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  1. brown-nought
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    Singles

    If I recall correctly, the CPC can be smaller than live conductors provided it complies with the adiabatic equation.
    Post by: brown-nought, 14 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    Outside PiR unit causing other light to flicker

    Could be a bad connection. When does the tube flicker, all the time?, only when the outside light is on etc? Do you have a switch on the...
    Post by: brown-nought, 14 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    What Happens Here On P-Day?

    You can buy windows, soil piping and even gas boilers from the Sheds so why do you think they will stop supplying electrics?
    Post by: brown-nought, 14 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    Noisy, no hot water shower pump

    My money is on a blockage ... but if you keep using it it will be u.s. If its stand alone, turn it off, isolate water, remove tail pipes, trip...
    Post by: brown-nought, 14 Dec 2004 in forum: Plumbing and Central Heating
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    mechanically protected

    Sorry to be picky but unless you have TT all supp. bonding needs to be 4mm. (Table 10a/b of the osg if memory is right)
    Post by: brown-nought, 14 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    Cooker Control Unit, etc.

    Yes. Just remeber the permitted route regs.
    Post by: brown-nought, 13 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    part p

    Strictly to self certify you only need 2381. However you do need to be a full time employee of the firm, have £2M Public liability insurance,...
    Post by: brown-nought, 13 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    q: impact of NOT connecting earth to Light connection block

    Are you sure a single 2.5mm cable run without mechanical protection is allowed? I thought it needed to be 4mm? I understood there can be...
    Post by: brown-nought, 13 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    Stripping Outer & Inner with 25mm Cable

    I use heavy duty wire cuuters but a sharp stanley knife works just as well. Don't try and cut all the way through, a gentle repeated circular...
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    new cooker and hob

    Hi, We answered a similar question today, and a couple yesterday. Do a search and if you are still stuck reply again to this topic. BN
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    Under £150 Circular Saw Recommendations

    Thanks for the info.
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Tools and Materials
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    Thank You so much, DVLA

    Maybe ken has bigger plans? :twisted:
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: General Discussion
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    To be 13amp or not to be 13amp

    Difference comes from allowing for diversity. 30.5A is the max the hob can draw. However how often do you have all the plates on at once?...
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    cold rads downstairs

    Have you tried balancing the system? Are all the lockshields fully open upstairs?
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Plumbing and Central Heating
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    socket off light in loft

    Joy of batteries and RCBO's.
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    conservatory

    Echo delmel. I can recall a couple of similar topics recently. Before you start running sub mains I'd consider if its possible to split into...
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    To be 13amp or not to be 13amp

    7kw -- 7000 /230 = 30.5A Allowing for diversity 10 + (30% 20.5) = 16.2A Therefore how they get to 13A is beyond me. 16.2A would require...
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    Should I tell this plumber not to bother????

    Glad to hear its fixed. If you still have a copy of his advert why not send it to CORGI and/or your local trading standards. You were smart...
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Plumbing and Central Heating
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    NH insulated CU and NH metalclad CU: definitions please?

    Both Wylex ... depends on if you want metal or plastic. Insulated would be needed if you have TT with main RCD in the CU.
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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    old style wiring/new light

    Errmm instinct tells me:- no, it’s not going to be simple for you. Firstly there are lots of posts covering similar problems. However here goes...
    Post by: brown-nought, 10 Dec 2004 in forum: Electrics UK
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