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by Kristof
Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:43 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: CROSS BONDING
Replies: 5
Views: 3709

MICK101,
you have to run a short lengh of 4mm cable from copper pipe (using earth clamps) suppling water to electric shower and terminate at the el. shower's earth terminal. Keep the bonding continuous, from there (copper pipe) to buthtub, radiator, any exposed conductive parts
by Kristof
Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:14 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Certification of electrics
Replies: 3
Views: 3102

Electrical Safety Certificate for a new circuit can only be issued by the person actually doing the work. By the way, did your friend extended the existing circuit or put a new radial circuit in?
by Kristof
Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:02 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: CROSS BONDING
Replies: 5
Views: 3709

You don't have to, but make sure your supplementary bonding is continuous, radiator, buthtub, copper pipes, Electric shaver socket, any exposed conductive parts have to be bonded
by Kristof
Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:35 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Changing consumer unit
Replies: 11
Views: 7191

i'll just add, the labour prices quoted/mentioned above differ, depending where in the UK you are. In london, prices will be a lot different in comparison to small towns
by Kristof
Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:16 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: HELP - Split Feed Consumer Unit ?
Replies: 2
Views: 3026

Changing consumer units as DIY job is definitely not advisable. Do you know safe isolating procedures? Can you perform necessary tests to verify earthing before you switch power on the new unit? Also Your electricity supplier will not be happy if you blow high resistance fuse (very expensive) and re...
by Kristof
Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:43 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Part P Regs Help?
Replies: 6
Views: 3844

As far as twists are concerned, i also agree, however on clipping every cables that run along the joist under the floor, do all of you guys do it.. apart from junction boxes of course. I always do, say in lofts, running lighting cables, junction boxes
by Kristof
Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:51 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Rcd when there isn't an earth
Replies: 5
Views: 3437

hi , i think it is fair to say that you have no idea about electrics whatsoever LOL and i don't mean it in a disrespectful way. I suggest getting an electrician as that's under part P. Plus you new circuit will have to be tested and a safty certificate issued. I do realise that you ask the question ...
by Kristof
Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: SPARX & BLAKEY! Help with wiring regs/part p!
Replies: 5
Views: 3417

Hi there, my first post on here and i don't mean to hijack the thread as i have a related question. I am having an inspector from governing body NAPIT some time next week and i'd really like to know what sort of questions roughly, will i be asked (it's killing me LOL) how long is the assessment and ...
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