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  1. B

    Extending TT to remote outbuilding ??

    Hi all. As I understand it, exported earth is only an issue for PME situations? Therefore, when a domestic installation is a TT and power is to be brought out to a remote outbuilding, is there a requirement to fit a second earth electrode and if so, should this be independent of the house TT...
    • Bennewman
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    • building earth extending outbuilding picture remote
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. T

    extending a sub main

    hi guys, I have a job in a flat where a wall is being removed to make it open plan, the wall contains a 10mm T&E sub main that feeds the DB for the flat. In order to re-route the sub main, I will have to extend it very slightly (2m max), I'm unable to run a whole new sub main due to...
  3. T

    Extending cables

    Been asked to move supply for a pizza oven in a fast food outlet,it's currently wired in 16 mm but could I use 10 mm to extend via Lucy blocks or stick with 16? I have plenty of 10 but no 16 but want to do the job right. oven is 50 a an cable will be in 50 x50 PVC trunking Many thanks in advance
  4. M

    Extending CT sensor for SolarImmersion

    Hi, I am planning to fit a SolarImmersion to make use of my excess generation and need to extend the CT clip-on sensor by about 7m. Their website states that this can be done using a twisted pair data cable, but no specifications. Has anyone needed to do this or can suggest a suitable cable...
  5. L

    Extending a cable with 'positive polarity'

    I have basic knowledge from my IT background. We were burgled so finally pulled my finger out to fit a camera... we got one 5v 0.4a plug (1 metre) you can prob guess where im going with this... ok so purchased 5mtr '2 core flat flex' cable to extend it... cut the original cable/plug in half...
    • Lee Fowler
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    • cable extending polarity
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. HappyHippyDad

    EIC or minor works cert?

    Hello all.... I am in the process of extending the ring in the kitchen and also extending another ring upstairs. Also extending lighting circuit into a new on-suite along with a fan and shaver point. Also extending lighting circuit into a new bedroom. I just assumed that this would be an EIC...
  7. C

    Extending a solar panel circuit to accept a load

    Hey guys, I have a client who currently has a 1.2kW tracking array. He is in the process of building a new outbuilding and has asked if he can extend off the circuit the supplies the array. Personally I don't see an issue with it as we have space to install a small isolator on the mains side...
  8. W

    Extending Cables for Ring Main

    Hi, My sockets are currently situated on the skirting board and I'm wanting them higher so that they sit in the wall. My plan was to pull back the two cables, join them in a JB (under floorboards considered inaccessible??) and then pull two new cables up from that JB to the higher positioned...
    • wjt100
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    • cables extending main ring ring main
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. Y

    Extending a rising main?

    I am a mechanical engineer and has come across a rising main in a house which had been cut and joined using a crimped barrel connector. Common senses tells me this is against regs but i cant find anything specific which says it is not acceptable. What do people think? Thanks
  10. T

    Extending cables for a CU move

    I am soon to be moving my first board, not a bad job really and quite straight forward until it comes to the equipment to use for the JB. I am swaying towards a IP box, DIN rail and screwless terminals. I read on a thread here that someone was thinking of using the original CU because DIN rail...
  11. H

    Extending Meter Tails

    I understand that when extending meter tails beyond a certain length, usually 3 mtrs, DNOs normally want you to add additional overload protection, typically in the form of a switchfuse. I guess I'm struggling to understand that why, in a properly designed and specified installation, this is...
  12. K

    Extending all circuits for CU move

    I need to extend 17 circuits by about a meter for a CU move. Taking account of ring finals, going from memory there'll be about 20 cables to extend. Was thinking about using an enclosure and DIN rail, with the Line DIN rail connectors. Any advice on doing this? Is this the best way to do it...
    • kingeri
    • Thread
    • circuit circuits cu move electrical enclosure extending metal
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. B

    Extending cpc ?

    Is permissable to extend the earth conductor in t/e by soldering? I have a job where all the earths in a small extension have been cut off (lighting only) . Not really enough cable to get a through crimp on and rewire is out of the question.
  14. R

    extending a ring circuit with old and new cable

    hi just a couple of questions really, i am looking to put a socket on the wall for my tv and need to extend the ring circuit but is it ok to use new cable for a couple of legs of the ring circuit with the rest of the circuit being old existing cable or does the whole circuit need to be replaced...
    • rwhite2012
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    • cable circuit downlighters extending new old ring ring circuit
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. D

    extending cable

    Hi guys is there an alternative way of extending a cable surface mounted or otherwise other than a junction box?
  16. M

    CU Replacement - extending circuit tails

    Hi all, I have a new 17th edition spec CU to install, replacing a BS3036 fused box. As there is no floor up or re-wiring allowed (unless there is a horror story from the PIR (being performed first), I may have to use the existing circuit conductors. My question is on the extension of these...
    • McSpark
    • Thread
    • circuit colours crimp existing extending replacement tails
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. N

    Extending cables for CU

    Hi all, Whats your preferred and neatest way of extending cables to a CU which needs moving. Suppliers are coming in soon to move supply cable and meter ect. Cheers.
  18. stidge

    cu in shower room

    Hi all, job visited they are extending downstairs wc and fitting a shower(quadrant)the meters gas, elec and old wilex rewireable cu. they want a new cu fitting, shower feed, lights etc. I have told them the cu will have to be moved out of room but meters can remain boxed in! (In cupboard with...
  19. S

    Extending a ring main outside.

    Ok so firstly I am not a DIY'er but would like to get some info in regards to the following project. I have a new house (2009) so the main board has rcd protection and the wiring would conform to the regs in that year I am not certain about the month though. I need to get power to the garage...
    • SAGE
    • Thread
    • extending main outside ring ring main
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. K

    extending a cooker circuit

    hi all quick question,cooker switch is behind the cooker,can i through crip it to extend it,cover it with a blanking plate then come out left or right off it to re position the switch in a safe zone.no rcd there on a tight budget ?# many thanks for your help
    • kellogs64
    • Thread
    • circuit cooker earthed extending protection switch
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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