Recent content by MikeBarnett

you're right about the volt drop it's 4 not 5%, it was a late night post- otherwise as I understand it when the method of installation changes in that way, ie from twin +earth to SWA you need circuit protection even if the cable cross section stays the same, as the cable rating will change. I...

As I understand it- It's notifiable work- meaning the local council gets/should get notified. An electrician would take the feed from the consumer unit in your house. A new circuit would be added to that unit if there is space for it and if it is safe to do so. If not you may need a new...

As I understand it, and I'm not an electrician- Your local electricity distribution company can usually install a three phase supply for you, if they want to. Into your local 11000V distribution transformer goes three phase at 11000V and out of it comes 230V for dwellings, also at three phase...

Thanks for the link Paul. I do have one or two tools, mostly picked up more or less at random from Lidl and Aldi. So it's a standing start. I have a useful empty garage though. Thanks again you've all been a great help. Mike

Thanks Chris and Neil. I don't have a router yet. I'm reading up on them now.

I need a few plywood discs to run some design experiments, about 210mm diameter. Drilled for 6 coach bolts around the perimeter, I can supply a drawing. The dimensions aren't too critical at this point. I don't have a bandsaw, can anyone point me in the direction of someone who could make them...