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  1. O

    Fire Rated Downlights - FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    So I was first fixing a bathroom yesterday and the plumber chap has drilled the holes in the ceiling - when I looked up one of the holes I could see that the hole cutter had "kissed" one joist and had just missed another (the house has had a loft conversion hence why the 2nd joist is so close to...
  2. E

    Fire rated suspended ceiling

    Evening all, Could anyone offer any advice with regard to the following: I am currently on a job in which a mezzanine floor has been installed with a suspended ceiling underneath. When I quoted for this job I simply priced to fit standard 600 x 600 recessed fluorescent fittings or LED panels...
  3. J

    Distribution Board Rating

    Hi , quick question , in my thoughts requires a quick answer 160amp fused switch feeding existing Hagar panel board fine no problem with that My superior wants to install a new 125amp rated DB fed from same switch ? I don't I would want to see a board rated at 160amp or above Thoughts please
    • Jeffmo65
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    • board distribution distribution board existing rated rating switch
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. Simon-0116

    fire rated or not down lightd

    Looked at job for a builder to put down lights in soffit of a porch, single storey flat roof 2m x 2m. But void is only 80mm deep, told him he should have built it bigger but just says put them down lights in with no covers. My I dea was fireproof down lights, but not enough room. So as its...
  5. A

    Switch

    Hi all, i have a question. I have 2 small strip lights (not sure on the actual size maybe T4 or T5?) and I want to wire them to a plug socket so I can move them and I also want them both to be wired off the same switch. I have done a quick drawing of how I plan to wire them but I am not an...
  6. P

    fire rated fittings in a new build

    Hi been looking on old posts and one states Fire rated only required if another dwelling is above IE not same property or you break fire barrier in garage ? i went to property 3 years old! and everywhere was mains gu10 non fire rated no fire hoods Its just a 2 storey house but would this comply...
  7. uksparks

    Level of IP for unit within meter cupboard

    Hi, I have got to split some more tails etc and pop a mini consumer unit in someone's meter cupboard. I always put IP rated consumer units in, you know, just 2 way etc. Is it really necessary or would you say putting a normal metal clad unit it would be ok? Its just this time I have got to...
  8. M

    IP65 rated Gimbel

    Hi is there such a beast as an IP65 rated led gimbel small bathroom vaulted ceiling thanks
  9. A

    The One Show - Rated People

    There's an item on the One Show at the moment about Rated people and how their ratings aren't always what they seem. It's nearly finished now, but you can still watch it on iplayer.
  10. yellowvanman

    Check-a-Trade

    Is it worth it? Does it work?
  11. 1

    Is this genral knowledge

    Or is it in the book (regs) ? I was helping on a job today and paid particular attention to the fact that when the cutout fuse was 100a and the main switch was 100a we had to upgrade the size of the tails to 25mm When it was 60a we didn't! Now I'm not 100% sure if the main switch was 100a 80a...
    • 1stfix2ndfix
    • Thread
    • knowledge led rated rating switch tails temperature
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. P

    Rated short circuit capacity of a BS88-3 type C fuse?

    What is the rated short-circuit capacity of a BS88-3 type C fuse? They are typically manufactured to 80kA but what does the BS say?
  13. A

    EICR non IP rated spots in shower room & general

    Hi, just wanted to clear up some things, could anyone tell me when it became compulsory to install ip rated spots in shower rooms and also what you would code non ip rated spot installed prior to this date. 2 spots are above bath with shower and 2 are outside zone 2. RCD's are present on all...
  14. P

    EICR Classification Codes for Downlighters

    Hello, Can anyone clarify how the following EICR scenarios should be classified? 1. Non IP rated downlights in bathroom inside zone 1 2. Non IP rated downlights in bathroom outside zone 1 3. Non Fire rated downlights in any location Thanks in advance...
  15. B

    Outside IP rated socket

    Hi all, I have fitted an outdoor socket, drilled a 12mm hole through the brickwork & ran white 4mm 2C+E fp200 from the outdoor socket to inside the garage into a surface mounted 20A IP rated switch. From the IP rated switch I have ran the cable to my smaller garage consumer unit & fitted it...
    • big-ed
    • Thread
    • breaker garage outdoor outside rated socket sockets switch
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  16. J

    Fire rated LED downlights in shallow void

    Hi there, We're in the middle of a renovation of a flat that we will rent out. We've installed suspended ceilings and have cut outs ready for LED downlights which I have just purchased, however my electrician has just told me that I should have bought fire rated downlights... So my questions...
    • jojay
    • Thread
    • downlights fire fire rated led lighting lights rated
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. A

    Volt drop tables for LSF T&E

    Which table do you use in BS7671 for volt drop for LSF Twin and Earth? There does not appear to be a table for LSF cable. 4D5 refers to the grey PVC cable and is not the right one to use for the white LSF. Any help would be appreciated.
  18. Z

    Low level LEDs in bathroom - please help

    Hi Everyone apologies for not posting in the DIY section but it's locked and not allowing new posts. We've seen IP65 rated small decking LED lights at Wickes which we thought to use in the bathroom, set into the wall (skirting level). We hope to fit them under a wall hung sink and toilet and...
    • Ziggy1979
    • Thread
    • bathroom circuit help led leds level please pressure rated
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  19. S

    EICR - 4.4 - fire rating of CU - code rating?

    any advice what code to put here if CU looks ok but unsure if the wall it's mounted on, is fire rated?
  20. GLENNSPARK

    to all those that think rated people is a good idea...there is a free alternative

    OK. Well I have a tradeUK account. Now i dont know if you need a tradeUK credit account for this: Get Work Get Online - Trade UK but for what its worth.....:redface:

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