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    Bungalow under floor heating

    Hi Just been to see a 3 bed new build bungalow everything's straight forward, it's just the underfloor heating I'm wary about as haven't ever wired it before, I need to speak with the plumber and ask him the spec I know, each room comes back to the manifold , the owner says the thermostat...
  2. T

    Under floor heating questions for your edification and entertainment

    So...Got a call late last night client who I have done work before asked advice re builder doing electrics. Advised re CPS membership he checked on ESR builder not on there. Asked builder was he CPS member. Builder said seems best we part company client left in the lurch with no kitchen just...
  3. P

    Kitchen Led under cabinet lighting

    Hi i hope someone has the answer to this. Ok we have just had a new kitchen fitted and i have installed under cabinet lighting 12 volt. It is Led strip and 1 side cabinet is 1.6 meters long and the other side is 2 meters long. I have 2 power supplies 1 for each side. they are 12 volt linked to...
  4. i=p/u

    Under cupboard lights

    What yous all using for under cupboard lights , and is quick fit Depth can only be 30mm and length 300mm and don't want to be strip light if can help it, Thx
  5. SparkyChick

    Under counter fridge earthing - Quick sanity check

    Morning all, Did an EICR a couple of weeks ago and one of the things I commented on was the fact that the metal work of an undercounter fridge (the door hinge/skin mounting arrangements) did not have any continuity to the CPC of the circuit supplying it. I can find no indication of it being a...
  6. S

    Spur under bath allowed?

    I am a plumber who has just come across this (sockets/spurs under bath) is this permitted? There are 2 fused spurs and a digital shower unit under the bath. I am concerned as the bath seals have gone causing water to drip onto the fused spurs. Has the electrics been fitted to regulation? If not...
  7. R

    This can't be right!? Wireing under sub-floor

    Took up the carpet as I am laying some wood flooring on my landing, I need to isolate the creaking and moving parts prior to laying the new solid wood tounge and groove. Discovered this <picture attached>. I had some work done a couple of years back to place wired smoke alarms in every room, It...
  8. O

    Circuits to kitchen island under (wet) under floor heating

    Pretty much as the title says - can anyone point me in the direction of guidance what distance I should allow between under floor heating and 2 x cables to an island in a new kitchen. Thanks
  9. A

    Under kitchen cupboard lights

    Hi, Just need some advice, what's the best way to instal under kitchen cupboard led lights. First chase out the wall lift up flooring and connect to the Lights all ready wired up 2nd come of the socket directly under the new cupboards, due to being led the lights will have a transformer to...
  10. Soulsurfer

    underfloor mats for carpet and under vinyl strip in ensuite?

    Hey all, looking into what I need to fit underfloor heat mats to an ensuite bathroom which is having some kind of vinyl strip flooring laid on top apparently with of course self levelling compound first on top of mat. Is Wedi board alright for under the mat insulation or use proper uf heat made...
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    Drawing requirements under the IEE Regulations

    I'm a Facilities Manager and not an electrician though I do have some electrical qualifications of some years ago. I wonder if anyone would like to give their views on the requirements if any, for the retention, updating and provision of electrical drawings requirements for inspection and...
  12. 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
  13. T

    Cool white and warm white in same room? Yey or Neh??

    Hi guys simple question - designing the lighting for my kitchen diner extension which will have a sofa area, dining table area and kitchen bar area... now I wanted to have warm white lights in the sofa, dining and outside areas and then cool white in the kitchen area and under cabinets. Do...
  14. N

    Water bond under carpet/furniture

    I am going to quote for a job (new circuit). Problem is the 10mm water bond is under the living room carpet/furniture as there is no stopcock in the house. I know it's within 600mm of the incoming water pIpe because I connected it there many years ago. I did a quick wander lead test from the...
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    installing sparky insists installation is safe and correct, 3 others under rate the cable

    Hi all, I'm having a terrible time after having building work done. The electric cable to my new hob was quoted and agreed 10mm, it's a neff 10100w induction, 43 amps. The electrics were subbed by the builder. The junior electrician fitted a 6mm. Another electrician from the firm came to...
  16. J

    Daikin Hydrobox Multizone Under floor Heating Stat wiring HELP

    Hi guys, If anyone with experience in wiring these systems could help me I'd really appreciate it! I'm currently first fixing a house with an external air source heat pump and a Hydrobox, There's 4 floors with a manifold on each of them. It has a thermostat in each room and I'm confused as to...
  17. B

    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...
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    Electrician Jobs Kitchen, first fix, under wall units! Liverpool 8

    Hello Kitchen Electricals On the off chance someone is available at relatively short notice, there is a kitchen job to work on. The house and the job is modest and is all about getting ahead of the kitchen fitters as it has dawned on the householder that electrics are not included in the...
  19. charlie76

    Light Switch Back Boxes with no earth terminal

    I am working in a property that has the old steel painted switch back boxes that have no earth terminal. Came to light when testing R2 on the switch faceplate screws and got open circuit reading. Earth is present but just sleeved and folded over in the back box. I intend to ring crimp the earth...
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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

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