Recent content by smithy50

That makes sense. There will be a new split load consumer unit with both loads RCD protected and all circuits MCB protected. So, I guess the article that I read was for non-RCD protected wiring.

Thanks for the responses - much appreciated. I read somewhere that cables not buried more than 50mm (I think it was 50mm) had to be protected. Hence the reason for asking.

Hi, I'm considering doing the first fix of the electrics on a new extension; and have a couple of questions. The extension will be lined by dot and dabbed plaster board. Will 25mm metal back boxes be the best size for the ring main sockets. The sockets will all be fed up from below the floor...

Firstly, Thanks EFLIpudence, JohnW2 and ericmark for your prompt responses to my post. I was intending to connect the cooker myself. The CCU is the large square MK type with an integrated outlet socket. However, the outlet socket never gets used because of its proximity to the cooker. I could...

Hi, I'm planning on replacing my existing cooker with an Induction one and am looking for some advice regarding the associated electrical installation. My existing cooker is connected through a 6 sq mm T&E cable and protected by a 32A mcb. The proposed new cooker is a Rangemaster Excel 110...

Thanks to pjcomp for confirming the answer to my question.

I want to fit a weatherproof (IP56/IP66) mains socket on an outside wall to enable ocassional mains power to be connected to a motorhome and/or external mains powered equipment. I intend connecting it to a spare FSU mounted on the internal wall. The existing FSU is supplied from the...