Recent content by dav1980

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    Neutral isolation for TT supply

    Yeah I thought we were on about TT systems which petrol stations are. Most circuits Are protected by DP RCCBs but I've seen a few sp breakers so I was just curious. No one has ever mentioned needing to isolate the main section breaker if I was to work on a circuit which doesn't have DP isolation.
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    Neutral isolation for TT supply

    In the case of a circuit on a petrol station fed through single pole mcb... If we need to work on that circuit then we should be locking off the front end / section breaker to disconnect the neutral?
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    What Qualifications Class you as a fully Qualified Electrician

    In Scotland, an apprenticeship with SVQ level 3 (about 4 years ) will class you as a time served ,qualified electrician. However as many know, you never stop learning. Inspection and testing 2391 (2394/2395) is also the benchmark for a lot of employers and clients these days. If you have these...
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    50V to earth

    As the others said, isolate properly and then test. Obviously a break in cpc somewhere between the db and the switch.
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    is it really worth completing my apprenticeship/becoming an electrician.

    Installers on large construction sites eg office blocks, schools, government buildings. Guys who want to earn that money generally work away from home wherever the work pops up. Not everyone gets these rates but my point is, its out there. Me personally I like my home comforts and have kids so...
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    is it really worth completing my apprenticeship/becoming an electrician.

    Im with a firm. I would like to work for myself but its a huge leap.
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    is it really worth completing my apprenticeship/becoming an electrician.

    You shouldn't be making less than £14ph when you get your time out. I know guys are out there earning upwards of £18ph plus overtime rates. You just need to stick in. Good luck.
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    is it really worth completing my apprenticeship/becoming an electrician.

    Stick it out man , your halfway there now anyway. There are lots of different types of work you can go into after your times up. I've moved into maintainance now as I got sick of bursting my arse installing. I get my 30k and a fairly easy ride. However there are opportunities to make much more...
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    Fault finding query

    Good shout, like I say will be getting up there next week for a closer look. Think I will ask for a leakage clamp meter now I can justify it lol
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    Fault finding query

    Most of our sites have / are getting led upgrades, this particular site is being punted off our contract so im just looking to tide them over for the moment. I do agree the led lighting now is more cost effective in the long run, and a nicer brighter light.
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    Fault finding query

    So mines is tripping at around 70%. Might change it over anyway and hope for the best.
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    Fault finding query

    Yes mate.
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    Fault finding query

    Got a mewp hire next week so I'll see what's up there then. Lights are on 24/7 for the moment . Thankfully this site will be gone shortly , nothing but hassle from it.
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    Fault finding query

    I get what you are saying , the ideal setup would be individual rccbs. To put you in the picture , this site is one which very shortly will no longer be maintained by my company and as such I have been instructed to keep the spend to a minimum. All I'm looking to do is get the lights switching...
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    Fault finding query

    Thanks guys, I was wondering what the leakage on the fittings would normally be. So if 2mA x 20 fittings = only 40mA so is well under the 210mA my rcd is tripping at on the ramp test. So so probably a combination of old control gear and possible contactor issue. What about my rcd? I thought I...

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