Recent content by wesj

Thanks folks, a key safe from screwfix when modified will be just the thing.

Flameport, cant comment on the FCUs the electrician only tested the circuits safety/integrety, cant imagine planning problems re removal of lights the unit is in the middle of an industrial area off road, but the previous occupier had removed everything that was not part of the fabric of the...

While at the suppliers sorting out the lighting problem you helped me with I attempted unsuccessfully to find a lockable box for a grid switch, perhaps you may have some suggestions?. What I require is a lockable cover/box to go over a grid switch that measures approx 150mm by 190mm this is so...

Thanks for your replies, I did not realise the implications you kindly pointed out . Searched the B.S. standards you suggested, and still just as confused as I do not have the basic knowledge of lighting, the wholesalers however were very helpfull in that they are getting a lighting engineer to...

I am helping a friend with re fitting a bar and kitchen in a small snooker club.The owner has asked us to fit spotlights to two outside walls to illuminate his car parking area which measures about 30 metres long and 8 wide down either side of the building. The previous floodlights have been...

Thanks for your speedy reply guys could not reply earlier, internet down.Found the problem Sunday morning, a broken live at a previously checked ceiling rose,screw tight but wire broken.Special thanks to coljack for your kind offer.

Went to my brothers today to try and help with his lighting problem.The light in his hall which is on its own switch and and his up stairs landing light which is 2 way switched from hall and landing have stoped working, all other lights work fine.I first isolated at main cu breaker and checked...

My electrician always fits at least one smoke detector per floor and a heat detector in the kitchen, all interlinked and on a dedicated supply when carrying out a domestic rewire. I was wondering is the heat detector in the kitchen mandatory or just good practice. I ask because the kitchen I am...

Sorry martin dont know if steel or plastic and unless I see the electrician when I fit the kitchens or he has done the same with the upstairs joists I may not find out. Thanks for everybodies comments it would seem that it is just the electricians own querk and not a reg. B.A.S.s cable tray made...

No ebee,I think I only work for cheapskates,bog standard pine

Thanks for your replies guys, and B,A.S. way over 50mm from top or bottom, joists were about 200-250mm deep and holes about on centre. Perhaps just a personal querk of the sparks,I hear some even use cable tray to span joists to stop sagging. I could understand if the cable route was through...

Went to see a pair of new build semis today to find out when I can get in to fit the kitchens and I saw something I have not seen before. The cable routing holes through some of the joists where visible, (much has already been boarded) have been drilled and sleeved, the sleeves look to be...

I would like to add an ensuite to my main bedroom. The ensuite would have a basin, a WC and a shower. My problem is the drains and soil pipe is on the other side of the house and a concrete drive and a decked patio makes it difficult to add another drain.I have searched the internet but cant...

sorry I was out till late last night and only just read your replys, Many thanks. What transpired yesterday was that the sparks talked to the customer and quite honestly wanted to go the B.A.S. route but gave him the other mentioned options. The customer was not keen on the rip out option.As it...

Just finished plastering an outbuilding workshop and got my electrician back to second fix and self certify.After much cursing about his own stupidity he informed me he had used 1.5 twin brown instead of blue and brown for the lighting lool.I have worked many times with him befor and never had...