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  1. AyresomeBoro

    CompEx 01 Practical Re-sit

    Hi all, I have a CompEx 01 re-sit this week. I have passed the full course once before and I have received no feedback as to why I have failed the unit this time around, which is very frustrating. I have been through the installation repeatedly and I have a couple of questions: 1. Is a...
  2. AyresomeBoro

    Main Incomer and Meter Mounting

    Hi all, I've purchased a property recently and I've managed to have look at the main incomer today. The main incomer and meter are mounted on slatted wood (looks like floorboard?). Am I right in thinking these should be fixed onto a flame retardant / non-combustible board? I was going to...
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    Dual Earth Sockets

    Can anyone please explain to me the theory of dual earth (MK rockers on the outside) sockets installed in an office environment with regards to IT equipment? I know it is to do with earth leakage and possibly if you were to loose one cpc connection you would still have the other connection...
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    City and Guilds Design, Erection and Verification (2396)

    Looking to do this course in the new year. Absolutely no-where in the North East delivers the course so looks like I'll have to take a week off work and stay over somewhere that does! Can anyone recommend a decent place to attend? The closer to the North East the better as I assume I will need...
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    CompEx 01-04 (Failed Ex04)

    I sat the CompEx 01-04 course for the first time back in July. The results came in the post on Saturday and I have failed 1 of the 5 units - Ex04: Inspection and maintenance of Ex i systems Quite relieved if I'm honest as the installs are quite intense! Does anyone have any tips for the...
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    Makita Wall Chaser - Required Training?

    What training would be required to operate a 110V Makita wall chaser with dust extractor on a building/construction site? My employer has recently provided what I would describe as an afternoon awareness course for Makita battery power tools, in which a Makita representative briefly informed on...
  7. AyresomeBoro

    2395 Written (Typed) Exam

    Anyone else waiting on results back from a recent 2395 exam? I done it 2 weeks ago and should find out how I done tomorrow. I feel I lost a whole chunk of marks on two questions based on: 1) Earth rod resistance testing 2) Phase sequence testing Naively neglected these topics during revision...
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    Single accessory rubber 'gasket'?

    I'm currently working in a school following up on an insurance report and for the 2nd year running the guy that conducts the report has noted that the fused spurs for some of the hand dryers slide on the tiled finish of the toilet walls when you apply a little pressure. I believe the...
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    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) ECS Craft Card Application (JIB)

    Hi to all, Looking to open some extra doors for myself in the near future. I have heard through various people a 'Gold JIB' card could be beneficial to hold. I work as a commercial spark in a maintenance role. I have been time-served and working in this role for 3 years. I hold; NVQ Level...
  10. AyresomeBoro

    Hello Everyone

    Alright everyone, new forum member here. A bit about myself eh? I have just completed an apprenticeship / NVQ level 3 in electrical maintenance engineering and I managed to secure a permanent position as a sparky at the place I served, so I'm pretty pleased with myself at the moment. However I...

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