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<blockquote data-quote="monkey5" data-source="post: 79746" data-attributes="member: 1819"><p>ive seen the recent post about NICEIC passing someone even tho they used twin and earth outside. so thought id ask a question.</p><p></p><p>abit of info:</p><p></p><p>basically i did a CU change and then tested ring main IR test and got a really bad reading. tracked it down to a length of cable from a spurred socket in the living room (main socket for tv sky ect) to socket on the ring upstairs. disconnected both ends and made safe as customer didnt want wall damaging as just decorated. obviously they need new point in same area and after discussing possible routes the best way as to not damage any internal walls was to go from a socket in room upstairs thru wall to outside then down the wall then back thru wall straight into lounge socket. the socket in the room above is a radial from consumer unit just supplying the one socket point (not sure why theyve done this as its the opposite side of house and other sockets in same room are on the ring). it will go down the wall outside for about 3m on the front of the house.</p><p></p><p>Q1. would you use twin and earth clipped direct for this (customer wants cheapest option).</p><p></p><p>Q2. would you put it in conduit (think this looks worse than T&amp;E clipped direct)</p><p></p><p>Q3.or would you use an alternative (i dont think swa will be needed and wont really look that good either)</p><p></p><p>thanks for you opinions and advice in advance</p><p></p><p>wayne</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="monkey5, post: 79746, member: 1819"] ive seen the recent post about NICEIC passing someone even tho they used twin and earth outside. so thought id ask a question. abit of info: basically i did a CU change and then tested ring main IR test and got a really bad reading. tracked it down to a length of cable from a spurred socket in the living room (main socket for tv sky ect) to socket on the ring upstairs. disconnected both ends and made safe as customer didnt want wall damaging as just decorated. obviously they need new point in same area and after discussing possible routes the best way as to not damage any internal walls was to go from a socket in room upstairs thru wall to outside then down the wall then back thru wall straight into lounge socket. the socket in the room above is a radial from consumer unit just supplying the one socket point (not sure why theyve done this as its the opposite side of house and other sockets in same room are on the ring). it will go down the wall outside for about 3m on the front of the house. Q1. would you use twin and earth clipped direct for this (customer wants cheapest option). Q2. would you put it in conduit (think this looks worse than T&E clipped direct) Q3.or would you use an alternative (i dont think swa will be needed and wont really look that good either) thanks for you opinions and advice in advance wayne [/QUOTE]
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