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    Hob/oven power supply

    Yes, I've checked the oven specs (electrolux) and it states that a minimum cable CSA of 6mm should be used and a suitable MCB must be used along with a double pole isolation switch with contact gaps of at least 3mm.
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    Hob/oven power supply

    Thanks for the responses :)
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    Hob/oven power supply

    Evening all, We're currently looking at replacing our single oven to a double. We have an electric hob which has a max rating of 6.2KW (~27A) and the new oven has a max rating of 4.1KW (~18A). Both of these are fed from a 6mm twin and earth cable and 32A breaker. The distance from the CU to...
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    electrical qualifications

    How about going into maintenance electrician work on refineries, power stations etc, some very interesting projects to be had there. With a bit of extra training / courses theres always instrumentation and control which is the field i work in on a local power station. I'm currently studying...
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    Change old loft insulation?

    Also, try contacting your local council to see if there's a grant for supplying and fitting the new insulation. That's what i did 2 months ago and only cost me £99, job done.
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    Under floorboard rot

    Well, the builders been and there are no leaks from any pipes and all guttering etc is fine. Apparently, this is quite a common problem in my area and he said the best bet is to just put a solid floor in. As he's soon to be doing an extension at my house then both suspended floors will be done...
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    Under floorboard rot

    Yes, there's air bricks at the back too. Wonder if filling it in with concrete would be a possibility?
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    Under floorboard rot

    Hello there, I'm hoping that some of you experienced people may be able to advise me on an issue. I've just lifted some floor boards to carry out some electrical work in my front room. Under the floorboards there is about a 3 foot drop to the concrete base. This base is quite moist, the...
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