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  1. C

    Garage conversion foul routing

    Hello, I am looking at converting the rear portion of my integrated garage into a utility room/toilet and wanted to see what my options were for the venting and foul drainage. Attached is a sketch of the current foul arrangement (estate agent plan is not that accurate) and my initial proposal...
  2. Lou

    Shelly app to garage motor unit wiring Electrical Advice

    Shelly app to garage motor unit wiring Discussion ThreadShelly app to garage motor unit wiring Electrical Advice Hi guys, I’m really lost and need a bit of a hand with the I wiring of this Shelly wifi relay switch to the door motor? The client wants to be able to control the door using...
  3. C

    Garage conversion foul routing

    Hello, I am looking at converting the rear portion of my integrated garage into a utility room/toilet and wanted to see what my options were for the venting and foul drainage. Attached is a sketch of the current foul arrangement (estate agent plan is not that accurate) and my initial proposal...
  4. Lou

    Extending SWA garage cable Electrical Advice

    Extending SWA garage cable Discussion ThreadExtending SWA garage cable Electrical Advice I have run 10mm2 3 core SWA to garage CU but miscalculated the length and no way Im going to reach the house CU. I need to extend the cable, is it acceptable to do it like on the picture? Extending SWA...
  5. Lou

    2nd Garage Board Electrical Advice

    2nd Garage Board Discussion Thread2nd Garage Board Electrical Advice Hi, Just a quick question on installing a second board for Solar PV in my garage. I have a 2 way board at the moment with RCD protection for lighting and sockets, supplied from the main house DB (20A 4.0mm cable). I have...
  6. Lou

    Why is there no power to my Dyno-Glo Garage Heater? Electrical Advice

    Why is there no power to my Dyno-Glo Garage Heater? Discussion ThreadWhy is there no power to my Dyno-Glo Garage Heater? Electrical Advice Hi, I have a new Dyno-Glo Garage Heater that I connected to the breaker, and it won't turn on. Multimeter reads 120V going at each node in the heater...
  7. Lou

    Spur for garage supply Electrical Advice

    Spur for garage supply Discussion ThreadSpur for garage supply Electrical Advice Hello everyone, planning an install were it is impossible to get back to the cu. Currently have a outdoor socket (on a ring with rcd protection) which i am planning on spurring of and putting a 13fused spur next...
  8. Lou

    DIY - Detached garage Electrical Advice

    DIY - Detached garage Discussion ThreadDIY - Detached garage Electrical Advice DIY ADVICE / POST Hi All, It's my first post on this forum, I hope I'm posting correctly, finding the guidance of where to post a little confusing! Intro Just after some advice on my current set up and whether I...
  9. Lou

    Questions regarding garage supply. Electrical Advice

    Questions regarding garage supply. Discussion ThreadQuestions regarding garage supply. Electrical Advice I have been asked to supply a garage/stables with some sockets, they are reluctant to have a CU due to cost and will be converting the whole space completely in the next 5 years or so and...
  10. Lou

    Small garage circuit Electrical Advice

    Small garage circuit Discussion ThreadSmall garage circuit Electrical Advice I've mocked up a small garage circuit, does this look fine, any issues? thanks Small garage circuit for the original thread on Electricians Forums
  11. Lou

    Running cable over / through garage blockwork Electrical Advice

    Running cable over / through garage blockwork Discussion ThreadRunning cable over / through garage blockwork Electrical Advice I am finishing up my NAPIT LCL training, got all of my modules, 18th edition and I+T all done- heading out to support another sparky as a freshly retrained 53 year...
  12. Lou

    Eathing roof beams and roofing sheets on an atteached garage. Electrical Advice

    Eathing roof beams and roofing sheets on an atteached garage. Discussion ThreadEathing roof beams and roofing sheets on an atteached garage. Electrical Advice My friend has a conundrum regarding earthing the metal parts of his garage. It's an extension to his home which is on a TT supply, It's...
  13. B

    Hot water and waste in detached garage conversion Discussion Thread

    Hot water and waste in detached garage conversion Discussion Thread Hi, One of my client has a detached garage with access to electricity and cold water. The plan is to convert it to a granny studio. What's the best way to: 1- get hot water to install a sink/tap and a shower 2- install the...
  14. dgmtiles

    Tile Adhesive for Garage Floor

    Hi, I am planning on tiling my concrete garage floor with porcelain tiles. The concrete was laid down several years ago by a previous owner, and it looks like it was also polished and sealed - however several areas of the floor have turned to a rougher surface, and whenever I tested acid washing...
  15. J

    Tile for Garage Flor

    Thanks to this forum and my research, the following is what I am going to use for my concrete garage floor. Please comment or make suggestions to help me: Porcelain 12 X 24 because it is most common and larger might crack easier Rectified - yes (all edges are cut to insure squareness) PIE rating...
  16. J

    Porcelain Tile in my Garage

    I have been researching this for days and need some help. My garage has a concrete floor. I live in Sacramento (a Mediterranean climate) I ground my floor with a 70 grit grinder to get the epoxy applied 22 years ago and I now have a smooth and level surface with no cracks. I had the expansion...
  17. G

    Tiling part of a floor.

    Hi, I’m hoping someone could advise me. I’m wanting to tile only part of my garage floor. The back wall contains my utility but the rest of the garage is a gym so has rubber matting. The garage floor is painted concrete. I know I have to put down some self levelling compound but how do I stop...
  18. B

    Garage floor tiling prep/install advice

    Moving into a new build property in the near future so planning the 33 odd sqm garage space. Will be used for restoring individual cars so want a durable, permanent and comfortable space - Heating is another conversation Have opted for Dotti porcelain tiles - 300mmx300mm (grade 5, non slip...
  19. D

    Garage Tiling: what prep/adhesive?

    I've read multiple threads over the last few weeks and get different or even contradicting advice in each. I've got a 5x5m integral garage with a 3 year old well finished concrete base. It's not polished smooth, but it's fairly level. I put down SBR to contain the dust 2 years ago. I want to...
  20. B

    Tiling an external garage walls

    Hi Guyz I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice, I have a client, who is requesting a cost for tiling an external garage, I was thinking of securing hardibacker boards using adhesive & then fixing 12 screws per board to secure the boards, then using a good quality adhesive, and tiling...

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