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  1. TonyJohnson

    Under floor heating in a shed?

    Hi, I have been asked to finish a job in a shed installed 2 years ago. Just reading up on the regs, as it is heating there is an element of a higher fire risk.... What the deal if its in a wooden shed?
  2. E

    Why are all storage heater replacements on the top floor?

    can anyone answer me this riddle?
  3. L

    Bonding of conduit in kitchen floor

    Bit of a debate today, advice please as regs book not possible to get in my hands until tomorrow. New job, apartments, in the kitchen there are 2 x 25mm conduits from an external wall to an island within the kitchen that is free standing, to be able to get the hob supply across and lighting with...
  4. B

    2nd floor flat non-fire rated downlight

    Hi Guys, Just after a bit of advice, Just done a EICR of a second floor flat nothing major to report just a few C3's But... What i was wondering there a few downlight's (Gu10) in the property Kitchen/Living room all of them Non- fire rated do they need to be fire rated as its in black of...
  5. Amar

    2 Bed Ground floor maisonette

    Hi folks, I have been asked to rewire a couples ground floor 2 bed maisonette, purely because they want a load of extra sockets, new 10mm shower supply, mains smokes/heat, new kitchen layout and spot lights etc. Which is fine but all the ceilings and floor and walls are concrete. My idea was...
  6. N

    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...
  7. 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...
  8. V

    Wiring repair of floor edge sander

    Hi, Can anyone help with the repair of a Bona Mini Edge sander? Replacing the mains cable, the internal wiring was damaged and I think it has been rewired incorrectly - its not working.
  9. E

    All the top floor lights have all gone out but the bottom floor lights and plug sockets are fine

    Hi everyone, Yesterday my sister switched on the bedroom light and all the lights o the top floor went out! there are six lights in total and none of them work at the moment. The lights on the bottom floor work and all the plug sockets on both floor's work fine too. I know next to nothing about...
  10. gazdkw82

    Small area heated floor needed - beginner

    I'm looking at putting a heated floor in my 1mx1.3m downstairs toilet to help with the room temp. The room has a radiator but the floor is always quite cold and I'm gutting the room in the next few weeks so wanna do something whilst it's all up. I'm looking at something like this. Klima...
  11. R

    Swa in warehouse chased into concrete floor

    Hi, Had a look at a job today and there is an swa swinging from one side of the warehouse to the other providing power to machinery. They have had another electrician quote to chase the swa into the concrete base. I can't see how he can chase any deeper than enough to cover the swa. Where...
  12. T

    Blanking off floor socket boxes

    I am trying to find a solution to blanking off floor socket boxes. This is made difficult by the fact the boxes have absolutely no brand name on them anywhere, and the size is not standard. I thought of getting a strong enough plate to screw on to the existing box and the the carpet man can come...
  13. 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
  14. 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...
  15. G

    rewire

    the house i am due to rewire has floorboards on the ground floor, can i rewire the sockets from underneath the same as you would the first floor ? are we permitted to drill out as normal ? tia
  16. D

    IP20 in Bathroom Zone 1

    I'm hoping for a bit of advice from the experts here. Our electrician has fitted an IP20 rated downlight above the shower in our new bathroom. He says this is fine as the GU10 LED bulb is a sealed unit and therefore "won't explode." I'm not convinced that it's entirely safe as I would expect...
  17. Leesparkykent

    Van racking inspiration

    I've just brought a LWB transit custom double cab van and going to get my wood butcher mate to rack the back out etc. Been thinking of putting in a false floor to slide steps under and shelving down one side. Would any one care to put photos up of the their setup so I can get a few ideas. I know...
  18. S

    Socket/switch heights in new build.

    Ok, I may be picking this up wrong or being a bit blonde but on the drawings it says light switches to be positioned between 900mm & 1100mm. Now the last time I worked on a new build it was 1200mm max height light switch. Looked up the Scottish building regs & it says "Electrical fixtures...
  19. J

    Converting Floor Lamp Halogen to LED - Advice

    Hi, Could someone please be able to give me some advice and electrical theory about converting a light from halogen to LED. The current circuit has 5 20W halogen bulbs running off a dimmer: Buy Bella 5 Light Floor Lamp from the Next UK online shop - http://www.next.co.uk/g503008s1 I have read...
  20. A

    Relocating a Consumer Unit

    HI there. I've been asked to move a consumer unit from above a floor to below a floor (in the basement, still accessible). It's a move of about 1.5m. While I would like to upgrade this to an Amendment 3 compliant consumer unit (thereby requiring full testing), the customer is telling me that...

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