roof

  1. littlespark

    Problems with my roof

    I mentioned it a couple of times on other threads, and will link to here from those.... I found this diagram on t'internet showing how my roof has been constructed... closest anyway. In my situation, the cavity wall on the left there has been removed, with a steel beam holding it up. Modern...
  2. S

    Earthing roof beams and roofing sheets on an attached garage.

    My friend has a conundrum regarding earthing the metal parts of his garage. It's an extension to his home which is on a TT supply, It's of concrete block construction with a metal roof, attached to timbers but touching 3 RSJ's which supports the whole roof. None of which is bonded. There are...
  3. H

    Large Solar Install on Asbestos Roof

    Hi wondering if you could help with some advice Been running an Essex/suffolk based electrical firm for last 20 years, mainly light commercial, new build sites. due to a lot of sites needed renewables I recently did my solar courses but not MCS registered to date. One of my other customer owns a...
  4. C

    Junction boxes in roof space

    Hi all, with majority of new builds adopting loop at the switch for residential lighting circuits these days, am wondering if any one still bothers with junction boxes in the roof space these days?
    • colesbob77
    • Thread
    • ausie elec boxes junction roof space
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  5. H

    I'm looking to identify an object in my roof

    This electrical item sits on top of the plaster from the roof. There is a humming noise coming from it, it puts out a lot of heat and sometimes things in the room below will vibrate. It's very strange I know. I am unable to get closer to it as I have been informed that there is no manhole on the...
  6. bigspark17

    Solar on a metal roof

    Hi all. Installing some panels on a shed roof (trapezoid) just wondering your thoughts on earthing the roof. The roof sits on the wooden structure of the building. What should i do with earthing? 1- earth bond the roof back to garage cu 2- earth bond to a local earth rod 3- no earthing
  7. V

    best way to measure shading on a roof

    hi we cannot get hold of a pv shading tool / pv horizon meter anywhere. How do others measure shading on a roof please?
  8. patoune

    UK Flat roof electric velux > 'no contact' message on pad

    Hello, I've got an issue with my electric flat roof skylight velux: the pad reads 'no contact' with the flat roof velux. Please see attached picture. Have you come across this issue before? The plug is switched on. Thanks very much everyone!
  9. R

    Swa on top of fibre glass roof

    Hello all, was supposed to be running a bit of 6 mm swa along outside of building for a shed. My plan was just to clip it along wall above ground floor extension. Customer now wants me to just lay swa on top of fibre glass roof. They are saying they don’t want to see cable clipped to wall...
  10. S

    Roof still standing?

    Think someone may of cut a little bit to much out of this joist!! ?
  11. A

    Help needed (pretty random request) - Building GO HOGS - LED sign on a roof

    Hello everyone, First post here. Glad this forum exists, any professional feedback would be much appreciated. I am trying to build a better Go Hogs sign on my roof (see attached pic). It was visible from across town and pretty cool. Previously we used PVC, and outdoor LED lights strung...
  12. W

    Roof Rack

    Hello, new van new roof rack. I m getting a new van and I am thinking of a new roof rack to match, either steel Rhino Delta 3 or Aluminium Van Guard Ulti. Any thoughts of either. the price isn't too far apart between the 2 I think i would like Aluminium ones this time but not sure how well they...
  13. D

    Hi my aerial is on the roof of my house but when I walk past the TV in my bedroom it loses signal. Can anyone tell me why.

    Hi my aerial is on the roof of my house but when I walk past the TV in my bedroom it loses signal. Can anyone tell me why.
  14. J

    UK Help! Wiring a 12v camper van roof fan

    Hello, as an amateur camper converter with limited electrical experience, I was wondering if some kind soul could help please? I bought and fitted a 12v Maxxair Deluxe roof fan, which I temporarily fitted unfused and straight on to the leisure battery - it worked fine. However, I then...
  15. B

    Solar Panels Earthing for a shed running a solar panel on the roof

    Intend putting a solar panel on a shed roof just to run a few lights and maybe a socket outlet to charge drills etc. What do I do about an earth? I used to have a caravan that had a solar panel on the roof and standard 3 pin sockets inside. It never dawned on me how does one get protection in...
  16. C

    PV roof tile fixing question.

    I have a system to fit to a cement fiber slate roof. The problem is, the roof tiles have been fitted on 19mm battens (instead of 25mm) for some reason. To make matters worse, they've used over large galvanised nails. Any attempt to rip the nails out with a slate ripper tends to split the batten...
  17. S

    Ceiling speakers in cold deck roof.

    Hi, Is it possible to install ceiling speakers in the cold deck roof? I understand that cutting hole through (fully through) the insulation board is out of the question. Is it even doable even or does it have to be warm deck roof. It's a flat roof with big flat roof windows. Same problem I...
  18. L

    Electrician Jobs Pv roof team and electrician

    I’m looking for a PV roof team and a qualified sparks...Good rates of pay and will supply a new van, mobile, tablet etc. All work is in Kent and are mainly on domestic properties with the odd commercial install. Currently getting between 5 and 10 installs a week. If anyone is interested or knows...
    • Leesparkykent
    • Thread
    • electrician roof
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  19. S

    fixings for a stone roof

    Not electrical i know but have any of you guys installed on a stone roof? if so what fixings can you recommend?
  20. K

    Flat roof mounting system (5 degree tilt)

    Hi guys, Can any recommend a flat roof mounting system that they’ve used that has as small as a 5 degree tilt (or completely flat) on the panels? Client doesn’t want to apply for planning permission by going over the existing height of the building (top of the ridge). And there’s only 180mm...
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