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  1. H

    UK First visit , Bungalow question.

    Hi, first visit and hopefully I get this question in the right forum (advise if I have got it wrong please) and is appropriate for this site. I do have ancient electrical qualifications - C&G 232 pts 1,2 +3. but my experience is more commercial appliance and have very limited domestic...
  2. B

    Ring or radial in bungalow

    I’m rewiring a bungalow and the owner has asked for a radial for all sockets except the kitchen. But there will be a separate washer and dryer in the circuit. Will a 20A radial be enough?
  3. J

    Wiring a bungalow..... from above or below?

    Looking for opinions on this guys.... I visited a rewire on a bungalow, classic build, a concrete floor slab with gap above then floorboards ( the gap is probably 45cm/18 inch) built in the 70's the original wiring is under the floor. (except for lighting obviously!) The electrician doing the...
  4. timhoward

    Bungalow bathroom fan, no external walls

    I've just had a look at an extractor fan not working. As per title it's a bungalow and there are no external walls, so it vents through the loft and roof. Earlier this year the customer requested a more powerful fan and the sparks fitted a Manrose inline unit. Fair play. But the thing is...
  5. N

    Downlighters in bungalow switch off after a few seconds

    Recently moved into a bungalow and discovered the 240v downlighters in the hall and bathroom turn off after a few seconds. They cant be overheating in this short period. Any ides please?
    • Nicksey
    • Thread
    • after bungalow downlighters off seconds switch
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  6. Pretty Mouth

    Bungalow board change

    Have had an estimate accepted for a CU change in a 1980s bungalow. I based the estimate mainly on an EICR which was carried out on the property by another spark last summer, plus I had a quick look at the existing board, meter, and bonding. The EICR has all circuits listed as ref method C...
  7. S

    Rewiring Bungalow and circuit design for Kitchen.

    Hello, I am getting a bit bogged down with detail as I always try my best to meet every best practice but I am very out of practice as I have been working outside the industry for 15yrs. All help appreciated. I am refurbishing my small 2 bed bungalow and have some questions for all the experts...
  8. driverman

    UK Rewire cost?

    Hi guys, I'm a retired electrician and been out of the game for many years. A friend of mine is in the process of buying a 1980's property. What would be a typical average rewire cost be of a 2 bedroom bungalow? I know it all depends on what the customers requirements are etc. I've told my...
  9. Dave OCD

    One of todays jobs in a new build bungalow.

    An 8 zone underfloor heating connection box. I had to do a little modifying as these are designed for surface wiring. Also they usually go close to the manifold where the actuator flexes will connect straight in but this one is about 2 metres from the manifold so T&Es go down to a seperate box...
  10. A

    New build bungalow project

    A friend of mine is currently building a 2 bedroom bungalow and wants me to wire the house up. I've never been involved in a new build before especially a bungalow. I understand part p needs to be taken into account. I have attached the plans to give a better Idea There will be two bedrooms...
  11. A

    Unqualified re wire

    Hi guys wonder if you can give me some advice. I'm a 8 year qualified maintenance electrician in a power station and I'd say I have good understanding of domestic wiring having done multiple foreigners etc however I have no formal domestic qualifications. A friend of mine has two investment...
  12. khalid

    Electrician Jobs electrical drawings wiring diagrams for 3 bedroom bungalow thanks

    I'm new to this forum & i have electrical experience as competence person but would like to pick up some knowledge on the following anyone can do electrical drawings wiring diagrams for 3 bedroom bungalow thanks
    • khalid
    • Thread
    • bedroom bungalow diagrams drawing drawings electrical experience knowledge new wiring
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  13. N

    Prices 2 bed bungalow

    Hi guys after a rough idea what you would charge on a 2 bed bungalow rewire I haven’t long started up on my own and struggle with the pricing side of it. It will need all chasing out etc just your average 3-4 sockets per room, 1 light and switch in each room. Any help would be good, Cheers
  14. Amateur

    Ring Final Cable Routing Through Bungalow Loft

    Hi all. I know there is a DIY forum but im really after your expert knowledge rather than fellow DIY'ers/amateurs. With regards to replacing a section of a bedroom ring final circuit in a bungalow loft what is your preferred method of cable routing taking into account insulation and not being...
  15. N

    Bungalow under floor heating

    Hi Just been to see a 3 bed new build bungalow everything's straight forward, it's just the underfloor heating I'm wary about as haven't ever wired it before, I need to speak with the plumber and ask him the spec I know, each room comes back to the manifold , the owner says the thermostat...
  16. P

    How much to fully rewire a two-bed bungalow?

    Hello All, I am not an electrian but work in IT data installations. I am soon to move into a 2x bed bungalow and need to get the electrics updated. The property was buit in the 1960's and I belive the wiring is mostly original. I believe it would need the consumer unit replaced, some existing...
    • ppeetteerr
    • Thread
    • bungalow domestic fully looking rewire sockets
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. B

    My new bungalow looks like John Wayne wired it!

    This is my first post so go easy on me or will find you and hurt you. I have recently bought a 1930's bungalow and on checking the wiring it is lashed right up. It looks like it's had years of DIYers or lazy electricians. I'm in the process of a complete rewire. I have installed a new split...
    • Big Richy
    • Thread
    • bungalow looks new wired
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. E

    Install an electric shower in bungalow - price range

    Hello - member of the public here again, so please be nice this time :smartass: I can appreciate people wont want to give out quotes on a public site, but if doable I'd appreciate a 'price range' if that's ok. For an electrician installing an electric shower in my Mum's bungalow bathroom, so...
    • electricnovice
    • Thread
    • bungalow electric electrical install price range shower
    • Replies: 70
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. D

    Moving a consumer box in a bungalow.

    Hi, I've been asked to move a consumer box in a bungalow from above a kitchen cupboard to a more accessible position in the kitchen. Obviously the cables are not long enough so I am going to be using the Wago range of connectors. My question is can I use the Wago din rail enclosure...
  20. T

    2 phases in domestic bungalow??

    Hi Guys, Popped over to a bungalow yesterday that a mate of mine has bought to renovate, asked me to have a look at electrics/what might need doing and I found this... 2 phases (red and yellow) in a bungalow with 2 bedrooms?? bit ott i'm thinking? lol. Although the DNO have only supplied a meter...

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