I've been to see a flat which needs a rewire. The flat is being completely renovated. I've just recently qualified, I have done rewires before during my apprenticeship and understand it, but it is the first time taking one on on my own, I feel pretty confident as it is all partition walls which makes it easier. I have a few questions I was hoping you could help with:
Q1. How do you guys decide whether to install an RCD or RCBO board?
Do you pick based on the client/budget? I know an RCBO has the advantage of not wiping out half the place. So does it come down to price?
Q2. Type A or AC RCD/RCBO? I was going towards type A, I want to know what you guys think?
Q3. I am going to install smoke/heat detectors but what are the requirements? Which rooms need it? The kitchen I will put a heat of course! A smoke in the utility room and hallway. But is it necessary in the bedroom? Can anyone point me in the right direction where to find the info?
Q4. Heights for sockets and switches? I know the 450mm and 1200mm applies to mainly new builds. what heights would you recommend?
Q5. Dimmable LED strips with drivers. Can anyone recommend any good ones? Will I be able to put them on the same gang switch as the kitchen ceiling lights? They will be going under the kitchen units to light up the worktop. I've never bought any myself to install.
Q6. Are there any dimmer switches/modules which can work as master and slaves? The rewire specifies a 2 way intermediate in the bedroom and a 2 way in the kitchen/lounge.
Q7. Last but not least, the most famous question! How do you quote for the job? It is in central london. I have put £60 per socket/spur/switch, £50 for light/smoke/ex fan/appliances(mirror), £80 per hob point, £150 a grid switch (THEY ARE A NIGHTMARE IN MY OPINION). Is this too low? Do you guys price per point or hourly/daily?
What else do I need to know? Any other information would be appreciated.
I know I have to notify building control, I will get the tester to deal with this.
I have bought the building regs book its on its way, anything specific to read in there?
THANKS FOR ANY ANSWERS, HAVE A COOKIE ?
Q1. How do you guys decide whether to install an RCD or RCBO board?
Do you pick based on the client/budget? I know an RCBO has the advantage of not wiping out half the place. So does it come down to price?
Q2. Type A or AC RCD/RCBO? I was going towards type A, I want to know what you guys think?
Q3. I am going to install smoke/heat detectors but what are the requirements? Which rooms need it? The kitchen I will put a heat of course! A smoke in the utility room and hallway. But is it necessary in the bedroom? Can anyone point me in the right direction where to find the info?
Q4. Heights for sockets and switches? I know the 450mm and 1200mm applies to mainly new builds. what heights would you recommend?
Q5. Dimmable LED strips with drivers. Can anyone recommend any good ones? Will I be able to put them on the same gang switch as the kitchen ceiling lights? They will be going under the kitchen units to light up the worktop. I've never bought any myself to install.
Q6. Are there any dimmer switches/modules which can work as master and slaves? The rewire specifies a 2 way intermediate in the bedroom and a 2 way in the kitchen/lounge.
Q7. Last but not least, the most famous question! How do you quote for the job? It is in central london. I have put £60 per socket/spur/switch, £50 for light/smoke/ex fan/appliances(mirror), £80 per hob point, £150 a grid switch (THEY ARE A NIGHTMARE IN MY OPINION). Is this too low? Do you guys price per point or hourly/daily?
What else do I need to know? Any other information would be appreciated.
I know I have to notify building control, I will get the tester to deal with this.
I have bought the building regs book its on its way, anything specific to read in there?
THANKS FOR ANY ANSWERS, HAVE A COOKIE ?