Sub Board?? How shall I go about it?

[Moaz]

Im starting fresh electrical work on a new build. The mains is coming on the ground floor, from there I need to wire 3 more CU. What's the best way to go about it? So altogether there'll be a CU on each floor. Ground floor, first, second and third. 4 CU's altogether. What do you guys reckon?

 

[buzzlightyear]

No 2.5mm

just checking.

 

[buzzlightyear]

No 2.5mm

just checking.

 

[SJD]

I've done a 5-bed with 3-phase and approx. 40 circuits.

Admittedly somewhat high-spec. E.g. kitchen had circuits for 3 ovens & hob, as well as sockets & lights. And 2 backup immersion tanks in case of boiler failure. Plus various outside lighting & gate circuits.

Again, sockets in 2.5mm, multiple circuits per floor to keep the cable lengths down.

In this case, everything in a basement plant room, rather than boards scattered about the building. Doesn't make much difference to cable lengths.

 

[Pete999]

I though we had a similar thread the other day talking about Radials or RFC in a large 10 bedroom house with separate DBs on each floor...

We did, same poster

 

[Octopus]

We did, same poster

Yup, hit, nail and head spring to mind

If the OP has "won" the business, lord knows how he's costed it .... and if its not a HMO, then its going to be really high spec ............. the following threads by the OP could make interesting reading....

 

[Toneyz]

It's a house. 10 Bedroom house. I'd say there's around 10 circuits on each CU

Is this the same house as the post the other day?

 

[Pete999]

Is this the same house as the post the other day?

Yep and same poster

 

[elsparko]

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[westward10]

Am I the only one getting fed up with this random picture posting!!

 

[westward10]

Are you agreeing that I am the only one

 

[SparkyChick]

Are you agreeing that I am the only one

I'm agreeing that lots of random image posting is a little tiresome.

So you're not the only one

 

[Wilko]

Been drinking here, so will keep out of it and wish peace to all .

 

[Pete999]

Are you agreeing that I am the only one

No not at all I'm getting p----d off as well

 

[elsparko]

Am I the only one getting fed up with this random picture posting!!

 

[westward10]

Don't get me wrong some are apt, Andy78s on the Harry and Megan thread yesterday was great but it seems to me some use it as an excuse to post random pics.

 

[westward10]

See what you did there Elsparko by disagreeing in #40.

 

[elsparko]

Don't get me wrong some are apt, Andy78s on the Harry and Megan thread yesterday was great but it seems to me some use it as an excuse to post random pics.

 

[plugsandsparks]

Ha, talk about houses, i am working on one atm, its rather large and difficult to cable. Plant room has TP DB which is main DB, garage has submain TP DB, 1st floor has submain TP DB, with two further sub mains with SP DB's which feed local ccts on ground floor and 1st floor.
Thats 3X TP DB and 2X SP DB , have not counted ccts yet but 100M of 2.5T&E disappears in one bedroom alone, lol. Local ccts are to ensure VD and ELI will be met.

 

[Toneyz]

This is turning into a Facebook page now loads of random pictures and s***t to scroll through. Just the same a posting American video's that have no relevance to the thread/posts or electrical installation in this country. Can we try to keep on the post ( well most of the time anyway)?

 

[Toneyz]

Ha, talk about houses, i am working on one atm, its rather large and difficult to cable. Plant room has TP DB which is main DB, garage has submain TP DB, 1st floor has submain TP DB, with two further sub mains with SP DB's which feed local ccts on ground floor and 1st floor.
Thats 3X TP DB and 2X SP DB , have not counted ccts yet but 100M of 2.5T&E disappears in one bedroom alone, lol. Local ccts are to ensure VD and ELI will be met.

The hardest thing is trying to find an accessible cupboard to house them in.

 

[elsparko]

ill lay off on the pictures then, didnt realise i was frankensteins monster having my cottage burnt down

 

[littlespark]

Isnt there a thread for random pics in the off-topic section?

 

[Pete999]

I'm agreeing that lots of random image posting is a little tiresome.

So you're not the only one

No he's not the only one!! but are we the only three.

 

[Dave OCD]

No definitely not.

 

[Pete999]

ill lay off on the pictures then, didnt realise i was frankensteins monster having my cottage burnt down

Might have something to do with your Avatar mate, makes you look warlike, as well as a triffle demented.

 

[AJshep]

Sometimes the odd pic is funny, sometimes it's just makes no sense and is a little strange, but if I'm honest it doesn't really aggravate me.

I do get a bit aggravated by some of the posts I see on this forum, advise and discussion is fine (different opinions and prospective are good) but asking what size cable to use makes a mockery of mine and everyone elses here training.
I enjoy the forums but I get a little annoyed when I feel people are taking advantage, It's basic stuff and if you don't know it you shouldn't be taking on these jobs.