Recent content by captaincargo

Ok,,,,,why is fitting MK MCB`s in to a Wylex board a bad thing ?

As a spark for the council we carry out Periodics every 5 years strictly and if any work has been added since the last inspection or test and it wasnt notified then it get`s classed as DIY and is removed. Minor works, I.E tennants own sockets/switches or even additions to an original cct are...

You can still get hold of lighting plug sockets at Screwfix(one of many suppliers) where you can cut the original plug top off your tv flex and replace it with one of these round pin types. Using the socket for this sort of plug top will make sure no one can put anything other than lighting on...

I dont condone abusive behaviour so think this is best to stop here. All i ask is for `regular` posters to read the home page of this fantastic site and keep in mind it IS a DIY forum and if DIY`ers ask for help then please offer it them the best way and most polite way you can.

Much of a muchness really....i started with NIC but had a few problems with customer service a couple of years back so left and registered with ELECSA. Was with them but found they passed me pillar to post on some questions when the 17th came in,NIC have got together a good crew now (fingers...

Why do i get a reminder of Pinocchio from Shrek 3 from above quote?

Ban,he wont ask if all he get`s are sarcastic one liners from users on here.

Ban, go look at the list of different forums on this site,nearly everything is catered for,if you have a problem with someone asking for a little bit of information then i suggest you mail admin and get them to change the name of the site....GOOD LUCK.

Can only apologise for the some of the sarcastic replies you got bobby,some forget this is a DIY forum.

Id go worse case ,just in case 8)

Depending if the circuit that you have chosen to supply the outlet for the fridge/freezer comes from ceiling down or floor up why not have either a 20A double pole switch or a switched 13 FCU sited above the fridge/ freezer then run your feed cable down the wall to an outlet plate?, that way you...

Working as a spark for the council the very first thing checked is the Ze which also includes a visual of the main earth sizing ,followed by resistance and again visual tests on the main eqipotential bonding to any incoming service`s,gas,water etc. If any of these are not to the regs then no...

No Spark i understand the special location requirements of bonding in bathrooms but for some reason Stockport council state we must bond kitchen sinks to the pipe work. Some councils have some of their own requirements that must be adhered to .

You ever come to work in Stockport Council and you will Spark. They require us to bond kitchen sinks to hot and cold and hot and cold in bathrooms regardless as to whether the installation is up to 17th.

Chances are the lighting circuit has the light in your bathroom on it ,therefor no RCD and therfor supplymentary bonding is still required in the bathroom. Kitchen wise most councils state bonding the sink to the pipework is a requirement even under the 17th as part of their building reg...