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The walls have just been plasterboarded so they are mostly dead flat apart from at the joins but thankfully there aren't too many of them. Any advice on how to handle/lay these "big 'uns"? :)

Thanks for your opinion gcol

Hello, Just wondered what size tile spaces you would recommend for wall tiles that have dimensions 33cm x 60cm? I was thinking 3mm or would you go bigger? Thanks in advance DAVAS

Good answer!

just out of interest... why does it have to be on the customers side of the meter instead of connected 'directly'?

Good plan! Thanks for the help and advice Adam_151, plugwash and RF Lighting. And a special mention to securespark for a very clear explanation of supplementary bonding"

it will be copper pipes only plugwash so lead-free will be ok i guess. All - what is the definition of accessible? I am boxing in (and subsequently tiling) most of the pipework so will any bonds there need to be soldered or is ripping off a box unit considered "accessing"

So if i solder a bonding connection to a copper pipe then it does not have to be accessible? a) does the joint need to be viewed by a building inspector/electrician signing of my notified work or would me saying that it's soldered be enough for them? b) how would you solder it? would you...

Sorry to jump in but what do you mean by "sweated"?

Thanks securespark, Towel rail is not electrically fed - just CH water pipes and lights are not SELV. Is it usual for chrome mains spotlights not have an earth connection?

John, Thanks for trying to explain this... My spotlights are mains voltage but do not have an earth connection on the fitting themselves. The connection block has a connector for the earth but this does not appear to be connected to the metal casing of the light itself. The light...

no points for the pretty picture? :) That is a useful document thanks! does the suggestion below "work"? specific questions... The shower is fed from the same cold water feed as the bath and are connected with soldered joints. Do i have to make a connection at the shower unit if...

Hello all, I need a bit of advice on how I should do the bonding required in my newly fitted bathroom. Below is a picture that will hopefully help explain all the info better than me describing it with words... A further note is that I intend to box-in all pipework other than those...

I'm fitting a new kitchen and was wondering how much you think it would cost to get a 90 degree joint fitted professionally using jig and router etc? It may be worth my while paying for a pro to do rather than buying worktops twice after attempting it myself! Thanks in advance Chris

Should I do this as a priority before LABC first-fix inspection?

Is there any IEE requirement to secure runs of cable beneath the groundfloor floorboards or can they simply run along the foundations / earth beneath the property? Thanks Chris

Thanks... just have to find the bloody wires in the ceiling now! :? wish me luck!

I realise that but i was wondering what the formula was out of interest. I hadn't thought about splitting the lighting into two before now and i think it is definitely preferential at this point in time. It removes any fears I had (although they were probably unfounded) about the cable size...

Stop laughing at me! :oops: :) What is the equation for calculating the max wattage taking in account the cable size? 230 x 6 = 1380 or am i, again, barking up the wrong tree?

I may be using the wrong terminology sorry Old circuit is 1mm T+E, thought that i should upgrade to 1.5mm to allow more wattage. I calculated that at maximum I would be looking to connect 1.4kW to the lighting circuit. The TLC cable calculator then suggested using 1.5mm T+E. I would...