Recent content by saracen

Thanks for your reply, To replace the cable from the outside light to the switch will be bummer of a task BUT not impossible, will try it initially but if no joy will go for the JB option. cheers.

My outside light switch needs to be moved approx 2 feet, its present location is next to the consumer unit and i would like to move it to outside the consumer unit cupboard for easier access. 1. The cable from the outside light to the switch ( double switch) will need to be lengthened, can i...

Just spoke to a spark, hes gonna fit it for me, decided not to take chances with a DIYer, so for peace of mind getting it done correctly by qualifed electrician.

yikes, sounds like i have been badly advised Only alternative i can think of would have been to replace the 32A fuse to 40A which i saw on Screwfix direct. But to confirm if the fuse is correct one to fit, will i not have to cut the fuse box seal to get into it ? ( unfortunately i cant...

Yep i agree, more planning should have been done, however from the 3 Electrical premises i went to today, CEF, William Wilson, Edmundson, they all recomened utilising a shower kit over a fuse to upgrade my consumer unit which i could have got once ordered in. As for ratings on the circuit...

Supplied through the main consumer unit which is 100A, The " tails" i was given are 2 of H 1.25.0 and a slightly thinner earth cable. thats all i know as wiring it up is way over my head..

I've been doing some research into the legislation and as yet, Scotland doesnt have the same law as England and Wales, but its coming that im confident of. Just been out a purchased a Proteus Switch gear, or known as a Shower Kit - Insulated 1 way consumer unit with 40A 30mA DP, RCD & 40A SP...

Having major problems getting a 45amp fuse for my Crabtree consumer unit, I've been told the best alternative is to purchase a seperate RCB to use as a standalone fuse box for a new shower using 10 mm cable then i can basically install any shower up to 10.5kw. Any pitfall is this or is it...

Thanks for your reply. My neighbour reckons the wire is 4mm, its twin (red & black) and earth, fuse in consumer unit is Type 1 32a The consumer unit is a Crabtree 63A RCCB 30mA trip, 240V, 2 pole.

Hi all. I have a Aquatron E11 shower, it works fine and has served me well over the last 5 yrs since moving into the house. Im now planning on re- tiling my bathroom and thinking of purchasing a new Mira Sprint shower which will be 8.5 kw. My Aquatron is 7.5kw, will i be able to use...