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    Metal cable tie distance

    I’m working on a commercial construction site and I’ve been requested by he client to install metal cable ties to all inverted tray runs for my beldon and SWA cables. I’ve looked through BS7671 and I can’t seem to find the distance required between each metal cable tie. Does anyone know where...
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    Maximum distance between collectors and tank?

    Hi, I'm looking at installing a solar water system for a friend. He runs a B&B so has much higher hot water needs during the summer, and also a very high annual bill for heating and water. So it seems like he's ideally suited for a solar thermal system to at least reduce the costs. We live in...
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    Sight for sore eyeing

    Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but could'nt find a better one. I would like to hear what other guys do regarding spectacles, as my failing eyesight has been driving me mad for ages now, I am 58. A recent eye test has revealed that I basically have 3 prescriptions, my distance...
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    conduit saddle question

    hi, it's me again with another conduit question.... when using distance or hospital saddles on a steel conduit run, is there something that needs to be put behind the boxes to keep it level with the conduit (if that makes sense), because these saddles cause a big space between the wall and the...
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    Underground HV cable & Communication separation distance

    Hi, Is anyone can suggest me, what is the separation distance between underground HV cable and Communication cable? An existing communication duct is found across the new HV cable route whilst new trench is dug for HV cable laying. Is there any reference or literature that mention about the...
  6. Startinez

    BEng distance learning

    Hey all, Looking into doing a BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering after I finish my level 3 studying, but noticing vast differences in course materials between what you will get from distance learning and what I'd get doing it at a university (not an option for me). For example: at...
  7. codger

    HND distance learning

    Hello again. Looking for advice and recommendations for doing a distance learning HND in electrical. Looking at Teeside University but wondered if anybody had good/bad reports, or whether there are other places which are good. Thanks very much
  8. haptism

    Max distance of fcu from appliance

    Hi, is there a max distance an fcu can be from an appliance ? Im looking to fit a wall heater on a dedicated circuit; I know the fcu needs to be near to the heater for isolation and maintenance ? I cannot find anything to define "near", in Reg 537.3.2 at least. Anyone know ?
  9. MKspark

    Distance to boiler

    Hi all im sorry ask such a stupid question but I seem to be having a moment as I can't think straight today but what's the safe distances you can put accessories near a boiler? Thanks in advance
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    TT Supply to Barn - LONG distance - help(?)

    Hi all, :confused: Ive been to look at a project with a customer this evening. He is looking to put a 100A SPN supply into a remote barn location. He has had Western power out to look at the options, they have advised him they can pull a supply off a overhead line to give him a SPN 100A head...
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    Minimum separation distance between LV underground cable and Water service

    Hi, I have noticed the following item in a new construction site. Could anyone can give me further suggestion, please. 1. What is the minimum separation distance between LV underground cable and water pipes (Cold water)? This is for new underground cable lying. Water pipe is to run parallel...
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    Locating distance of earth fault in buried swa

    Hi I have a earth fault on a customers drive with 30 drive over fittings. The swa runs past each fitting and has a resin branch joint,with one cable going into fitting. Have narrowed fault down to cable by dismantling fittings etc. Is there any tester or method of measuring from the end of cable...
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    Distance learning approved project!

    Hey lads new member here! Im having a lot of trouble with the distance learning approved electrician project, I've passed all of the course bar the project, mainly because I'm **** on the computer. the project is of a car garage with offices off it. Does anyone still have a copy of their 3rd...
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    Distance learning course

    I'm now wanting to become an approved electrician. I now need to do the distance learning course any advice on this ?
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    Distance Between Supplies

    I wonder if someone can answer a question for me . We have to install a new dis-board in a property that already has a landlords distribution equipment installed . The landlords distribution equipment has its own service head and earthing arrangement . We wish to install a new supply taken from...
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    Distance from red link to consumer unit

    Hello, I don't usually do domestic work but have a friend who needs work done. he said an electrician he had out a few months ago said the distance from the red like and meter was to far away from the consumer unit. Is there a regulation covering this? thanks!
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    Who's in Northumberland within striking distance of Newbiggin by the Sea?

    As above, been approached by the cats protection people regarding an expenses only job but it's a bit too far out of my area. A guy at CEF is talking to his gaffer regarding donating whatever gear is needed so all it's going to cost is a bit of time. Free publicity chaps.
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    Advice on distance from heat sources for trunking and sockets

    Hi all, Wondered if anyone could please tell me what is the minimum distance required above convection heaters for the kind of wide plastic trunking that carries cables and has sockets inset into it - the sort that's like a dado rail. It's in a portacabin if that makes any difference. Ta very...
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    >30m distance from meter to consumer unit.

    Hi guys, a baffling question (well in my mind anyway). I got called to have a look at some wiring for an old Victorian built property, its a friends property and as I only stick to domestic installations he wanted me to have a look at this commercial use building. Basically it's got 5 floors...
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    Short distance PIR, Danlers??

    Evening all, 1st fixing a job at the moment and the client is having 6x LED Aurrora sola IP65 down lights installed in the soffit at the front of the house, the road is less than 3m from the front door and soffit obviously, they want them to be triggered by a sensor, so i suggested fitting a...

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