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    Using plastic glands on a metal board...arrggg

    So this has been asked a few times but still not 100% clear on this I have to add a cable to a an existing 17th ed board , all the existing cabling is rear entry but this isn’t possible for my new cable. So Im going to cut a 20mm hole in the bottom and use a 20mm plastic stuffing gland to run...
  2. L

    Metal Jacket for Computer Cables

    Hi. I'm a newbie here and want to make my own computer cables. Most computer cables are sleeved paracord, mesh or silicon but I want to make more rigid cables that are able to bend somewhat easily. I stumbled upon the pictures attached and they look like some metal jacket sleeves. Does anyone...
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    AM2S Metal Conduit Clarification

    Hey Just dropping this question to anyone that's passed the AM2S. Could i get some clarification on what the AM2S specification require's for the metal conduit. I've heard contradicting requirements. XS training online videos states that the metal conduit has a 3x 90' bends and a 45' offset...
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    Went to a job today and noticed a length of metal conduit going across a pathway. The metal conduit is not earthed.

    I just wondered what people’s thoughts were as to weather it should be earthed being an extraneous conductive part? It’s fixed to the concrete floor and if there was a break down in insulation there could be a potential difference. If you do bond it could it be introducing a risk? 1598092922...
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    SWA metal exposed on main

    I’m having a new wall constructed. Whilst digging the foundations the workers came across the incoming main. Note that the steel armour is entirely exposed. U.K. power came to confirm it was their cable but didn’t mention anything relating to the cables condition. Surely this is a ticking time...
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    DIY lamp with metal bulb holder - is it safe?

    Hi, I'll start by saying I'm not an electrician (I'm more of a mechanic), but I like to have a go at wiring on occasion. I'm wanting to make a one-off table lamp from an old defunct machine I have, so I purchased some 3 core cable, a UK plug with fuse, an E27 bulb and a 'vintage look' metal...
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    UK Metal clad cable entry

    Hi all, level 3 qualified sparky here, just getting back into it after some time out. So, what is considered best practice these days when installing a metal clad consumer unit. Are all these Fancy Dan cable glands actually required or are they just another money spinner. I've found if you...
  8. SJD

    "Safety Electrical Connection" metal labels

    Does anyone know a source of just the metal labels that are attached at earth clamps? Every time I need to replace a missing label, I'm taking a label from a new clamp, and throwing the clamp away, which seems a bit wasteful. I'd love to buy a bag/box of 50 or 100 of the metal labels.
  9. M

    Would you fix metal to conduit to an AIB ceiling with red wall plugs

    Guys Has anyone ever installed metallic conduit on an chrysotile and amosite AIB ceiling with red wall plugs. We have had an niceic contractor install metal on the AIB ceiling with red wall plugs outside our flat for a big building company. Now for months they have argued saying it was safe...
  10. mattg4321

    Metal web / posi joists

    I don’t work on many new builds and the builders I usually work for don’t use them, so this is the first time I’ve come across posi joists at work. I suspect I know the answer as to what usually happens here when running cables - ie they’re just lashed in ‘bow and arrow’ style, but does anyone...
  11. M

    Metal face plate ok with plastic pattress box

    I’ve just had a new stud wall put up. I have chrome light switches throughout the house but with metal pattress boxes. Am I correct in thinking a plastic drywall pattress box will be ok with a metal switch as long as the CPC is wired into the faceplate....or do I put in another noggin and use...
  12. RutlandFox

    Metal saddles holding plastic conduit...

    So, I have a customer who wants the dodgy wiring in his cellar extending - currently he has a lighting circuit clipped with plastic clips, down to a bulkhead light and a double 13A socket for his freezer.... So I'm quoting him to run off a ring main to the socket, and install another socket and...
  13. M

    Installing metal light

    Hi I have a metal light that I am looking to install. I was going to take a cable from my current 2.5mm lighting circuit through a junction box. I have a pull switch that I was going to add. My questions are What is the best way to add the pull switch? Can I use a ceiling rose without the cover...
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    House has a lean to with a metal clad box and plastic double switched socket adjacent to a waste water drain.

    A lean to with a metal clad box and a plastic double switched socket fitted to it adjacent to a water drain for a washing machine. Obviously I am not happy with it so thought I would fit a BG weatherproof IP66 as a direct replacement; thinking I had to remove the flex I pulled some 2.5mm T&E...
  15. M

    Recommendations for Metal Clad Accessories

    Looking for recommendations for a good range of metal clad accessories that are good value for money but also of decent quality. What are people using and any recommendations?
  16. M

    Recommendations for metal clad accessories

    Looking for recommendations on a good range of metal clad accessories that are good value but still of decent quality? What are people using?
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    Maximum spacing supports for metal trunking HELP

    Evening people, Was hoping someone could help me with this problem I'm having. I am writing up my portfolio NVQ and writing about installing metal trunking. On the OSG page 143 table D4, column number 1 list the trunking sizes by cross sectional area. The trunking I have used was 100mm x...
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    Need help on spacing supports for metal trunking please

    Evening people, my first time posting here. :D Apologies if it isn't in the right category. I am currently writing up my portfolio/NVQ for my apprenticeship and I am looking at table D4 in the OSG. Trying to find 100mm x 100mm metal trunking on column one but they are listed as cross sectional...
  19. M

    Metal saddles for communal areas

    hi guys So I'm tasked with replacing plastic saddles in communal areas. App D in the OSG says saddles can have a max spacing of 1.5m apart. I know from past experiences that any conduit passing over must have a metal saddle in place. So was wondering will it be OK to replace the plastic...
  20. C

    UK Changing plastic light switches to metal

    Hello! Complete novice here. I'm changing a plastic light switch to a metal one. There's a metal back box. I intend to run the earth cable from the wall into the back of the light switch faceplate. Then run another earth cable from the faceplate to the back box. Is it as simple as screwing in...

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