Search results

Why not use butt crimps to extend your ring final . Far neater, and take up less space. Wrapping insulation tape around anything - says ' Cowboy'. - Do it properly - Or not at all!

Earth from sheath of armour , its a TNS . Earth from service head , would most likely be a TNCS, although it's still best to check with supplier - unless there is a sign saying ' Proctective Multiple Earthing'. If you are asking these questions, maybe its best you stay away from 3 phase...

Same here. I only had the one certificate (the one with hologram on), although they did send two seperate result confirmation slips , one for the written, and one for the practical. The practical result slip came along with the actual pass certificate, although the written result slip...

What rating are the mcb's down at the garage?

Dunno if its worth mentioning, but according to that meter pic, the max current it can handle is 40 amps! - very meagre by todays standards! If your cutout has a 40A fuse you should be ok, but if it has been uprated, then I'm not sure how meters cope with overcurrents!! (Wonder if the max...

Have a look inside the lounge light fitting, maybe they are connected straight from there. If so, disconnect to make dead is better than just cutting them back and leaving live.

You still need to do a loop impedance test to make sure a type C would disconnect in time. If you don't do this before changing the mcb, the consequences could be fatal, especially if somebody's been at your edison screw light fittings (if you have any!), and changed the polarity unknowingly...

No, its definitely NOT suitable for this load!! It can only handle up to about 32 amps and that is without derating it!! You have 30 or so metres - and that will bring it down a LOT!! You're more likely to need 10mm , possibly 16mm. Best to leave it all alone , get some pro advice...

If somebody else is doing the electrics, then why are you worrying about where to run the wires ???

Did I hear you say you have 4 core SWA installed?? Why not send the phase down a spare conductor and sleeve it at either end! OR!! If you gland your SWA properly at both ends and use it as the sole earth , that leaves 2 spare conductors (Obviously assuming Zs is acceptable) , you...

Double Insulated??

Don't want to put a dampener on this for you, but that 2-way garage unit does not appear to have RCD protection (unless the outgoing circuits have RCBO's - which we will not know until you drop the flap on that unit). If this is the case then you'll have to look in the house consumer unit to...

Don't rule out the possibility of a faulty shower. Could be a short in the shower heating element. Gainsborough Showers - people either love em - or hate em!

Does anybody know of any sample/past 2391 papers that are on webspace? I am aware of the ones for sale on ebay, but am reluctant to shell out to someone who is profiting from scanning and emailing them! Looking to work through a couple more , wrt exam in 3 weeks. No worries if not , just...

Thanks I have seen loads of similar extrernal lights installed in pyro/fire cable, but I just wanted to make sure that that type of cable was suitable for all types of weather, and not just excessive heat. Tlc do a 1.5mm fire-tuf cable in white along with glands and shrouds etc which look...

I need to put up 4 External Sun Flood Lights 80watt each to a non-residential outbuilding. I don't want to go down the road of fixing up a conduit or a metal trunking, nor do I want to use SWA (unless I have to!) , and would rather clip up a weather resistant cable externally to loop from...

YES! He should be a member of a government approved scheme, ie part 'P' , because this is notifiable work. If he is'nt part P then you still have a duty to inform teh council so they can come and test & inspect it. This is why part 'p' was introduced. How do you know that he has done it...

You should also ensure you have 30mA of RCD protection!! 35 or so Amps of Current - and Lots of Spraying Water = Potential Risk of Shock. Fit your MCB to the RCD side of your consumer unit (if it has one), failing that, add a 40A 30mA RCBO (if you can get one that fits!) - or if not then...

In case anybody is looking for the CAUTION - NEW COLOURS stickers - Here they are!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HARMONISED-NEW-COLOUR-LABELS-STICKERS-4-CONSUMER-UNIT_W0QQitemZ220020616259QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3188QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I need to replace my current gas hob with a different one. It is working fine, it's just that it's the wrong colour now that I have changed the kitchen door facias. Is it safe for me to switch the gas off at the main (and switch off the cooker mcb) - then unscrew the old gas fitment & remove...