Recent content by TheLincolnImp

Thanks guys, building control also wrapped the electrics notice in with the building notice I put in this morning so thats a fee saved.. thank you all. Really, with regards to the wiring, I have 2 critieria, what will make the bco happy, and be safe, then I can get on with fitting the kitchen...

and the washing machine of course.

I've been looking at the sort of double ovens I'm likley to buy, they all seem to pull less than 20 amps, so i think I'll be okay. if i split off the boiler and the fridge freezer that should leave a toaster and a kettle as the only thinks that pull any real power from the ring. Is that...

Well thats interesting, used the phrase 'my understanding of the regs is..' and they said that it was indeed possible. althought personnally he would strongly recommend an electrician, which is fair comment I suppose. my written notification is going in this afternoon. Hurray for you guys.

Thank you, you all, I will persivere, I've revised the plan as per your suggestions, but on the boiler/freezer radial, would I be better off using a rcbo? I am going to call the lincolns building control this again afternoon.

Right, just been down building control, and they are saying that in essence I need a certified competant person to do the work, Either that or I get an electrician to sign it off, is that right or have I misunderstood. big fat sad face here, mind you for £150 they'll let me move the door I...

I spoke to one today who seemed okay with it, he said that I needed to get them in once during the installation, and again for them to test it and sign it off, does this sound right?

and actually thats a good point about the bonding, there isn't any that i can see currently.

I was going to use 6mm cable for the oven, both circuits will be on rcbs. all the switches will go above the counter top and are away from the taps. what is the rulling for washing machines though I need to run power and water there, do you have any guidance?

This is my first post, the existing wiring to my kitchen is a disaster and possibly dangerous, as i am fitting a new kitchen soon anyway I intend to upgrade/replace the wiring. I am hoping that you would have a look at my wiring plan and come up with suggestions/ideas about it, so I don't...

This is my first post, the existing wiring to my kitchen is a disaster and possibly dangerous, as i am fitting a new kitchen soon anyway I intend to upgrade/replace the wiring. I am hoping that you would have a look at my wiring plan and come up with suggestions/ideas about it, so I don't...

All to do with my kitchen..