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    emergency light testing

    Hi everyone. I have an emergency light test coming up. I have never carried one out before. Is it as simple as: 1. Checking there is a key switch/isolator 2. Making sure all emergencies are working correctly 3. Making sure the batteries are up to scratch by them staying illuminated for the 3...
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    Just Checking

    Hi All Just been to quote on a rewire,two up two down.Before leaving I noticed that the incoming fuse was only 60A. Will a 100A fuse fit In the original 60A fuse carrier? Thanks in advance.
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    Lighting Circuit Problem

    Hi All, Just returned from trying to locate an issue with an upstairs lighting circuit - with the circuit L/N/E disconnected from the board and breaker I get he following readings:- (a) Type 2 Insulation Resistance Test = 49.7 taken at 250V (b) Voltage reading on the (dead) circuit of 3.5V...
    • chloebear
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    • checking circuit induced lighting lighting circuit problem reading voltage
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    MCS Standards - Jest Checking

    Getting everything ready for Hitler arriving at 9 on Monday. Just checking the standards there's 2 versions of MIS 3002 available to download. Is it a trick question? I'd normally just have the latest version 3.2 in my trusty MCS file that I use every day! 3.1 is still there to download -...
  5. Admin

    Winter tyres may increase your insurance premium!

    Anybody rang their insurance to check and ask? Speedmonkey: Will Using Winter Tyres Increase Your Insurance?
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    Credit checking

    Does anyone use credit checking software before carrying out work for certain firms and if so recommend a programme with good features, price and service
    • brizospark
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    • checking credit
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Business Related
  7. C

    Fusebox being fed by a ring main

    Hi guys turned up to a residential property today to add a few double socket outlets only to find the fuse box in the area was being fed by a ring main on the main switch. Is this allowed ?
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    shoddy work

    I went to a new kitchen extension today, to do some work....don't shout at me it was plumbing, The electrical work is a disgrace, hes changed the board, cables hanging out of it all over, nothing clipped or in trunking coming into the board, As I looked around nothing was clipped, I opened the...
    • guinnessgixer
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    • checking electrical work place someone work
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    cant find the post on checking the EPC

    hi all, thought there was a sticky post on finding out if there was already a EPC on a property, anyone put me in the right direction.? cheers Grand P.S got a 4Kw system to price anyone got a good all black panel they could recommend.?
  10. ackbarthestar

    Voltsticks

    I found a very useful application of a voltstick, besides checking for lost vibrators up you know where :wazzzup: :-------: that is running across dodgy pendant light fittings that have dangerously exposed conductors protruding out of a ceiling rose. Specifically where there are multiple...
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    Why checking that the circuit is dead is so important.

    I was given a job to rewire a portacabins sockets, straight forward job replace 2.5mm2 twin+cpc radial with 4mm2. As always follow safe isolation procedure, other electrician I am working with says 'why are you wasting your time doing that?'. I test the socket under the ccu and its still live...
    • Dr Drew
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    • checking circuit dead environment important likely other still working
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Electrician Forum
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    Spell Checking...

    Dan, The forum editor highlights spelling mistakes, but it seems to be American. Can you change it to English English or is it something I need to change at my end?
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    Checking In

    Good Day and God Bless. Tis is Ralston Gregory Wallace. Jr . Graduate of Ashworth Community College, Electrical Installation. I've been here getting the most recent updats from this forum and I am very Appreciative of all the info that comes forward. I am presently in the Bahamas but of Jamaican...
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    Just checking

    Hello again....I just wanted to check something with you....I dont have to be an Electrician to post on the site do i ? Just asking because I need some advice FROM Electricians but I am NOT one myself. Thank you
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    Checking wattage

    Is it possible to verify the wattage of your panel from the serial no? Obviously a manufacturers 190 w model looks the same as their 200w model. How can you check?
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    Credit Checking Customers

    I am looking at starting a sub company credit checking potential customer for Electricians What I am wondering how many people on here would be interested in this service? There would be a charge of something like £1 per check or 1000 checks for £100 or something like that. If you would...
    • Spazz
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    • already check checking credit customer customers service
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Checking Earth on an Industrial Equipment

    Hi Guys, Well i am a newbie on here, I have an Industrial Machine and I need to renew the Earthing Rods, The machine is of 3 Big Units and I want to make sure the earthing I install is enough for the requirement. The power source is a 350KV Generated power. Any Info will be welcomed. Thanks...
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    testing R1 + R2

    When testing R1 + R2 on a three phase circuit, do you connect each phase in turn to earth and test at other end? Record the highest value? Similar to what you test Zs on 3 phase but without the connecting? Cheers all.
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    Checking Zdb at Garage Sub-board

    Have just installed a garage CU and want to check Ze/Zdb is ok Main board in house, Ze is 0.19ohm Garage board, Zdb is 0.44 ohm Zs on all circuits in the garage is well within limits given in table 41.3 in the BRB I know max Ze for the main board is 0.35ohm (as per the OSG for a TN-C-S supply)...
  20. W

    NIC Approved contractor....jobs

    Hi all As above i am awaiting my assessment for A/C and i have six largish jobs ready to show, but in the application i noticed it says must be completed within the last six months, well my problem is i am only a sole trader and would find it near impossible to have enough jobs from enough...
    • Welchyboy
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    • application approved checking electrical work enough months within
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia

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