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  1. dlt27

    Eicr

    Hi all, I have done a few EICR's before however could do with a bit of advice on what codes you more experienced guys would give these observations; 1 Old 3036 DB made up of wooden base/back. (C3?) 2 Underszed main bond. (C3?) 3 Cooker switch mounted 18" above cooker (C3?) 4 Mutiple cct's in MCB...
  2. P

    correct way to test potential difference?

    elo guys, could someone explain how to test the potential difference between the main earthing and water pipes and what test instrument i should use?
  3. E

    Which way is correct - Relay wiring..

    I Have a little question not sure which way is correct see images I need the coil to be switched when power is supplied from the controller to the motor switch. The relay will be switching a 24v DC feed to a Warning Beacon & Siren. Not sure because controller doesn't have a N output weather...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Most effective or correct way to fault find?

    Evening all... I'm in two minds whether to post this but i've thought about it for a while and was hopeing someone could give me a very clear idea of how they would find the fault. Lets say we have a ring. We test between N-E at the CU and find a poor IR reading, lets say 0Mohms, ie socket...
  5. P

    switch wire I D

    hi guys, just having a debate over switch wires not being marked up, one guy says its a code 3 one says if you don't understand what the cable does and where it goes you should not be in the fitting in the first place. care to comment guys
  6. J

    DIY LED Aquarium Lighting - Is this wiring correct?

    Hi everyone, Very new here, but could do with some advice. I am in the process of designing/building a LED aquarium light using 3W power LEDs. I am using 6 cool White and 6 royal blue LEDs and running them from a 12 volt driver in a set of parallel series strings, as in the following...
    • Jacks2High
    • Thread
    • aquarium constant correct current diy driver led lighting voltage wiring
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  7. D

    Need help on getting the correct qualifications.

    I done a full-time electrical installation course at college when I wad 18. Then during the second year I ended up working for a self employed sparky for cash in hand. He made it clear he wouldnt pay for my nvq and this was for the experience. It started being a few days wiring then labouring...
  8. D

    Rcd not tripping

    I'm stumped, fitted new cu in one bed house today RCD would not trip using test button or on test. The only time it trips is when a load is put onto socket circuit, or the socket on the cooker isolator, no faults have been found during testing. Its a TNC-S system ze of 0.16ohms IR of >999 on...
    • Doctorsparks
    • Thread
    • connected correct rcd tested tripping worked
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. A

    Possible Job For Tomorrow

    Reported as occasional trip of an RCD. Leakage current noted 2.5A when cooker switched on (which is on a 30mA RCD). Could be interesting.
    • Andrewr3
    • Thread
    • calculation correct electrical work leakage possible tomorrow working
    • Replies: 90
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. D

    2395 revision books

    hi all As anyone bought this book prior to doing the course, I have has a couple of there books before found quite good. Periodic Inspection & Testing Level 3 Award - NICEIC Direct
  11. S

    Connection of 2 convector heaters using armoured cable on a radial circuit

    Evening Gents, Im looking for some advice, I have to connect two convector heaters on a radial circuit - I will be connecting each outlet via fused spur flex outlet, I was going to use a 3x3 adaptable box to terminate the one armoured then connect in singles to fused spur...
    • Sparky 63
    • Thread
    • adaptable armoured cable circuit connection correct heaters radial radial circuit using
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. A

    3 phase problem

    Hi all This is probably very easy but for the life of me I haven't been able to discover the answer and solution. Three phase taken to a tpn fused isolator, then taken to a sub meter and split to three spn consumer units (each being sub metered again) The neutral has been taken to a Henley...
    • a1colly
    • Thread
    • 3 phase checked correct meters neutral phase polarity problem
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. J

    Electrical quote - correct information?

    Hope this is in the right section! Had an electrician round to quote me for some new sockets etc. He said my RCB was 16th edition, and suggested that be replaced. He looked at a ceiling rose, and said because the wires were black and red, they must be over 30 years old, and hinted at a full...
    • jm28cardiff
    • Thread
    • correct electric electrical information quote
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  14. R

    part p correct documentation

    Can any confirm what books you need, Apart from the Electricity at work regs 1989 i got that. 0 Do you have to have the latest edition of everything? I got the IEE GN3 which i believe has now been changed IET GN3? Is that correct and will i need to update Also on the web site it said GN1? (they...
  15. C

    Not sure if this is the correct forum but wiring advice please

    Hi, sorry to bother you and I'm not sure if this is the correct forum or if this should go in the DIY help forum (it wont let me post there anyway) but I've got a quick question if you could help me. We've asked for some outdoor lighting at work but the boss won't let us install any 'properly'...
  16. rmaynard

    Thoughts needed - Battery back-up

    Iv been thinking about a way to keep the lights on during a power cut and have come up with the following idea, it will be mainly used in domestic properties, iv included an automatic change-over, im picking up a ups today and am going to trial it at home, just wondering if anyone has any...
  17. the pict

    Is this correct

    In casual conversation with a spark he remarked that if an "old board" by which I assume he means a rewirable board if you encounter asbestos flashpads and asbestos fuse liner it does not comply and should be condemned, I didn't question this as I dont know the guy, but I haven't heard this...
  18. G

    Advice on correct certification

    Hi all, I'm having a discussion about the correct NICEIC Certs to produce on a job. The scenario is, we have carried out works out on a big commercial site which include full rewires on three separate distribution boards each being 18 way 3 phase, the main SWA feeding each DB has stayed also the...
  19. J

    Rcd fails test.

    Hi, I've been installing a new shower, using a shower consumer unit complete with rcd. All the tests passed, r1 And r2 were 0.23 ohms, insulation resistance was >299M ohms, polarity was correct. But when I test the rcd I cannot get it to trip. It passes when the test button is pressed but will...
  20. L

    Correct depth for SWA

    What is the correct depth for installing SWA cable ?

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