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  1. D

    Extending Circuits for a side extension

    Hi, I have been asked to price for a side extension which will contain a utility room, office, few down lights etc. The house was rewired by another firm 18 months ago, with all the correct paperwork etc and completely renovated. A RFC and lighting circuit have been installed and terminated...
  2. P

    Multiple bulbs in one extension

    Hey everyone! I'm trying to create lighting with hanging filament LED bulbs, something similar to the image below. For various reasons I can't buy the ceiling fittings and will have to settle for ones with UK 3 pin plugs. I've found one on ebay with the description that reads "Up to 60W...
  3. L

    Extension cable help

    Sorry wasn't sure which category to post this in: anyway need some help it's a long story but basically very annoying housemate... How can I subtly ruin Thier extension cable undetected, they charge Thier stuff up all night with window open and it really annoys me so just want 1 night of...
  4. Wickcar

    Long cable to electric car - amps and gauge advice

    Hello all. Advice appreciated on running a 22m to 25m single gang extension cable from a domestic socket indoors, to an outdoor electric vehicle's own official 5m charging cable (which ends in a three pin plug). Nothing noteworthy about the wiring in the house whilst the charging circuit...
  5. P

    House Extension & Building Regs

    We're in the process of having a house extension being built, no new circuits will be provided, on 1 existing ring main 3 extra sockets will be provided, on another existing ring 4 extra sockets & on the existing downstairs lighting 3 extra lights & switches. I'm in disagreement with the...
  6. S

    Help please... phone and internet extension

    This is not my area so any help with a solution to this would be appreciated.. I have two lines coming into my house both coming into the front of the house. Line A is my house/business line and also has the broad band on it. Line B is my wife business line. The internet router (BT) is in the...
  7. B

    Plugging transformer into extension adapter. Is it safe?

    Hello. I'm here for some advice. I'm very tight on sockets and i'm wondering if a transformer, this one to be exact: (Biorb Transformer - http://www.completeaquatics.co.uk/biorb-transformer?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn6DMBRC0ARIsAHZtCePVGfCIB3EkqjrYEfgm5VK9dCaa5G7GJ9TSZXw72fzEZtV_0XbqUIsaAkPbEALw_wcB would...
  8. J

    4-way extension with trunked flex

    I was chatting with a PAT tester who mentioned that he would fail 4-way extensions where the flex had been trunked and the client was using them with appliances drawing 13 amps. His reasoning was that the trunked flex should be de-rated. Would you agree with this?
  9. S

    Do I need to be a qualified electrician to make DIY extension lead?

    Hi, I am thinking to make some 20m long extension lead for my house and office. But, the question is, do i have to be a certified or qualified electrician for it. If yes, what sort of qualification i need or is there anywhere in 17th edition that it says so. (Any links please). Thanks in advance.
    • Sam0204
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    • diy electrician extension extension lead qualified qualified electrician
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. R

    Electrician Jobs G59/3 Extension to Solar PV in Aberdeenshire

    Good Morning, I have a 3.68kW solar PV set-up and am wanting to add a Growatt SP2000 battery storage system. I have the necessary parts i.e. Growatt SP2000 and battery, an SMA SB1700, the PV panels, AC & DC isolators, TGM etc. etc. but need an electrician to submit a G59/3 application, provide...
  11. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Chuck your extension leads away Guys and make your own

  12. D

    can I use an extension lead in this type of socket?

    Hello! I hope you can help please. I have moved into a conversion flat and it has sockets throughout the flat that are linked up to light switches (so using a light switch can turn on multiple lamps at a time). Pretty nifty and I like it. The plugs they take are...
  13. B

    New Extension, any pointers?

    Hi All, We have just agreed to have an attached double height side extension built. The ground floor will be a large garage, and the first floor will a "Granny Flat". Do you have any suggestions or ideas that you have learned or things I should look out for or consider? Thanks.
  14. Soulsurfer

    Nest protect ?

    Anybody used / using nest protect alarms ? Presently working on a house extension and need to fit smoke alarms and according to planning dept need to link to new alarms in living area downstairs and to landing on first floor also which would be difficult to get link cables to ! I thought smoke...
  15. K

    Extension leads - advice needed

    Hi all, I'm not sure if I'm posting on a forum specifically for electricians? or if this is also a forum for the general public looking for advice from electricians? Either way I'm the latter and hoping someone can point me in the right direction. After a serious house fire last summer, as a...
    • KSA
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    • advice appliances double extension leads needed socket
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  16. L

    PAT testing 3 phase 5 pin extension leads

    Has anyone go any good suggestions or standard layouts to setting up two short adaptor leads to enable me to test 3 phase 5 pin extension leads, also is there any easy option without using a switch box to test the polarity of each of the Line conductors. ?? Long time Sparky, but fairly new to...
  17. S

    Tado declined support for 3-relay heating system

    Good morning all, I trust you are well. I am looking for an electrician who can help install 2 x Tado Smart Thermostats and their extension kit in a residential property in Kent. The problem is, I bought the products directly from Tado and purchased their installation service but Tado turned...
    • smarthomenewbie
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    • boiler extension heating programmer support system tado their
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. L

    smoke alarms

    Ive got a new extension to wire up. My question is, do I need to encoporate mains fed smoke alarms into both story's of the extension? The customer says it required for the building regs. Thanks guys
  19. Leesparkykent

    Extension

    Ive been thinking of putting a little extension on my house under permitted development....was scouring the net and come across this Augmentory - http://www.augmentory.com/gallery/. Imo it's a brilliant idea. Any one come across something similar?
  20. B

    Extension Cables able to take power safely?

    Hello all, Looking for some sound advice about the "pub shed" that's in the house I've just purchased. It has 2 4 way 25m 13A extensions ran into it totaling 8 sockets in total. What is plugged in is: Strip light(not sure of power of this) Tv Small drinks fridge capable of having 48 beers 2...
    • bryanferguson88
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    • cables extension house people plugged power sockets
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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