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by Dickie boy
Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: How many recessed spots can I put on a circuit
Replies: 3
Views: 3839

Thanks Eric for your thoughts. I have investigated further and have found 2 spare ways (ripped out showers, but mcb's left in board). The club wants to get away from flo and 2d fittings and inject more of a bar/pub feel to its lounge area. None of the lights need maintaining according to the BCO. We...
by Dickie boy
Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: How many recessed spots can I put on a circuit
Replies: 3
Views: 3839

How many recessed spots can I put on a circuit

I want to swap some horrible flo tubes in a cricket pavilion lounge area for recessed 50w downlighters. I normally work on the 240v x 6a = 1440w for a circuit rule. However I want to fit roughly 30 spots in this room, along with 3 or 4 wall lights. This would mean over 1600w, and would mean 2 circui...
by Dickie boy
Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Lintel size for load bearing wall opening
Replies: 7
Views: 41798

Also, be aware of building regs regarding doors from living space to a garage. As far as I'm aware you still have to install a fire door with intumescent strip, special hinges, door closer etc etc. It has got to protect you from the potential 12 gallons of fuel you have parked in there, not to menti...
by Dickie boy
Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Making damp proof continuous
Replies: 1
Views: 2794

Making damp proof continuous

I plan to put a 5" thick concrete plinth on top of an existing concrete plinth. Straight onto this plinth will be a timber framed wall. If I place 1200g membrane under the new 5" plinth, how do I make the DPM continuous with the DPC that will sit under the timber frame? If it runs up the o...
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