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Hi, Probably a very basic question? but is it neccessary to put noggins along the joint edge of each plasterboard sheet to support the edges? my joist spacing is 400mm and the boards are 12.5mm and I intend(ed) to run the plasterboard lengthwise across the joists meaning that the unsupported...

Hi, Can anyone tell me the best practice for dealing with the earth conductor when using a plastic mounting box for a light switch. The type of box I am refering to is mounted flush in a plasterboard and stud wall. They don't have an earth terminal. Chris

Hi All, I want to run some SWA cable from the meter via a connection block and switchfuse to a second consumer unit. I shall be using 16mm2 cable. Should I use 3 core, L N & E then connect the wire sheathing to the earth core or can I use 2 core L & N and use the sheath as the earth, with, of...

Hi all, Can you advise please? I am installing an en-suite bathroom. I intend to use 40mm waste pipes from the basin & bath/shower, Is there any regulations concering the maximum run of an internal waste pipe or soil pipe? Thanks Chris

Hi all, I have just had a new extension built, but before finishing the builder did a runner! We have got a shell with windows in and rendered on the outside, however the cavity closures have yet to be put in. When it rains the inside face of the outside block wall round the frames gets wet...

Hi Alex, Yes, I see your point - the clearance from the underside of the plasterboard to the underfelt is 150mm, I had hoped that this would be enough given sufficient space around the light fitting hence my question. To widen my initial question slightly, does anyone know what the best...

Hi All, Can anyone give any advice on my latest problem? Part of my new extension has a sloping roof, this is to be insulated, between the 150mm rafters with 135mm celotex type solid foam insulation boards, then plasterboarded out. Due to the ceiling hight and slope I had hoped to instal a...

Hi 56565, Re the 13A ring - It was my error, they would be 32A rings, not 13A :cry: I'll get the terminology right one day :lol: I've been on to the local power co, they charge less than £25 to come out disconnect, go away for a few hours and re-connect so I'll fit an 80A Switchfuse...

Hi, I had thought about extending the circuits but my extension will probably take more power than the rest of the house so I thought a completely seperate consumer unit was the best way to go. You ask abou what my loads will be, as always they are intermittent in the kitchen but I intend to...

Hi all, Thanks for your replies. I'm afraid some of it is over my head. I feel quite confident to wire up from the CU, it's just getting the supply to it! What is a "Henley"?. I am in rural Cornwall so this may make difference as to how it's wired here? We are fed by overhead cable from a...

Hi, I need some advice re fitting a second consumer unit. I have just built a new extension, kitchen & bedroom with en-suite. My intention is to install a new 8-way consumer unit to supply the neccessary circuits. My current set up is meter to 63A RCD then tails to the consumer unit. Where...