450-1200 is the heights between which the bottom of a plug top & top of the switch will sit on the finished faceplate. The box height is important as it facilitates those heights. Switchgear including consumer units should be placed between these heights & 350mm away from corners. Exclusions apply in industrial & commercial applications where other safety concerns take precedence. The customer can also request for switchgear to be placed outside of said zones but, get a written request. Exclusions can also apply where local isolation is required for maintenance.
I joined the dead dad club a week before christmas, it's still incredibly raw and we havent even buried the man yet. But, I hope one day to be as candid about it as you are, it's an inspiration that you are able to joke about it now, it makes me crave to be that guy, and gives me a ray of hope that it will get better. In some weird way it's actually helping me to tell people that I'm in that "club" as humour tends to be my go-to for dealing with things like bad news, illnesses and bereavement anyway (hard to at the moment though). Bravo.
I’m sorry but I had to laugh at the dad joke with Adam 😂 my missus does that to me all the time as she lost her dad 11 years ago. Her way of dealing with it I guess. Anyho great video as always Nick keep it up 👍👍
Nick it's a new build, use your 360 laser and just mark on the floor where the downlights are going, you'll be back before the finished floor is laid otherwise someone has messed up their time line for trades.
Bro what size cable you putting in been on a new build site where they made the contractors Rewire the sockets in 4mm because of all the thermal insulation
@NBundyElectrical and @Alexander_sparky : I’m confused with this one so paused the video to check. I’m a 46 year old doing my 2365 and am confused as it’s not just you I’ve heard say grey as common on videos. However in the On-site guide pg. 95 and the IET Students guide pg. 174 it shows the black as common. Someone please let me know as were not back to college until January.
You lads have made me question my life as a mechanical engineer. I’m 28 years old and I’m looking to retrain. I want to be a sparky. I have booked my 18th for 3rd of April. Any advice on gaining experience and qualifications to become a competent electrician? Thanks lads 👍
You can do it 💪 I'm 31 only qualified. Watch all these videos and learn about testing and fault finding even watch videos on them and pay attention to concept of electricity don't just focus on first fix and second fix work. Fault finding and testing keep your mind focused on the concept of electricity and how it flows and its resistance
If a client said they want bedroom switches on the outside of the room. I would say you couldn’t because of the regs. They will thank you in the end. TW@‘s
1200mm for a light switch is the maximum height to the top of the switch, not the centre of it so just put it a dry-lining box in just below the noggin.
Hi Adam , i got a question to ask pretty simple so i work as an apprentice for a guy etc i been working for him for about 2 months and a half but I'm getting paid pretty bad for all the stuff i do in my opinion he's paying me 5£ an hour and i work for 10 hours a day total 50£ only two days a week so i was thinking of asking someone who knows more than i do should i ask him to increase my salary from 50£ a day to 65£ ? And also im 17 just to let you know 😅
No harm in asking lad. Maybe ask "how do you think my progression is going" and "what opportunities do I have to sort of pay rises can I expect ". If it falls on deaf ears then get outa there 😂
When will people catch on . this led lighting in bedrooms is not good... we're obsessed with the stuff....just wait...in the future it'll go down like Mexican pine furniture... you couldn't give it away
Yeah between 450 and 1200. 1100 would suffice. Anything in-between would suffice. Truth is, client won't like the 1200 as they're real low. But requirements...
@@smellproofpirate1859 trust me it would look better than this, depends on the electrician but i actually make my work neat and to standard, and running across walls even if its in zone is a nono for longer than a half metre distance, thats just asking for a customer to put a nail in it
Wiring first fix Dali system at work with motion sensor finding it difficult as 1st year apprentice understand circuit for sensor and Dali as switch and sensor both get separate feeds from the board as it’s phase colours we can’t use different colour for sensor feed so think that is causing me get confused. 🫤
Switches are are 1200 to top of box not centre and sockets 450 to bottom of box
450-1200 is the heights between which the bottom of a plug top & top of the switch will sit on the finished faceplate. The box height is important as it facilitates those heights. Switchgear including consumer units should be placed between these heights & 350mm away from corners. Exclusions apply in industrial & commercial applications where other safety concerns take precedence. The customer can also request for switchgear to be placed outside of said zones but, get a written request. Exclusions can also apply where local isolation is required for maintenance.
I joined the dead dad club a week before christmas, it's still incredibly raw and we havent even buried the man yet. But, I hope one day to be as candid about it as you are, it's an inspiration that you are able to joke about it now, it makes me crave to be that guy, and gives me a ray of hope that it will get better. In some weird way it's actually helping me to tell people that I'm in that "club" as humour tends to be my go-to for dealing with things like bad news, illnesses and bereavement anyway (hard to at the moment though). Bravo.
Ah mate I’m so sorry to hear ❤️ it’s shit but it gets better bud
Lights on the outside is f'ing mental. Do what the customer wants, but makes no sense at all, even with smart switches.
"That hurt my knee because I'm over 30" is the most relatable thing you said 😢
20/10 for Adams safety squint, when firing the cable stapler. Literally twice whatever the highest score could ever be!
Nick I don’t think you should belittle Adam by calling him your apprentice, he’s your minion 😂😂😂
thought he looked a bit yellow! 😂😂😂
If you divide the remaining gap between wall and centre light by number of lights in the row that will give you your gaps for light spreads.
120 top of light switch. 45 bottom of socket box
It would seem sensible to put the shaver socket at chin or at least shoulder height. - Codes permitting!
If the floor is level, i use a piece of lath with the socket and switch hights marked...
Three way switching whats wrong with dropping a twin at the first switch then loops three core between switches one,two and three job done
Adam isn't "sunning himself" he is going to the pest to get wreaked and a dose of the clap ,. get in in Adam !!!!!!!!!!!
I’m sorry but I had to laugh at the dad joke with Adam 😂 my missus does that to me all the time as she lost her dad 11 years ago. Her way of dealing with it I guess. Anyho great video as always Nick keep it up 👍👍
Nick it's a new build, use your 360 laser and just mark on the floor where the downlights are going, you'll be back before the finished floor is laid otherwise someone has messed up their time line for trades.
Builder is gonna love you 😂
OSB isn’t structural or fire rated
Bro what size cable you putting in been on a new build site where they made the contractors Rewire the sockets in 4mm because of all the thermal insulation
I work for the health and safety executive, we will be in touch regarding a few incidents in this video
😂😂😂😂😂
You'll definitely be moving those bedroom light switches in the future 😂
Anyone who has seen Waynes world knows its "Millie-Walk-A" as the Indians say
you paire are a great team, nic what happend to the unilight give away??? iv been hopping for a win!!
Actually think that cable stapler slows you down, so bulky. Unless you are putting 3/4 cables in one staple I could do it faster with a hammer
What gloves you both wearing
@NBundyElectrical and @Alexander_sparky : I’m confused with this one so paused the video to check. I’m a 46 year old doing my 2365 and am confused as it’s not just you I’ve heard say grey as common on videos. However in the On-site guide pg. 95 and the IET Students guide pg. 174 it shows the black as common. Someone please let me know as were not back to college until January.
Black as common if you do any pre flexed lighting plugs like flex 7 4core plugs come pre wired with black as em/perm
You lads have made me question my life as a mechanical engineer. I’m 28 years old and I’m looking to retrain. I want to be a sparky. I have booked my 18th for 3rd of April. Any advice on gaining experience and qualifications to become a competent electrician? Thanks lads 👍
Also if any advice on any apprenticeships or routes into being an electrician would be greatly appreciated.
You can do it 💪 I'm 31 only qualified. Watch all these videos and learn about testing and fault finding even watch videos on them and pay attention to concept of electricity don't just focus on first fix and second fix work. Fault finding and testing keep your mind focused on the concept of electricity and how it flows and its resistance
@@simiiee what qualifications did you get mate? Did you go to night college? Or a apprenticeship?
Why is there osb and plasterboard
i wondered that
If a client said they want bedroom switches on the outside of the room. I would say you couldn’t because of the regs.
They will thank you in the end. TW@‘s
What regs? can you explain?
The dynamic duo! Two heads are better than one... Oh dear, oh dear
1200mm for a light switch is the maximum height to the top of the switch, not the centre of it so just put it a dry-lining box in just below the noggin.
(8.54) Aliens 👽
Mill-war-key - Simples!! 😂😂
The Fonz
120 top
Grey as common?!
yes mate
I've never seen grey used as common, always been the black.
I’m just winding up! Any can be used as long as it’s the same everywhere - and sleeved up Nick is a top spark 🔥🔥🔥
Hi Adam , i got a question to ask pretty simple so i work as an apprentice for a guy etc i been working for him for about 2 months and a half but I'm getting paid pretty bad for all the stuff i do in my opinion he's paying me 5£ an hour and i work for 10 hours a day total 50£ only two days a week so i was thinking of asking someone who knows more than i do should i ask him to increase my salary from 50£ a day to 65£ ? And also im 17 just to let you know 😅
No harm in asking lad. Maybe ask "how do you think my progression is going" and "what opportunities do I have to sort of pay rises can I expect ". If it falls on deaf ears then get outa there 😂
1200 max ....
When will people catch on . this led lighting in bedrooms is not good... we're obsessed with the stuff....just wait...in the future it'll go down like Mexican pine furniture... you couldn't give it away
Yeah just put the switch lower, no point faffing about
Amen
Yeah between 450 and 1200. 1100 would suffice. Anything in-between would suffice.
Truth is, client won't like the 1200 as they're real low. But requirements...
As a new build electrician, i can honestly say that job between 2 people is 7 hours max, do better 🤦♂️ 😂
7 hours 2 man I agree! thats 1 actual apprentice and 1 electrician.
I've seen the electrics in new builds looks like they have thrown the wiring in, so yeah I'd agree with you 😂😂
Most of their time is taken up doing these videos!! 😂
@@smellproofpirate1859I was going to say the same thing 😂
@@smellproofpirate1859 trust me it would look better than this, depends on the electrician but i actually make my work neat and to standard, and running across walls even if its in zone is a nono for longer than a half metre distance, thats just asking for a customer to put a nail in it
Mans on over the 100k subscribers I’m barely on 80 lol. This stuff isn’t a walk in the park
1 more now.
@@jonesconrad1 legend, thanks mate
make that 90
@@NBundyElectrical top man thanks
Wiring first fix Dali system at work with motion sensor finding it difficult as 1st year apprentice understand circuit for sensor and Dali as switch and sensor both get separate feeds from the board as it’s phase colours we can’t use different colour for sensor feed so think that is causing me get confused. 🫤