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  1. K

    Using 7 Core Armoured as Twin and Earth ?

    My daughter has some 7 core armoured cable running to her garage which looks to be 1m2 or possible 1.5m2. It carries a 2-way external light switch connection to switch on 2 external lights ( house and garage) from either the house or the garage, and there is also a single 13amp socket connected...
  2. oracle

    Cooker connected to unfused connection unit with 6mm twin and earth

    Today I found a free standing cooker connected with T&E cable. Since the cooker is bordered by cupboards it is regularly pulled forward about a metre for cleaning the unit and the floor beneath it. This forward movement extends the cable to full stretch while pushing it back makes it hang in a...
  3. Y

    Diy extension lead 2.5mm twin &earth?

    Hi guys I'm needing new extension lead to power light and music centre and have plenty excess 6mm & 2.5mm and 6metres 1.5mm grey twin and earth cable, plugs, sockets and grommets etc. Have basic knowledge of electrics just wanting opinions on using 2.5mm twin and earth cable a new 13 amp plug...
  4. S

    Twin and Earth riser - buried in the wall.

    Putting a new CU into a flat. The riser is protected by a fused switch (immediately after the meter). The riser is in 16mm T+E i.e non armoured. I can't see it anywhere so it must be within the fabric of the building Is this a non compliance?
  5. Ian1981

    Installing twin & earth LS0H cables

    When installing LS0H cables what type of cable reference type do people put down on the eic? I put down pvc/pvc as the ccc of the cable from manufacturers is the same as standard twin & earth ratings from bs7671 and to be fair it's similar apart from make up of insulation. Thanks.
  6. M

    Twin and Earth 2.5mm - From tool station

    Hi all I was in need of some 2.5mm twin and earth for a spur, was passing tool station and called in. Got Twin & Earth Cable (6242Y) Grey 2.5mm2 x 25m - But when looking at the cable its got written on it: 2.5mm + 1.5mm. So it looks like the live and neutral is 2.5mm but the earth is 1.5mm...
  7. S

    Twin alternators and associated wiring

    HI all, I'm new to this forum and I'm gong to rewire my land rover 200TDI (NO ECU) with twin alternator and two separate isolated wiring as mentioned below. Wiring circuit 1 ( alternator 1 + battery 1) Starter and other standard equipment. Wiring circuit 2. ( alternator 2 + battery 2)...
  8. E

    Twin and earth testing

    Hi, A quick question, maybe a stupid one .... but it baffles me ,and I cannot find any info on the net. If you do the continuity test on a lighting circuit to get your resistance values, wired in twin and earth, how do you the the value for the earth ? Obviously you link the earth and phase or...
  9. D

    240v twin capaitor motor wiring?

    Hi.i purchased a motor for my metal buffing machine.Its now anti-clockwise wired..but on the diagram..it only shows where one cap should go.its fitted with two.one slightly larger than othercan only read markings on one...Its a western electric brand.tried contacting them direct for help to no...
  10. G

    Can I put a piece of twin and earth on some concrete?

    Hi, I need to put a new socket on a wall in my living room, it will spur off and existing socket and it is my closest option (nothing upstairs either), the thing is there is a door way in the way. Instead of going up and over the door am I ok to channel a small path in my concrete floor and...
  11. S

    Replacement twin grill element not working - other possible causes?

    The grill element blew the other day and I ordered and received a new one, fitted it and it's still not working. Could it have blown something else withing the cooker? All 4 wires are connected but there's no heat. The grill fan is working. I am stumped. The cooker is listed as a Hotpoint UY46...
  12. G

    RCD Protecting Twin & Earth Sub Main

    Hi first post here, did have a search around but couldn't find previous posts that answered exactly what im after. Had a look at a friends electrical wiring this eve and trying to advise them, as they are now unsure of the "future proofing" they have done would be compliant. (Im not a sparky...
  13. F

    LAP (Screwfix) twin and earth

    Good evening all, Anyone used any of this yet? Reason I ask is that it's on offer at the minute, 2.5mm 100M for £47. Apparently it's made by Prysmian so should be OK would you think? LAP 6242Y Twin & Earth Cable Grey 2.5mm x 100m | Screwfix.com Chris
  14. M

    old imperial twin & earth

    Hi all, thanks in advance. Please can anyone confirm (rather than give opinion :) ) if imperial T&E with integral earth was tinned aluminium or if indeed they made copper? off to check job out to confirm but it does indeed appear to be copper and not tinned from visual. By the way its grey...
  15. J

    10mm twin and earth used as supply tails

    Hi all Went to a job the other day where they wanted an additional electric shower, they've currently got a PME system with the following usage : electric cooker 32 amp shower 32 amp lights 6 lights 6 ---split board--- boiler 6 sockets 32 sockets 32 And they want to add another 9.5kw...
  16. G

    Using twin tracker with shading

    Hi all, ive got a system to do and its SW facing 8mtrs long so has 2x7 panels on there is a chimney on the left side and will shade about four of the panels, is it best to put a twin tracker Inverter on and put 2 strings of seven or is twin trackers for different pitches and roof...
  17. G

    10.5kw shower wired in 10mm twin n earth on a 40A breaker a problem

    Hi there, I did wired 10.5kw shower with a 10mm cable on a 40A breaker for an old lady's bathroom.she recently got a builder in to do some tiling work and this guy thinks the wiring is wrong and that i should have use 45A breaker else the house will catch fire.I don't think his is right as there...
  18. Richard Burns

    Twin output bathroom downflow heater

    Does anyone know of a bathroom downflow fan heater than can be switched between two different heat settings whilst in use. The customer has asked for one but I feel that exposed switches are unlikely in a bathroom, however I have seen a review that said there was one available by pull cord...
  19. M

    Running twin and earth outside

    Is there a regulation against running twin and earth cables outdoors, clipped direct within reach without mechanical protection or is it just a good practice thing ? Not got a regs book to hand, can someone give me the reg no if there is....thanks alot Say for instance along fence panels at...
  20. D

    2.5MM Twin & Earth

    39.95 + Vat from cpc.co.uk Not a bad price at all!

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