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  1. SolarCity

    Inverter - Loft space or garage?

    Seeing as inverters don't like heat nor dust, the loft space doesn't really seem like the ideal location for an inverter. I wonder where installers are tending to install their inverters? Are they upgrading the cable size and installing in the garage? If practical, we always try to install in...
  2. G

    Can anyone recommend a board for RCBOs that has some space inside?

    Hello as above really, looking for something with some space inside so can make a tidier job of dressing cables. Quoting for a job that will have 12 RCBOs fitted needing to leave a few spare ways. Wasn't too happy with the last one with the neutral and functional earth fly leads in there too (9...
  3. S

    Small CU - in a tight space

    I have CU replacement to do and would appreciate any suggestions anyone has on best small CU. The current set up is an old 6-way re-wireable Wylex in the back of a small cupboard the customer wants to keep. I have about 300mm width to play with, depth and height are okay. I'll need 8 way if...
  4. 2

    space factor

    would 12x4mm single cables in a 25mm conduit exceed allowed sspace factor ?
  5. D

    Best technique/tools for cutting the space for back boxes?

    In the process of buying more tools after starting out. How would you go about cutting in back boxes and chasing in for that matter on plastered brick walls? Best tools and technique please? Thanks
  6. L

    Has google become a waste of space - well virtual space?

    Perhaps like others I felt a website would be a good idea to assist with launching my new business, but when it comes to getting listed in a place on google more than 10 pages after the vast miriad of business directories all claiming to give you access the the best electricians in the country I...
  7. M

    Using low volt spots or normal

    I am converting my attic and in the bedroom the ceiling will be flattened off and so there will be a void above that. In here i will use 2 low volt spots - simple. However in the bathroom on the sloping ceilng i want to use one spot, but the space behind the spot will be a bit limited. I...
  8. J

    No space in board

    The existing board is older and does not hav an RCD, i have installed a small Garage supply unit beside it to a 30A breaker and have taken the cable to the 16A RCD protected breaker on this. is this ok?
  9. P

    Reducing a space heater's wattage??

    Hi all, first post here. I have a 1500W space heater that comes with a little fan in it. It runs off of a 120V outlet (I'm in Canada). I would like to reduce the wattage to the heater from 1500W to 500W or maybe even 400W. How do I do that? Cheers, PepeLapiu :)
  10. B

    Can anyone tell me the size of the MEM fuse box

    HI everyone I have a picture of a old MEM fuse box,which i need to know the size of, it is a job I am pricing for and dont know what size consumer unit i can fit in the small space vailable. The job is a long way from me and i dont want to waste half a day just to measure a space
  11. O

    Bathroom fan isolating switch

    Re-entered this question on it's own Thread. (Hope this meets with moderator approval) :) Does the regs state that the 3 pole isolating switch (required to protect the person carrying out maintenance on bathroom fan) must be accessible in the room that the fan is fitted? (Perhaps "In line of...
  12. J

    Screwdriver sizes.... which are good, which are a waste of space??

    There has been lots of talk of which brand is best, but I just wondered what are the actual sizes that people find most usefull day in day out. Slotted in 3mm and 3.5mm..... are they both necessary? Half a mm seems a very small difference. Are there any that people should avoid completely...
  13. S

    Need the space.

    Need to get rid of my sons Vauxhall Corsa which is sat on my drive collecting bird muck. No longer needed as he now has company van. Its a 94 M reg 1.4GLSi. Stops, starts and goes well. Lost a bit of its GLS but it is 15 year old. Looking of a quick sale T&T till end Sept this year. Recent...
  14. D

    RCBO to fit MK

    Got a old school MK sentry board that i need RCBO for!! any body know what ones will fit and will the new MK ones fit??
  15. P

    conduit bending

    hi does anyone have a method chart in pdf for conduit bending as the college are not good when it comes to handouts i need it to calculate the bends and sets thanks
  16. Amp David

    Running lighting circuits in the loft space.

    When running lighting cables in the loft space, they can be clipped to the side of the joists no problem. When the cable then needs to be run at right angles to the joists, is it best pratice to drill the joists to pass the cable through or run over the top of them. Cheers for the advice guys.
  17. S

    Supply cable in loft space

    Hi, Can any one confirm / advise if the following situation is 'allowed ' with current safety regulations. A 160 year old row of terraced cottages with open loft space running through all 5 . The 10 16mm supply cables enter the building at one end and are drapped over the ceiling timbers...

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