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Ok thanks, I was under the impression if they had to test the existing installations wiring before any work is started etc then it would come under a periodic inspection? is this correct?

Hi can you tell me if a 17th edition qualified electrician who doesnt have test and inspection can test the circuits before fitting a new consumer unit to see if the existing wiring is upto standard or needs replacing also? it will all be notified through building control.

it is because the wall is constantly damp probably because there is soil against it or there is no damp proof membrane you will need to apply a damp proofing slurry before it is rendered I use Sika

The spots are going to be above 2.25 m so will be outside the zones and no cables will be in any of the walls as they are all in the loft, I will be moving all the insulation out of the way.

Hi removed the downlighters in a bathroom today to skim the ceiling and noticed that some of the wiring to one of the lights was black and disintegrated. I have isolated the lights to the bathroom and plan on replacing them with new downlighters. There are 3 downlighters in the bathroom all...

Hi I was just wondering if anybody has done the following qualification Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations I want to progress to test and inspection course but have been recommended to do this course first. I already have the following...

even if its from a trader?

Any ideas what the going rate is to remove an asbestos corrugated roof off a garage 6m x 3m easy access to the garage in the midlands area? I can remove from the garage just need it disposing of

i got a receipt from the day the work was completed and when i phoned him to tell him about the leak he said it was only a 12 month gurantee and that its been 18 months, is a statutory gurantee on bathroom suites longer than this?

so legally i havent got any rights?!

I bought the bath, shower screen, shower, toilet basin the plumber bought the fittings, I dont know where the leak is coming from thats why I want him to come and have a look

yes but i shouldnt be having a leak after 18 months and it was obviously leaking well before my gurantee expired for the board to be rotten!

Hi I had my bathroom refitted about 18 months ago, Ive lifted up the vinyl and noticed that one of the floor boards is rotten from im presuming a water leak either from the shower screen or from under the bath. Ive contacted the plumber who says he will come and look at it but says the...

used skim

yea its been done twice

Hi Guys I have recently boarded and skimmed a bedroom to a property that is 100 years old and has single glazed origional windows and solid walls with no cavity or insulation. Once the plaster had dried there was a few hair line cracks which i expected due to shrinkage where the joins were...

hi can somebody clarify what the tanking is for? I appreciate it stops water getting through to the substrate but surely if the water is getting through the tiles and is sitting on the tanking it is going to have no where to go and just eat away at the tile adhesive iver time

I am asking the question because I am interested to know thats what this site is all about

they are rated at ipx3

I have bought some down lighters and they state in the instructions that they can be fitted in zone 3 which according to them is above zone 1, 2.25 from floor level above a bath or shower. I have looked in the onsite guide for electricians for 17th edition and it clearly shows a picture...