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by oldspark
Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Cooker tail extended limit
Replies: 2
Views: 3026

Eric, Thank you very much for your prompt reply. The property under consideration for clarification is only 4 years old and all I want to do is replace the exiting tail which are two mtrs with a tail five mtrs in length. I am a retired electrician and from a legal/Part P perspective I though that it...
by oldspark
Thu Dec 23, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Cooker tail extended limit
Replies: 2
Views: 3026

Cooker tail extended limit

I need to move the electric over from one side of the kitchen to adjacent unit approx 3mtrs. Can I replace exiting tail with longer cable or is there a limit on how long the tails should be. 6mm2 cabling exits, same cooker being used.

Thank you,

Old spark :oops:
by oldspark
Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electric Cable Encasement
Replies: 2
Views: 2902

Thanks for your informative reply. It will please my friend that he can now conceal the cabling without using the plastic trunking. In the back of my mind I recall that vertical runs of cable could not be run in wooden capping because of the fire hazard, especially with the draft flue effect. This w...
by oldspark
Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:58 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electric Cable Encasement
Replies: 2
Views: 2902

Electric Cable Encasement

Hi, Please could someone confirm whether it is acceptable practice to enclose a 2.5mm twin and earth ring mains cable within a wooden batten type enclose. The cable is currently installed using cable clips within a wooden summerhouse and the owner wishes to disguise this by covering in a wooden batt...
by oldspark
Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:12 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electric extension leads and Part P relevance/adherance
Replies: 4
Views: 4375

Eric, Thanks for your initial and subsequent comprehensive and useful reply. I fully understand you explanation and have downloaded Part P and read the relevant section relating to extention leads/cable for providing minimum safe temporary suppy to un-notifiable work. My understanding is that there ...
by oldspark
Sat May 31, 2008 5:00 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electric extension leads and Part P relevance/adherance
Replies: 4
Views: 4375

Thanks for your welcome reply Eric. It seems from your response, that when an extension cable usage as I described is fixed any-where along its' length, then it comes under Part P. Sorry for being pedantic, but is it acceptable to lay the SWA cable and just fix the sockets? The DIY store seems to in...
by oldspark
Fri May 30, 2008 8:34 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electric extension leads and Part P relevance/adherance
Replies: 4
Views: 4375

Electric extension leads and Part P relevance/adherance

Please can someone provide some definite guidance or recommendation as to what type of extension lead I may use for providing a temporary socket to a summer house ( Maximum current requirement is less than 13Amps) is allowed without the need for obtaining Part P. I am considering using a ready made ...
by oldspark
Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:48 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Garden Electric Sockets
Replies: 6
Views: 3942

Hi ericmark, Once again thanks for providing such a comprehensive response to my initial and subsequent request for DIY Info. Can you believe that I have found a work around to Part P for completing the Job!! Whilste walking through B&Q yesterday I noticed they advertise and sell outdoor weather...
by oldspark
Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Garden Electric Sockets
Replies: 6
Views: 3942

Many many thanks for your reply. Times have moved on since I retired as an electrian. I will take your advice on suitable power devices and structures/accommodation. It looks like I have to outsource the complete job, what has the world come to when one gets beaten by the system and not the competen...
by oldspark
Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Garden Electric Sockets
Replies: 6
Views: 3942

Thanks for the info. You are correct, I am not Part P qualified. I did electrical contacting many years ago and would like to do the installation and get suitably approved tester to check work. \should I decide to provide weatherproof power socket in garden, what is the bet way to fix or locate for ...
by oldspark
Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Garden Electric Sockets
Replies: 6
Views: 3942

Garden Electric Sockets

Please can someone advise me of how I can provide a weather proof socket outlet in the garden for use either on a garden pond pump or lawn mower ect. I understand that no power socket must no be less than three and a half meters from the pond. Currently the pond pump has a flex with a thirteen amp p...
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