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Free cctv installation courses ? Discussion ThreadFree cctv installation courses ? Electrical Advice

He guys

Does anyone known of any?

Friend of mine was telling me some brands of CCTV offer courses to specialise in their cameras.

Is anyone aware of any companies that provide this ?

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Ring final circuit results. Discussion ThreadRing final circuit results. Electrical Advice

Hey guys as some of you will know I'm studying electrical installation at York college.

I've been trying to get some practice in with my MFT.

My results were for the ring circuit.
r1. 0.65
rn. 0.65
r2 1.06

Sockets. I was getting in the range of 0.31 ohms and 0.33. I had to open the sockets up to check with positive abd negative probe. I'm sure my tutor said I could use the plug that is...

 

Really need to chat with one of the Scottish members who know their Parts B & F for Scotland Discussion ThreadReally need to chat with one of the Scottish members who know their Parts B & F for Scotland Electrical Advice

And here's why....

My long suffering Aussie owns a place in Scotland that's been rented out ever since she foolishly decided to move down with me years ago. It's a beautiful place which is mostly why she/we've kept it on, part of a conversion of dwellings from an...

 

EasyCert - Amendment 3 Update Discussion ThreadEasyCert - Amendment 3 Update Electrical Advice

Has anybody had any experience updating EasyCert software to Amendment 3? As the website currently still refers to the update being amendment 2 2022. Any information would be appreciated? Cheers

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EV Pod cable (not charging cable) running close to hot tub. Discussion ThreadEV Pod cable (not charging cable) running close to hot tub. Electrical Advice

Hi;

In order to install an EV Charging point at the rear of our Garden for the Odd Designated parking bays we have, the reinforced cable for such would have to run the length of the Garden - where there is a hot tub Present.

Do these cables need to be x metres away from Hot Tubs? I'm getting Herbie Geebies about it visibly...

 

External EV Cable - How far from Hot Tub? Discussion ThreadExternal EV Cable - How far from Hot Tub? Electrical Advice

Hi;

In order install an EV Charging point at the rear of our Garden for the Odd Designated parking bays we have, the reinforced cable for such would have to run the length of the Garden - where there is a hot tub Present.

Do these cables need to be x metres away from Hot Tubs? I'm getting Herbie Geebies about it running immediately next to it - or is that ok? If it...

 

question about LED lights Discussion Threadquestion about LED lights Electrical Advice

I have a bar light that the bulbs burned out. It had E11 bulbs with .1watt each with a 2 batties with double AA in it to run. I am looking at changing this up to install a power supply into it, with six E11 bulbs with .1 watts each and will be in series so they all work togehter with a switch to turn on/off.
Now will a power supply 24V DC 5A 120W work to run this as I am thinking it should be...

 

Earth tag requirement Discussion ThreadEarth tag requirement Electrical Advice

My rental property was deemed non-compliant with electrical code because the earth stake wasn't labelled as per 5.5.1.3.

5.5.1.3 also says "Exception: Where the method of connection to the electrode precludes disconnection, this requirement need not apply."

In my case, there is a dedicated earth stake by the gas line which would be difficult to disconnect. Other electricians have come out in the past for...

 

Mechanical ventilation commisioning cert. Discussion ThreadMechanical ventilation commisioning cert. Electrical Advice

I've fitted a couple of in-line fans in an office refurb which are for a toilet and a shower just like I have done many times in the past over the years. Because of the extensive refurb/alterations that have gone on there is a building inspector overseeing it and he has sent this to the main contractor as one of the outstanding issues.

Whats all that about then, it...

 

Isolator in the outdoor electrical box Discussion ThreadIsolator in the outdoor electrical box Electrical Advice

Hi there,

I'm planning to replace the MCB on my outdoor electrical box with a better quality one, and since there is already an isolator installed by ESB Networks, as a DIY I can safely do it myself. My question is, about the isolator marked inside the orange circle. Does anyone knows what key should I use to rotate it to the OFF position and is there any safe procedure...

 

EICR bonding connection not visible/accessible Discussion ThreadEICR bonding connection not visible/accessible Electrical Advice

What is the case in if you carry out an EICR and you cannot get to the connections of gas/water bonding to get a reading?

The gas meter is outside but I see no bond to it. I cannot find the water stop ****. There are a few GY cables at the MET and I guess I could disconnect the cables and long lead on to the pipes themselves and test each cable to see the...

 

Solar hot water controller Discussion ThreadSolar hot water controller Electrical Advice

Hi all

I have a viridian solar clearline v200 controller which has failed. The warranty on the unit is 2 years and it's 2.5 years old. Having spoken to them they aren't willing to help me at all and no longer stock the controller so I can't replace it. Honestly Viridian Solar are just useless. The PV inverter they installed failed too but luckily that was in warranty.

Anyway the solar thermal...

 

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Yet another van break in! Discussion ThreadYet another van break in! Electrical Advice

Not posted for a while. Van broken into, last time was a few years ago, and since then always taken my tools out at night.
They got in (Transit Connect) pushed it back from against the wall into the middle of the road, pulled the strong box out the side door and made off with it. The box was empty fortunately, the main problem is they have stuffed the ignition barrel so I can't get the key in. Hope...

 

Help. Boiler leaking (heater exchanger connection) Discussion ThreadHelp. Boiler leaking (heater exchanger connection) Electrical Advice

Does anyone know why water is leaking on that connection. It's heater exchanging connection, the one which is secured by the clamp (there is no rubber seal -how does this even works...

 

New induction hob require 2x16A fuse. Can I connect it to the existing socket please? Discussion ThreadNew induction hob require 2x16A fuse. Can I connect it to the existing socket please? Electrical Advice

Those are the pictures from new hob. It require 6mm cable according to the plate info. Current hob is hardwired through 6mm cable...

 

Testing Discussion ThreadTesting Electrical Advice

Hello good people

I haven't worked in the industry and I have DIY experience.

I am studying the course at York college.

I have a practical exam coming up. So i just want to get some practice in beforehand. Got a couple of months left yet.

I've made or should I say attempted to make a little sketch of the board will be.

The consumer unit will have RCD protection although this board doesn't seem to have it.

Can someone please...

 

Live garden SWA wrapped in tape Discussion ThreadLive garden SWA wrapped in tape Electrical Advice

The image shows an SWA feed for a garden building which is not yet built. The feed is part of a new build house installation and the circuit is supplied via a hager RCBO and was energised when I found the cable, I've switched the breaker off. Is leaving a circuit in this condition compliant with the 18th Edition?

Thanks

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Fire alarm panel. Don’t recognise fault code Discussion ThreadFire alarm panel. Don’t recognise fault code Electrical Advice

The big stately home I’ve been working in has an EMS 5096 alarm system with over 100 detectors and 3 (that I know of) panels.
All detectors are battery powered and radio back to its closest panel. All panels are also radio linked together.

They get the odd fault code which is usually a flat battery. They can change the battery’s and reset the system...

 

Bs 7288 Discussion ThreadBs 7288 Electrical Advice

Without looking in regs have rcd spur units found their way back in book .I've been going through test sheets all day but I'll look after my spag boll

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