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    Outside Mains Sockets

    Cables will run on the side outside wall close to the ground. They will be hardly noticeable.
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    Outside Mains Sockets

    I prefer to have it on a separate circuit rather than spur off the downstairs ring mains.
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    Outside Mains Sockets

    I want to have installed two 2 gang mains sockets on the front and back of my house mostly to use with the pressure washer: I would first like to point out I'm not undertaking this job myself. I am just going to buy the parts required as I have a helpful local electrician that is happy to...
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    Crabtree Starbreaker Consumer Unit Replacement Labels

    I am just a landlord who owns 3 properties with these consumer units. I'm not an electrician. I also have the same consumer unit in my home. I wanted the original labels. I'll try contacting Electrium.
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    Crabtree Starbreaker Consumer Unit Replacement Labels

    Is it possible to purchase a replacement labels pack?
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    Recommended brands for LED Floodlights

    What are the best brands. I want to replace two halogen floodlights which are on the front of the house. Is 100W LED equivalent to 500W halogen? I've checked the lumens and I think 100W is the correct power rating. I'm concerned that going greater than 100W will cause a nuisance and complaints...
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    Downstairs Mains RCBO Tripping

    I replaced the PIR sensor for the floodlights on the front of our house because the floodlights were staying on permanently. The issue hasn't been resolved with the new PIR sensor. Following this, the RCBO for the downstairs mains sockets on the consumer unit keeps tripping instantly. I thought...
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    Anyone recognise this light fixture

    Well done Kerching: https://www.moonlightdesign.co.uk//interior-lights-c121/lighting-by-room-c157/alton-5-light-pendant-satin-chrome-matt-opal-glass-p5218/s34870
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    Anyone recognise this light fixture

    I need to buy another one but I'm unable to remember the manufacturer. Does anyone recognise this:
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    RCBO Type B or Type C

    I wanted to have my oven on its own RCBO it currently has a 32A Type B. Would I need a 32A Type B or Type C RCBO?
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    Best Brand for Consumer Units

    Doc Hudson, my electrician has quoted me
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    Siemens Stratum 200

    Its in the kitchen hence tiled wall and yes its mounted just above the skirting board.
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    Best Brand for Consumer Units

    Hi Doc Hudson. Yes Its a replacement consumer unit for the one discussed in the other thread. Yes I'm not a qualified electrician and just to clarify I won't be doing any of the work myself. The reason I want to buy everything myself is because I want to chose one and also because a mate who...
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    Best Brand for Consumer Units

    I need to replace the consumer unit in a domestic property I own. I am looking for a replacement 12 way split load consumer unit. I was wondering what you all thought were the best brands for Consumer Units. The brands I was looking at were Crabtree, MK and GE. Does anyone have any opinions on...
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    Siemens Stratum 200

    Yes the GE Consumer Units look identical to the Siemens ones and they appear to be just rebadged versions of each other: http://www.gepowercontrols.com/eu/resources/literature_library/catalogs/residential/downloads/DS_Catalogue_Consumer_units_and_MCBs_English_UK.pdf?SMSESSION=NO Anyway, I've...
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    Siemens Stratum 200

    I am trying to obtain a replacement cover for a Siemens Consumer Unit as in the photograph. I believe it is a Siemens Stratum 200 Insulated Split Load Consumer Unit Model No.: CU 1283SL 66. http://docs-europe.electrocomponents.com/webdocs/0032/0900766b800322cd.pdf I have contacted Siemens...
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