Recent content by FledglingApprentice

Which sizes should i have in my set? Would thes be any good, i know they are cheap but ive usedt aps and dies twice in two years, and my company supplies a set but it would be nice to have my own set any way. I always buy good quality tools but I think even spending a lot on this particular...

What do you prefer, a rate of rise detector or a set temperature detector?

sorry i meant which type of cable?

thanks, the porch light will be controlled by a switch inside the building, the cable feeding the light will be ran through a hole in the masonry, and I imagine the pir security lights will be wired the same way unless it is decided to mount them on the underside of the soffet(?) in which...

On a schedule of points for a new installation, for an intruder alarm system would you only include the FCU or would you also count the sensors and sounders etc?

is it acceptable to use 1.5mm t+E from the CU to the switch and what type cable should you use for the switch lines to an exterior wall mounted porch lantern and also wall mounted PIR security lights?

Thanks, I know what your saying but we discussed that today when we terminated the SWA, I thin hes actually talking about installing according to the regulations as he mentioned taking into account mechanical protection while also making sure you don't do un-necessary work and use un-necessary...

Today we ran a SWA cable into a small consumer unitin a metal storage container on site. Tomorrow we will be adding two flourescent lights and four or six twin sockets for charging batteries. My tradesman told me to have a think tonight about how we should go about this. Hopefully I can run...

I know this isn't answering your main point, but drilling from the inside will cause a mess if your wall is roughcasted, if so drill from outside for a neater job but inspect the other side of where your going to drill. Hitting a cable would not be good!

Heres a non-diy question for a change, My tradesman and I were sent to work with two electrical engineers to assist them (and learn from them) in the periodic inspection of a large factory unit as we will be rectifying the defects they find (there were a few shockers, excuse the pun)...

Cheers breezer, its a question in a project at college, in my limited experience we have only used conduit (PVC) for protecting cable in raggled solid walls, and running stair lighting systems in bloocks of flats but nonetheless I still have to make an attempt at answering the question!

Hi all, if I could just tap into your experience it would be great! In your experience what are the pros and cons of wiring a house in twin and earth clipped and drilled through joists, and alternatively installing a conduit system? I' don't want you to do it fot me, I just want to see...