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Hi, In the regs it states: 522.6.6 (v) be installed in a zone within 150 mm from the top of the wall or partition or within 150 mm of an angle formed by two adjoining walls or partitions. Where the cable is connected to a point, accessory or switchgear on any surface of the wall or...

Hi, I'm carrying out a rewire of my property - as I'm doing the work in stages (mainly room by room) it means alot of trips out for my BCO as he can't just do a single first fix visit and then 2nd fix and inspection of my tests (which he has already specified is how he wants to do it)...

Hi, I'm carrying out a (LABC notified) rewire of my house. Yesterday I swapped over to my new consumer unit BUT after I had disconnected my old fuse board I noticed my meter was still rotating. With the only thing being the isolater that's attached after the meter should I really expect to...

Hi, Is there anything in the regs that prohibits the use of T&E to distribute 12VDC? I plan on using a central power supply for a set of LED lighting and would rather use T&E than buy a different cable type. The distances are short so voltage drop shouldn't be a problem. Cheers,

Hi, I have a 1930s ex council semi. The exterior wall on the opposite side of the party wall (the wall facing the neighbours to whom I'm not attached to) has developed a vertical crack in it running the full height of my property. The crack is right down the middle of the house - half way...

Hi, I'm about to start tiling my bathroom using 60x30cm porcelain tiles. I'd like to lay the tiles landscape on the walls but I have a slight problem.... I want the grout lines to match up so the tiles on the wall line up perfectly with the tiles on the floor but if a 60x30 tile and a...

Hi, I've battened out my room ready to put up the plasterboard but just want to check what I should do about the outside corners around my fireplace. Does the plasterboard need to be supported directly behind by a batten or will the beading spread any impact and spread it to the batten...

Hi, I'm installing a couple of new lighting circuits and need to join 8 (or so) feeds to a single T&E for going into my CU. The longer term plan is to have a central bank of dimmers near the CU and I'll replace this 'thing' with an 8 channel intelligent dimmer - hence why I need to bring...

Hi, I've had my flat lead bay window roof stolen - I've currently managed to make it whether tight and secure with felt and ply but looking to do a proper job this weekend. I'm trying to establish how you finish the edges of the roof - would anyone have a cross sectional diagram at all...

Hi, I need to rest a Catnic on a single skin wall but across it so I'll only have a bearing of 100mm. It's already quite a high load (underneath a bathroom) so would prefer to get the full 150mm as an absolute minimum. How can I up my bearing size? Was going to build an engineering brick...

Hi, Not sure if this belongs in the BR section but when do I need calcs and when don't I? I have just taken out a load bearing wall and that was signed off with structural calcs no problems. I've also put in a lintel above a ground floor window but that didn't require calcs. I ask...

Hi, I have a G2-44+ connected to my phone line at home. When it goes off I've managed to get it calling my mobile and all working. However, when it does it's periodic check in with the "ARC" it obviously expects a certain message because it keeps giving me ARC Failure. Anyone know if...

Hi, I'm renovating my 1930s ex council house and the kitchen floor is a tiled solid floor. It's in good condition and doesn't appear to have any damp related problems. My thoughts are however that it's best to put some form of DPM down now whilst the whole house is getting done. What's...

Apologies for the simple question! But with hammer fixings which bit do you hammer? I'm assuming the plug into the wall but I thought it's better to have it push tight so you don't quash the plug in the hole. Cheers,

Hi, I'm renovating a 1930s semi and abit unsure about this bit....I need to put in 50mm PIR board against the (solid) external walls and then build a stud wall in front. Upstairs the rafters "cutoff" the corner of the room. I've got a picture to help understand...

Hi, I'm rewiring my house and having informed LABC there are three steps: 1) BCO First Fix Inspection 2) Testing (will be getting an electrician in to conduct a PIR) 3) BCO final inspection and test If the PIR comes back that it's a safe and satisfactory installation can I energise the...

Hi, I'm having a new window and door put in, both require new lintels and thus propping up etc. The room above is the bathroom and I'm keen to get it done ASAP so I can move in. I'm using a flexible adhesive and tiling onto aquapanel and moisture resistant PB - am I alright to start the...

Hi, Had my first BCO visit this week and he's told me I have to put in 50mm Celotex on all exterior walls, 75mm in stud walls, 275mm in the loft and "as much as you can get" in between floor joists - which at 175mm deep is rather alot! Do I really have to go to this level to comply? I'm...

Hi, I've recently purchased a property and since I have an electrical background (including a degree in electrical engineering) I planned to carry out the rewire myself with my LABC signing it off and testing at various stages. I should point out here that I don't mean to imply I'm...

Hi, I'm carrying out a 3 bed 1930s semi renovation and having moved the bathroom upstairs I've sistered the joists as specified by my structural engineer (same size timber, M12 coachbolted and toothed connectors at 450 centres). BCO is coming round for first inspection on Monday and am a...