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by robert_bullimore
Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 80A MCB
Replies: 10
Views: 5505

Thanks. I think i'm going to go with Elecsa, I might have this wrong - but i think its cheaper to join their scheme. I spok to the NICEIC people too, but the i prefferred talking to the Elecsa man. Another possible stupid question.... Is it possible to terminate a SWA cable to plastic consumer unit ...
by robert_bullimore
Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 80A MCB
Replies: 10
Views: 5505

First of all, my apologies, i was wrong to deem my-self competent as i haven't got the relevant experience to be competent. (my definition of competent was "someone possessing sufficient technical knowledge and/or experience" which is not what the big red book says.) When i first started e...
by robert_bullimore
Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 80A MCB
Replies: 10
Views: 5505

80A MCB

I like to think that i'm a competent and qualified electrician - but with no experience!!!!! I'm Installing a Sub distribution board in my utility room for a kitchen extension. Connected to the main board by a 16mm Twin + Earth Cable. (Which i have calculated to be the correct size following the tab...
by robert_bullimore
Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Has any body got an Air Source Heat Pump?
Replies: 2
Views: 2992

Has any body got an Air Source Heat Pump?

Has anybody got an Air Source Heat Pump installed in their home to provide central heating, and DHW? If so, does it work? do you get on with it? and would you recommend one to anybody else.... like me? One other question, are they expensesive to run? I understand that it's all down to how much hot w...
by robert_bullimore
Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:01 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: What heating system is best.... choosing a heating system?
Replies: 6
Views: 4526

Thanks

Thank you for all your replies. To be honest, they were the kind of answers i was expecting, but it is very reassuring that i don't seem to have missed anything after all my re-search. I will take all that has been said on board and will try to make up my mind. Thanks again, and if anybody is intere...
by robert_bullimore
Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: What heating system is best.... choosing a heating system?
Replies: 6
Views: 4526

What heating system is best.... choosing a heating system?

I'm confused..... well not confused but I need some help in choosing a heating system. My home is having an all new central heating system and domestic hot water installed. There is no gas supply to the property and the original form of heating was by oil. Ground floor heating will be done by under ...
by robert_bullimore
Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Part P Testing and Inspection etc...
Replies: 3
Views: 3162

Part P Testing and Inspection etc...

Hi, i'm currently renovating a house with my father. We have completely gutted the place and have added a new kitchen and uitility room onto the side of the house. All the old electrics have been removed ready for a new installation. The planning man from the council said he wants a certificate to s...
by robert_bullimore
Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 5A round pin lighting socket
Replies: 2
Views: 3357

Thanks Very much eric, that was most helpful!
by robert_bullimore
Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 5A round pin lighting socket
Replies: 2
Views: 3357

5A round pin lighting socket

I am currently renovating a cottage, and would like to switch some table lamps on and off from a wall socket. I've seen in older houses these 5A round pin plug and socket for lighting circuits and they are availiable in screw-fix. What i would like to know is, are thay exceptable in new elecrical in...
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