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    Induction hob fitting

    Hi Cani I would suggest reading the installation instructions , as they are usually quite specific on power requirements . Most electric hobs these days require 30amp supply on 6.0mm cable and need to be connected via a control switch which will isolate both live and neutral and have...
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    Electric Shocks from Dishwasher???

    Sounds like an electrical fault to me .. If the machine has a moulded plug then I would suggest it is the power outlet ..Get a qualified sparky to check out the sockets .Also does you house have an RCD in the fuse board?. If it does then you have a prob with earth as rcd will trip if earthing is...
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    Am I allowed to disconect/connect a cooker in someone house?

    Correct me if I am wrong ... but under Part P , you can replace existing socket frontals or cooker plate frontals without a MWC because you are not altering the circuit in any way .. therefore reconnecting a cooker to it''s original equipment is non notifiable under part P.
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    cable size for cooker

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    Downlights Question

    if they are metal light fittings you will need an earth .. so use 3 core not 2 for the downlights. And with only 80mm ceiling void .. you will need fire rated fittings ideally. ( always a good idea anyways )
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    Intermittent RCD tripping - how to diagnose?

    I agree with steve .. most likely the fridge . I had this prob a coupla months back with a brand new fridge .. condensation was forming on the motor cos of lack of ventilation around appliance .. the terminals were shorting . vented fridge and cured problem . Phill
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    cable size for cooker

    Without seeing the circuit I would say that you need to have the circuit checked by a sparks .. only then can safe advise be given . there are so many factors to take into consideration when connecting a high power cooker to an existing circuit.. even to calculate diversity . If you connect it...
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    cooker and hob installation help please

    Hi Marky Not to put a downer on you .. but if you are that unsure as to what an earth (cpc) is then I would suggest for your own safety , ( and that of your family ) that you employ a qualified sparks to check your circuit and connect appliances . Your life is worth it . As the manufacturers...
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    Find a kitchen

    thankyou breezer . Just reiterating the point is all . Phill
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    Find a kitchen

    Ty Sky . Not trying to be orrible just pointing out that there are so many variations that you cannot judge by ceiling hieght alone . I did one kitchen the other week with the ceiling out of level 65 mm over 3mtr run of units .. when I'd put the wall units up I checked my levels to see if I...
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    Find a kitchen

    so what if his ceiling is 30 mm taller than yours .. or say 50mm lower. there is no standard wall unit hieght from floor unless there is a larder or oven housing in the room . the installer if knowledgeable will install at industry standard heights but not always . depending on how old the...
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