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I have a checkbox (CCB1), it does the continuity and insulation checks BUT how do I do the Loop and RCD tests with the checkbox which does...
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I am just at the stage of listing my things I can do and cant do etc.
I have my 17th Edition and EAL Level 2 Certificate Domestic...
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I have installed two lighting points in a garage through a FCU connected to a ring final circuit. When testing the installation would I treat the...
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When carrying out a pir if the bathroom has no rcd protection is it a code 4 or code 2?
All sockets are rcho protected but bathroom...
I'm doing 30mA & 100mA RCD resting on a TN-S system
TN-S earth fault loop impedance max is .8 ohms
TT earth fault loop impedance max is 200...
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Carried out all my r1+r2 tests in db and recorded, carried out ze and zs tests.Comparing the results, my r1+r2 are higher than my zs...
Before upgrading a customers old rewirable CU to a modern RCD board, what tests do you do to minimise tripping problems with the new board?
Hi guys, for those who have read my previous threads just needing a little advise again.
Im wiring my Shed/workshop for my Assessment for my...
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I've been sent to test some temp supplies to an industrial site.
We have a large...
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I am filling in Electrical Installation Certificate, for a new double socket in a large department store. On the second page of the cert under...
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was carrying out a PIR this morning on a 1 Bed flat. noticed in the bathroom the ceiling light fitting is attached to the shower curtain...
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Did a Ze reading and almost fell over as the result was 600+ ohms.
I thought I was testing a TCNS system but now I am lost.
There are...
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I have been testins a ring main and I have a reading or r1 15.57 Ohms
r2 0.90 and rn 0.50 why is the phase so high I have been to...
Hi currently at college doing level 3 testing and inspection just a few questions if anyone can help
For the Ring circuit it is all wired in 2.5...
I cant do Ze because I can not turn off the power,it has to stay running 24/7, what do I do???
I’m carrying out a periodic on thursday on a property that has an old installation.
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hi people, i carried out my first periodic yesterday and was asked for the pssc on lowest earth and live to nuetral. Is this the same as pfc and...
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were doing a rip out. theres hundreds of meters of pyro which im unable to find the ends of.
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Hello, I'm James, 24, currently beginning a slow journey to a career change as a domestic electrical installer. I have very little expierience in...
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Im after some help on fault finding for my AM2 exam. Apparently you only...
When testing for dead why is the use of a multimeter ( set to AC volts ) NOT a recommended method?
In the same vein can then a MFT als NOT be...
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can i asked the question to make sure i'm doing this correctly.
Using a Fluke 1652 I'm testing for the Ze.
i've got the tester on the...
Anyone know where i can get a f 1.25a 500v fuse for a Fluke 1652?
I'm trying to get one asap as trying to practice on my test rig, for my...
Hii all I am pretty new to this job and was wondering if somebody could just give me some advice on Zs readings?
What would be most likely the...
Becasue the company I belong to dont belong to napit,niceic etc where can I get test certificates from? will I be able to get them from wholesalers?
Morning all...
Done PIR yesterday all pretty good.
Just one issue want to see what you chaps think:
'Cooker supply fed on 32a 6mm supply to...
hi, do i have to do all the electrical tests even if i am only replacing a light switch?
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Could you let me know if I'm pricing to high on domestic PIR. had two letting agents phone me now wanting to know what my...
We are all familiar with the requirements for measuring Zs and verifying that it is within the limits for the particular type of protective...
I am not yet a member of NICEIC but have been asked to do a couple of PIRs can I do them?
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After you issue a PIR and you class it as unsatisfactory and you are asked to make good the defects what paperwork should you issue ?
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A company has had a PIR done, he has found circuits which require rcd protection etc.
Now...
I've been asked to relocate a number of sockets only to find that in order to isolate the circuit that this requires 2 mcbs switching. Its an old...
Insulation resistance on socket ring TN-S
L-N >299M
L-E >299M
N-E 0.5M
Code 1 do you think ?
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Just installed CU as part of my NICEIC eval next Tuesday, got a couple of questions regarding Insulation Resistance
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Just a Quick question...
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Needing help with a PIR.
1. Old wylex type 2 CBs what BS is this an what Ka rating does it have.
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