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  1. M

    Switch within a ring circuit

    Hi All, Im extending a ring circuit for a customer but he wants two switches for his washing machine and dishwasher, he doesnt want socket outlets showing on top of the work surface but just wants these two switches, is there an easier way of doing this but keeping the ring circuit. Thanks macu
  2. driverman

    IR testing an individual circuit within con/unit

    Hi, When carrying out an IR test on a circuit within a consumer unit, can it be carried out safely with all the other circuits on? Can the circuit under test be isolated by switching off protective device (MCB)? Under 2395 exam would MCB have to be locked off also? Or would it be better to...
  3. G

    NO water mains

    With regards to main bonding, what is the solution if there is no sign of a water mains? The plummer says the stop cock is outside the property in the street and there is no off valve coming into the house.
    • Grant M
    • Thread
    • isolation mains never properties water within
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. M

    Is it ok to run cable within a boxed vent pipe?

    I may get my head bitten off for this, but please be nice. I want to get the supply to my cooker replaced from 6mm to 10mm, but the existing route is almost impossible, but there is an easier route following the vent/stench pipe (that is boxed in ) through the bathroom and into the loft, then...
  5. A

    Is this within regs?

    Is this within the regs? I can't get the thread of the gland through the box to get the banjo inside. I wanted to use the swa but if not will rely on one of the cores.
    • alexknight0602
    • Thread
    • regs regulations within
    • Replies: 171
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. R

    1950's fusebox.

    Doing an EICR on a church at the moment and found this board serving some lighting circuits within the chapels all wired in tinned copper imperial singles run through conduit used as cpc. The switch fuse feeding this board is located remotely at the intake position within another area of the...
  7. I

    sqaure d breakers

    Is a type 3 sqaure d braker equivelent to a type c breaker been to house was asked to fit mcb c32 to protect an oven and hob at roughly 6kw without diversty i know its not the norm to fit type c breakers for fixed restive loads i know they are used for comercial purposes where there is a high...
  8. D

    Size of leads within DB...

    This might be a stupid question, but I've never really thought about it before so thought I'd ask anyway... Does anyone ever consider the sizing of manufacturers leads within a consumer unit? Working on a bog standard domestic installation with a 100A cut-out fuse and 25mm tails. No problem...
  9. B

    Lenghtening 1.5 mm lighting cables within the consumer unit.

    At a job recently where the previous spark had left the 1.5mm lighting cables within the consumer unit, with no slack at all., which left the connections to the fuse terminal under strain. is there an industry standard way of sorting this problem ie adding a short length of cable to the...
  10. R

    oven and hub switch optional?

    Hello there. I recently had a new kitchen installed. There is a large switch that lights up when switched on above the oven and hob. I thought this switch had to be on for the oven or hob to work. However the oven and hob work if this switch is off or on, it seems to make no difference at all...
    • ronoc
    • Thread
    • another electric oven possibly switch switching within
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. E

    Do i charge labour for replacing a fualty item thats gone within 1 year.

    I fitted a triton handwash within the last year. i supplied the handwash. The customer has called and said its not heating the water. I know the handwash is within guarantee but would you charge labour for replacing it. What is normally done in this situation.
    • electricshock
    • Thread
    • charge labour replacing thats within
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. S

    Using terminal blocks within a CU

    Can you use terminal blocks within a CU if cable is not long enough to be wired in numbered order, or the main bonding is not long enought to reach main bonding terminal in CU..? Could this cause problems for future electricians if the neutrals are not in numbered order..? This may need to...
  13. S

    BG jobs

    Requirements You MUST have the following as a minimum With a clear focus on customer awareness and the commercial aims of British Gas you will carry out installations and repairs to wiring systems and central heating wiring systems within customers' premises to the highest standards with a...
    • sedgy34
    • Thread
    • british customer electrical electrical work within
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. D

    Trainee electrician looking for employment within thanet and surrounding area.

    Hi my names Daniel Gaul, I am currently looking to be taken on as a trainee electrician. I completed a level 2 electrical instillation's course in 2007 before joining the Royal Marines which i left recently. I am now looking to pursue a career in the electrical industry. Even though my...
    • dgaul01
    • Thread
    • area electric electrical electrical work electrician looking thanet trainee trainee electrician within
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. J

    J.I.B grading within company

    Hi, I've been a practising fully qualified electrician with the same company for 5 years now. My duties at work include all those listed under approved electricians definitions on the jib website. Last year I decided to take my 17th plus 2391 exams for my own benefit. Although with that it...
  16. S

    Rcd Protection.

    I'll cut a long story short, I installed an in-line fan for a customer of mine about 6 months ago, i took a supply from the lighting circuit into a cupboard within the bathroom, where the customer wanted the isolator installed. The cable was clipped direct within the loft, then to a small length...
  17. O

    Cable grouping within capping behind dot and dab

    Is there any restriction with regard to technical or regultatory issues as to the number of cables which can be contained within 1" pvc or metal capping behind plasterboard. For example either: a) Two 1.5mm lighting cables b) Two 2.5mm c) One 2.5mm and two 1.5mm (cables will be touching) -Are...
  18. the pict

    Tri phase board out singles in

    I am doing commercial refurb at the mo, everything is supplied from an old Memshield 3 phase board, the landlord wants the various spaces metered so he can bill the tenants separatly, at present he is just adding a flat rate to the rent, I have no issues with how to go about it however one unit...
  19. G

    gas bond not within 600mm2

    Would you use a code 3 on condition report? gas pipe bonded in 10 mm2 about 1500mm Away from meter and after thd first "T". also what about light fittings with no back plate on ceiling rose which are mounted on wooden clad cieling (combustable). ta
  20. A

    poor rcd tripping times

    Hi all After having the shower circuit upgraded to 10mm cable, new shower and pull switch the tripping times recorded for the existing rcd are as follows. 76ms x1 65ms x1(180) 28.6ms x5 38.3ms x5 (180). These times appear not to meet the standards for the minor works cert and im after...

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