Search results

  1. C

    Installing a pendant

    You,re in a flat!!! the ceiling is also a fire protectiv measure. I'm not sure what the rules are in this case but be very careful you don't break them! I'm sure ban will know the enswer!?
  2. C

    Bonding loophole (hopefully!)

    sorry didn't read your post properly!! :cry: :cry: :cry:
  3. C

    Bonding loophole (hopefully!)

    Hi spark 123 I think that is the main earhting conductor nt main eq bonding otherwise all main eq ought to be 16mm!!!!!!
  4. C

    Bonding loophole (hopefully!)

    They haven't invented wireless earthing yet so yes it needs to be upgraded if tncs, I don't think we have tnc, (in houses anyway) that sounds like a tncs system without any main eq bonding, strictly a nono in domestic. If TNS the main eq would best be 10mm but could be less depending on size of...
  5. C

    Disaster - maybe

    On-site guide p 70....are these guys wrong then? The whole point of cross-connecting is that you will be measuring the ENTIRE length of the cable at each outlet!!!!!!!!
  6. C

    Mysterious RCD tripping & mysterious readings for a boil

    I'd disconnect every circuit P,N & E from the cu and then test . there should be no continuity between any of the cables at all apart from p-p, n-n e-e on the ring. you will have to make sure every socket is switched off or unplugged. It is possible that poorly placed cables (abrasion) or rodent...
  7. C

    new kitchen ring from cooker supply?

    It seems to be recommended that you either 1 install a mini cu with a ring or 2 you use 2.5 Radials to the sockets (simplifies testing) The connection point needs to be accessable.
  8. C

    Consumer Unit

    When you say changing the tails from meter to cu will this involve breaking the seal on the meter? THAT could very likely see you in court! If you mean swapping the tails from old cu to new cu, then you really need to get your supplier to arrange to pull main fuse and then reseal. Your main...
  9. C

    Electric radiator

    The web site seems a bit short of technical info. Does it not have a built-in controllable thermostat? they look good though!
  10. C

    alarm

    As no-one else has stepped in......NO! go wired!
  11. C

    spur

    If only a foot away wire it directly int the fuseboard. spur off a spur is not acceptable unless >4mm cable. Either way it's notifiable!
  12. C

    General Breaker Questoion

    Type c are perfectly acceptable on a 1.5/1.0 lighting circuit.
  13. C

    Disaster - maybe

    That's what I thought.
  14. C

    Electric radiator

    perhaps something like this? http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=69854&ts=53477 There are lots of different looking ones around.
  15. C

    Wiring Zanussi ZKT 641H Hob

    I don't know this particular hob but if terminals 1 & 2 are both live (phase) there will be a proper u shaped connector, either already in place, or in a little pocket beside the terminals
  16. C

    Wiring Ignitor For Gas Hob?

    Wokeye you should be fine with this. If only a single oven check the rating on it and if lee than 3kw this ought to be plugged into a socket or switched fused spur with 13a fuse.
  17. C

    Connecting an electric cooker

    A 30-32amp fuse/breaker should be fine. Diversity indicates 10 amps + 30% remainder =20 amps total expected load.
  18. C

    Building regs..

    Look up the "electricity at work" act. It'll tell you everthing you need to know about safe working with electricity, also the HSE's own site will give some help
  19. C

    which cable is which ?

    sorry to spout the regs but they say only one pendant per rose unless spefically designed for more!
  20. C

    socket

    As long the cooker control panel is NOT above the hob!!!
Back
Top