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    New Office Computer Circuits - High Integrity Earth?

    I'm in the process of working with an Office Fit out company to build a new office. I have specified that each desk cluster should be its own circuit giving either 4 or 6 PC's per circuit. I'm interested to know based on this information if the Electricians on here would of designed the...
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    Reroofing a house in January / February

    Hi All, Is there any fundamental issue with getting a house reroofed during the winter as I have been offered a deal to do so now rather than wait for the summer? Thanks Stephen
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    Service head repair / replacement

    Hi All, I have to have the service head repaired at my house. WPD have subcontracted it to Stormport. Does anyone know how likely it is that I can blag a PME upgrade at the same time? Thanks Stephen
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    Can anyone identify this method for Cat5 wiring?

    Hi, Can anyone recognise this distribution frame in respect of CAT5 data cabling? I'm assuming the patchleads are terminated on the 110 IDC connectors but I have never seen one before. Thanks Stephen
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    Drying out roof timbers

    Hi, I have had a problem with my roof with leaks comming in through the hip tiles (and through the undefelt.) I had the tiles rebedded last Friday. I think there is possibly still a leak where the hip/ridge/lead valley meet up. I can't be too sure as I think with the amount of damp timber...
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    Rebedding Hip tiles

    Hi, Please can someone give me an idea of the cost of removing & rebedding approx 50 hip tiles on a 1930's bungalow? Would scaffolding be required? Thanks
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    Odd wiring of Lighting circuit

    Hi, Sorry to be forever asking for help, but I'm just back from my Grandma's having had to replace a pullcord switch for her in her pantry. Has anyone ever seen lights wired with the live's looping through the switches (wired in 1 x Red core + bare copper sleeved Green/Yellow in a grey...
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    Earth Rod Inspection Pit

    Hi I have an earth rod inspection pit to fix, but to do so I need to undo the current connection to the rod. As it's slightly corroded I plan to trim the end of the earth wire & then expose new copper, clean up the clamp & rod with some emery paper and then reassemble. Is this an...
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    Waste Water flowing off plastic grate.

    Hi, I have an issue with my Bath, Shower & Sink waste. The pipes from these stop approx 1/2" above the plastic grate to the drain. When the water flows some hits the grate then runs off onto the concrete (The grate is flush with the pathway.) Should these pipes actually pass through the...
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    Earth Rod Box

    Hi, I am in the process of retrofitting an enclosure for my TT Earth Rod. Should the incomming Earth wire be in conduit where it runs down the outside of the house and then through the soil to the Earth Rod? Also how deep should the Earth wire be burried? At the moment I'd say it's lucky...
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    Periodic Inspection Report

    Hi, I have had a PIR done with the following results;- 1. No cross bonding to boiler C2 2. No cross bonding to Kitchen Sink C2 3. No cross bonding to bathroom C2 4. Double Pole Switch in Kitchen for Fridge has no earth screen or grommets to cable entry C2 5. Lights to Kitchen have...
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    Detached Garage Supply

    Hi, I have bought a new house with what was described as a "properly installed power supply" to the garage (used as a workshop.) On further investigation the power to the garage is 3 Core + Earth (1.5mm) plugged in in the conservatory, then buried under concrete for about 40m to the garage...
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    Worcester 24CDI

    Hi, I am currently purchasing a Bunglow fitted with a Worcester 24CDI. The current owners say it was installed in 2007 but have no paperwork (invoices / quotes / installation certificate) to prove this. Is this likely to be correct as from reading online all boilers from 2005 onwards needed...
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