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    15Kw plus Cooker/hob and cable colours!

    sounds like VIR? you might have to run a new cable in
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    Appliances in bathrooms

    Salems post is quite useful and I suppose if you could build a cupboard for them it would keep your bathroom looking good still.
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    Cable size on supply side of FCU

    I know it's unlikely but suppose somebody was drilling a hole and shorted the cable supplying the FCU then the main fuse would be the protection offered on the cable before the 3amp fuse. Are you sure the circuit is a ring and not a radial? It would be better to use the same size conductor...
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    Problems with new socket

    Did you notice whether it was loose when you changed it back? A loose conection normally causes more resistance, causing more current.....
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    new electric cooker

    Yes that should be fine
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    Ceiling light buzzing

    I've none lights to resonate as well but I think in this instance jj is right.
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    Appliances in bathrooms

    Though it's not something I'd feel comfortable installing in a bathroom is the room Rectangular? Is there sufficient space to enclose the equipment in it's own cupboard that you could self build using wood and plasterboard with a door opening that would prevent water from the shower head...
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    electrical training

    Personally i'd try to become an electricians mate first to try to get hands on experience, then 16th edition (soon to be 17 Regs) then 2391. Having quailifications although good is nothing without on the job knowledge and expereince. good luck whatever you decide
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    Gas Earth Bonding (again)

    Have you managed to do a Ze or Zs test on any of the circuits Bryn?
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    HELP - electrics keep tripping - trying to fit new sockets

    Is this circuit on a ring final or radial and what fuse rating has the circuit got? Are all the earth wires sleeved and connections tight Personally i'd rig something up with an RCD to check the sockets individually. Have you got one?
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    HELP - electrics keep tripping - trying to fit new sockets

    Have you got any test equipment Re connect the old sockets you had previously and check that no tripping occurs. Check each steel socket individually though difficult without more info. Any of them smell like they've overheated or any wiring discoloured?
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    Old metal conduit

    it offers protection to the cable so I can't see a problem re-using it, just be careful when pulling new cable though so the insulations isn't damaged etc..
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    Proper way to connect shower in consumer unit.

    http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Showers_Index/Shower_Supply_Unit/index.html You could supply your shower with a seperate supply unit, click on the link. I'm not sure what set up you have you may need a Henley block fitted to do this (unless you already have one)
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    Electrician for wiring in a shower in Devon

    Haven't you got a Thompson local
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    shaver socket and fan from downlighters

    surely that would only provide you with 12 volts to fan and shaver? I think you'd be best calling a local sparky in for advice.
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    Extending Cables

    Crimp and shrink wrap - all ok as long as cables remain within safe zones.
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    Another outside socket...

    Lovely photo.....shame about the wiring. Where does the grey T&E coming out the plug go to?
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    How can i wire my oven??

    I didn't say the Oven had hobs did i ? So this socket under the hob what is it served from, is it part of the ring final, a radial or what? Is it a spur? Is it a spur of a spur?
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    How can i wire my oven??

    Do you think it'll be ok on Christmas day with all four hobs on the go Oohthats. I'd much rather install it on it's own Radial 2.5 or 4 mm should do the trick Must remember to not not on late at night after a few glasses off wine :oops:
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    TN-C-S

    You could always say it is a Protectvie Multiple Earthing supply
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