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  1. G

    Man cave / out building

    With regards to earthing these do you run an earth from the house consumer unit or take an earth from the consumer unit in the out building out to an electrode
  2. D

    How to verify that all power is dead coming into building? and guide wire burned? - kinda urgent

    First, I am way out in the country in a snowstorm and cannot get an electrician out to look at this today. The power company said this isn't their responsibility (and it isn't). I've got a power pole that's damaged and tipping over after a major windstorm (100 mph). The pole is supporting a...
  3. P

    More building regs questions v.2

    So having a look at the electricians guide to the building regulations, section 7 safe working. 7.3 is about pre work tests and is states that electricians should carry out the following test before any installation work is carried out including additions and alterations to existing...
  4. P

    Building regulations questions.

    So I've just been reading through the electricians guide to the building regulations for my own knowledge and have come across 2 regulations which I need help on clarifying... page 80 5.5.2 (e) mentions cables should need to withstand a temperature of 170 degrees C. Q. now why on earth would a...
  5. Z

    Need help building specific Motor Control Circuit

    Here is the circuit parameters I am trying to build, I just can't seem to figure it out. When the start button is pressed, motor 1 turns on Motor 2 will start 5 seconds after M1 has started. Motor 3 will start 6 seconds after M2 has started. When the stop button is pressed, M3 stops...
  6. H

    Building Control incorrect sign off

    Please can you give me some advice on my property (sorry for the long post and typo’s!), I had a large extension built this meant I had a new additional consumer box, new wiring, plugs, sockets etc. The builder did all the electrics himself, he was not qualified, he got a registered NAPTI...
    • Hettie
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    • building building control control off sign sign off
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. C

    Commercial building MK metal clad sockets

    Hey guys, So I have a community centre I do some work for, they are looking to replace all the sockets and switches, which is a load of them. They are currently metal sockets and switches, because its an old building most of the sockets are in the large skirting board, because of this I...
  8. Z

    Fire alarms building regs Scotland England

    Scotland gov rules are that alarms can be 10 year sealed battery powered or mains powered while building regs seem to insist on mains powered. Are the regs changing to allow 10 year sealed battery powered alarms to be acceptable in England?
  9. gazdkw82

    Building inspectors

    I'm not sure if this is the correct section. We are looking to start a 2 storey side extension on our home. We are a little confused with building control. The builder has advised that you can either go private or use the council. Iv heard good and bad for both. Do any of you have...
  10. I

    Best Way to Wire 2 Electric Showers (Same Mains Power Supply, separate building - allow feed to auto switch)

    Hi All, I currently have an electric shower in the house and I am looking to connect another in a chalet, which is approx 50 meters away from the house. The chalet is fed from the main board of the house. There is a 3x16 SWA cable coming from the house to feed the chalet. What is the best way...
    • InsulatingTape
    • Thread
    • allow auto best best way building electric mains power power supply separate showers supply switch wire
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. Mark42

    Advice on designing an electrostatic-proof building please.

    I’m converting a steel Portacabin-type box into a lab for static-sensitive equipment and materials. If there are any ESD gurus on here, I’d appreciate any advice please! I’ve ripped out all the vinyl, floored it with aluminium treadplate, clad the walls in painted aluminium sheets, and left...
  12. S

    IET Electrician’s Guide To The Building Regulations

    I’ve recently purchased this book from eBay (possibly the first mistake) I’ve noticed that it doesn’t have the hologram sticker like my other books? Have I bought a fake ?
    • SnapCracklePop
    • Thread
    • building guide iet regulations
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. F

    Building - 12v LED Motorcycle Rear Tail/Brake Light

    Hi guys! Hoping you can help me. I'm making a custom 12v motorcycle brake light. I'm at the stage where I need an LED board/unit that does both tail and brake lights. I haven't finished machining the light housing yet as I need to know the board dimensions. I'm a motorcycle mechanic by trade...
    • falcoflash
    • Thread
    • 12v building led light motorcycle
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  14. H

    Building Services vs EE HNC

    Hi everyone, Quick background, I'm looking to further my career and start a hnc in either electrical engineering or building services engineering. I'm currently an approved electrician with the jib and feel that a hnc is the next logical step. In terms of job prospects, salary and further...
  15. G

    UK What kind of socket

    My appartment building has hallway plugs with a different fitting to every day plug sockets - it's the same as a normal uk plug socket except the distance between the top hole and bottom two is considerably shorter. What kind of socket is it?
    • G.walter
    • Thread
    • building different every normal plugs socket sockets
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. B

    Updating 1982 Pre-fab building with fuses & no grounding

    Hello, I have a flat/apartment in a building as described in the subject. I am wondering what to do about the current and additional outlets to have them be safe for kids. The options: -Replace fuse box with circuit breakers -Run ground wiring and connect it to neutral at the junction boxes...
  17. U

    What building can I put 3-333kva, single phase distribution transformer?

    What building can I put 3-333kva, single phase distribution transformer?
    • use your name
    • Thread
    • building distribution phase single single phase transformer
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. A

    Building Regulations breached?

    Can anyone please, tell me is there any sign of breach of Building Regulations here? My new build has been built with space for a single meter box, however, a second one was installed at a later stage. The latest borescope inspection has revealed that there is no lintel above the second box and...
  19. B

    UK No Building Installation Certificate

    We had electrical work carried out by a NICEIC electrician in early 2016. We are now selling the property and have been asked for the Building Installation Certificate which we weren't given and didn't know we needed it. I have the Electrical Installation Report and have searched on NICEIC...
    • burmeses
    • Thread
    • building certificate installation
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. D

    3 Phase PME to domestic building?

    Good evening all.. I have recently installed a new 100amp 3 phase supply for a domestic premises with outhouses. The incoming 100 amp supply is PME and approx 30 metres from the main dwelling, a new metering cupboard was built for the new head and meter. I installed a small sub board and two...
    • deckie
    • Thread
    • 3 phase building domestic incoming installed new phase pme question supply
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum

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