Recent content by totallyspies

Oh good. ;-)

You could use one of these if it suits your purpose, just be sure to plug into an RCD...

Mottsy, as long as you use an RCD, weather proof fittings and plug it into a 13A socket oulet you will be just fine. The previous "debate" is really just two differing opinions, thats all. We sparkys love to prove the other chap wrong ;-) So take no notice of us! Enjoy your pond :-) Cheers.

I suppose the way to settle this would be to ask the question... "Is plugging in an extension lead notifiable, under part P building regulations?" Clearly not, as part P applies to fixed wiring only. If it were notifiable, that would mean that everytime, anyone plugged in any extension...

The kettle end is an IEC connector is it not? Yes it is. What are you saying, remove the BS1362plug and wire the lead it into the junction box of an armadillo? Exactly that. Well if you wire it into the junction box then it isn't in the scope of "pre-fabricated equipment sets...

Hopefully by to OP taking on board that the suggested option is a bad choice which will involve him breaking the law Please show expressly where the law says that and don't simply re quote SI 652. Show where the definitions I have supplied differ from the law as you interpret it. And give...

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=394

so as far as the law is concerned it cannot be "(c) pre-fabricated equipment sets and associated flexible leads with integral plug and socket connections" I see from your underlining of the word "and" above you take it that the law defines "integral" as either moulded or sealed in some...

The law says "(c) pre-fabricated equipment sets and associated flexible leads with integral plug and socket connections" Yes it does, however, I already referenced the definition of the word "integral". You are referring to the guidance document issued by the ODPM, which has a few...

As far a the approved Part P document (the one I would personally refer to in any conversations with BC ;-)) goes, it does NOT mention the term "integral". However, integral : existing as an essential constituent or characteristic. You are correct it does mention modular. Definition...

Amendment of Schedule 2B (descriptions of work where no building notice or deposit of full plans required) at the end of paragraph 3 add— " (c) pre-fabricated equipment sets and associated flexible leads with integral plug and socket connections." Also look at the 2006 Part P...

http://www.iee.org/Publish/WireRegs/WiringMatters/Documents/Issue14_2/2005_14_spring_wiring_matters_part_p_comes_into_force.pdf Read the last sentence above the sub heading "Typical questions"

This maybe helpful... http://www.water-garden.co.uk/Armadillo_Switched_SWA_Cable_Sets.htm

Unless on the screwfix forum eh? :roll: Oh dear.tut, tut, tut..