Recent content by Richard Dabell

Hi Guys, I'm tiling my floor, DIY job, around 45sqm to do. I've laid all the full tiles so now onto cuts around the edges. But I cannot get a good cut on the tiles, they either do a 90% great cut with bad ends, or the whole thing just goes wobbly, see attached pics. I have had a few good cuts...

Hi Guys, I'm in the process of doing a loft conversion (full width dormer), due to height restrictions, I'm not able to do a warm roof which would be my preffered choice, and due to build complexity around the ventilation aspect and also lack of space for downlights, I dont want to do a cold...

Hi All, I'm about to install my new kitchen, just preparing electrics at the moment, and would like some advice on cable and breaker size if possible. I've got two ovens going in, and one induction hob... Main Oven - 3480W http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80300877/ Microwave Combi...

Yes he is self employed with a couple 'helpers' to go on jobs with him. And yes, the bottom cable doesn't even have a rubber grommet. I may well do that after speaking to elecsa on Monday. Out of interest, I just popped the front off the CU and took a pic to see if you all think what he's...

Oh joy, thanks for confirming my concerns. :( No there was no requirement to continue in swa, no idea why he chose to do this.‎ Based on some other niggles I have with the install, I don't think he ran out of glands etc, he just decided not to use them. Yes, I paid him, though he hasn't signed...

Hi all, I had an electrician in recently to move my CU, to do so, three swa cables (garage, hot tub and summer house) needed to be extended to the new location. To do so, he has made a junction using blocks inside a galvanised box. The box was already there so the swa could be terminated before...

I've ordered the 10mm cable, but just out of general insterest would like to know loss on 10mm Thanks!

Thanks Benard! Can you let me know what the wastage would be on 10mm?

Hi Guys I'm about to install a hot tub in my garden, but need some advice regarding the required cable size. I have already checked with two local electricians, and both have offered different advice, so hence asking on here. Also, depending which I use, online calculators suggest either 6mm or...