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    Code cables in walls with metal partitions

    Recent thread brought up C3 cables in wall of less than 50mm from surface without rcd or additional mechanical protection on a eicr. I would also C3 this however how do people feel about this if the walls were metal partions on the studs and not wood? Would you then be more swayed to a C2 incase...
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    Cables in cavity of walls

    Is it permitted to run twin and earth in a domestic cavity wall?
  3. R

    Bathroom bonding with steel stud walls

    Hi all, after some advise on bonding in a bathroom, ive fitted an electric shower, its RCD protected and ive bonded the water pipes. 2 of the walls in the bathroom are steel stud walls, another electrician says it doesnt need bonding as its on a RCD ? Help
    • Richard Redman
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    • bathroom bonding steel walls
    • Replies: 65
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Time delay RCDs and cables in walls

    Your carrying out an eicr on a domestic property with a time delay 100mA RCD protecting lighting cables within 50 mm of the surface. What code would you give it c3 or c2?
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    Stramit - Straw Walls - Installation Reference Method

    Evening all. Working on a bungalow at the minute with the dreaded stramit walls. All my new cables have been surface, galv capped and the builder is dot 'n' dabbing over. There is an existing radial serving sockets in the living room which is not being rewired. For those that are familiar with...
    • charlie76
    • Thread
    • cables installation method radial reference surface walls
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Stupid builders........

    Been doing a barn conversion/extension at a builders house I do work for. All the ceilings are vaulted/exposed oak beams....The builder boarded, insulated and tiled the roof from the outside leaving the beams exposed. Instead of getting me in to put the switch drops in from the chandelier...
    • Leesparkykent
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    • builder builders stupid walls
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Fixings for double plasterboard stud walls

    Hi.Im a new apprentice electrician and was after some advice on fixings please!? I today's had to fit an emergency exit sign in stud wall but it had double layered plasterboard. I thought plasterboard fixings(pig tails) would work but they never gripped and kept spinning out! Am I using wrong...
    • Mazza78
    • Thread
    • double fixing fixings google plasterboard screw walls
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. robd

    Crabtree 50a pullswitch...chrome

    Afternoon all, I'm after a 50a pullswitch, crabtree in chrome. I know they used to make them but not sure if they still do or if there are any kicking around anywhere. Actually want one for my bathroom, don't suppose anyone on here has seen any lately?
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    Cables through walls

    Is there a regulation that states you must protect cables passing through walls (i.e. drilled, from one side out to the other), or can you just pass them straight through the wall as I've seen on untold occasions..
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    Thick plasterboard wall?

    Not stricly an electrical question so apologies if this is the wrong place to ask... Has anyone ever come accross a dividing wall which appears to be solid/thick plasterboard? Drilling in for fixing trying to feel for the cavity and drill bit emerged in room next door. Wall seems to be...
    • rick
    • Thread
    • around before plasterboard thick wall walls
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Metal partition walls

    Hi any one got their regs book near them? On site and forgot my bag this morning so haven't got the BYB with me.... Looking for the reg number related to rcd protection for cables run in metal partition irrespective of depth. Cheers lee
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    installing socket in shed

    Hi, I'm currently on a level 2 C&G course at college with a bit of experience. I have to install a socket outside in the shed in my own house. I have a few questions i'm not too sure about: 1. is SWA cable the only one to use for taking power to shed or can I use T&E run in conduit? Is...
    • n180
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    • cable conduit installing shed socket walls
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Electrician Forum
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    Alarm Wiring

    I know this isn't in the security category, I can't post in it. Ive never installed a security system in a domestic property. Will I have to chase walls like normal a electricial circuit? Haven't seen anything about how to run alarm cables to PIRs and I don't want to go to a future client...
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    Lathe & plaster walls

    What do you do when the builder is being a cheap &@?! and won't pull them out? I either chisel a bit out of the uprights or get a bit of wood that spans between both. Any other ideas that don't involve a 16mm back box?!
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    Straw in stud walls

    This is the first time I have ever seen straw in a stud wall. House was built in 1990.
  16. Dave OCD

    Supply for Combi Boiler - RCD required ?

    Allright chaps I have to connect a new Combi this Saturday morning, intending to fit a 3 amp fused switched FCU and take the supply off a handy socket [about 2 feet away and on a RFC not a spur] The consumer unit is an old MEM with cartridge fuses and there's no RCD, [TNCS system with Ze of...
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    Installing sockets in a thin block wall.

    Hi guys, I have been asked to install some additional sockets for a family friend. However when I have been to look at the house (1950's built) I have found that the upstairs walls are really thin. They look like breeze but are much softer (I can pratically scrape them away with a screwdriver)...
    • iamjon
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    • block installing kitchen socket sockets through wall walls without
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. driverman

    Cables in cavity walls?

    Hi, 2 things really but related. 1. When I worked for a DNO company, no way would they allow their service cable to the OMB go via the cavity even if a hockey stick was installed. Yet in the UK Power Network (old Eastern) area it would appear they do. Any one know from their experiences? 2...
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    Stud walls built of metal rails

    Just checking if anyone knows, should stud wall built out of metal rails be bonded, especially a bathroom. Thanks in advance for any replies Victor
    • Victor
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    • built metal rails walls
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
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    Book times for chopping boxes in walls

    Evening, Anyone know the book/industry times for chopping 1g & 2g 35mm back boxes in concrete block and then fixing . All using power tools. I know how long it would take me! But will be subbies... My luckins doesnt list it and my old spons only has chopping by hand times which I reckon my mum...
    • stimpy
    • Thread
    • block book boxes concrete times walls
    • Replies: 64
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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