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    New radiators, pipe centers very confused

    I'm replacing 2 of my old radiators (40 year old) for nice new ones :D , but I'm so confused :? Pipe center is 2040mm and 1040mm, yet the gap between the old TRV's is 1995mm and 1000mm. So I'm looking at 1800mm(1880 stated center) and 900mm(980mm stated centre). What length radiator extension...
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    Who makes Parkside Tools from Lidl,

    Well that will be Skil, owned by Bosch
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    new ring, RCD tripping

    If that's the case John I will take the one peg off, it's now a radial circuit!
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    new ring, RCD tripping

    Building regs are open to interpretation, I feel that I have followed them. I would never put my own home or my family at risk. Why are you guys so precious about things, it's not as if I never achieved the required standard for electrical installation. You know, I always thought forums were...
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    new ring, RCD tripping

    Re Schedule 4, as I thought, no problem if you read it correctly, there is no problem with replacing faulty cables etc, it's only if a brand new circuit is created where there wasn't one beforehand when Building need to be informed.
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    new ring, RCD tripping

    No, not unlawful Non notifiable works building regs: Although you should take guidance from the Building Control department generally these would include repairs, replacements and maintenance; and additions or alterations to existing circuits outside kitchens and bathrooms: Replacing power...
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    new ring, RCD tripping

    Wow. :shock: you guys get really wound up about things. All I did was to replace a faulty system with upgraded cable and outlets. My sparky didn't have time to do it himself when the CU was replaced but was happy for me to complete the work and would come back to check my work. It was a...
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    new ring, RCD tripping

    Hang on guys :evil: , no one said that the work wont be signed off and certified. No one said that the CB wont be changed for a 32A version or another 4 sockets and one fused spur are to be added to the circuit. It was a straight forward question but can now see where you're coming from with the...
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    new ring, RCD tripping

    I've put a simple ring from the CU in the garage using all new 2.5mm cable etc. consisting of 2 double sockets before returning to the CU. The RCD keeps tripping out on load, although the individual 16A circuit breaker doesn't trip. Everything is perfectly okay without load. I've knocked off...
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