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I am in the process of putting together a budget for an extension to my home and wondered if anyone could give me a rough idea of costings, ball park at this stage before I decide whether to proceed with more formal quotes. The main room will need 4 double sockets and 6 downlights operating...

I'm sure you will have fairies at the bottom of your garden, they probably followed you back from one of your regular visits to Hampstead Heath! ____________________ lynda edited to correct quote

Can anyone advise if the following is normal, safe etc? When my mother turns her Kettle on whilst the Microwave is running, the Microwave appears to slow down (tone being emitted changes). I haven't timed whether this is the case but mother believes the kettle takes longer to boil whilst the...

Adam, Thanks for advice. I must admit to being lost by your EDIT comments, disconnect times? Ze? If you can let me know what it means I will investigate. Thanks again

Adam, Thanks for advice. I must admit to being lost by your EDIT comments, disconnect times? Ze? If you can let me know what it means I will investigate. Thanks again

Thanks for the replies....I am obviously not giving enough information, can I try again please... If I ran a 30 amp cooker cable which I believe to be 6.0mm Twin & Earth over a distance of 40 metres through a loft space, (attached to a joist which is not covered by any insultating material...

I do not know as yet, am awaiting delivery and the website doesn't state a power rating. It's a built under double oven, the main oven is fan and the hob is separate, I guessing it will be around 12kw in total. Is there a way to calculate the maximum rating I can have based on the distance...

Thanks, my original post should have stated 30 to 40 metres of cable...is this within limit for a Cooker if I am using normal 30amp cooker wire?

Is there a limit to the length of cable for the installation of a cooker? The cooker site will require a 3-40 metre run of cable to reach the consumer unit. The cable will run through the loft space with the exception of a couple of metres either end. Any advice greatly appreciated.