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You have to be particularlly carefull with the german/dutch schuko plugs because they use side clips not pins for earthing. This means it is easy to end up with a situation where an appliance that needs earthing for safe operation has it's live and neutral pins connected but not it's earth pins. The cable was then secured in place using UPVC capping to not only hold it but also protect it from any damage that might from any potential future work.
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Once all the wires have been connected, the face plate is then screwed on to the pattress box, fixing it in place. Once a suitable supply has been found the next task is to isolate the supply to the circuit you are using! If in any doubt, the power to the entire house is turned off.
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In this example here we are using an existing lighting circuit so a 1mm twin and earth cable is run out from the top of the ceiling rose, down through the ceiling and down a chase that was cut into the wall. As previously mentioned, if you are sing a lighting circuit make sure it’s RCD protected. If it isn’t then you can’t use it. There are many types of adaptors on the market and knowing what is suitable for what purpose is important to get a safe and reliable result. A Rating Ideal for all Applications - 3A for up to 720W, 5A between 720W and 2100W, 10A between 2100W and 2400W, 13A between 2400W and 3120W
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When securing wires ensure that the retaining screw that holds the wire in place is tightened fully and that it has plenty of bare wire to clamp down on to. As we have mentioned above, when running down a wall to a power supply unit such as this the cable will need to run vertically down in a straight line to comply with regulations. Unfortunately most stores only carry the first two categories and often provide poor information about what they are suitable for Wall chased out and cable placed in chase and protective UPVC pipe Step 3 – Install Fused Connection Unit (FCU)
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Once in place the cable was then tested to ensure there were no breaks etc. This is a necessary step as once the cable is filled over it’s a nightmare to have to dig it all out if it’s damaged. Zone 1 – the area directly above zone 0, limited vertically to 2.25m above the bottom of the bath or shower, also 1.2m horizontally from the centre of a shower outlet to the height of the outlet, or 2.25m whichever is the higher
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shaver adaptors: (e.g. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1186&DOY=31m3#features) theese are designed for shavers and can also be used for other very small <1A appliances that do not require earthing and come with a two pin europlug (a relatively thin plug with two thin flexible pins). They are NOT suitable for either applicances that require higher currents or those that require earthing visitor adaptors (e.g. http://www.roamingfox.co.uk/UK-Visitor-Travel-Adapter-pr-16228.html ). Theese have a higher current rating than shaver adaptors and can be used with some earthed plug types. However THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE AN EARTH TO GERMAN/DUTCH/FRENCH plugs. Ideally look for a model with double wound isolating transformer, integral overload protection and shutters on the plug inlets to prevent any accidental splashing.Once this is done, a minor works certificate is then issued to prove the installation has been carried out correctly. The cable is then normally capped (covered with a protective UPVC capping) or run through some UPVC trunking/pipe to protect it and hold it in place.