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Old 29-03-2006, 10:27 PM   #1
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Help!,first DIY install

Hello all,

I am moving into a flat I bought in two weeks time and need to mount my projector, screen and 26inch LCD TV.

I need to install a new socket, antenna point and other wiring on the opposite wall from my window, which means using angle grinders to cut into the wall and then passing wiring in from the loft.

I am a bit scared, as this is my first DIY project and property, is there anyone in the Windsor/Maidenhead area who could help or give advise.

Any help/advise will be greatly appreciated.

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Old 29-03-2006, 10:41 PM   #2
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a power socket? You're not allowed to do that under the new regs. (and not a good idea if you don't know what you're doing!).
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Old 30-03-2006, 1:37 PM   #3
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a power socket? You're not allowed to do that under the new regs. (and not a good idea if you don't know what you're doing!).
Think you need to read up on the regs. / Post the facts before saying some one cant do some thing. As you are allowed to add a new socket in some cases. (I.e. adding a socket outlet or lighting point to an existing circuit)
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Old 30-03-2006, 7:27 PM   #4
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Hi GreenEagle to avoid any confusions, or arguments, can you please elaborate on what it is that you are wanting to do, thanks.
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Old 30-03-2006, 7:52 PM   #5
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Thanks for the replies so far.

I basically need to have a new power socket, antenna point and other video point on the wall adjoining my kitchen. At the moment here is nothing at this wall. Hence, I really want to chase all the cables into the wall using some trunking so I can add cables in the future if I need to.

My preference would be to get an installer in to do it, so any suggestion is welcome.

Cheers

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Old 30-03-2006, 8:47 PM   #6
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Think you need to read up on the regs. / Post the facts before saying some one cant do some thing. As you are allowed to add a new socket in some cases. (I.e. adding a socket outlet or lighting point to an existing circuit)

Correct - you can add a new socket to an existing circuit providing it's not in a kitchen, bathroom or outside.
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Old 01-04-2006, 9:52 AM   #7
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Here's a good explanation of what you can and cant do.....

http://www.basildon.gov.uk/80256B980...b/wpAJPS674E4C
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Apologies for the previous bad advice, confused it with working in a kitchen.

But if you're not confident you shouldn't do it. Saying that I didn't know how to do it before I tried (confident and stupid, a deadly cocktail )
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Hi,

Thanks for all the replies, I have to learn how to do it at some point, otherwise I will have to pay someone else to have it done.

At the moment need all the dollars I can save, since I have to furnish the flat as well and buy all my white goods.

I think, I was more worried about having to chase the walls in the living room rather than the electricals.


But plucked up the courage to do it now.

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This site may be of interest:

http://www.diynot.com/pages/el/el012.php
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Old 02-04-2006, 1:51 PM   #11
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Hi all,

what tool can I use to make sure I will not be cutting existing wires or pipes in the wall.

Cheers
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A cable detector
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