Recent content by Patmckenna

Many thanks guys! Pat

Thanks Binky. This had crossed my mind… In that situation, I supply the armoured cabling and they run it through? What spec of cabling for a one bedroom, lounge, kitchen (presently all electric), utility room and shower room? It will have gas central heating in the next month or so… I’d...

Thanks ProDave - both you and Andy have been very helpful and have clarified how to proceed from here. Thanks again. Pat

Thanks Andy - Cadent say they will be using a ‘mole’ technique rather than a trench so there will be no question of sharing the trench! The Coach House had its own approved electric certification when we converted the property a few years back BUT I’m inclined to agree that a completely...

Thanks Andy - I assume you mean the positioning of a meter on a new cable running from the mains to the coach house? In my innocence, I was hoping to be able to ‘divert’ the power supply to the annex located on my own meter and attach it to a new electric meter taking independent readings for...

Thanks for swift replies guys. ProDave: the Coach House has been recognised as a dwelling in its own right - with separate Council Tax etc. We have just received the MPRN for the gas meter which will be located at the Coach House (Cadent presently about to supply the gas piping from the mains...

Hi Folks - Newbie first post. Non-electrician seeking advice on how to proceed - no intention of attempting a diy job on the following: My daughter lives in a coach house in my back garden. At the moment, her electricity is supplied through the meter in my house. We want to separate her...