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The outer PVC on the armour is the outer insulation. The material between the armour and the inner insulation is just packing and not insulation, so once the armour is stripped you have lost the required "double insulation". However, if you are putting it into trunking that will get you back to...

don't forget to calculate the volt drop if it is a long run. 12ma (per amp per meter). At 32 amps I make that max length of 30mtrs (=5% at 230v).

I guess a lot will depend on the how much you will generate vs your average consumption / how much you will use vs how much you will export. What size system have you got?

Thanks Binky, is that in landscape aswell?

Hi Looking to do an in roof PV install split across 2 slate roofs ( both south facing) - 1 landscape & 1 portrait. Ive been looking at both the Viridain clear line fusion and the GSE roof kits. just wondered if anybody had any views on either system. Looking at the Viridain system (uses their...

Just out of interest, what is the cable you have used? im assuming 1.5mm flex, or have you used t&e? Im guessing N & CPC reversed with in the plug or in the socket

Just interested, what do you guys use for bonding oil pipes? I always find the standard clamps are too big and bulky and you never seem clamp up that well !! Thanks in advance

A friend of mine is a BT engineer. He drilled through a hidden rendered in DNO cable - put him in hospital.

Was involved in something like this on a previous job. the electrics was straight forward but the plumbers had a job!! they kept 1 hot water outlet running from the combi and then put a cylinder in for the rest. then treat the boiler like a system boiler on a Y plan. use a immersun , I boost or...

Fair play, got the wrong end of the stick

Its not "illegal" ie, by doing this you could not be carried off by the police. However, it would be against regulations and as such, if there was a problem you would be held accountable and potentially charged with negligence. As for whether you could do it as a retired sparky - Im a qualified...

I take it you will be running oval between the boxes?