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  1. O

    will this cable work

    Hi all, Is it possibe to use BS7870 Cable for use from supply directly to a machine? Also is it is 95mm would i be right in thinking it doesnt come in below 4 cores? thanks in advance the full spec is BS7870 -3.4
    • ob1
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    • aus cable electrical work location times work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
  2. C

    How to Find the location of a fault - Puzzler

    Hi I came across this question on the "learning lounge". I confess I have no idea how to tackle it:confused: ...... any ideas/explanations very welcome "A radial circuit wired in 2.5mm2 PVC singles fails an insulation resistance test between live conductors. A continuity test reveals...
  3. G

    shower isolator location

    Hello everyone. On the back of a periodic inspection it was noted that the isolator for the shower was in a small cupboard near to the shower room. Clearly this has the effect of meaning the shower is never isolated after use. Is this acceptable under the current regs? If not which reg should...
  4. A

    GU10's location

    Whats the score on having these in a lantern. Now the lantern obviously has load baring beams either side, so drilling holes into the beams for downlights I thought would be a bit iffy? Though I have seen it a fair few times. Also, sticking in 50W lamps. Surly this is a fire hazard as they get...
  5. stef

    Location of oven isolation switch

    Good evening all together. I am planning a new supply for a new cooker. In the 'On Site Guide' it says the oven swtch (with socket outlet) has to be 2m away from the appliance, that would be right in the corner of the kitchen. I assume the switch has to be located over the work top for...
  6. N

    Cable break location

    Breaks in cables often occur. Has anybody any good ideas how to locate the break point? eg we have an office block in which the cpc is broken. Apart from the obvious ( looking at the fittings), how can we best locate the fault? Is there any method of measuring the length of wire that is intact?
  7. D

    Notifiable Work

    Hi Guys, It has been my belief that all notifiable work, even if just a new spurred socket in a Kitchen had to have a Full Electrical Installation cert. During a telephone conversation today it was implied that something like this could still be done on a Minor Works Cert and still be...
  8. A

    extending circuits to new c/u location

    hi all, when you need to move a consumer unit what methods do you find best/easy, just done one using din rail connectors in an enclosure. do any of you butt crimp circuits or are their any other methods out there?
    • ab1978
    • Thread
    • aus cables circuit circuits crimp extending location new replace short
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
  9. M

    Kitchen photo - is the installation correct?

    Although I am a trainee electrician I still work with refurbishments and my supervisor sent me to the companies other site to finish some work and this is what I found in the kitchen (see the picture) is the installation correct? i am not saying what I am suspicious about (I am not even 100%...
  10. P

    Location of fuse board

    When looking through on site guide foundp about separation of gas pipework and other services when looking at a job were customer wants update fuse board found that on one side of fuse board is water pipes and on other is a gas supply boiler is also within 40cm as well if I was to mount fuse...
  11. J

    Consumer Unit change to new location

    Just reading about a consumer unit change and PIR. I am replacing a consumer unit and indoing so having to move it into a garage where SEC are moving the meter too. All the circuits are having to be extended by junction boxes and then in trunking to the new position. An electrical...
  12. jibjob

    Location of supply intake

    Hi all, This is my first post so I'll try and keep it short as poss. Did a PIR the other day on a 2 storey flat (student let). The legacy of the building however means that the supply entry, cut-out and meter while being in the basement of the same building are not actually accessible without...
    • jibjob
    • Thread
    • aus location supply
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  13. L

    shower switch location

    is this switch location ok , i will be wiring a shower soon but have no access to install a pull switch hopefully you can understand my very poor drawing:o
    • leekemp85
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    • aus location shower switch
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia

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