Does the metal support framework of a mezzanine floor require bonding to earth.The electrical installation trunking is fixed to the underside of the framework,so in effect it is earthed already via the network of trunking and metal conduit fixed to it(any advice)
doing an eicr and have swa going into outside enclosure into terminal block into 10mm twin and earth then into plastic trunking going underground to outbuilding located about 15 meters away.
outbuildings electrics are then split using fcu's for lighting electric door an alarm etc.
i am...
I have a customer that wants commercial style skirting trunking to be installed as they do not want cables wired through the floor and sockets placed in the trunking about 1oomm of the floor.
1.the socket is too low
2.Has anyone installed the above if so what type.
3.I will also run...
Hi,
I am a newly qualified electrician and I have just wired a 5 bedroom house. The clients had originally booked someone else to run the alarm cable (from the spur I installed), the BT outlets and the aerial coaxials. This has now changed and I have been asked to quote to additionally do this...
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...
I have to do an install using trunking which I have nebr used before, I understand there had to be 45% free space inside for heat travel.
so what size trunking do I need to fit two 2.5 t&e cables inside?
As I said I have never used trunking before so it is new to me.
Hi All,
just wondered if someone could help i am installing a switch on outside of an internal wall upstairs so no more than 1.5m in length only putting it vertical so putting it in trunking but this is where im a lil confused. do i cut hole in plaster board ceiling for wires only or do...
Hey folks, im wiring in a shower circuit, i've decided on singles in PVC trunking (10mm line/neutral) (4mm CPC) I've worked out my cable factor in trunking as 87.2...................Problem is OSG shows smallest size trunking as 50mm X 38mm Thats way to big!!!!
Can anyone point me in the right...
While testing an industrial building today (machine shop) I came across a discrimination problem and cant decide on the code.
There is a switch fuse with a BS88 gG 315A fuse that supplies a busbar trunking run in the machine shop that the machines plug into.
There are various units plugged...
So I've been to see a broken fan requirement...... in a park home.
No isolator, no access to cabling, no loft...
So how the hell can you install to manufacturers requirements???
Discuss....
Thanks
Hi lads/ladies
After a recent post of mine, the lack of tray or trunking was highlighted on a bit of my work, i've taken this criticism fully on board and have been exploring in much greater detail the pros and cons of both. I like the look of tray, it's neat and looks a really professional job...
Hi chaps.
What are the permitted zones for concealed wiring feeding Dado trunking?
I am doing a small class room extension and the architect wants the pvc conduits that drop down from the suspended ceiling to feed the Dado concealed in the stud wall. Is this permitted?
Cheers
Lee
does any one know if mita dado trunking will take marsahll tufflexx boxes?
seems mundane but the building i work in will only allow me to order thru RS and thats all they stock
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...
Hi I've just finished a big commercial refurb and have 15 lengths of Newlec 3 compartmental Dado trunking leftover.
I've put it on eBay but would remove it for any sensible offers for local pickup in the slough area.
Thanks Adam
Hi Guys
Anyone know where to buy fittings such as flat angles for 12 x 8 mm mini trunking? I'm using it to hide a 1mm T&E cable for a very picky customer. but there's no way to get the cable around a flat corner using a mitre joint!
She will not like 16 x 16 mm, nor plain white clipped cable...
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