Recent content by kwil69

Not quite like that but I am learning as everyone does when they start out. Thanks for the links :)

Thanks for that mate. Can you recommend a suitable cable? And also should i connect it to a fused spur? the existing cable is connect directly to the consumer unit with its own mcb

The shower circuit in my house was straight forward but my brothers house isnt! Do i really have to explain my reasons for asking about something that im not 100% sure about? Please I only want some guidace. No your not dim, quite the opposite! But you are very analytical lol

This is to do with my brothers property, I am currently studying electrical and like most people some clear understanding makes better sense rather than assuming. Im thinking in practice as well as theory! All I want is guidance please

Hi, can anyone help with the following questions? 1. Supplementary bonding – does a normal domestic electric shower require supplementary bonding? Or do you connect supplementary bonding from the copper pipes in a bath to the earthling terminal of the shower? Do you connect supplementary...

Thanks mate :)

Hi all, could someone explain what strappers are? if possible send me a picture and what they are used for? I'm currently studying some electrical installation manuals, and it often refers to "strappers", but havent a clue what it means! Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Ok I will change it. Thanks for all advise, good night all

No problem, thanks everyone :)

[b]Magic! sorted then! its just that I thought as the cu is wylex, naturally thought that the mcbs would be! Anyway, it fits on the buz bar with the rest of the CPN breakers, but is it ok to mix makes? there is only a slight difference with the Wylex breaker, and that its slightly taller, but...

Right then here we go - The existing mcbs have the following markings on them: CPN MC132B, B32, 230V-EN60898. The new MCB is the following: Wylex 40A SP Type B MCB 6kA, 230V AC, 6kA, BS EN 60898

[b]Please give me a few minutes and I will have a look, please hang on a min[/b

[/url] I dont currently have a digital cam to take pictures. Its a Wylex Consumer Unit fitted about 8 years ago, its a split load board with RCD. The new cable that I heve installed is 10mm2, for a shower of 9KW. I have tested continuity, resistance etc etc. I only want to know if there are...

[b]Sorry, i have upgraded the wiring as per regs, including sup bonding. The MCB is the one that fits on the buz bar of the consumer unit. [/b