Hello and after some advice please on temporary lighting circuit

[keithy1959]

Hi, I am just setting up as a general handyman, and I'm planning to get qualified for domestic electrical work in the new year.

My daughter has some problems with her lighting circuit, and the other wiring all needs replacing. I have the skills and experience, having done a few house rewires before the Certification came into effect.

My question is, could I install the lighting circuits and run them off a standard 13amp plug ( 5 amp fuse) until I am suitable qualified to replace her fuse wire consumer unit ?

Any advice much appreciated.

 

[telectrix]

you could do that, but BS1363 plugs are not meant to accommodate T/E cable. if you use 1.0mm though you should be OK.

 

[buzzlightyear]

sorry the the answer is no.my advice is to get a spark in and rewire the lights for you and test it and part p the work it could take a long time for you to get the write quilted ations

 

[Pete999]

sorry the the answer is no.my advice is to get a spark in and rewire the lights for you and test it and part p the work it could take a long time for you to get the write quilted ations

Spell check busted then Buzz?

 

[telectrix]

think buzz is practising his Klingon speak.

 

[Pete999]

think buzz is practising his Klingon speak.

Kapla Tel

 

[Spoon]

Maybe the OP is planning on taking on one of these 3 week courses, where at the end you are a full qualified, knowledgeable spark.... It is just red-to-red and black-to-black after all....

OP: While post 2 is technically correct, I would look at doing a proper job first.
Of course, the plug may have to have RCD protection on it.
What are you looking to do to get "suitable qualified to replace her fuse wire consumer unit"?

 

[Pete999]

Maybe the OP is planning on taking on one of these 3 week courses, where at the end you are a full qualified, knowledgeable spark.... It is just red-to-red and black-to-black after all....

OP: While post 2 is technically correct, I would look at doing a proper job first.
What are you looking to do to get "suitable qualified to replace her fuse wire consumer unit"?

Look for an Electrician Spoon?

 

[Silly Sausage]

Maybe the OP is planning on taking on one of these 3 week courses, where at the end you are a full qualified, knowledgeable spark.... It is just red-to-red and black-to-black after all....

It's red to black in France ...
https://www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/utilities/french-electrical-systems/

 

[Octopus]

Using a plug top with any twin and earth is not a good idea imho