2007-06-17 23:42:14 · 8 answers · asked by JULIE W 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
firstly you do not need an electrician diy is not illegal in uk just stupid
so get a qualified electrician and let him do it for you
ask for niceic or part p
ask for at least 6 double sockets you will need as many as you can get
make a new circuit just for kitchen
avoid downlights they are crap
6mm for cooker circuit
2.5mm for ring circuit
1.5 mm for lighting
keep sockets at least 1metre away from sink if this cannot be achieved you must use rcd/rcbo
2007-06-20 11:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by dave kp61 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Owners of older homes can face a much more alarming problem than peeling paint and loose floorboards. Bad wiring could lurk behind your walls. If your home is more than 40 years old, was renovated recently or had the addition of a major new appliance, such as a refrigerator or electric furnace, you should have your wiring checked.
"Dim or flickering lights, loose receptacles, tripping circuit breakers or popping fuses and hot or discolored outlet cover plates may be your home’s way of saying you have a problem," warns Michael G. Clendenin, executive director of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).
ESFI also urges owners of homes with aluminum wiring to monitor it more closely. Aluminum wire oxidizes more rapidly than copper wire, creating resistance and heat buildup along the circuit. Aluminum wire also expands and contracts faster than copper wire, potentially creating gaps at connections that can produce hazardous arcs and glowing connections.
However old your home, you should understand the condition of its electrical system and the system’s capacity, limitations, and potential hazards. An electrical inspector or a qualified, licensed electrician can inspect your home’s electrical system to ensure the circuits aren’t overloaded and the electrical service can adequately supply the demand.
Electrical inspections can catch problems hidden behind the walls and correct them before they turn tragic. In many cases, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and newer arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) can be installed to help prevent a fire and accidental electrocution. GFCIs—the "TEST" and "RESET" buttons on some outlets—should be tested every month and after a fire or electrical storm.
2007-06-17 23:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by Michael N 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take the advice given by DOMINIC F, That's the safest way.
2007-06-18 02:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by T W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The application of the elect. codes in your area.
There are specific mechanical practices which when followed insure a correct installation.
B&D publishes a good guide for DIY's.
The appliances you have selected will have recommended power requirements.
Here are some basics.
DW, GD, MW, &REF. should be on seperate circuits.
Lighting should be seperated from conv. recep.
Provide 2 circuits for counter top conv. recep.,
all are require to be GFCI protected.
Some of the newer gas fired cooking appliance recommend a seperate circuit for their piloting devices.
2007-06-18 00:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by Snoonyb 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
any works in a kitchen should really be done by an nic registered electrician ..he will then give you a test certificate for the works done
2007-06-18 03:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by boy boy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It should be wired to BS7671.
It does NOT have to be an NICEIC electrician.
They are no better, nor more qualified /competent than anyone else.
2007-06-18 02:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by Girlie Electrics 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a registered and qualified electrician.
2007-06-17 23:51:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
you now need a certified electrician by law
2007-06-19 02:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by john 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋