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Thanks for the thoughts there Dan. Truth is, it urks me that due to economics we`re constantly being pressured into cutting corners & lowering our standards. For the same reason (

Certainly. But in fairness, a non-conducting pane between Band I & II would be easily achieved - YT1 pvc trunking much cheaper than steel tray/basket. As to the `U-channel` - thats just a generally used term for the galv steel hockeystick-shaped former that sits atop the blockwork, & as...

Anyone care to offer an opinion... I`ve a job involving installing cabling for various circuits in a new commercial unit, which is split between the office/reception/facilities area & a workshop/warehouse space (much the larger part) As the vast majority of the circuits run from the DB (in...

One thought would be, if you really MUST run behind the skirting, is to use BS8436 cable - aka "Earthshield"/"Guardian"/"Alsecure" Expensive stuff maybe, but so useful! I always keep 1.5mm & 2.5mm in stock for those awkward applications where you need `mechanical protection` but swa aint...

Can anyone share their experiences with design software packages? DO any of you use Amtech - they were gettin bad press a few years ago - have they got better? Any others? Looked at Castline/Solutionselectrical/HevaComp etc but all seem to lack one thing or other. Already got decent...

Evenin all. Looks like an interestin place to hang out. Not really into forums, but a fair bit of experience on here by looks of it. Hopefully i can add a contribution or 2 & benefit from all yours. Bit of an all-rounder meself - mostly industrial & commercial with a bitta housebashin...