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Im on my NVQ, I have testing questions. Discussion ThreadIm on my NVQ, I have testing questions. Electrical Advice

Testing questions

I installed a socket outside (on a garden bar) which is run from a DB from the side building, fed from the main CU in the house on a 20amp.

The DB which feeds the garden bar has been turned into a TT system.

1. Would you do EFLi at the DB or main CU?

2. The 3core SWA is only connected to the MET in the CU, this is correct if im right in believing...

 

Electrical apprentice needed... Discussion ThreadElectrical apprentice needed... Electrical Advice

Just seen this on facebook, near me (stroud , Glos)

There always seems to be people looking for experience or an apprenticeship, so hopefully this helps.

Ps.. I don't know these people at all, literally just forwarding a link...

 

Quick Ring Spotlight pro hardwire question Discussion ThreadQuick Ring Spotlight pro hardwire question Electrical Advice

Looking at getting their hardwire kit, I'm assuming ok to use 3core cable to a 3pin plug instead of going directly to consumer unit or wiring to back of plug socketas seen in many youtube videos? The latter 2 I'd obviously get an electrician in but I'm capable of wiring a 3pin plug.
Thanks

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Napit wont accept my C&G 2363 unit credits Discussion ThreadNapit wont accept my C&G 2363 unit credits Electrical Advice

Hi . Trying to rejoin NAPIT after about a 5 year break. I have submitted the evidence/photo of my C&G 2363 gained wayback in 1985, but its only showing the unit credits. They are saying I need my actual certificate even though the 'unit credits' are: credit, credit and distinction! So obviously a pass! I am trying to rejoin Napit after a 5 year break and it was...

 

Fault on lighting circuit Discussion ThreadFault on lighting circuit Electrical Advice

Bear with me because this is long. So got an intermittent fault on the upstairs lights. Trips the mcb after a few hours, getting a reading of 0.01 mega ohms between live and earth at the board, tested cable going to db from first switch and it’s clear. Tested the cable going from first switch to rest of switches and getting a reading of 5.2 megaohms so can’t understand where the 0.01 is coming from...

 

Great Quotes............... Discussion ThreadGreat Quotes............... Electrical Advice

Let’s try and lighten the mood a bit. Please add your favourite quotes.

Must add whom orginally said it.

“Never trust a man, who when left alone with a tea cosy does not try it on as a hat”

Billy Connolly.

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Schedule of inspections EICRS Discussion ThreadSchedule of inspections EICRS Electrical Advice

Hi all ,

Just a few random ones , when completing an EICR where are we coding things such as shared neutrals , voltage present on circuits etc.. what section on the schedule of inspections are we coding this against ?

Also unidentified circuits where you believe they warrant further investigation due to the condition of the install , rather than just keeping as a opperational LIM . Again...

 

Register Your Klein Tools Online Discussion ThreadRegister Your Klein Tools Online Electrical Advice

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If you own Klein Tools in the USA or the rest of the world, then don't forget to head over to the Klein Tools website to register them online. You can find their website here.​

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Ramifications of a worthless EICR Discussion ThreadRamifications of a worthless EICR Electrical Advice

Come across a few of these recently, EICRs that you're asked for an opinion on and all you can think of is asking if they have a printer that handles soft paper.

Highlights of yesterday's attempt included:

Limited to 30% of final circuits
"Currents (sic) feeding essential items shall not be isolated"
No entry's on "limitations agreed with"
No continuity readings at all - Lims in...

 

This needs renewing yes? What year is it from. Discussion ThreadThis needs renewing yes? What year is it from. Electrical Advice

Supply from pole on TT system embedded in render looks ancient and 16mm with an outer that feels like a caterpillar fur. Service head dodgy too



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Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) course - Help Needed Please. Discussion ThreadLevel 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) course - Help Needed Please. Electrical Advice

Hi all, I’m due to start the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations in February 25. I’ve been advised that part of the course is to complete a home project on a Hotel.
My question is does anyone have the paperwork / requirements for this part of...

 

Eaton Green Motion Home charge point Discussion ThreadEaton Green Motion Home charge point Electrical Advice

Anyone have any experience, good, bad or indifferent of Eaton Green Motion Home charge points? I've been asked about these, so I'd like to give the impression that I know a little of what I'm talking about.

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My boiler wiring has not gone to plan! Discussion ThreadMy boiler wiring has not gone to plan! Electrical Advice

Evening all..

I've got myself into a bit of a pickle with trying to install a hive thermostat.

The house has a combi boiler.
There are 2 zones.. upstairs and downstairs.

In the wiring centre in the boiler there is one 5 core cable going into it.
L, N, E and the other 2 cores go to the terminal block labelled 'Room stat/timer' (see picture).

In that little 2 way...

 

Got another Google Ads free 400 offer Discussion ThreadGot another Google Ads free 400 offer Electrical Advice

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Spend 400 get 400 extra...

 

Moving CU away from service head. SPD at the fused switch or DCU? Discussion ThreadMoving CU away from service head. SPD at the fused switch or DCU? Electrical Advice

I'm moving my CU away from the service head. About 8m in 25mm2 SWA. Do I need to put an SPD T2 at the 100a fused switch I'm installing or can I get away with just having one at the new CU location? I'm struggling to find options for the service head location. They a lot more expensive and the box is bigger, smaller...

 

tridonic switchdim ballast Discussion Threadtridonic switchdim ballast Electrical Advice

i was just looking at a job today, where the push switch on the wall had the feed coming into "com" and a brown in " L1 " and blue " L2" when i took the light down it had a brown in "D1" and blue in "D2" is it possible to apply 240 volts to both those connections on the ballasts or is "D2" always neutral??

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am2 Discussion Threadam2 Electrical Advice

hi everyone i’ve just taken my am2 and realised im made a stupid mistake on the test sheet the breaking capacity of the breakers i’ve put it in ampeares and not KA so ive put 10,000 in every box when it should be just 10KA will this be a instant fail

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SWA used to feed DC motor armature Discussion ThreadSWA used to feed DC motor armature Electrical Advice

Hi, Is it permitted to use 2-cores of a 4-core swa cable for DC+ and the other 2-cores for DC- for motor armature, the field being fed by a separate cable?
Thanks
Dave

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12 volt bulbs on 240 volt circuit Discussion Thread12 volt bulbs on 240 volt circuit Electrical Advice

Hi just seen the bulbs on my outdoor Xmas lights are 12 volt 3 watt on 240 volt circuit. How can they be working? They do!

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ZS testing - dangerous? Discussion ThreadZS testing - dangerous? Electrical Advice

I have read somewhere that performing a zs test where there is exposed metalwork and people around can be dangerous? Is it something that has to be avoided? Or does it say anywhere that it must not be done? Should i be worried about carrying out Zs tests now? :/

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