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  1. B

    Enclosure advice for external cables

    Hi All Have a friend who has had a CCTV system installed but they have installed cables on external wall which could quite easily be cut. Put my foot in it and have said it should be in a conduit or it would be easy to vandalize. Guy who done it doesnt want to know. Now he's asked me if I...
  2. Soulcraft Electric

    Alterations to an installation with a 1980s (?) Wylex board protected by a single external RCD

    Just carried out a pre-work survey (older property and I wanted to check it over) for a client that wants a few extra sockets and other bits and bobs. The installation has a 5-way Wylex board (I’m guessing 1980s - white/cream plastic) which has had RCD protection added externally at some point -...
  3. S

    CSU Mounted or DIN Rail External 24V Bell Transformer

    Any recommendations?
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    • Thread
    • 24v bell external mounted transformer
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. J

    Connecting outside socket to internal supply

    Hi, I am installing an outside socket but had a question about how I can connect it to the internal supply. I have tried to represent my options/plan in the attached image. Are there issues with either of these approaches? Additionally, does this work need to be approved/signed off in anyway...
  5. C

    Manrose MF100 with low speed via external control?

    I’be seen a manual for a Manrose MF100 extractor fan (inline) with the option for two speeds to be selected via an external switch, basically it switches between two line inputs to the fan. I bought one and it only has a jumper switch inside the connection box to select the different speeds...
  6. R

    Bonded external wiring to gas- should this be boxed in

    Besides finding a slug in my bathroom this morning- via the hole in the wall for the bonding.. should this earth bonding wire connecting my gas box be boxed in or is it ok outside as it is? Many thanks
  7. B-I-L-L-Y

    From External Socket to Shed

    I have recently had my garden fully wired (radial system ... unsure that means) in each corner by a profession electrician. I have been informed that I can run electric heaters, kettle, etc. with no issue and it runs from the consumer unit in my garage which I think is connected to a 65 amp RCD...
  8. R

    External HDMI options for splitting tv box

    Hi, I’ve got my virgin media box in one room with a TV (lounge) and would like to able to watch it on another tv (Kitchen) Is it possible to split the HDMI signal to watch on both TVS simultaneously? If possible I will need to run the cable outside along the wall (5m) then pop back behind...
  9. fishkake

    Unknown box above external fire exit

    This is actually about a commercial property, but I put it in DIY because it's probably a total noob question and doesn't belong in the professional forums. Simple really - what is this? The box above the fire escape. Is it a power supply or something for the fire exit sign on the inside, also...
  10. O

    Flush mounted external junction box

    hi, first time here, and not an electrician, but hopefully someone might be able to help. Our electrician installed some outside wiring on a terrace a few years ago, terminating the cables in IP66 junction boxes so that we could put some lights in at a later date. That time has now come and I...
  11. Gavin John Hyde

    external fcu question

    Got a job coming up need to install a fcu coming of a RFC in an adjoining office room to power a light circuit. the light circuit will be in a large greenhouse with lots of water being sprayed for the plants and flowers so need suitable IP rating, albeit the FCU will be out of direct contact...
  12. P

    Recommended Installation for Downlights when Cable is side entry

    Hi, What sort of installation method would you recommend for installing up/down lights on a house when the cable entry is from the side? The lights only have rear entry available so I assume I would have to mount them on a low profile Junction Box. The cable I'm using is 1.5mm SWA 3 core...
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    • Thread
    • cable downlights entry external floodlight installation lighting recommended
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  13. cliffed

    Garage & other external buildings

    Finished a Eicr,just your thoughts on this,the remote garage is supplied from the ring main of the house,other building are radials of this. The supply enters from underground,& are pvc t&e,goes straight into a 2g power point,then to other points. There is no main bonding required,thinking this...
  14. L

    External Emergency lighting

    There is high level emergency lighting where I work. It keeps switching itself on and off whether the sensor is activated or not - its on timer so shouldn't be changeable like this. Anyone have an idea of the problem?
  15. rolyberkin

    External Socket Post

    Anyone know of or fitted an off the shelf 'concrete in' external socket post or have any ideas on siting an external socket in the middle of a large garden/park, will be fed by swa and used infrequently to power plug in external lights. Been looking and there doesn't seem to be anything out...
  16. James bishop

    External influences for a domestic dwelling and more..

    Questions i need answers to. i'm given a scenario for this radial question but not going to write it out What are the test sequence for radial socket outlet? ( i put ) test the continuity of circuit protective conductors (R1+r2) Insultation resistance test polarity. Would it be the same if...
  17. R

    External columns led

    hi all , after some advice , after install 3no circuits for 15no lampposts which are wired in swa and buried 500mm deep in plastic duct I’m wondering whether or not that these circuits need rcd protection . The lampposts are led too and my past experiences have taught me that leds on turning off...
  18. crooksy88

    Accenta G4 external siren only sounds on bell test

    Hi, I have an Accenta G4 8SP399A with a single LCD keypad. Everything seems to be working correctly other than the external bell doesn't sound when the alarm is triggered, the strobe lights do light up though. If I do a bell test via the engineers menu the external bell does sound. Would...
  19. J

    Materials advice / help for external garden lighting

    Hello, I have 10 spike / LED spot lights to install in my garden and each comes with it's own flexi cable. I have purchased 100 metres of 3 core 1.5 armoured cable. I have been told I must purchase glands and waterproof connector boxes to join armoured cable to flexi cable for each light. I have...
  20. S

    Minimum IP rating for wall mounted external industrial socket?

    What is the Minimum IP rating for wall mounted external industrial socket? It's to be outside & only used for plugging in a generator that will give house temporary power through a changeover switch in the case of power cuts.
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    • Thread
    • external industrial ip rating minimum mounted rating socket wall
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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