Recent content by jonathanheard

Flameport - I think you're being a bit unfair, I was only describing the components on the wire. The first half of it up to the Double Socket is the original installation which is all behind a wood-clad wall. The work I did comes very neatly through the wall and is fully enclosed in trunking up...

Hi Rebuke - Thanks for giving a really helpful and balanced reply. I totally agree with your analogy about shoplifting - I was trying to avoid sounding like that :-) I guess I failed :? Interesting to hear your views about the plug approach - I'll see if I can check if the regs say...

Good point! It didn't occur to me to check that, except I probably had little chance of accurately telling... I suppose to be sure I could just replace whatever's in the cartridge with a new piece of 15A to be sure. To be honest, if a qualified guy tests the cable and thinks that up-rating...

Thanks for the replies - I appreciate the thoughts and I understand the deal with the Certs. Based on your advice so far: The shop owner has another friend who is a qualified electrician. This person was unable to spare any time to install the heater, but I will try and get him to come in...

Hi Folks, I've recently installed a 3KW Air Curtain type heater for a friend at their new shop (they had no heating at all and were freezing!).. I am not a qualified Spark however I believe I am competent to be safe. Please do not flame me or this thread about certifications, I am aware that...