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Hi all. I live in a bungerlow which in a few weeks the brother in law is flat rendering for me. (awfull fat pebble dash has gotta go) This got me thinking.. I have Solid walls and bedroom 1 is a knightmare in the winter for cold, condensation on walls and black spot mould.. yeah nice place...

Just putting in a new shower myself and have the LABC coming round for a cuppa before i go ahead. 8.5kw. NO room on the existing board. So going for dedicated mini shower cu with 40amp RCD and 40amp mcb. 100amp main fuse. i am coming from meter into Henley. then 25mm tails to existing CU...

Just putting in a new shower myself. 8.5kw. NO RCD on the existing board and no space to put one. 100amp main fuse so putting in a Henley and Splitting tails (25mm) and installing dedicated mini Shower CU and renewing the cable to the shower with 10mm t&e is only 5m away. Gas is bonded but water...

this is what i think i want over the 36v combi however just wanted to check the weight of it.. does anyone have any idea please.. bosch site does not even have this model. many thanks...

Hi. I currently own the Bosch 36v VF-LI Wot a bit of gear.. Got it for £400 delivered and never looked back since. One problem. Is big, heavy and not for every day use.. especially up a ladder. I really need the Bosch 36v VF-LI but on a samller scale. Will live without SDS but need...

definition of "clipped direct"? does this mean clipped to wall outside and not buried, in insulated wall, in ground etc? if so what is "in free air"? many thanks. also the difference between magnetic and non magnetic armoured please? just asking because i am calculating cable...

morning, my next door neighbour has a new hot tub arriving shortly and asked if i could look at his CU and see if i could suggest if everything is in place and what would need doing. (why he is asking me i am not sure) Board 1 - He has 1 x 60amp main fuse feeding 4 x 30amp wired fuses...

I have two metal clad double sockets and FCU that feeds the light in my shed all via SWA from a 20amp mcb on the rcd side of the cu. can i run 2 x 2kw convector heaters 1 plugged into each of the sockets? my guess is that the convectors draw 8.7amps each and my 60watt light next to...

Just getting some power down to a shed.. Just want a double socket and a light in there. Was going to do this. 20amp mcb. 2.5mm 3 core SWA Metal clad socket in the shed.. Assume if i wanted any more than 20amp in the shed then i would need to increase SWA size..? many thanks

I have been installing new Fixtures and Fittings in a disabled toilet in a care home in my spare time and one of the old dears had recently been a little heavy handed with the emegency pull cord and they could not shut the alarm off so the owner pull the wires out of the switch to shut it up...

hi just putting this into my kitchen. the cooker is 2.2kw.. there is just a flex out put on the back. my calculation says this will draw 9.56 amps. so i can use 2.5 t@e using a 13amp plug.. or can i get away with 1.5mm t@e? i must be wrong so i await the responses please many thanks...

just moved in and purchased 3 230v IP44 LED lights for the back of house. Instructions are very basic.. Main points are "do not hook up to lighting circuit" "must be on a switched fuse spur" there is already a wall light outside which is coming off. Is quite old and is hooked directly...

hi there everyone.. this should be nice an simple i hope.. Putting in a tumble dryer which is located away from any socket and is extremely well situated within a cupboard next to the CU cupboard.. (condenser dryer) is plenty of room on the board to add another mcb.. will be using a...

Hi chaps.. Am in the market for the above.. problem is there are alot out there at the moment.. fluke this, di log that.. voltage only. or plus continuity in one.. help please would be most appreciated. :x

ok can anyone please recommend a wall chasing tool. do i go for a stand alone unit or a drill acessory? pros and cons please.. your experiences are most appreciated. many thanks

just starting my collection and i know there is lots to get however i am putting together a small set everyday on the job hand tools (drivers/pliers/strippers etc.. am staying away from shop brands so what brand would you recommend please.. something that will last? thanks for your help.

Just starting of.. got my 2391 and 17th edition. What gadgets do i need pls. Forgetting tester, drills etc.. wot is the best 1000volt set to get?

Hi.. sitting my EAL Domestic Installers next week.. Any one done this and what should i expect.. I beleive there is a final Multi Chioce of 20 questions.. Anyone with any old test papers etc.. any help would be appreciated.. thanks

newbie wannabe domestic spark. i have enroled on this course 5 day course in january and have a 5 day intro to elecs course prior to this.. as the total outlay is £1100 i am a little worried that i wont pass.. is there any thing i should be reading doing prior to attending.. i am pretty...

does anybody know where i can get a copy of this pls.. most book shops want circa £60. is it essential for training up/starting off etc?