Recent content by Op1988

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    Underfloor heating mats

    Thanks for the info dansk, what your saying does make sense. This is the reason I came on here and asked the question!
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    Underfloor heating mats

    I'm not going to tile directly onto the insulation, I'm going to lay the mat on the insulation then self level over it. The guy I spoke to at warm up said that would be fine?
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    Underfloor heating mats

    Celotex do a 12mm board and kingspan do a 10mm board both 2400mm x 1200mm. So basically 1 kingspan/celotex board is 4x bigger. I also phoned warm up (the underfloor heating mat I'm going to use) and they said it would be fine to use. So iv answered my own question ha. Yeah thick socks is a good...
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    Underfloor heating mats

    Thanks guys, iv just done A little more research and found that celotex or kingspan boards can be used. They come in much bigger boards, 1 board covers 2.88sqm where as the xps boards only cover .72sqm. Has anyone used the kingspan or celotex boards?
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    Underfloor heating mats

    Yeah I know what your saying. I have explained and they want insulation I was just seeing if anyone uses an alternative insulation board before I order the recommended ones from the underfloor heating company? Thanks for your help
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    Underfloor heating mats

    It's for a family member. Iv done some research on this and it says to use insulation for best results. Just wondered if anyone has used a cheaper alternative?
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    Underfloor heating mats

    Hi, I'm going to be installing underfloor heating mats (150w) but I'm after some advise on the insulation boards to put down first. They seem expensive I was wondering is there a cheaper alternative? Or am I going to just have to buy the boards they recommend with the mats? Iv never installed...
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    Joining a governing body?

    Yes it's making more sense now kind of! So say I want to add a new circuit (notifiable work) I have to notify LABC? How does that work? I phone them before I start the job? How long does it take? Would they need to come out or is it just to give them the heads up that I'll be installing a new...
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    Joining a governing body?

    Thanks guys for the help!
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    Joining a governing body?

    Ok that's starting to make a little sense now, what about periodically testing? Will I need to be registered with a scheme or can I do that off my own back?
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    Joining a governing body?

    Thanks andy, but how can I certify my work without being registered to a scheme? What forms do I fill in and where can I get them?
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    Joining a governing body?

    Thanks for the reply Richard. Iv got my 2391, a set of testers and Iv been qualified 5years. How can I test my own work without being registered with a self certificate scheme? Sorry if I'm being dull!
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    Joining a governing body?

    Hi, I'm currently working for a company (on the books not self employed) who I do a lot of testing and inspecting for but I do a lot of "jobs on the side" and have a friend who owns a few house that he rents out, I'm thinking of joining a governing body (NAPIT, NICEIC) so I can test my own work...

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