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Cables within stud walls Discussion ThreadCables within stud walls Electrical Advice

Hi All,

Wondering if I can get some advice. Basically I’m having exposed joist ceilings in my house and I’m in the process of slowly changing all the cables over to new.

Currently I have 2 sockets within the lounge area chased into the brick plaster walls however I’m potentially looking to transfer over onto a stud wall. Basically the stud walls are insulated with space roll insulation which then...

 

Fraudulent EICR Discussion ThreadFraudulent EICR Electrical Advice

Hi guys, I'm looking for your expert advice and thoughts on the EICR that was issued back in April 2021 for the house that we rent and live in.

When the inspection was carried out, the electrician said that it was Unsatisfactory due to 2 C2's.

They were:
1. Db1 has no RCD protection on any of the circuits to allow for faster trip out times under fault conditions.
2. Batten light fitting outside the bathroom is...

 

Saying Hi, and posting naughty pics Discussion ThreadSaying Hi, and posting naughty pics Electrical Advice

I came across this bodged work of art in some West London restaurant today.

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Saying hello! Discussion ThreadSaying hello! Electrical Advice

Hello! Being told I need to post a hello message to retain my account, thank you.

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Hi! Discussion ThreadHi! Electrical Advice

Hi, I'm new here. Found the forum while working on my level 3 2365 and it's a great resource.

Currently working on my design project but hopefully sitting all my exams in 6 weeks or so

Not sure how it all works here but if I can get the trainee rank or whatever it is that would be great

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Long-time lurker/idler saying Hi! Discussion ThreadLong-time lurker/idler saying Hi! Electrical Advice

Yeah, that's what's up. I've hardly written anything here but have been a member for quite some time. I received an e-mail about (pretty much) having to post something to not loose my account. Guess a flood-erase of totally passive/inactive accounts are ongoing. Well, I hope to remain safe here, albeit I don't think I'll become a daily poster anytime soon. I have so much going...

 

Thoughts on heat-shrink tubing with internal adhesive liner for isolator poles? Discussion ThreadThoughts on heat-shrink tubing with internal adhesive liner for isolator poles? Electrical Advice

Now and again I nip a tiny faction too much off the incoming lines inserted into the isolator. As routine I heat-shrink over. However recently noticed the boss prefers to use adhesive lined shrink. Any thoughts regarding adhesive-lined shrinks being used on 100A isolator lines?

Thoughts...

 

Vitesse plus Discussion ThreadVitesse plus Electrical Advice

We have some very old delmatic lighting control modules that have pcb and relays for switching they have mostly burnt out. I need to change them for a modern control, I was thinking vitesse plus bit would the no volt switching work with this or should I just use a pir? Cp electronics want to charge £500 a day for a site visit. I could upgrade these myself but wondered if anyone has advice or a better solution? This is a...

 

Sub Mains to a Load Centre in a Domestic Dwelling Discussion ThreadSub Mains to a Load Centre in a Domestic Dwelling Electrical Advice

I am a retired electrician doing a home rewire.

I'm taking my time because I fell about 3m off a ladder & put both bones through the inside of my right leg.
That has slowed things down a lot...

My understanding of the AS:3000 regs is that all circuits in a domestic residence must be RCD protected.


When we moved here I replaced the tiny & cramped...

 

DB In Bathroom Discussion ThreadDB In Bathroom Electrical Advice

Just after a bit of advice.

Please see my wonderful drawing attached. This 'Bathroom' is within an Officers Mess. As you can see from the drawing, each bath/shower is located within a room off of the main room/lobby of a room which has BATHROOM on the door. The proposed location of the DB is within the lobby. My take on it would be that as there are individual doors/rooms for the bath/showers then the db is not located...

 

Adding Powerchair accessories Discussion ThreadAdding Powerchair accessories Electrical Advice

I have been requested to install an audible horn and an amber beacon light on a Powerchair to comply with road regulations. Although the task seems straightforward, I am uncertain about the legal implications of performing this modification.

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How to identify presence of an earth electrode Discussion ThreadHow to identify presence of an earth electrode Electrical Advice

Hello to all you fine folk out there.

I have a question regarding earth electrodes.

I've had two periodic inspections/EICRS recently, where I haven't been able to locate the earth electrode. I am guessing they are installed but have possibly been covered over by new patio extensions and other ground works. The reason I say this is that in both cases, they...

 

Need to post so thought I would introduce myself. Discussion ThreadNeed to post so thought I would introduce myself. Electrical Advice

Was a member for years on here, I'm 60 now and recently changed jobs! Due to a buy out of the company I'd been with for 18 years.
Lost my log in there didn't have it saved anywhere or access to my old emails!
So here I am again!
NICEIC QS for the company I'm with. Not properly been on the kit for 20 years!

Need to post so thought I would...

 

I have a DC-INT (DC interference) fault Discussion ThreadI have a DC-INT (DC interference) fault Electrical Advice

I have a recurring DC Interference fault on my solar system. I have gone through all the scenarios recommended by Solis, but still no solution. All I can pinpoint is that the fault occurs when the batteries have just equalised at 100% and there is an additional power demand such as switching on a kettle or washing machine. Any advice as to what I can look for? The...

 

Moving cables and sockets/switches over insulation Discussion ThreadMoving cables and sockets/switches over insulation Electrical Advice

Hi,
I'm about to reroute cables and sockets/switches from the ceiling down to the socket height after insulating a wall.
I understand this will derate the cable, so what it the best way to do this please?

EDIT: Should be in DIY
Camerart

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