Hi everyone, I've looked at a job to install a circuit for a 2x 6kW fryer in a commercial kitchen and would really appreciate a second opinion on my calcs, attached in photos. Many thanks in advance.
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After some advice, what is the easiest way to achieve the following...
Domestic kitchen
Got some under cabinet lighting which is controlled by the light switch
Ive also got some decking lights which are plugged into mains
What is the best and easiest way to merge the two so they are...
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Im just wondering on what everybody’s preferred brand of grid switch is?im looking for kitchen appliances switches marked up (can be white as out of sight) but after some decorative ones for the light switches in the kitchen. Its Not something i use at work so not up to date with them.
Hi new to this..go easy on me. Times just out, just want to know what your take on this is. Friends wanting to get their house tested, but I’ve noticed his cooker comes off the kitchen ring, would his test fails because of this?? Like a said I’ve just past my test so not 100% sure on this, I’m...
Hi all,I found a 6mm “cooker” circuit feeding 4 sockets in the kitchen as a radial. R1+R2 tests fine and Zs is low. Can’t see where they are jointed but it goes from 6mm to 2.5mm. If everything tests fine, can’t see a problem leaving it as is. Will have to downsize the mcb as it’s currently on a...
I am looking to replace my kitchen 12 gang grid switch. It consists of 6 switches, 5 fuse holders, and 1 empty module. I am ordering some new Schneider modules.
Thinking to DIY or hire an electrician. For electrician in Essex, how much would be the usual cost for replacing this 12 gang grid switch?
I have recently bought a run down house and I need to run in all my cables for the Kitchen. I was wondering if people could confirm the below is suitable and correct for my kitchen and if they suggest any other way.
2.5mm2 ring circuit 20A (could be 32A)
two double sockets on worktops (kettle...
I'm installing downlights in a kitchen refurbishment. How can I link the lights, the switch and the mains without using a junction box because, when finished, all this will be in the ceiling void space and inaccessible. There must be some sort of in-line connector that would equate to a...
problem is this printer has the plug on the end As seen in pic. Has anyone been able to extend this cable using cat5e or use an adaptor of some kind. I have aspare cat5e nearby i can use, otherwise running a wire will be a nightmare in a newly refurbished property. Ps the other end of the lead...
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I am having a new kitchen installed and i just wanna double check a few things, having spoken to a few sparkys at work i seem to have the just of it, however im looking for clarity before
getting quotes.
Back ground.
The kitchen is a complete rewire so that it will now have its...
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The ceiling is all open and an extension is being built and in total, the kitchen is going to be about 16m². Fuse board is nearby and the following is to be first and second fixed:
1x new cooker circuit - £80
2x heat/smoke- £140
8x sockets- £320
8x downlights- £400
3x switches- £120
1x...
Hi. Please let me know if you need more Information. In my kitchen one socket fused and will no longer work. The only thing plugged into it was a tasting coffee maker.
The double wall socket had a kettle on the other plug. And that works fine. The switch on the tasting plug no longer switches...
Hi all, just looking for your thoughts on this. Been to look at a job where there is existing kitchen wiring that needs moved about etc. Having looked at it, rather than extend cables etc im going to pull a new circuit in for the kitchen. Currently the DB has no RCD coverage, so im putting a new...
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This is my first post, I hope you're all well and surviving the lockdown.
Long story short, I had an electrician who was going to do the skilled work while I did the grunt work of chasing and laying cable runs based on his advice. I did my part but he never returned, only fitted a...
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I im in the process of rewiring a kitchen and as Im taking the old cable out etc.. I come across a 20amp double pole switch.
Looking for some answer..
1. it was on the kitchen ring ?
2. It was feeding a single socket behind were the oven once was but it was in 6mm cable from the...
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Electrician will soon rewire my kitchen and some questions arises about sockets and isolator switches.
I think they look ugly and don't want them on sight.
Is it possible to install only two isolator switches one for oven and hob, and the second for electric instantaneous water heater...
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I am getting a bit bogged down with detail as I always try my best to meet every best practice but I am very out of practice as I have been working outside the industry for 15yrs. All help appreciated.
I am refurbishing my small 2 bed bungalow and have some questions for all the experts...
Hi everyone. I'm completely new to this form and barely a novice with electrical wiring. I bought my current house a year ago, it's about 60 yrs old originally but has had numerous extensions and remodels done in the past, some of which consisted of subpar work. I was working on refinishing the...
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I want to change my kitchen down-lights to LED's, I have 12 down-lights, 6 on one dimmer switch and 6 on another dimmer , I have tried dimmable LED's in 6 of the lights but they are just flickering, do I need to change the dimmer switches and the transformers to make these work.
Transformer...
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