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Can anyone tell me the advantages of using an electronic starter for a flourescent fitting ? and how much energy/money can it save over conventional starters ? - I know it starts immediately so how much power does this save ? ive always been told it takes 1 hours running cost to start a...

I think you should call an electrician (part p approved) as he will be able to test the cables and check they are the right size for the job in hand . If the joint is to be buried in the ground then a torpedo joint should be used (tricky to do if not done before) if it is not then an ip rated...

The board is an old proteus type and im pretty sure no rcbo's are availiable for these, there will be no socket on the ccu, personally I think channeling out 50mm deep in any wall must affect the strength of the wall ?. I think I will need to fit a small rccb board next to the existing board...

I am quoting for a job to fit a new cooker cicuit into a kitchen, There is no RCD protection to any of the house, The man living there is an old chap who cannot afford a new board (the board is fairly modern/good condition with mcbs) now under 17th edition the circuit I am fitting should be rcd...

I'll try and get a picture when i return there, these items were made for this use eg. they are not home made, they are only suitable for plasterboard walls

sorry not enough info on my part !! They just standard sockets in the upstairs of a house !! also are there any regs about back boxes ? these have just an 'arch' of metal with 2 x 3.5mm holes in that tighten against the wall

Should sockets be switched to comply with regs ?

Thank you john. My mistake the switch actually reads 1=24 hour 2=water heater 3=space saving 4=neutral

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The plumber has refused to supply a 2 element tank as its already paid for, ive suggested connect the water to 24 hour as that seems to be how it was wired before the fire,

Thanks for the reply click-sure Its only a bungalow so theres no landlord supply, The plumber is fitting a cylinder and it only has one element,(maybe i should recommend fitting a two way ) I dont want to fit 3 boards as the elec board have been less than generous with the space they have...

A new supply has been installed by the Electricity board (after fire damage, new meter etc etc) , there is now a 4 pole isolater, 1=24 hours 2=space heating 3=economy7 4=neutral, will i need 3 seperate fuse boards ? 1 for water, 1 for storage heaters and 1 for standard board ?. i havent seen...

Im not sure if this is a good idea, you could end up with the wrong smells in the wrong room !! I always keep them completly seperate !

its a 35mm swa (i will double check ) supply to this board, 100 amp mains, the portakabin is ready wired with a small panel heater, will seat 1 - 2 people, (its only small) .. The mains tails in are 25mm and the earth is 16mm,

:lol: sorry sparks 123 forgive me !! 4 x 16 amp 3p breakers feeding various machines 3x lathes and some other unknown machine

Its a chap who works in the factory, always sticking his nose ! He reckons hes a qualified sparks but I have my doubts. It is a tncs system, I was thinking of putting an rcd in on the wall before the cable exits am I going over the top here ? it will be easily accesable as its next to the door...

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