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thanks DSS : thats a result :) 4mm /20 A /conduit , also Ill probably cut out routing channels in the THERMALINE backing so the cable has a chance to diffuse heat with outside world for when I get that Hadron Collider machine hooked up to the bedside lamp !! best Tim

thanks River , I assumed there was a standard procedure for installing six sockets on a timber frame extension , the building control is happy for a DIY install as long as they get the cert' from the sparky , he will check for compliance of course . Cheers

my word , what Pandoras box I have opened , Ok simple question , has anyone ever carried out a 6 x twin 13 A socket electrical installation on a timber frame bedroom extension ( 140 x 47 studs , slab ins' infill , 27mm thermaline plasterboard ) and if yes please could you enlighten the...

many thanks DSS , all interesting stuff : I will need to get a NICE IC ? SPARKY to sign it off in the end anyway so Ill confirm specs with him , its only a bedroom so probably an electric blanket or two :0 , cheers Tim

Thanks for that info DSS ,so in practice the building regs dont stipulate running in conduit ? Just fit appropriate rated RCD ?as per your info

HiDIYnot : Building a 5x7m single story extension : Can someone please tell me the building regulations for running a 2.5mm ring mains circuit thru the 140mm slab insulation within the 140mmx 47 mm stud walls . Is it ok just to tack the cable to the stud work or does it have to run in plastic...