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  1. avinalarf

    Fixing catenary wire

    Hello all I've searched through lots of other posts referring to catenary wire, but haven't found what I want. I've not done this before, hence why some pictorial help would be very useful. I need to run some cable from the house to the shed (distance of 5m) to supply power to charge a...
  2. avinalarf

    Building Regs Part F

    Hello all I'm very sure that I found some sort of calculation to decipher whether or not a bathroom extractor is necessary when doing a refurb but I can't find it now headbang . It's something like calculating volume of room and size of window, but I can't remember what happens next:Blushing...
  3. avinalarf

    Can this be used to control a cooker plate?

    Can this be used to control a cooker plate? http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/RCD_Protected_Range/RCD_Protected_Range_2/index.html There is no RCD protection at the board. Client wants a new cooker which is under 13Amps. Wondered if this could be used as the...
  4. avinalarf

    To Notify or Not to Notify, that is the question...

    Hello all Just went to look at a job. Client wants an additional socket spurred from an existing. I would spur from a socket outlet within the kitchen (notifiable area) to go through the wall into the dining area (not normally notifiable) as this is the easiest route and the small kitchen is...
  5. avinalarf

    Can someone ID this for me?

    Hi Can anyone tell me what the smaller of the 2 black boxes below and to the right of the main fuse is please? Cheers.
  6. avinalarf

    Meter tails

    Hello all Client wants CU upgrade. Noticed that tails are both red, but one is wrapped with black tape. Is this something that needs to be rectified regardless, or something to note on EIC. Thanks.
  7. avinalarf

    washing machine in wc

    Hi all Just went to look at a job which turned out to be a lot larger than telephone call let on! Anyway my queries are: 1 - does anyone know of small light fittings which can be placed in a wall which are battery operated or are of the PIR type? 2 - couple have put their w/m in the...
  8. avinalarf

    Battery change

    Hello all Doing my monthly calcard test and got deviations on the continuity readings:|. I know readings can go a bit awry when the batteries need changing, so did so. My readings are still off, but in the complete opposite direction :_| . Will send it away to get checked, but just wanted...
  9. avinalarf

    Introductions

    Hello all I'm Natasha I've been a qualified domestic installer for nearly 2 years now (can't believe how time has flown!). I'm based around Cambridge. I'm also very interested in audio/visual stuff and anything gadgety!
  10. avinalarf

    new bathroom extractor

    Would it be ok to use the feed to the shower and fuse it down to provide a feed for a bathroom extractor? If yes and it's an extractor with a timer over-run, would I then need the triple-pole switch after the FCU? I ask because the shower switch is on the wall outside the bathroom and it would...
  11. avinalarf

    self-adhesive trunking

    Is it a bad idea to use the above in a bathroom? Would it hold well enough with the steam that may be generated? Cheers
  12. avinalarf

    Bedsits & smoke alarms

    Hello all Does anyone know if there are particular things to consider when wiring for a bedsit? Also, would someone explain the differences between the vast array of smoke/fire alarms (optical... ?:| ) ; which are best to use. Can someone also confirm whether an immersion heater is used with...
  13. avinalarf

    Is RCBO required?

    If someone wants me to add a pull-switch in the bathroom, taking the feed from their upstairs lighting circuit, do I need to change the current mcb to an RCBO as it's a 16th edition board? Thanks.
  14. avinalarf

    Ze reading on TNC-S system

    Evening all Measured the above today and am getting 0.4 reading. I know this type of system should have 0.35 max so what could be causing it to be higher? Should I be very concerned and what steps should I take? Thank you.
  15. avinalarf

    Is bathroom fan necessary?

    Happy New Year everyone Can someone confirm the following... A bathroom fan is not required if the window opening is 1/10 or more of the bathroom floor area? Thanks.
  16. avinalarf

    Immersion heater timer

    A client wants to fit the above as they think it would be cheaper to heat the water this way than use the boiler. Can anyone confirm/disagree this point with a reason as I'm quite interested to know? Thank you.
  17. avinalarf

    AV people

    Hi all I've run cables for an AV system in my own home. We got the system designed by an AV company and I did all the cabling to save a bit of money. All cabling goes to a small room where sky dish/dvd/amp/music centre etc will be placed. Anyway, just wanted to know if anyone knew of any...
  18. avinalarf

    Emergency Lighting

    Can someone please explain the difference between "maintained" and "non-maintained" emergency lighting Blushing Thanks in advance.
  19. avinalarf

    testing a light fitting

    Hi all I'm a bit embarrassed to ask this question, but it's better to be safe than sorry! I put up a light fitting which has a built-in transformer (don't think this has any bearing on my problem though). It was a simple swap with another light fitting. Anyway, I was sure I felt a little...
  20. avinalarf

    Filing

    Does anyone have any methods that are easy to maintain? How long do you keep records for? ie: quotes/invoices, test sheets etc. Cheers Nat
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