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In summary the main specs are: a. 34 x wiring to new lights (mostly downlighters, some external wall mounted) b. 16x wiring to plug points (std double plug) c. 1x oven Isolator, wiring 32 amps d. 1x hob isolator 20amps d. 3x air con points, isolator 15 amps e. 7x switch points f. 6 x switch points 2-way g. "making good" on and integration of existing My own diagram of the job, if this might be useful for the purpose of quoting.
Install 2 x double socket plugs (supply feed to come from back to back plug thru wall into new plug socket nr 1, and extend +/- 1.5m to 2nd new plug socket) Install 1 x light switch (3 x lever) Install 1 x new light fitting inside built in braai (with +/- 1.5m silicone wire to light switch) Wire and connect to existing connector box (+/- 6m wire) - with power supply already available in connector box for lights.
Installing electricity from scratch in a 6 roomed house with a toilet( seventh room) The dB will be in a kitchen. The lounge will have 2 plug points and 1 double switch, the kitchen will have 3 plug points and 1 double switch. The main bedroom will have 2 plug points and I switch. The second bedroom will have 1 plug point and 1 switch. Third bedroom will as well have 1 plug point and 1 switch. The fourth will have 1 plug point and 1 switch. The lounge will have 5 dull lights. The kitchen will have 6 dull lights. Other rooms will have each normal lights.
QUOTATION ON 12M CONTAINER TO WIRE COMPLETELY 1 X ROOM : 1 X DOUBLE WALL PLUG WITH USB : 1 X SINGLE LIGHT SWITCH : 1 X CEILING LED POINT OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN : 2 X LED CEILING POINTS : SPLIT UNIT AIRCON POINT : SPLIT UNIT AIRCON INSTALATION : 2 X DOUBLE WALL PLUGS WITH USB : 2 X DOUBLE WALL LIGHT SWITCHES : DB BOX : 2 X OUTSIDE LED POINTS BATHROOM : 1 X LED CEILING POINT : 1 EXTRACTOR FAN CONNECT : 1 X 50 L GEISER POINT TOTAL WIRING WITH ELECTRICAL SERTIFICATE TOTAL SQ METER 30 Can you provide me with 2 quotes on labour only I supply everything and if you supply all materials.
Installation of ceiling fans, ceiling lights and repair of oven. 1. Ceiling fan (and light) in the lounge: Installation of fan with a new fitting and "line". A new switch will have to be fitted. Current switch has two "levers" and this will require its own. Fitting a 3 lever switch. 2. Ceiling fan (and light) in the bedroom: Installation of fan and a new fitting and "line". A new switch will have to be fitted. Current switch has one "lever" and this will require its own. Fitting a 2 lever switch. 3. Installation of 4 new in-ceiling lights added to existing lines and switches between dining room and kitchen. - I have the ceiling fans and light fittings for the above. I will be purchasing new switches for the above. 4. Evaluation and Repair of oven. Faulty element? The oven preheats but after a few minutes it trips the DB board. The oven is a Defy undercounter oven - UMS. 5. Fitting a switch for a light in a corner cupboard (pantry cupboard). The light is an in-ceiling light linked to the kitchen ceiling lights. I would like to have a separate switch to turn this light off independently. 6. Replacement of current in-ceiling lights (standard GU10 bulb fitting and "holder") in bathroom (2 fittings) to a fitting that is better sealed from moisture for this environment.
MEBP it offers different services category base on electrical and building such as follows: services: installations Commercial wiring Industrial wiring Commercial & Industrial re-wiring Maintenance Testing Repairs damaged Fault Finding Geyser installation Stove installation services: 🏢 Renovation Painting Fitting ceilings Fitting Floor Tiles
2 Bedroom House that requires wiring. Open plan kitchen to the lounge area, 1 bathroom, 2 bedrooms and future balcony. DB box installed, however the electricity meter in the bedroom needs to move to the DB Box in the kitchen. I would also need a COC. This is a newly build houseon a square meter plot.
I have block of flat Project requiring new Single phase installation. Take one apartment would have: ●6× Lighting points ●2× Double socket outlets ●7× Single socket outlets ● 1× × Single phase DB ●1× Stove circuit ●3× Bulkhead outdoor light in day/night switch Installation type: flush mount installation
It is a 1 and a half bedroom flat. I would like an evaluation done on the wiring in the kitchen specifically. A certain plug trips the Earth Leakage constantly and I'm concerned that the wiring might not be safe anymore. Also the ceiling light in the kitchen has stopped working. Replacing the bulb with a new one did not fix the issue.
Looking for a certified electrical contractor for a new construction project. From initial City Power application to final sign off. (Labour only) Project is 18 Units. 9ground floor units and 9 first floor units in one block. 2 bedrooms/Unit. Units about 42 sqm Rough estimate per unit is as follows * 10 plug points * 7 light sockets * 5 light switches * 1 DB board * 1 Stove switch Perimeter lighting points and access gate electrification