I vaguely remember a thread in which someone said they had removed the grey outer on twin and earth, so they could run the line and neutral as singles in conduit.
I also vaguely remember Davesparks (missed member!) explaining why this wasn't OK, but I can't remember why?
Are singles (designed...
Hi all, we have a number of electrical DBS across site with asbestos present within. Can anyone recommend an electrical contractor who can handle, remove and dispose of the asbestos, as the same time providing a replacement db.
We have serval sites across the uk, but ashford, Kent and...
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Wondering if I can get some advice. Basically I’m having exposed joist ceilings in my house and I’m in the process of slowly changing all the cables over to new.
Currently I have 2 sockets within the lounge area chased into the brick plaster walls however I’m potentially looking to...
Hi all, I'm looking for any advice with regards to fixing equipment to the inside of an ISO shipping container. New DB, lights, sockets, switches etc. Just looking for a recommended method of fixing to the container itself. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
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Again, I’m not sure if this has always been like that, or it’s by design.
Neither of these issues are massive...
Hi, moved into a new home and the sockets for the fridge and freezer have just been left loose on the floor behind the kitchen cupboard base trim. To me this look like a rough installation but Persimmon insist it is within the regs. Can anyone confirm and if it isn't do you know which reg I can...
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Glad to have found a good forum to ask my electric related questions.
So my property had old vir cables nearly throughout and ceramic fuses. The company doing the rewire is 3/4 of the way through, but I have a few questions.
1. Are the original light switch back boxes still under current...
the computer server room is protected by a gas suppression system
apart from CRAC units, should a ventilation fresh air and extract system be installed in the room
i am working in an office building that has several C02 sensors. They sense C02 levels only within offices that are enclosed
where are C02 sensors normally installed within a ventilation system, what is the normal parameter set points and what is the normal cause and effect
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I'm new to the forum and seek advice on an issue that I have been experiencing in my flat in Ireland. I'm not an electrical professional and only have a superficial knowledge of most topics in this regard.
I am experiencing the following issue:
Over the last two months, I had 4...
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Have attached photo. Was inspecting property earlier in residential apartments and as you can see the supply has been converted to TNCS within the property and after the meter. This is the first time I have come across this before. I'm led to believe any TNCS conversion should be done...
hi. i know what sockets most be at least 300mm from the cooker. but if socket is removed and blank plate installed, does it still need to be 300 mm away form the cooker?
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Eicr being undertaken, what code if any would you consider for this scinario
Small bathroom in a flat, with airing cupboard inside, no room for immersion and pump spurs (looks like spurs was inside airing cupboard at one point but cupboard has been made smaller to enlarge bathroom and...
I’m currently studying level 3 electrical. While working on a demolition site which is getting me site experience but now on the electrical side. So I am hoping some one can help me gain experience on the electrical side. I’ll attach my CV so if any one can loom though and see if they can...
What code would you attach to this gem, I gave it C2. These terminals are contained within steel trunking but are also part of a live 3 phase cct. See picture. It is installed as a 100 Amp 3 phase ring with these terminals every few metres. Distribution boards are connected from these terminals...
After purchace of three debanhams lights and sucessfull fitting of 2 the third has caused me some unrest due to an ensuite bathroom within the circuit.
1) Presented with three reds and three blacks i wired the three reds togther. Wire 2 blacks into a sucessfull bedroom switch leaving one...
Hi all, I wonder if you might chuck in your 10 cents worth on this on?
I have been asked to install electric heating in an office up on the 4th floor of a building.
I've looked at the layout of the room, with regards of seating etc and after consulting with the occupiers have decided on the...
I'm due to start working in a building which houses lots of flats over 6 floors with 2 internal communal stairs. I'm due to replace 13 ceiling lights per floor/stairs from a halogen bulkhead to a ELD 17w LED microwave/emergency bulkhead.
Each floor is fed from a Square D B6 QOE MCB on a 3...
I'm your average DIYer and after advice about replacing a pendant light with a new flush metal fitting. I can fix the new light to the ceiling and the existing rose sits within the void of the new fitting without any clearance issues. Is it OK to leave it in place and wire the new fitting into...
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