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    Power circuit design

    Ive been researching this a bit more and as far as I am aware this is whats known as a branch circuit? and my only real concern is the cable rating so if i put a 20amp mcb on this circuit i should be ok?
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    Power circuit design

    Ok thanks for the quick reply. I am going to go back to the drawing board and test with crossed neutral and lives for a ring although im pretty sure after seeing the jb thats its not. Does the jb not count as a spur? if so i thought it would need to be down rated with an fcu ?
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    Power circuit design

    Hi guys, Ive opened up a can of worms on a job and need a bit of advice although i pretty much think i know the answer just after confirmation to my nightmare scenario. I am in the process of partially rewiring a house which will be notified to building control. on initial testing the...
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    Shower pump install

    how did you install them ? next to each other
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    Shower pump install

    What size tanks did they have in the loft to run all them? im struggling to install an 80 gallon just for these 2 showers
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    Shower pump install

    The thermostatic showers im installing , manufacturers installation requires best performance 1 bar 8 litres per min each the pump will give 17 litres
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    Installing an 80 gallon tank in loft

    I could fit 1 tank the opposite side of the loft but would this be an issue with how far away from the cylinder it would be?
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    Installing an 80 gallon tank in loft

    there is only stud walls below, I am going to install them central to the loft but up against a gable wall. I could set the cross members into the gable end so they are bearing on that wall at 1 end?
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    Installing an 80 gallon tank in loft

    Hi not sure which is the correct category for this? I am looking for information and advice on installing an 80 gallon, 364 litre tank in a loft. I have found documentation from nhbc regarding roof trusses but nothing for a cut roof which is what i have. Nhbc advises bracing over 4 joists...
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    Shower pump install

    Yea would this not be suffiecient? this is what salamander tech support recommended?
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    Shower pump install

    thanks, yea the pumps are refurbed by stuart turner so should be ok.
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    Shower pump install

    there are a couple of factory refurbed stuart turner pumps brand new do you think its worth the risk at £100?
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    Shower pump install

    Would you have 2 float valves or just the 1 with that setup? I would make some adequate timber frame to spread the weight and plyboard. Im only going to be fitting 2 standard shower roses with riser rails nothing over the top.
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    Shower pump install

    Hi guys, Im going to be installing a twin impellor, 2.0 bar positive head shower pump to supply 2 showers. A couple of queries i have if anyone can help me please? Which is the best manufacturer of pump? ive heard some horror stories with salamander! The recommendation is to have a minimum...
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    Building a retaining wall

    Hi we are in the process of overhauling a back garden which has a patio area next to the house, the patio is about 4 metres wide from the house and stretchs the length of the house by about 12 metres, The patio then has steps going down to the garden which is about 6ft lower than the patio...
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