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Hi my RCD tripped a couple of times today with only the downstairs lighting circuit on which is on the non RCD side. All the other MCB's were in the off position. I reset it but it tripped again after 30 seconds or so. Now it won't even reset with the main power switch off. I usually turn the...

I've just had exactly the same work done. Both building control and the builder told me that if they put in a beam that is obviously oversized for the job then calcs are unlikely to be needed. Every situation is different though and your building control may tell you otherwise. It depends on the...

Building control have been informed. Someone always seems to mention it so thought I would get it out of the way. :) I want to open a new 900mm doorway into my living room and brick up the existing door. The wall is internal load bearing single skin 100mm. The wall above where I want the...

Hi JohnD the CU is a mem AD10HED 10 way split load. The immersion breaker is in a non rcd slot so it should be ok to put it straight on to the boiler via a 3A FCU. I did notify building control aswell and from what I understand it's ok to DIY as they will come and inspect the work done.

Hi thanks for the replies. I didn't wait an hour it was the night before when I made my first post. Just wanted to bump it. The kitchen is very small and only has 2 doubles. 1 double is on an external wall and the cable goes through the cavity (not great I know and will be rectified and the...

Hi we have a builder booked in to remove an internal load bearing wall over a span of 3.2m. We didn't want nibs on the walls to keep them flat for appliances and he said that a 100mm bearing would be sufficient. The wall supports approx 250 bricks for a small bathroom wall above and has 4...

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Hi I've been reading here for a few months and for my first post I was hoping someone could double check that I'm on the right track with my kitchen rewiring plan. First off I know it's part p and notice has been given to building control. My house seems to have had a recent rewire and I have...