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    Radial Circuit Overload

    This circuit arrangement is obviously usuitable for its connected load{s}. Most common solutions would be.... modify it to form a Ring final circuit or... Install a dedicated Ring Final circuit for the Kitchen Both of these solutions entail compliance with Building regs via direct...
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    Oven Hob and Extractor Wiring

    Matt This work falls within the rules of the Building Regs. Part P. to be precise, as previously stated. The job is a commonly encountered one with a very straightforward solution.....if you are giving prior notification to your local Building Control then I can advise you of the correct...
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    Fire alarm systems

    Do the Fire Officers still get involved in giving this sort of advice . Since the introduction of the Fire safety regulatory reform Act i was under the impression it was a Risk assessment based scenario.
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    Downlighters - which ones?

    Another alternative you have not mentioned is ELV Lights.....Most Sparks will say that the Quality of the light output is superior to the LV variety. The best advice would be to consult the Electricians{s} doing your Rewire.....I take it you are employing Qualified Electricians for this task !!1
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    multiple sockets on a spur

    Davybrown writes : Spark1 - I realise the load on the sockets will be quite low, that's fine for what we use in there. fridge freezer, washer/dryer, combi boiler and 1 double socket ??? ...Care will have to be taken on what is plugged into the double socket when the...
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    immersion fault

    And i am right in the middle of Bootle if you want me to say it to your face.... HA HA. Top trump no need to get all worked up mate.......not a blue nose still smarting after satuirday by any chance......lighten up a bit lad !
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    immersion fault

    I certainly could, but I am not going to.
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    multiple sockets on a spur

    A 13A. f.cu. installed prior to the 1st outlet will conform to the Regs , but bear in mind you are limiting your total available load to these outlets to a max of 13 A
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    immersion fault

    OH ! I see you have edited for a third time . Iwill edit my above reply in kind . TopTumper . You edited your post 4 minutes after reading my reply ...and what you state as an aid to faultfinding is as any true Electrician knows extremely unsafe
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    immersion fault

    TopTumper . You edited your post 4 minutes after reading my reply ...and what you state as an aid to faultfinding is as any true Electrician knows extremely unsafe and would only carried be carried out by a muppet,.
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    immersion fault

    Whaaaaaaaaat ! Are you trying to Electrocute someone ? :shock:
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    lighting wiring

    what wiring method is this ? It could be Ref Method A or B or C etc. If you dont understand the above then stop working Live !
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    Replacing ceiling rose

    I second Sparwrights reply......incidently you state.... Replacing the first light went OK - there was only a black and red so it was straightforward to connect. ,No g/y then ? .....Hope it was not a class 1 Light Fitting you installed :shock:
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    shower fitting ?

    pistonpat wrote: what am i doing wrong Spark1 writes : what are you doing right ?
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    Moving meter

    I hope that makes sense. Cut a long story short, is there certain rules as to how the supply cable is run/visible within a property? Most definately.............you need to contact your supply company for their advice and guidance..............Good Luck with That :lol:
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    Installing downlights

    Another Reason for using CFLs
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    How long for the Fuse to trip

    Excuse me for asking , but why do you ask this question ?
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    Type B or Type C

    6A. B -Type Breakers installed on lighting circuits have the effect of unwanted tripping when a lamp [ bulb ] Expires-- goes--pops...blows ! 6A. C -type Breakers with their different Tripping Characteristics will overcome this problem....circuit design permitting of course ,as has already...
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    mains or low voltage?

    Steve wrote : So tell them from the outset, "you'll regret it", and let them change their mind before they pepper their ceiling with these useless creations. Steve, if you read my post more carefully you will see I was commenting on Existing installations [prior to commencement of my...
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    Installing downlights

    [/b] ..Unless CFL energy saver lamps are used of course ! [Mains versions only ]
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