Recent content by Mickwhitt65

Hi all, is 6 mm squared twin and earth cable OK for connecting a double oven to the isolator switch? The oven has no cable behind it and I want to know if flat twin and earth will be ok. The rating is enough, its just the physical size of the cable. Regards Mick

The machine is a Smeg model but googling it didn't help with any viewof the rear. The manual isn't terribly helpful either. I will await its arrival and then deal with the requirements face on. A couple of kitchen fitters have told me that there is NO room behind an integrated washer for...

Hi all, any information about fitting, siting an integrated washing machine? I am told that the rear needs to go flush to the wall but where does that leave room for piping and electrics? If base units have service voids why does an integrated machine not allow pipes to run behind? I...

Hi all, I am looking at laser type measuring tools, they look expensive but much more convenient than a tape. I would like folks' opinion on them and on whether buying a cheaper version than the disto is false economy. Mainly for kitchen fitting btw. Mick

Thanks to all who posted with such good advice. I have located a good electrician locally, an inspection and quote followed and he is booked to do the work next saturday. All will be well. Thanks again, Mick

Thanks for the information, I am now seeking a local sparky to move the CU for me as I see it is not a job for the uninitiated. On the point you made Ban all sheds, does an electrician disconnect the tails in the meter cabinet before fitting them to the new CU? I only ask as the electric...

Hi all, I am curently ripping out my old kitchen and fitting a new one. In the course of the work I am looking at the consumer unit which was tucked away under the cupboards. I have managed to identify what curcuits each fuse way serve ie lighting, ring mains, cooker point etc. However there...