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Hi all, if all the circuits of the main CU are RCD protected can I connect up an RCD protected garage CU to a spare way on the main CU? Thanks!

Recently fitted a dish and a freesat HD receiver to my 40 inch full HD TV and the HD channels are definately much much better than the standard definition channels. I tell you, Wayne Rooney is not a pretty sight in HD..

Really wanted to cut down on the charity this year! As you say, for my own peace of mind I want to fit one however if they do not want to cough up the extra.. tough one.. mind you, as a fledgling business it might be good for referrals, going the extra mile etc.. The manufacturers instructions...

Hi all, swapping out a bathroom extractor fan like for like for a customer which does not currently have an isolator fitted. As its a straight swap, will I need to install an isolator? Thank you!

Hi all having just finished a job installing umpteen sockets, was wondering if it would be a time saver if I purchased the Armeg box sinkers. Has anyone used these before and are they actually any good? Or are they gathering dust in your garages, giving you a bad mood every time you see them...

Morning all! Nice easy one for you as its the weekend. Just started looking for a van, my work will be mainly domestic with a bit of commercial thrown in (hopefully anyway!) Got my eye on a transit connect, however I have owned a few fords in the past which proved less than reliable. So was...

Scott, doing my level 3 at the moment and find this book very useful. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Practical-Inspection-Certification-Electrical-Installations/dp/185617607X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1286828144&sr=8-1 It was highly recommended by our tutor. Cheers, Richard

Cheers SparkyTim, much appreciated !

Hi, got a question for you guys. Need to install a 2KW fan heater in a bathroom. Have not seen the bathroom yet but sounds fairly small so assume it may well need to be installed in zone 2. The way I read the regs is that as long as the heater is IPx4 its ok. As for the FCU, can this be...

Nice pic's, thx Admin. I notice you have not earthed the banjo's. Is it not a requirement to earth the armour either end? Richard

Cheers for that M4tty. Registering with Elecsa so happy days! Did not want to spend another

Great post, thx PC. One thing, with the adapter box, these can be butted up against the CU? and do i need to put a grommet inbetween maybe? I suppose if the box is flush with the CU then there will be no ingress i.e. IP4x which will normally required for the top of a CU. Upon checking the OSG...

Thanks all for your input on this. Very much appreciated. Batty: earthing. I have a TN-S system. Is it ok to export the earth to the garage as its only 18m away? At that distance the (R1 + R2) should be fine? A1spark: The garage has no extraneous conductive parts. Am now going to use SWA all...

Hi PC, thanks for the reply. Lots of food for thought! I originally discounted SWA due to the cost but I suppose once you start adding up the cost of singles and conduit etc.. Will get the calculator out and see whats what. Also, as you say, SWA wil be a lot quicker to install. Thanks! Lurch, I...

Thanks Deke and Batty for your quick responses. Saggy PVC and pesky kids I had not thought about! Will look down the galvo route. Enjoy the rest of your weekend (all 4 hours of it)

Hello wise ones! My 1st post so please be gentle ;) Before I beg you for your advice i'll give you a quick resume. Was in IT for 20 years and then made redundant in April. Decided then to follow my boyhood dream and become an electrician.. A hunt around for an electrician's mate position did...