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I would say that the total loading of both oven & hob is very similar to that of a free standing Cooker and as there is no seperate fusing to the individual elements in a free standing cooker then it would be reasonable to not necessarily require anything other than the Circuit Fuse or mcb in...

Yes the GU10 energy savers are CFLs...the GU10 i d. refers to the lamp base in this instance Mains[Low voltage] as opposed to 12v. {extra low voltage]

Good Tip there Coljack. Thanks from me too :D

My apologies chillout .my reply had reference to the earlier thread on Bathroom Downlights The GU10 lamps come in a variety of wattages to fit your choice of downlight. If wishing to install energy savers then check the fitting will accept their length before you buy.

[/b] I was under the impression that was exactly what the Ingress Protection Rating was indicating....I stand to be corrected...please expand on this....thanks.

Sounds o.K. to me, much better than the normally usually encountered situation of a mish-mash of cables having previously been slung directly on the earth / Rubble under suspended timber ground floors

Over to you BAS :)

I agree careful consideration has to be given with regards to spacing and wattages but most customers request them because they have seen them elswhere installed in friends or relatives houses and they like the appearance of them and presumably the lighting level also.......Give the customer a...

Steve you should have been presented with the various options, having said that , the salesman was probably only advising you of the most popular requested option....it could also have had something to do with there being more profit to be made from multiple outlets as opposed to a standard...

I carry out Electrics for 2 Bathroom fitting Companies and by far the most popular set up requested by its customers for the lighting is recessed downlights...suitably I.P rated of course, but at the end of the day its whatever you prefer, there are also many surface mount fittings available at...

gary you say Do you think there needs to be after reading 522.6.6 (v)? well this reg. advises on cable installation routes and methods..if I ,an experienced electrician ,decide after careful consderation to drill into the 150mm zones what Regulation is being broken...

Yep Gary Did it today in fact [Following a risk assesment :) ]....needs Must an all that.......Dont think there is a Reg. Directly prohibitting it come to think of it .

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Oh yes and ensure that on the E.I.C that you state the C.U has been installed in line with the ESC Guide

If The customer does not agree to the installation of a cpc then...... A Risk assesment is required. 1. Are there any other Metallic parts which can introduce an Earth potential simultaneously accessible with this light fitting ? 2. Is the Insulation Resistance between L/N and the...

Must confess that these Safe Zones 150mm around ceilings and corners always sit uneasy with me....I can see the reasoning behind them vertically & horizontally from accessories etc but the one thing that always worries me is that when installing Mini trunking for additions etc where do we always...

Good advice and links Nozspark..... I was about to lead the O.P through the same ESC advice on a step by step basis ,but your links should put him on the right road.

Thanks for the input - sparky being engaged as we speak to put in a separate feed ..For this work you should receive from your Electrician ... 1. An Electrical Installation Certificate. 2. Arrangements for Building Control Notification ....commonly known as Part P...

Is the Kitchen Lighting Class 1 or Class 2

Mrchive . the problem you have with your Electrics is not one to be treated on a trial & error repair basis...the best advice to be given to you is call in a Qualified Electrician,,,He / or She will pinpoint the problem in a Safe and reliable manner !