights are switched on

    Hi hope somebody out there can help me on this one , Problem Recently i installed 3 downstairs rooms with downlights, not had any problems when installed. When the downstairs lights are switched on the socket RCBO ois tripped at the fusebox , the lights stay on plus the RCBO for the...
    • ionelec1967
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    • circuit lighting lights rcbo socket sockets stairs switch switched tripping when
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Light switch over stairs

    I have been asked by a customer who doesnt want a ceiling switch in a bathroom to move the exisiting plate switch to the other side of the wall - about a 5 min job. however this will put the plate switch for the bathroom above the second step on the stairs going downstairs. It doesnt come out to...
    • Ben Grant
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    • bathroom council light light switch stairs switch
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    What can I do with the cables I have under ths stairs?!

    we have had an electrician wire 4 cat 6 points into every room of a house we are redeveloping. all of the cabling goes to a central point under the stairs and is not connected to anything, but it is second fixed at the other end to cat 6 points. i was wondering what systems or cabinets I...
  13. zap

    cable route under stairs

    I'm aware of drilling and notching limitations in joists but do they apply to the area under the flat platform (4 steps from the top) on a 90 degree bend in a staircase? Any guidance would be welcomed.
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    CCTV / Data / Network Power Supply

    Hi All, Part of the upgrade of my house involves a lot "comms kit". I have begun to build a node zero under my stairs to house network server / underfloor heating controller / AV system etc. My TV / internet / electric / F&R hot water to UFH manifold all congregate in this little area for...
    • Andi Licious
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    • around cable cctv data electrical work house install network power power supply stairs supply
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Kitchen on Stairs Landing???

    Can anyone give me any guidance on this please? I started a rewire on Monday on a four storey house house. Today, the client said that on the top floor landing, she wants to put a small kitchen set up, for use by two lodgers. On the top floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The issue...
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    CU change in cupboard under the stairs

    Hi I want to change the old fuseboard in the cupboard under the stairs to a new CU.Would I need to reposition it to comply with part M build regs for easy access or would a straight swap be ok.
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    PIR question

    Hi all, first post so take it easy people :) I've fitted low voltage lighting (MR11) to the runners up my stairs, I've fitted a Pir to switch them, the problem is that the only position that a pir an be fitted to pick up movement from the top and bottom of the stairs is on a wall at shoulder...
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    Commercial Emergency Lighting

    Hi All, Am wondering on the best place to get hold of BS 5266-1:2011 emergency lighting regs & what other literature any of you may recommend also to assist me with commercial emergency lighting design when I have the need like now lol Doing a small salon fit out & am pretty sure I have it all...
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    Upgrade lighting MCBs to RCBOs - no 2 way on stairs

    Hi folks, client has asked for upgrade of MCBs to RCBOs on split board to bring up to speed. Upstairs and downstairs lighting currently unprotected and there's no 2 way on the stairs. If I upgrade to RCBO, is there a reg that I need to refer to about the absence of a 2 way? They don't want one...
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    PIR Codes - opinions please

    All Started on a rather large PIR this afternoon and have noticed the following so for: 1. Smoke alarm positioned over stairs 2. Some downlights completely covered in loft insulation 3. 13A socket in loft on lighting circuit Was thinking about coding them 4, 2, 2 Your thoughts?
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