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Yes 3 hour duration for sleeping accommodation, all escape routes would require em lighting and exit signs indicating direction of escape. Externally need to be in the vicinity of the exits (Usually directly above the door)  Also consider location of any firefighting equipment and fire alarm...

Take a look at Cibse lighting guides, they have guides for all different environments with recommendations. Glare is the biggest factor in office lighting so look at luminaires that can achieve a ugr <19. Also look at Bs 12464:1 for lighting levels.  (I came off the tools 4 years ago and...

Or you could use a contactor to switch the load. But switching in banks as Rob said would be the best option. Do you have to do the cable sizing as well?

As sidewinder said usually stick to the main branded accessories like Crabtree, mk and schneider. Have used lap a few times mainly when the customer has supplied the items or if i get a last minute job on a sunday and I can pop to screwfix! Seems to be a new brand popping up to wholesalers...

If the gap between surface and backbox is 25mm cant you fit another metal backbox on to it?(was going to say replace with deeper box but im assuming will be a nightmare removing the one thats there) If not use intumescent sealent to fill the gap and apply some to the mdf. Kieron

Can also be linked to sounder. But how far do you go? Next one will be self extinguishing consumer units!

Yes website not the best and nothing will beat good workmanship together with regular inspections. Just general public doesn't seem to know anything about having eicr' done regularly. Niceic assessor last week was saying that the new amendment boards will just delay fire detection and that was...

Hi all! Wondering if anyone has used the thermarestor system? (www.thermarestor.co.uk) Popped up on my twitter the other day. Just wondering what people thought of it? Seems like an interesting product. Did a quick search on forum couldnt find anything on it, so thought i'd make a topc. Kieron

Just changed a Wylex 61008 30mA 80A rcd only serial number I can see on it is: ACWCRCSR0965 WRS80/2 WHRHSR B4056 Installed about 5 years ago. Test button worked intermittently and did not trip at all during trip time test.

Yep no problem will let the other guys know as well. Last weeks ones have gone back to the client as they think we are trying to pull a fast one!

Still want information on failed RCDS? Doing a load of EICR for a local authority. Had 3 Wylex 30mA RCDs fail last week. Test button would work once then once I reset it, it stops working and they wouldnt trip at all doing a ramp test or for trip times. All 3 installed 5 years ago when the...

I've fitted the robus tri led fittings. They are decent, fire rated and interchangeable trims. Are a bit expensive though!

The Wylex am 3 boards are pretty decent. Plenty of round knockouts top and bottom, 2 rectangle ones at the back. Can also get a surface mount pattress for them so you can trunk to the board and bring cables through the back. Which was great for us as we've just instsalled around 30 of them in...

sorry ! I just can't help but say bulbs! I'll have proof read my reply before i post it. :)

we are a small club which has very little money and relies on people to help out. We have a new committe now which are trying to turn the club around. they can't be lowered they are about 20 years old!! Hopefully he will post lol! I'll jus check voltages on cables going to lamps and ignitor. If...