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A few questions regarding electrical wiring. I am going to install the sockets and lighting for my new kitchen extension. I have sent the application off to building control and have an electrician that will test and certify the work when i am done. I have also read up on Part P as well as followed some of the NVQ 2 course work for electrical installation so i think i am prepared. Before i begin i have a few questions that i cant find an answer too.

1. If i put double sockets above the work surfaces in the kitchen, do the sockets need to be at any specific height or position?

2. If i put wiring behind plasterboard do i need to use galvanised capping and if so does it need to be earthed?

3. Can i run the under counter lights off of the lighting circuit?

Thanks in advance
 
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1, have a peep at the electricians guide to the building regs, it covers things like the distance from the edge of a sink or cooker, height wise use common sense.
2, Don't really need to use it. Capping is used to protect from damage from the plasterers trowel. Using oval conduit is a good idea though - allows cable to be pulled through without destroying the wall.
3, yes.
 
3/ Or an fcu fused at 3A off a socket then if your main lights trip you will still have some form of lighting.
 
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Consider your tiling when working out the height of your sockets. You don't want to end up with a socket in the middle of a tile. Sit it on or over a grout line. 1050mm from floor level will normally work for 6" tiles. Also allow room for plugtop flex.
 

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