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    Fire, Security, Access control courses

    Hi all I was wondering if anyone can help me in recommendations on specific courses to do in the fire and security sector.I have been searching on the web and so far the FIA 3 day course looks like the best one in that field but what can anyone recommend on security systems and access control...
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    Differences between 2394 & 2395 course

    check this link out: City & Guilds courses: an introduction - IET Electrical
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    OLCI in Administration ???

    Hello mate I have been through the same thing. I received a letter saying college's have transferred and another letter stating they will no longer tutor me which is valid as i finished my course in 2012 BUT i have been working on my NVQ 3 2356/2357 since then...handed it in in Nov 2013...then...
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    Regulations

    Yes i am competent in this area..i just wasn't sure what the regs where again on the final sign off . Thanks
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    Regulations

    thanks
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    Regulations

    Hi all I just need to find out a few things with regards to regulations. My mate has moved into small commercial dwelling which he is converting into a small band rehearsal space and guitar workshop..it is owned by the council and he is waiting for the lease to get handed over. Now as far as i...
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    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Ecs and jib issue

    What Johnuk said. Although ive worked with many electricians who do not have a JIB card but have been in the industry for a while but that was sorted out with the company they work for
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    PIR's

    sorry, sensors i mean. Thanks i get it now. With the em you can use the keyswitch to test the em lighting as well? the job i was recently on there was no keyswitch..the em lighting just ran off the lighting points..
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    PIR's

    Hi all I am new to this trade and just wanted to know a few things. With regards to PIR's.. as i understand it its wired like a 2 way switch? As in you have your feed from the board to your first PIR, then from there a 3 core between all PIR's and from that same point you loop to all the...
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    Cutting through a live cable!

    Tom Cat! I thought i was the only one!..i cut through a live wire by accident during the week. I just wasn't concentrating and i feel very stupid for doing it. It was in front of some of the builders, now they don't trust me with the electrics lol. Also made a loud bang but i was wearing gloves...
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    Electrical Construction and Maintenance

    Hi all I was just wondering how someone with construction experience like myself (only 2 years so far) could get into the maintenance side of electrical work. I was told at college to do the full course for eg level 2 & 3, 17th edition etc as this would equip you with enough knowledge to do...
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    Lights are flashing on and off

    After a little time...the bathroom light was flashing at one point so i checked for loose connections and it has been fine since but now the kitchen is acting up....ill check that one. More then likely a loose connection..thanks
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    Lights are flashing on and off

    Thanks...yeah i dont have a multifunction tester but will get hold of one as i obviously need to write out a minor works certificate..off the bat can you think of what it might be in your exoerience?
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    Lights are flashing on and off

    Hi all! Just a question and hopefully not a huge problem. Ive just exchanged old downlights (R80's lamps) for new halogen GU10 downlights. The old wiring is still intact and pretty much everything else including the DB which is push button 5A breakers. I installed these last week and now i have...

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