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Intending to plasterboard a wall (likely dot and dab but may batten it) and the Building Regs Drawings state a scratch coat render to the wall first. Is a 4 (plastering sand):1 mix sufficient? Do I need to do anything else to the wall (which is back to brick) or add anything else to the mix...

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Are you that thick that you cannot see it's just a request for some advice and help? I can happily go on a car forum and ask for some advice about how to change a starter motor or wire in a complex engine management system. They don't tell me to go see my mechanic over and over again. Perhaps...

This is quite simple. I have agreed a labour only price for the electrician which he is happy with - he knows what work is required and that I will purchase whatever is needed in terms of parts. I have also stripped the property completely. This saves him a lot of hassle and quite frankly makes...

I will be talking everything through with the electrician and working out a mutually agreeable plan. Take your point about the freezer, however, there may be a separate (to the kitchen) utility area so I may assign a circuit to that - this area will likely contain extra white goods. With...

Personally, I don't mind buying whatever as long as it is reliable and competitively priced. In fact, I don't mind paying a bit more for extra quality/features. At the moment, it looks like a Hager 16 way 80A.. wish there was one with more ways available.

Perhaps but then I can buy the quality and quantity I want and I also have established trade relationships. Secondly, it saves the hassle for him and makes it a relatively easy job. I agree (if they are any good), but often they are not *that* good, so needs must. As for attitude, I have just...

I am paying him labour only. Often, contractors (including electricians) want to do things that are easier for them as opposed to being the best for me. Without being rude, some of you are not the brightest sparks (no pun intended) so I like to be clued up as best as possible and as the...

I'm not an electrician. I never said I was. I already have an electrician in doing one side (the flats). I am now doing my homework for the other side (the house) - and yes, I will of course consult/talk to the electrician.

I mean if it's a separate freezer to prevent it tripping and defrosting? What are the advantages of going RCBO? 1. Sockets - cellar - including fused spurs for burglar alarm and CCTV. 2. Sockets - external (front and rear) - including fused spur for external front and rear lights 3. Sockets -...

Thanks, the suggestions make sense so i've updated the circuit arrangement as follows: Note: The property may be used as HMO or a family home (TBD) - my understanding is that this requires mains interlinked smoke alarms with a heat detector in the kitchen and a panel in a communal area to help...

I'd prefer to keep to one CU if I can. Having integrated the cellar with burglar alarm and cctv, I was thinking of: 1. Sockets - cellar (includes burglar alarm, cctv) 2. Sockets - ground 3. Sockets - kitchen 4. Sockets - first floor 5. Sockets - second floor 6. Sockets - external front 7...

Only 1 electric shower planned - an unvented cylinder and system boiler for the rest. It will be a grade 1 fire alarm system (heat and smokes) with panel. Happy to consider circuit arrangements.. any suggestions?

Threes stories: Cellar Ground floor - 2 front rooms, 1 large lounge/dining, 1 kitchen, 2 shower rooms (1 electric). First floor - 3 beds, 1 shower Second floor - 4 beds, 1 shower. Burglar alarm Fire alarm CCTV There is plenty of width but not enough height in the mounting location. Looking at...

20-26 ways required but cannot find anything that is wide as opposed to tall? Any recommendations?

Yes. In fact, he suggested a labour only price as it allows me to buy to the quality I want. I will speak to him to see what he prefers to fit and discuss costs. I'm sure he won't mind me borrowing his trade card but if he does because he is weird like that (considering I am giving him 5 flats...

Reading through the responses I now understand things better - which is why I am on here - not to become a sparky but to learn the basics just for my own knowledge and so I don't get ripped off - and I appreciate those who have messaged with help/advice. I've agreed a price with electrician for...

I know you can't tell me everything but just some pertinent important tips would help. Thanks for the declaration.

Thanks for explanations regarding the difference between 5+5 and a 10. How many circuits can one RCD deal with? With regards to the wiring configuration, this property will be self-contained flats so each will have it's own meter and CU. I imagine most sparks will just want one ring for all...

Completely agree. I want to work in partnership - he is the expert but I want to know what's going on and why. I have decided the number and position of sockets and drawn plans to show this - easier for us both. I have also stripped the place back to bare brick too. If he has a good justifiable...