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Yep a problem with the joists strength being compromised either get some good solid wood to strengthen them or a metal brace. Dont put your lights near to the joists your leds may be cool(ish) but what if someone else puts in ordinary downlighters. Any way by the time you have strengthened...

The other topic where the links are posted is Earth Bonding POSTED BY ALANTHOMASWATSON

The reason i ask is because in an earlier post BAS posted some very usefull links see below: NICEIC Earthing & Bonding leaflet What's an extraneous-conductive-part? Bonding & plastic pipes Bathrooms & the 17th Supplementary Equipotential Bonding When i looked at...

I have read with interest many of the discussions on earthing earth bonding equipotential bonding etc but i still cant find an answer to this. Is Supplementary bonding the same as Supplementary Equipotential bonding.

No no more pictures i might not be able to see that and then i would be worried. :) However on a serious note it is essential that the main earth is attached both ends and I really cant tell from the picture whether it is or not. If in any doubt get a sparks into to check it or better still...

Even now with Johnd's directions i thought that was a cobweb but it does appear to be attached at the earth block one end but your right specsavers here i come as im blowed if i could swear its attached to the other. Cmon there must be a way of magnifying these pictures :)

As owendiyer asks where is the main earth I cant see anything that earths this to the supply or rods.

On the assumption we are talking standard cable ie grey or white sheath covering the 3 other wires then i'd say no. If the wires run vertical directly to the socket outlet they are in a safe zone. Strictly speaking if the cable is touching the inner wall surface then the current carrying...

Hi when you say do they need to be covered do you mean with some form of protection or do you mean with the insulation. Do the cables run vertical and or horizontal to the socket

I had the same issue but not in a bathroom, I called several light manufacturers and they all said just cut away the insulation so that you have a 50mm gap all around, (sides and top!) this will be enough, so your 45mm lights might just allow this. These were 240v downlights. BC also said as...

Although i agree with both BAS and MOA s' sentiments I dont think the passage MOA has posted actually says you as the inspector can disconnect etc. I read it as it says you must notify the person who commissioned the work and they should act quickly. I think you need to get the permission as...

Position the CU in a place that is easily accessable and has some spare slots for the odd thing that you dont know you want yet.

Just picture, the lamp has blown you dont know if its on or off, you dont know if there is a loose cable touching the casing you climb (partner. son daughter friend) the step aluminium ladders and you touch the light fitting. O dear its on :shock:

I have used the 2Ds and they gave off a good deal of light (16w) Cant say it was a relaxing or subdued light but very functional.

The bit in bold is what threw me it reads as though the wiring goes to the whole house not just the basement. :? If its in the basement as you say doesntr really matter how it looks and clipped direct or in trunking is fine.

Agree that surface and trunking is acceptable BUT if your are going to the expense of a rewire the cut and chase (hidden wires) will be a much better option. It will look better and more professional which will impact on your resale value if you ever decide to sell. Ever stayed anywhere...

Sometimes if youre lucky just by removing the lamp the wiring and transformer(if 1 per unit) can be pulled through the hole without the need to remove the light fitting too.

By Low voltage do you mean 12v. If yes are they all on one transformer or does each fitting have its own. If the latter then its likely the transformers have gone. However before that , if you are able to, take out the lamps and pull down the wiring so you can inspect it for heat damage. Another...

BAS, apologies , i read it quickly and i missed the "a new A"

Has anyone had any experience of these heaters and the company. The web site is helpfull in some ways but a little lacking in pricing info and real technical blurb. They appear to be simple to install and look ok and i think a mix between a storage heater and instant convector which sounds a...