hi all,
doing a consumer unit change in a small shop only has 4 circuits. did a PIR first, all circuits are good.
problem is that I cant find a small consumer unit that is dual rcd. I understand the whole installation can not be protected by one RCD. Is RCBOs the only solution? It boosts...
The shop I'm about to do needs a new rcb Board etc.
What i need to know is can i use low voltage lighting........... ie:them on wires ?
Smoke alarms ''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Do i need them too ?
Gas Mtr pulled out and no gas in the building, pipe still in place. Does this need 10mm...
Hello, new to this site and already found it to be a wealth of information.
Now i need some help,
have just been asked if i can set-up a lighting rig to display different lights on, prior to sale, (same sort of idea as B&Q, Homebase).
was thinking there might be a track system with...
Hi , Looking at the possibility of doing a rewire in a small hairdressing shop and wondered what are the requirements for RCD protection ?
The requirements would simply be for sockets , lighting (probably functional and decorative) , water heater e.t.c.
How do the regs alter when moving...
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i have been asked to have a look at an illuminated shop sign, as it looks like some of the tubes have stopped working in it.
anyone know how these signs come off how you get access to the tubes???
is the a nack to getting them off etc??
dont want to look a fool trying to get the cover or...
A bit of advice please, my mate has asked me to rewire his shop its a old terace house turned into a shop.
i'm a niceic domestic installer, am i right in thinking i can do the job as long as i go through the council planing route, is it LBC.
Any advice would be great
Thanks pete :confused:
Guys,
looked into a tt system today and found at main board which is rcd protected a 10mm armoured going to a board which is in the workshop then feeding circuits in there. The board in the workshop has a earth rod in the ground however the supply to the workshop from the board in the house...
hi i have been asked to try and fix some sign writing on a freinds shop.there is a feed in to the light and a feed out both with 230 v.
from the incoming 230v its goes to a capaciter then to 2 ballasts then to the tubes. he as tried new tubes and starters but still no joy.
i would think it...
Hi Guys
I have been asked to price a job in a sun bed shop, the work would include adding a 3 phase + N DB and running 4 supplies to the new beds using SWA cable. My questions are as follows.
1. Is it ok to install a 3 phase + N supply in a shop where the general public have access...
Evening all,
Along with the TV shop refurb, im also in the process of a new installation in a kitchen showroom.
Anyways, long story short, the DNO came in to install, what i thought would be a 3 phase supply. but apparently (unknown to me) have installed a single phase 3 wire.
Any...
I have to test shop today but it not possible to disconect every light fitting (1200 * 600 fittings)and other ones with electronic ballists . Also i can not get in to disconnect the tillsand other sockets what do you think the best way to tes the IR on this
Well chaps, today was the first day of tidying up this little lot.
Loads of Wylex rewireables, big green enclosure is the contactor to shut off all the sockets via switch on the way out of the workshop.
Dis assembled the cupboard as the new DB wouldnt fit:D
8am start:(
Then remove the...
Doing a refurb on a shop with a flats above it. The customer has had a suspended fire rated ceiling fitted under the existing ceiling in the shop. At present the shop lights circuit starts in the basement then goes straight up though the shop and in to the floor of the flat above where it...
Hi are their specific electrical, fire alarm and emergency lighting requirements for a sunbed shop.
I know that there are certain basic electrical requirements but will I have to wait and see what building control specify and also the fire officer ?
I have done a few search's on the web but...
hi everyone, just been too look at a nice job in leeds which should give me plenty of work :)
shop is approx 15m x 35m ish with a mezanine floor at one end.
couple of questions as ive done a bit bit not that much comemrcial stuff.
1. there are going to be a max of 12 refrigerators, do i...
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