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Hi Shouldn't need too much advice as in step by step, really just need reference for things like cable runs, notching joists, which switches should be double pole in kitchen etc. Want to be able to show BCO that I know what I am doing!!

I am just about to build a new extension. I am notifying Building Control that I will undertake the basic electrics (inc Kitchen and shower room) but will get a qualified sparky in to fit a new Consumer Unit and test afterwards. What book(s) would you recommend I purchase for reference (Are...

We have just ordered a new kitchen to go in the extension. Black gloss doors :lol: Now time to decide on worktops....... We need approx 3m along th one wall with 2.5m coming out at right angles into the the room as a breakfast bar and hob island. Budget absolute max £700-£800. I will...

I have done some more searching and come up with this:- http://www.niceic.org.uk/downloads/Pocket%20Guide%206.pdf From my understanding of this, I do not need to fit any type of capping or mechanical protection as long as I run within the permitted zones, even if the cable is less than...

Sorry, I didn't make myself very clear :oops: I will supply a new 32A cable from the new board for the oven. The new hob is in almost the same position as the old oven/hob but the wall is being removed so it is now a peninsular out from the wall. Can I extend the existing 6mm cable via...

Having found the manuals on-line (Before buying them) they both require a 32A supply. Any problem with me using a connection box to extend the cable?

Looking around the most common modern solution seems to be either a number of spotlights mounted on a curved rail or flush mounted spots. Can anyone advise on the benefits of mains vs low voltage spots?

I am aware of Part P requirements, the whole extension plan is being submitted to Building Control including changing of windows and electrics. BCO is happy for me to get an Electrician to check and test once completed, all he is bothered about is a certificate (I could push and tell them...

What's the current regs and best practice for appliances in the kitchen? For example we will have an integrated dishwasher and washing machine, should these have unswitched sockets mounted behind them with an isolation switch above the worktop for each one? We will be fitting a waste...

We are building a new extension and have just ordered a new kitchen. In our existing kitchen we have a freestanding hob/oven unit which is wired into a standard Cooker switch. In the new kitchen we have a hob on one side of the room built into an island and the double oven mounted in a...

Not really an electrical question, more of a design suggestion perhaps.. What sort of lighting do you have in your kitchen and do you find it suitable? We are building an extension and doubling the size of the kitchen, the wall to the dining room is also coming out to make it more open...

Hi Guys Can you please clarify the position as far as cables buried in either block or partition walls and mechanical protection. I have searched through the forum but have found some conflicting info. Scenario1: 13A ring sockets (2.5mm T&E), 13A Fused spurs(2.5mm T&E), 5A lighting switch...

We are just planning a new kitchen, we would like to install a waste disposal unit into one of our 2 sinks. Any advice or comments? (We have never used one) I have seen these so far:- http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MAMAXI.html?utm_source=kelkoo...

We are looking for a reasonable cost worktop solution for a new kitchen. It will be in a L-Shape with a 3.4m length along the wall side and a 2.5m breakfast bar into the room. Initially ruled out gloss laminate as too likely to scratch (With 4 kids!!) Just seen a product called Smartstone...

Currently all of our upstairs radiators are off apart form the bathroom. This is normal for us all year round because we don't like the bedrooms hot to sleep in. Almost seems a shame to install TRV's!

Thanks guys. What's special about a Rad allen key? (I have a large selection of std allen keys) What's the regulations on where I have to fit TRV's when having a new boiler installed because of extension? (One person said upstairs only, another said whole house apart from 1 radiator) Do...

We have a 16 year old gas central heating system with no TRV's. We will be replacing our boiler next year when we build our extension, all pipework to radiators is 10mm microbore. How easy is it to DIY install TRV's? (All microbore enter's/exits each side at the bottom of the rads) I...

We currently have 100mm of glass fibre insulation between the joists in our loft. Approx 1/2 the loft has 18mm chipboard floor over this insulation. There is 12.5mm silver backed plasterboard on the ceiling below. Joists are only 100mm deep and we have W-Fink truss's so WON'T be planning a...

I presume it's similar to the one on the screwfix link I posted above? Are you happy with it as a solution? Does it save money?

These seems to have taken this a step further by using the same bulb, I presume with a lower voltage or restricted current of some kind. Just wondering if anyone has tried them or if it is correct to assume they will be cheap to run on dawn til dusk.