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by cycleboy
Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Why do junction boxes have to be screwed down?
Replies: 5
Views: 7809

Thanks for the explanation, ericmark. I had a feeling it might be down to interpretation. I have Tricker's "Wiring Regulations in Brief" but find that finding information in it is about as easy as completing a Rubik's cube. I've just replaced a pendant and ceiling rose with a ceiling mount...
by cycleboy
Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Why do junction boxes have to be screwed down?
Replies: 5
Views: 7809

Why do junction boxes have to be screwed down?

I've read that the new regs stipulate that the old fashioned junction boxes (ie without strain relief clamps) must be attached to something, like a joist. Why? Now, I can understand that one might be worried about live wires if you pulled a cable and it came free from the box. But surely, this is [b...
by cycleboy
Sat Feb 07, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Lining soil drains?
Replies: 1
Views: 2639

Lining soil drains?

The soil drain vent pipe runs up to the roof in the corner of our back bedroom and is connected to the toilet through the dividing wall. Recently, we've noticed a sewage smell in the bedroom when the powerful bathroom fan is on. I un-boxed the vent pipe and removed it from the connecting pipe/boss. ...
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