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Can somebody tell me (in laymans terms) why I cant use a 100A main switch with a 30 mA rcd split unit and why on a TT system it has to have RCD coverage on both sides of split board (I cant find this information anywhere) Looking at the 16th edition regs it says that on a TT system only the...

Why cant I use a 100A main switch with a 30 mA rcd split unit Looking at the 16th edition regs it says that on aTT system only the socket outlets have to be covered bo RCD.Have I read this correctly

If so can I use a split load CU

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How do I post the photos of the cut out

what is the 'cut out' you are referring to.

Yes it does have an earth rod

How do I tell what type of supply I have to my property( for earthing purposes).It is a 1928 bungalow with an overhead supply cable to a chimney stack. Thanks

So if certain appliances have to be put on their own circuits because fo nuisance tripping,what happens if the these (freezer) develop a fault ?

Does a freezer in a garage have to have its own radial circuit to keep it at bay from possible nuisance tripping on an rcd covered ring ?

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Is there a standard height for a hood to be above an Induction hob?

It is 10mm from the main cu to the secondary one. The power ratings are Hob-6.8kw / Oven 3.5kw / Microwave 3.6kw

I am using a 4 way cu to supply Single oven/Microwave combi/Hob in a newly fitted kitchen.This is being fed from the main rcd controlled cu.The mcb's are 16/16/32 amp respectively.What size mcb do I need to use from the main cu to supply the secondary one. Thanks

I have a depth of 15 mm available for a ceramic tiled floor to be laid but we would like cable underfloor heating .Is it essential to have insulation as this will make the height too much.Any recommendations on makes etc. thanks

Hi The paint is dulux colour mixed. The surface is newly skimmed plasterboard. I sealed the plaster and it has now had 4 coats in total. Applying with a roller. Thanks

Whenever I paint emulsion (on a ceiling) I end up with very pronounced overlap marks.I have tried overlapping the 'wet edge' a little and a lot but it doesn't seem to make any difference.Would it help if the paint had a little water added to make it 'wetter'. Any advice would be helpful Thanks

Can anybody tell me how I seal newly plastered dotted & dabbed walls and is there anything that could stop the potential of the joints showing ?

I am wanting to put in a seperate lighting circuit for the kitchen as I would like to have 4 seperately switched sets of lights. 1.Plinth lights-16off x 0.3w led lights(TLC www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/FL1133W.html) 2.pelmet lighting(2 x 20w) 3.LV downlighters (7 x 20w dimmable) 4.LV...

The kitchen is integral so the small consumer unit would be on the wall in the garage at the back of the oven/microwave-combi housing.So the cables could be run straight through the wall.The hob is on the other side of the kitchen but as it is a bungalow yhe 6mm cable could be run through the...