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by ban_all_sheds
Sat May 16, 2009 12:07 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: RCD REQUIRMENTS FOR NEW CIRCUITS
Replies: 13
Views: 4592

bull. If the cables are all more than 50mm deep then part a will be an issue
by ban_all_sheds
Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: mains supply to outside gate electric motor
Replies: 5
Views: 3751

sorry.

2.5 swa is fine
by ban_all_sheds
Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:02 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Phase to Phase fault
Replies: 7
Views: 3572

line is now the proper way to refer to phase.

line to neutral fault is what you have
by ban_all_sheds
Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:17 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 80A MCB
Replies: 10
Views: 5257

hi RB Why are you needing a sub board for a kitchen extension, unless you are considering future further expansion. A photo of your existing cu would be good. I commend you on gaining the qualification but why pay £400 quid to join a scheme plus the indemnity insurance and the cost of test equipment...
by ban_all_sheds
Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: mains supply to outside gate electric motor
Replies: 5
Views: 3751

swa is 2.5 is fine

no need to rcd protect cable

600mm is regarded as deep enough, place some orange marker tape 200mm above cable.
by ban_all_sheds
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling switch 50 amp Neon
Replies: 2
Views: 2450

in order to help, why were you replacing it?
by ban_all_sheds
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earth bonding back to meter?
Replies: 7
Views: 11429

but installing or updating MEB is not notifiable.
by ban_all_sheds
Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electric shower replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 6099

[quote="stoneyboy"] ban_all_sheds, Surely this is a question of assessment for the installer, if a piece of equipment has operated for years and it's replaced by an identical piece of equipment, how can the cable be inadequate (no I'm not suggesting a 7kW shower fed by 1.5 T&E should b...
by ban_all_sheds
Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electric shower replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 6099

What if the present cable was not adequate for the [u]existing[/u] shower? Is he just going to install the new shower and walk away? thinking"nice job it don't leak and it is all sealed nicely"

Is the circuit RCD protected?
by ban_all_sheds
Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Consumer unit replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 4560

Re: Consumer unit

[quote="Beaufighter"] By this I mean not just to take a spur but to extend the ring into the conservatory from a suitable point, continue the ring and return to where it was taken from.[/quote] Be careful how you do this as you may end up with a figure of eight and not a ring. taking a fee...
by ban_all_sheds
Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: UP GRADE OF CONSUMER UNIT
Replies: 6
Views: 3666

have you got or do you want rcd protection? why are you having to replace the fuse wires in your carriers? Is your installation "tested as safe"? Just get a new 17th edition BS7671:2008 dual split consumer unit if safety is on your mind. Do you intend to do this yourself or employ an elect...
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