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What page in the regs do i find capacity ka for the tests sheets for part p. does anyone have an old nic part p test paper
The ECA ARE...
Hi Guys
need your advise on certifying when doing an installation on on a conservatory ie put a rcd protected fcu in and existing...
I was called out to a house which the board had melted, due the fact a 7.9kw , 10.5kw and a ring in the garage was all ran from a 32amp ohh and...
Hi all,
having a numb moment - for TT systems what do you write down as the method of protection on the EIC- RCD or ADS? Thanks.
Guys
What is the Ka rating of a Wylex NB Type 2 circuit breaker ?
Is it the sam as the new ones ie 6000
Also forgot to ask I am doing a PIR on...
Done a pir found all spots in lounge and dining room are not enclosed can type and have no fire hood etc, they are covered by thermal insulation...
Just did my 2391 practical .When testing Ze got an extremely high reading C&g say i cannot use thr
e meter properly but when i test on domestic...
Hi everybody,
Ok, here is the picture.
Main house is TN-S
Ze is 0.25 ohms
There is a 16mm swa fed from a 60a isolator, which in turn is fed...
Hi every one
I have a robin 1620 multifunction meter and i am commencing my 2391 in march.My meter does not have a D,lock so when doing earth...
following a live zs test on a socket circuit. when i pres the test button it trips the rcd and not the breaker. there is continuity and ir for all...
Customer having extension and all electrics done by their sparky.
But I'm booked in to do kitchen appliance electrics with kitchen company I do...
I don't really know anything about PAT testing but our in-house PAT tester has tested 4 PCs and failed all of them as he said startup was drawing...
i have recently purchased i kt64 and have been using it for 1 week with no problems doing domestic pirs. this morning i came to use the machine...
Just wanted to see if I'm being a bit too 'picky' but I've come across a few installations recently which have a 32A mcb for a radial circuit...
Gents,
Quick question just to clarify.
When fillinging out Minor Works Cert. Part 3 Essential tests
3. Earth fault Loop Impedance
Is that...
Hi I'd appreciate some help with a Pir that I've been asked to do on 6 flats converted in September 2008. I have been in one to sort out a...
Hi Gents
Using a Megger 1553 tester how do you test for insulation resistance in lets say a ring main?
Also what readings should be attained...
Hi i am after some help please, i am looking at a fluke schedule of inspection and circuit details/ test results, and in the box called system...
Advice needed on this please, testing a property today and came across a problem with ring main. End to end readings of conductors showing no...
Having spent the evening browsing through the various forums and reading lots of very useful information, one thread has brought up a question. In...
I was testing some old oil dashpot overload relays on a ventilation panel. (It was a Cutler-Hammer 1006G oil dashpot). The dashpot plunger was...
Just an enquiry Does a mobile dist board need a Periodic?
Hello there ,
Hope someone can help? I recently PAT tested A mobile exhibitions...
At an installation today with three core 3 phase cable comimg in and the armour went into a connector providing the neutral (old photos were...
A BS1361 fuse is to be used to provide overcurrent and fault protection for a new circuit. State the effect on the operation of the fuse when the...
hi chaps been asked to carry out testing on a cu on an office floor and called in for a quick look whilst in the area today and noticed all the...
How do you guys test you meters for accuracy and keep detailed logs
Cheers
ty
Apparently all new certificates are coming in in September this year.A lot more information will be required and the EIC one is now up to 10...
I have just changed a mini d/board in a garage (db2) and have installed an earth rod as the supply at origin(db1) is tnc-s and there is awater...
testing on the 2391 insulation resistance test rig
for three phase
isolate cb supplying s/p board
Check meter, test DB is not live...
hi there, carrying out a live zs reading today on the lighting circuits. power was on but couldnt pick up a reading at the switch so i tried to...
when doing the insulation resistance test on the three phase board do you isolate the single pase board before doing the test or leave it switced...
At Last
Today I finished a periodic on a factory that had 36 3ph dist boards, and there was found to be over 100 recommendations... Phew !!!
can any body give me the reason why when testing pfc and pefc at a three phas DB why do you have to test all phases to neutral then all phases to...
any body done them...
guy gave me a quick look at one..
got a PMS change over module when you connect to mains power from battery
got a...
Hi all,
Got my approved test tom its a scotttish thing!! Quick ? one of the socket circuits in the industrial test has an rcd socket on it. Am...
Now then, for a single phase circuit, using a 3 core SWA having brown black and grey conductors... I always think that you should sleeve the black...
hi guys i have asked a similar question last week regarding identifying tns or tnc-s systems if not clearly visible .i have 2392 and hopefully...
when doing the Ze test on the single phase board how do avoid the parrallel paths via the three phase board
any advice please,i am currently testing a building where a 13a socket gave a reading well above the other sockets in the same room,when i turned...
With a 2 way CU that is fed from a 32 amp MCB, when it comes to filling in an EIC, in the 'Charactaristics of Primary Supply Overcurrent...
3 operational factors which must be considered when carrying out a PIR
is it the correct operation of all assemblies including switchgear...
Hello fellows,
Just wanted to get your thoughts on this...
I'm working on a property with a TT supply in the hills, I have tested the Ze at...
hi to all,
a question for 2391 if zs to high three things you can do which should i put down if asked in written exam
1. shorten length of cable...
I have a dilog multi test when filling out test sheets i know you are supposed to write in the serial numberbut it has none.Does anyone with one...
hi guys came across 2 questions in a past paper but not sure how to give a correct responce for it in an exam i am probably thinking about this...
Hi I know how to test PFC at the origin of the Installation but how do you test PFC at other points in the installation does this mean on the...
hi guys just want to check if the sequence for testing the three phase socket outlet for function testing is it
1. isolate cicuit, post warning...
hi all
i have my 2391 practical 0n the 15th, and using a fluke not sure of it
my question is when testing ze on a 3phase board test between all...
Had a call tonight from landlord I know... tenant has been getting shocks off the pipework!!
Going to pop along tommorrow to check it all out...
ive installed a new shower circuit, so i do a full sequence of tests for the new circuit and put them on a electrical installation...
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