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ive just noticed i have a 2.5 t&e radial circuit in the bedroom (old extension) that has 3 double sockets on it and total lenth from the cu is about 12mtrs . is this acceptable and if so what mcb should be used .

Thanks people , i appreciate your responce . Id rather know whats the right n wrong way to do things , Thanx

Hy , I know its probably been asked but ive done a search and couldent find it , is it considerd bad practice or against regs to run or drop cables down/in wall cavities . I had a feeling you were not allowed two although i cant think why as it would appear to be safer as it would be hard to...

Ok last question ,I knoiw its hard to comment without seeing the room but if i run oval conduit around the room at 450mm what happens when i get to the door ? . Do you not think it would be easier to make 3 or 4 drops from the loft or is this not allowed , Thanks again for the advice

Thanks , i can see where you are coming from . so if i forget about running the cables and just fit the conduit to the walls and sink the sockets where needed is it ok to run horizontaly and does it matter if i use plastic or metal capping as i already have a load of 25mm plastic capping ...

Thanks , Its only for a bedroom & havent got a electrician yet . I just want to run the cables and comply with regs . Do the sockets have to be a certain hight from the floor ie 450mm . i know i wont be able to get away with wireing it up myself and making it live so i will have to get a...

Hi . I want to extend a ring main with 2 or 3 sockets into room/extension that has a concrete floor . what is the best way to run it coplying with building regs . Its on a bungalow so theres no ring running above . the floors been laid & awaiting screed . The builder told me to run it into the...