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When installing a new split load RCD fuseboard, what is the best practice for putting which circuits on which RCD bank. What does the NICEIC reccommend.This does confuse me a bit talking to different electricians. Thanks Rob

Hi All , Could you please tell me with regard to LED's (low power) used in downlighters if they require Fire rated fittings and /or Fire Hoods. Thanks Rob

On a drayton cylinder stat what do terninals 1 and 2 refer to ie call or satisfied? Thanks Rob

Can somebody firstly tell me what the reason is for the pump overrun on combi boilers? Secondly what would the fault be if the Satisfied and Call connections were crossed from the cylinder thermostat? Many thanks Rob

In a loft space for a flat an air conditioning system has been installed and supplied on own circuit from Fuseboard.Will this require supplementry bonding to adjacent light circuit and if so at every light accessory or will just one point suffice???????Thanks Rob

I have a new circuit shower to fit with no old circuit to use.I am correct in saying i cannot run cable in the cavity ( regs )to reach the loft for the drop down into shower. Is it ok to chase up internal walls to achieve this with metal capping of course? Cheers Rob

I have got a C.U to move so existing circuits will need extending from old position. What is the best method for these connections ,ie JB's , as no access will be available to these connections?????? With thanks

I know part p regs apply to domestic but would it also apply to a football club premises ie bar , kitchen , VIP room , changing rooms etc. I only ask as Chairman wants things done his way which does not comply with part p.

Can anyone confirm for me, if it is ok to run a spur off an existing socket(ring) horizontally along the wall to a corner and then along this adjacent wall for another double socket.I think this is ok! Thanks

Can anybody reccommend a good clamp meter that is capable of reading as low as milli-amp's on AC. This is for measuring Earth Leakage current.Not particularly interested in any other functionality. Thanks

I take it that the "Calling" signal will be live if the water temp has dropped to low in th cylinder??? What should "Satisfied" signal be during this??? Then what happens when cylinder temp is ok with respect to "Calling" and "Satisfied" signals. Also how does this correspond to my thermostat...

Can anyone tell me of a way to test the thermostat that attaches to the hot water cylinder?? Would i get any readings using low ohm meter and vary the temp adjuster???? Thanks Rob

I have a customer who requires a power outlet to supply a caravan in the back garden. Also he wants some outside lights fitted at the top of said garden. Can i run one SWA to power all the above or what is the best way????? Thanks Rob

I have done a periodic but the council have sent a letter stating that circuits are dangerous and need correcting. I put in obs and recs that firstly live conductors not identifed with sleeving and secondly back boxes not earthed. Both as code 2. The back boxes have a fixed stud and so earthed...

Hello. I would like to know why my measured R1+R2's , measured Ze do not correspond to my measured Zs's in the above formula for all circuits? I was just doing this for confirmation to proove to myself but it has backfired. What is the best way to meet the formula with respect to testing...

Hi all, On the PIR form sheet 2..on a TT system......what is the difference between "External loop impedence" within Nature of supply box and "Electrode resistance to earth" within details of installation earth electrode???????? Also in "Observations and recommendations" it says on code...

Hi all,i have got to split a consumer unit in a pub so that upstairs and downstairs are on seperate meters / bills. Firstly ,the supplier will have to come and fit another meter! Is there any thing i can fit so as not to require supllier visit? From what i can see it would be cheaper to rewire...

i need to get a supply from the house to a shed some 3 meters from the house.The height of the suspended cable will be about 2.5 meters. According to the regs it should be 3meters for pvc cables in steel conduit. With posts to raise the cable this will all look a bit crap. What other options...

I have to install two outside lights. Is 3 core flex in white or black ok to use clipped direct to wall.Or , are there any other cable options which i can make use of, thanks.

hi all, i have just changed a couple of socket for a customer and got a Zs of 223 ohms which is good.Then i went to CU and noticed main earth only 4mm and in a bad state so did method 2 and got no reading at all!!!!!!!Also no bonding to water service!!!!!!!!! How am i getting a Zs with no main...