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    New member seeking help on my level 3 C&G course work, any help would be much appreciated :)

    Hi all, Just doing my level 3 city & guilds and got stuck with a question (well more than one but there we go) on fault diagnosis and rectification: The question sais, A fault has occurred on the electric shower in a room. It was reported that - The shower was switched on - A crackling sound...
  2. D

    in line fans, recommendations appreciated

    Evenin' all, Looking for recommendations for an in line fan. Want to install 2 of these in my loft to replace the ceiling extract fans currently in place. I don't want to spend too much but want something that will be effective. Also, would anyone recommend venting out through a roof tile...
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    Bathroom Extractor install - Advice Appreciated

    Hi Guys, I have three questions I would appreciate some help with if some kind sould could help me out. in a nutshell: I have a timed inline extractor fan I wish to install in the loft (Manrose MF100T) instructions requires it to have 3A fuse fitted (I don't want to open up 'that can of...
  4. R

    Domestic Electrical Issue - Live Volts in House but Not Getting Shocks. Any Help Appreciated

    Hi All, firstly to introduce myself I'm not an electrician but was hoping to get a bit of advice on an electrical issue I have. Basically we wanted to get a boiler service but the plumber would not touch the boiler as he said we have electrical volts running through the house (radiators, sink...
  5. M

    Advise about going out on my own?

    Hi people, I was after some advise about going out on my own. I have been subbing for people since I qualified but resently I have decided to start putting my self out there for private jobs. I am now getting asked to do some notifable work eg fuseboard changes and was just wondering the...
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    Any advice greatly appreciated....

    Hi all, apologies if I have posted in the wrong forum I am a time served spark of over 10 years. I started off serving my time doing domestic, commercial and progressing onto industrial installations which I installed, tested, commissioned and maintained control panels and switchgear, pumps...
  7. Jake Wesley

    Hello guys - Electrical student, any advice is appreciated!

    Hi everyone, I have been a guest on this site for a good year now and have decided to make an account finally. I am currently studying the 2365 level 3 at college but am very unsure what will happen for me at the end of this year. My tutor has briefly explained about the NVQ, AM2 etc but I...
  8. J

    Rewire a table lamp - any help appreciated!

    Hi, I have a table lamp that I love but it only allows bulbs up to 50 watt although the shade is large and open so not really a fire hazard. I have been using halogen bulbs to the equivalent of 70 watts (I think they're around 42 watt but I threw the box away) but they only last about a month...
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    New Company start up - advise appreciated

    Hello all, Myself and a friend are starting up a mechanical and electrical company planning to go live next year. We already have some potential customers lined up and a little bit of cash behind us so that side of things is not too bad, we have spoken with a business advisor and got a business...
  10. F

    Just starting out - advice appreciated, banter gratefully received!

    Hello chaps I'm an ex-RAF engineer (electronics - TG3/4 for anyone ex-RAF), and then moved to offshore as a geophysics engineer (that was more a multi-skilled role involving hydraulics, electrical, compressors, electronics, IT, sat comms etc) on a ship. After taking voluntary redundancy...
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    2394 exam run out of time...advise appreciated

    Hi fellas. Not been on here for while hope everyone's well. To my surprise I passed 2394/95 theory first time with alot of help from you lot (many thanks) unfortunately I run out of time with 2394 exam (2 hours to test and initial verication of new installation) I'm keen learner but...
  12. D

    Voltage Drop?

    Hi this is my first time on this forum so take it easy please but I'm after a little bit of advice... I wonder if someone can help me calculate the voltage drop of an install that is in the process... I will give you as much info as possible, any help would be greatly appreciated... .400a main...
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    Advice re underfloor heating systems appreciated.

    Hello everyone, I'm about to start a self build of a 3 bedroom dormer bungalow on Anglesey. The house will be heated entirely by electricity and a couple of woodburners, using PV panels to generate some electricity as well. I am looking at underfloor heating and would appreciate any views on...
  14. S

    where in Europe is city and guilds qualifications recognised?

    Hi, I have spent several hours trying to find what European countries city and guilds are recognised in. The information online is very limited and mainly says covers 81 countries without specifying which ones. Any help would be appreciated. Any english speaking expats around Europe feedback...
  15. D

    Certification question Advice appreciated

    Hi all, wondering if i could get something cleared up. I have issued a Eicr for a property and issued a list of C1,c2,c3's Now on the cert i classed the installation as unacceptable. Have now completed the works and issued a minor works for any necessary certifiable remedials but not all the...
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    Any Suggestions Would Be Much Appreciated

    Hello, 220V 3P+E SUPPLY. POLYCARBONATE PANEL 63A TP ROTARY ISOLATOR 4x 16A 220V 2P+E SOCKETS. PROTECTED BY INDIVIDUAL 16A 30MA 2P 'C' TYPE RCBO'S. SOCKETS WIRED USING 2 LINES PER SOCKET SO (L1-L2) (L2-L3) (L1-L3) (L1-L2). I've looked at protecting the sockets with 2P ABB RCBO'S which offer...
  17. L

    help / advice appreciated

    Hi all it's been a while since I have used this forum and been involved in the industry so was helping you guys could help. Several years ago I completed an electricians apprenticeship whilst working in a boat yard. Once completed I gained city and guilds 2330. Shortly after I left the firm and...
  18. L

    Earthing...... Cable size any help appreciated

    I have recently taken over responsibility for a care home which has a 3ph supply, Incoming phase cables are 185mm, fuses are rated at 315A and the earth is 50mm, PFC is 1.15kA x 2 and the Ze is 0.20 ohms I have been given a PIR which was carried out last year, stating amongst other things that...
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    Cut through Main cable to house, Big bill Recieved Advice Greatly Appreciated

    Please help, I have recently block paved my front garden, I had dug down and removed the soil and was just breaking up bricks that I had found with a small hand held drill/ breaker when you guessed it I got a flash as the chisel went through the brick and into the ground. I dug down to find a...
  20. A

    Exactor fan advice much appreciated...

    Hi sorry posting this here as DIY thread is locked.. I am installing a new extractor fan in our bathroom (in Scotland). It is a timer and humidistat fan and ideally I would like the fan to be able to run on even when the light is off, so it needs a live, a switched live and a neutral. The...

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