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    2391-52 written exam

    Hi Guys. Just wondering what people used to practice the written part of the 2391-52 exam? I have the iet exam prep book, which seems more geared towards ghe online exam. But can't seem to find much on the written side. Just wondering what people used in there prep? Any books or online material...
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    Teat leads megger 1552

    Hi Guys, just looking for a bit of advise. I am booked up to go on 2391-52 soon, and was looking at using my own tester, Megger1552. It is all calibrated from last month, but was wondering with my leads they are unfused. Would it be a wise idea to spend a bit and get fused ones? Or will the...
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    2391-52

    Hi Guys, sorry if posting in the wrong section. I am due to start 2391-52 course soon, and there seems to be from what I have found out, a 3 phase DOL motor circuit that I am to inspect and test. Just wondering with testing continuity of cpc, as far as I can think, need to do cpc -L1,L2,L3 from...
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    Inspecting and testing

    Hi Guys, looking at doing Initial and Periodic inspecting and testing. Looking between the CandG and EAL Just wondering if I can ask peoples opinion on both courses who have done them recently? How did they find them, does anyone recommend one over the other or any other input would be great. As...
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    Multiple hdmi over cat 6 to multipe tvs

    Hi guys, looking for advice as not done this before. I'm looking at wiring multiple devices ( sky/ VM box, PlayStation, dvd player) in a cupboard and want them on 3 tvs ( bedroom, lounge and dinning room) would a 4 in one out hdmi splitter work with a hdmi over cat 6 extenders with ir remote...
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    Using an estate car for work

    Thinking of changing to a estate car instead of van as van costs are quite high. Is anyone else doing this? What recommendations for a car?
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    Rcd testing

    hi guys just looking for some advice. Trying to test an a type 100a rcd type a with a megger 1552 and testing on ac the tests pass but on switching to dc on x5 tests it is saying it is over 40ms. Am I missing something? Or would it be a raulty rcd?
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    Contactum spd

    hi guys. Just wondering if i can ask for some advice. Looking at fitting a contactum spd in an existing board and the instructions say to fit the spd to the right of the main switch, but the previous electrician has not left a spare way there so was thinking of having the mcb and the spd on...
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    Bs 5839 part 6 for partnp assesment

    Hi guys, Just a quick question. Got my initial assesment in a few weeks time and noticed in the guide to assesment pack it was recommended to get bs 5839 part 6 if carrkng out smoke alarm work. Just wondering if anyone has had an assesment recently and needed this? Cheers APE
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    Main earth sizing

    Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone can clear up an issue. On tncs earthing systems, can you calculate the size of the main earth? I thought you could but main bonding conductors have to be sized to the neutral. Just had a conversation with another electrician and he said it has to be 16mm for...
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    Rcd protection for domestic inatalls.

    Hi guys. Am I right in interpreting the regs with regards to rcds that they need to be rated equal to or higher than the main supply fuse? So not to overload them? Or am I reading it wrong? Thanks on advance.
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    CRL risk asseament.

    Hi guys, Anyone know of any templates for risk assessments for spd protection? Been reading up on it and been told I need a crl risk assesment. If anyone can help that would be great. Cheers
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    Filling cert and including departures

    Hi guys. Just wondering, if you do a board change and client dont want spd or afdd would this need nothing on departures on cert? Looking at doing a board change for someone and use for assesment and as I have been off with hernia trying to get up to speed with things. Cheers
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    Maximum demand calcs

    Hi guys. Just looking at how people work out their max demand for supplies to consumer units. Looking at a board change with 7 circuits and going by osg working out to be over 80a I have heard of the 40% rule of total load but was wondering if any others have a different method. I cant see an...
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    New electrical certificates

    Hi chaps, Just looking at new forms from niceic green pad that you fill in I have bought and noticed that under rcd operating times there is only one column, not two columns for x1 and x5. So wondering what to put in. I did hear that you only need to put x5 results in but just thought I would...
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    Consumer unit change and tails

    Hi guys. Just a quick question. If changing a board only and tails are in wall burried or in a cavity, am I required to change them if they are existing? Or can I note it on cert that they was existing? In my eyes they need changing as if in wall rcd protection is needed and if in cavity there...
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    Board change and the use of rcds

    Hi guys. Looking for a bit of advice if poss. Looking at changing a board as part of an assesment. Looking at the new regs it states that the use of type a rcd now should be used. But I have had conflicting info from others saying ac is still ok? I know type a is for the allowance of detecting...
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    Getting part p registered again

    Hi guys, Just wondering if I can pick some brains. I am looking at getting part pee registered again. I was registered but lost it as I took work on with a company and didn’t have any work of my own to show and as I was working for company full time and didn’t see the need to renew. I am now...
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    CCTV regulations recording other premises

    Hi guys, Just wondering if I can pick the brains of a few CCTV installers. We are concerned about a neighbour using CCTV from their house to watch us. They live opposite us and have the camera pointed from a window looking out across the road and onto our property. I believe this is not the use...
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    Working as an electrician in Spain

    Hi guys, Just wondering if I could pick some brains of the guys that are over in Spain. I am in the UK at the moment and thinking about looking at moving over to Spain and work as an electrician, I am UK qualified, have my own place and speak Spanish. Looking to work for a company and just...

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