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  1. P

    Conduit Positioning

    Hi, I don't have my full regs to hand and I can't find it in any of my onsite guides. I know cable buried in a wall can't be less than 150mm from the corner join of 2 walls but is there a minimum for cable in surface mounted pvc conduit? I have a ring main I need to get to the first floor...
  2. back_ache

    Surface mount low profile LED ceiling light recommendations

    Hi, I am lighting up a bathroom, for most it I am using some nice IP rated scolmore warm-white led downlights. I have an additional need for a surface mount light where there is not a ceiling void, I was thinking of a low-profile LED light but am find it hard to find a nice mid-range device...
  3. D

    Flush to Surface 2 gang box

    Vision TC2 BACKBOX2G 2-Gang-Backbox White at Projectorshop24.co.uk Hi Everyone, Hope someone can point me in the right direction. I'm looking for something similar to what is in the link. Basically a surface mounted box that screws onto an existing recessed metal clad back box. The...
  4. E

    Adding sockets to existing ring.

    Good evening all. I am looking to add two double outlet switched sockets to an existing ring main. It is in a bedroom. At present the circuit is 2.5 mm t&e with a 32a mcb in cu. I want to break into ring at back of an original socket in bedroom and in-line crimp the new leg in and run to new...
  5. O

    besa boxes surface mount fittings

    Hey up, I've got to fit 2 2x58W fluorescent fittings surface mount no access from above but the fittings have besa mounts on rear. Cable will be in plastic conduit. Will the besa boxes support the fitting weight? Do you put 4 boxes on the ceiling then hold the fitting on these using the lids...
  6. G

    Clipped surface

    Am I right in thinking a new circuit clipped on the surface doesn't require rcd protection ?
  7. i=p/u

    Rcbo or mcb

    Pulled in cable tonight for a 2kw water heater, under sink in a shop tonigh. The cable is run in attic ,then PVC conduit surface down wall . I am certain I can install just an mcb as its all on surface and won't be touched by anyone bar myself, agree and give me confidence or shoot me down ..
  8. H

    Extension of lighting circuit!

    Hi, I have been to look at a job, basically lady wants two lights in loft and a switch, no problem coming off existing upstairs lighting circuit via a bedroom pendant below. Just after a bit of advice, existing db is 16th ed, so lighting circuits not rcd protected. Would you insist on...
  9. S

    Surface mount T&E through plant room ?

    Hello, I've been asked to run in a new circuit for a dishwasher in a school staff room. I've planned a 20amp / 2.5 T&E radial feeding a 13amp fused connection unit and fixed equipment connection point. The planned cable run includes running across the ceiling of the plant room (2/3...
  10. Midwest

    Surface Meter tails, in plastic conduit?

    I'm quoting for a CU change, where I'll be replacing the meter tails (because of length). I will have to run the tails on the surface (less than 3m) on the outside wall. For a neater appearance and because the wall is pebble dashed, I was considering putting the tails (2 x 25mm) in 32mm conduit...
  11. vxwestie

    Stainless steel surface sockets

    Im looking for a quanity of surface metalclad dual sockets with conduit entries, but in stainless steel. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
  12. R

    surface laying SWA

    Hi all i need to get power to a shed at the back of my garden and was thinking of using 6mm 3core SWA however there is no fence that i can fix the cable to witch leaves me with a few other options suspending the cable witch i wouldn't not like to do because of various reasons, burying the cable...
  13. A

    Help with ID of surface mount dome lights

    Hi, I am trying to ID the make of some dome shape panel lights. They would be pre 1976 but could be still made. They are a shallow dome with a chrome ring around the bottom that matches the curve of the lens. The lenses have rings around the inside. The size is about 35-45 mm. I was a welder for...
  14. A

    To RCD or not toRCD

    Afternoon all, I am pricing a job to install a 32a cooker circuit. Cable will be in trunking throughout entire run and will go through a cupboard between the hall and kitchen. Fed from a retrofit wylex MCB, Iso and outlet plate all surface mounted, no socket outlet on iso. Gas and Water bonding...
  15. i=p/u

    surface mounted fittings for cafe

    was looking at job this evening and planned to use downlights throughout but on one part of the ceiling i only have 60mm max, so has to be surface mounted fittings on this part.. any good surface mounted fittings out there youd reccomend.. one guy at wholesalers was on about led version, if...
  16. sparkdog

    Best surface patress boxes?

    I seem to have endless trouble with rubbish 1 gang deep surface boxes.I tighten the face plate screws up and they just go "crunch"as the captive nut supports disintegrate they are so thin and brittle.Thinking of trying MK or Crabtree in the hope they may be better made.I don't know how some...
  17. R

    Rewire work duration

    For the sake of clarification from experienced Installers, I was just wondering if it is possible a rewire of a 4 bedroom house can be done in one week or more, by just one loan electrician. The Installation involves running all cables in PVC (surface) trunking and feeding every accessories...
  18. D Skelton

    Eight 6ft 2x70W high frequency surface modular fittings for sale

    As title, very good condition, only 5 months old and are as near as makes no difference brand new. All come with louvres but no tubes. The fittings are of very high quality from Key Lighting (Model: Profile T8) and are sold new for £75.00 + VAT each. I'd be happy to take £20 each or £120ono for...
  19. E

    wiring at 50mm below surface

    We are having a conservatory built and the electrics are part of the package. I was surprised to see the cables for the sockets being installed at floor level. The electrician explained that when the plaster board was fitted the wiring would be 50mm below the surface. Comments!
  20. B

    Copper Surface Trunking

    Hi i have an old stone cottage. I need to do some surface re-wiring but I do not like plastic trunking. Could I use copper piping for the wires as I feel this would make a good feature. Would this be safe.?

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