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This was my reason for asking. If it is less than 30sqm...

Looking for advice from anyone with experience of conservatories and small extensions... Let's say a conservatory or extension doesn't need planning permission as it does not exceed the conditions set out. Presumably it will still need to comply with any related building regulations, and...

This is what is at my parents' house and as far as I am currently aware is not a problem. But as this is new territory for me I wanted to ask here. Of course, it could be hardwired into the sockets circuit but could really do without the mess and work involved. Are there any fundamental...

Want to check a couple of things regarding electrical supply for a pond pump. The plan is: standard plug connected to an internal socket >>> cable from plug through wall into external conduit >>> external switch >>> cable through conduit >>> pump I believe the above is correct but just...

Ok so i had a look, there are bus bars connecting the terminals... So my query is just what cable to use, as there are 3 line terminals and 2 neutral terminals. I doubt that I could easily fit a 6mm cable into any of these terminals, although it might be possible. My intuition from reading...

Thread revival here. Actually going to be installing the hob and double oven at long last. Hob's been fitted in the worktop for sometime but have only just got the double oven. So, when I got the hob, the wiring connectors were a bit confusing. I believe it may be designed for alternative...

I will try my luck without it. Gonna finally get the boards up today anyway, and will see where it goes from there. Thanks all.

First ever visit, when I asked what should be used for boxing in, he said "usually plasterboard and 3mm skim". When we were visited today (different BCO to our usual) he said about those 3 options and did mention skimming However, I'm not sure if the skimming is actually a requirement of...

Straight forward question... straight forward answer, I hope. Building inspector stated that for covering the three RSJs we have to use either: 1) single fire rated board 2) doubled-up normal plasterboard 3) paint RSJs with fire-resistant paint, then single normal plasterboard What I...

Haha...there's always some unecessary complications. I'll go with the unswitched FCUs. Even though I'm doubtful of the fuse's necessity (the alarms are AICO and there's definitely no mention of a fuse in the instructions or wiring diagrams). But at least it satisfies two requirements...

No difference with regards to isolation. But it provides a fuse?

Thanks. That was simple enough. Makes a change. ;)

So that would be a non-switched FCU then... I'm gonna guess it's a 3A fuse needed?

A couple of (hopefully straight forward) questions about connecting mains smoke alarms. I had asked but no response in a thread I made in the alarms forum, so hoping to get a quick reply here. 1) Do smoke alarms not need to be fused? No FCU needed? 2) Building Regs appear to state that...

Thanks, I've been able to sort most of it out now with a bit of searching. I understand building regs requires a way of isolating power from the alarms, whether they are on their own circuit or connected into a lighting circuit. Obviously if they have a dedicated circuit then the MCB will...

Right now time is of the essence so I think I'm going to have to suffer the extra cost. What I'd like to know is if my proposal is possible? Can you combine radio link alarms with hardwired alarms and still all sound at the same time? At the moment there's a really good price of £30 on...