Layne

Thanks all for info above. What's the "DTI"?

Thanks Nick, very helpful. Sorry, one more question. I have brought co-ax and telephone cabling back to dis board location. Do I have to terminate these into a proprietary coffret de communication(again these seem very expensive). Is there any other way to finish these? I'm not planning on having an aerial (we have satellite direct to 2 rooms already) or main telephone connection in any event. Thanks again Layne

Sorry if this is a repeat, but I have a few questions on electrical installation that I am struggling to find answers to in the various guides/books I have seen. I am virtually complete on a full rewire of my house in 79 and am quite confident (fingers crossed)I have grasped most requirements to comply with the Norme. Questions on the final few items in progress however: 1. Do TV/Co-ax and telephone cables have to be in Gaine. Can they share? 2. Do the separate earth/terre runs to water main/bath/sink etc have to be in gaine? 3. Is it a requirement to use GLT (the large and overpriced plastic containment) for cabling as it approaches the Dis Boards, or can I construct a similar containment in say timber? 4. What is the requirement on light fittings. Is it essential to use the plug in types? Is this the case if you put light fittings in, or just if you have a "naked" bulb on a flex? Grateful if someone is expert enought to advise and I will then soon be setting up the Consuel inspection and I hope on my way to a permanent supply. Rgds Layne

Not too sure what happens, but we had a temp supply installed about 2 years ago having successfully asked on 2 occasions to extend the period. It could be cut off at any time though I presume. The problem is that for the permanent supply, you need to have completed the new wiring installation (incl telephone and TV aerial points!) to the whole house. As we still have half the building to convert from barns to useable space, it will be a while before it is 100% complete. We are just making the most of the power while it lasts and will have to get a generator if EDF cut us off I suppose.

Brilliant advice. Thanks very much for your help. Layne

Hi, I have bought a 1990 VW Golf originally registered in Germany, but now re-registered on GB plates by me. I plan to take this to France and leave it there. I have heard that I need some sort of certificate or evidence of customs clearance? With your experience, can you advise if I need to declare it somehow on entry into France? I know I will need to have a Control Technique done and get the conformity info from VW, but not too sure if I should risk an hour or two at customs in St Malo, or just drive on in and deal with it later. Thanks Layne