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  1. KeenPensioner

    What's the Banjo doing?

    As a trainee can I ask why the banjo is on the outside of the Wiska box. I understand that the earthing of the SWA must be maintained but would having the banjo outside mean you need to drill through the IP66 box to connect to earth and by doing that are you not compromising the IP rating? I...
  2. O

    Doing crazy stuff caused by other people

    I've come to a decision, I just cant do work anymore that involves mad stuff, for example today - 2 bed flat that's had fire damage, someone has been in, taken every socket and switch off (think it was mostly trunking), blue tape on every cable end, all still live and then got the place totally...
  3. S

    What am I doing wrong with this calculation?

    I have been going round in circles with this question. I just cant seem to get an answer remotely close to the options. Continuity of a ring final circuit has been tested as part of an initial verification of a new primary school. All the socket outlets are connected directly to a ring. The...
  4. J

    No CPC’s, conduit doing it’s job, C2 or C3?

    I’ve just done an EICR on an old 2 bed flat that is wired in all metal conduit wired in singles however there are no CPC’s. The conduits are all bushed into the old rewireable board and back boxes/conduit boxes for lights and I’m getting good Zs readings at all outlets through the sockets/lights...
  5. D

    am2 doing my head in

    hi all new member from essex sat my am2 1 months ago passed ring /lighting/carbon dioxide/bonding /data/ safe isolation /risk --- failed rest to much for me went back last week done sy and swa and central heating passed central heating failed sy and swa was told a simple...
  6. Improver2829

    Evening all, Has anybody here completed or currently doing their NVQ lvl 3 portfolio with EAL?

    Evening all, Has anybody here completed or currently doing their NVQ lvl 3 portfolio with EAL? I’m into my 4th year in the industry now having started this NVQ in December ‘18. I have tonnes of experience now that I can evidence through videos and pictures but I’m struggling with putting the...
  7. C

    Doing and signing of an EICR as an improver

    Hello! I am curious as to what the exact rules are in England for carrying out and signing off EICR's. I am finding different answers across google and various forums, some may be outdated, some may be bullshi. I myself have over 12 years sparking experience but I am just finishing off my...
  8. Lister1987

    Things to consider when doing EICRs on Commercial/Industrial?

    I'll be starting a a testing, inspection and compliance outfit at that end of the month and this will be my first proper job in that industry. Those that do Commercial & Industrial daily or frequently; Any common things to look out for? Any timesavers, improved ways of working etc that could...
  9. I

    Going back to commericial site work ( pice woek) .After mainly doing . domestic and heavy industry for last while day rate an option

    Any advice would be appriciate as stated have possible work opperunity on big site ,To make some bank price and day rate. Any tips advice spefically on metal munvhing which is what ill mainly be doing first few weeks with a squad pf sparkies mates some of which mightbe be better and quicker than...
  10. J

    I’ve been put on the ELA course instead of the City and Guilds?

    I’ve been in my apprenticeship for around 1.5 years now doing electrical engineering, I’ve been put on the ELA course instead of the City and Guilds. Few of the lads at work said I’ve been stitched up because no other companies will accept ELA, just wondering what’s the difference and am I...
  11. D

    How do you disconnect neon lights in sockets while doing insulation resistance test.

    Hello everyone, I was just wondering how do you disconnect neon lights from socket outlets when doing insulation resistance test, as this will effect the readings, thanks.
  12. Z

    What I’m doing after Level 3 , It’s necessary Apprenticeship or ??

    Hi Is Necessary after Level 3 nearly pass , to do Apprenticeship??? I’m still confused. 3 Years Level 2 and 3 , if another 3 year Apprenticeship, this is too long??? I know better find small company but still confused. How to electrician to be progressing?? Please not accept Hate comment. Thank...
  13. D

    UK Hiya, im doing the C&G level 2 unit 204 practical exam in a few days and i was wondering if anyone has any resources for me.

    i am preferably looking for wiring diagrams and such. if anyone could help, it would be highly appreciated. thank you
  14. S

    RCD Tripping out

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  15. R

    Wire gauge query when doing relay conversion for headlights

    Hi All, The headlight (Dip and especially High Beam) on my motorcycle, is know to be able to be greatly improved when converting the wire feed instead of being via the switch, over to a more direct feed via a couple of relays. At the same time instead of the 18 gauge wire via the switch being...
  16. S

    What is my oven element doing? please

    I noticed yesterday the element has starting bending down why is this happening and is it still safe to use until it can be replaced in a few weeks? Thank you
  17. T

    Hi new member doing campervan project and more

    Hi, doing a camper peoject and various others so hoping i can share and get help with info. I am mainly a hobbist with some previous expierience in various things, restoring vw's, doing a camper build and a welder by trade
  18. K

    Electricians Mate trainee electrician currently doing 18th edition.

    Hi my name is Kevin, I'm currently studying 18th edition and I am looking for work to gain experience in the Birmingham/ Solihull Area. if anyone can help me with this please contact me. I currently work for a manufacturing company so I am only looking to gain experience hence the re3ason why...
  19. D

    Domestic Doing a rare Eicr ...

    lots of cables run behind skirting boards & door architraves etc code or not to code that is the question ...? also connector block joints behind architraves to extend cables to new switch positions etc house was only rewired 10 years ago , so don’t really want to suggest amother full rewire...
  20. J

    How is everyone doing for work?

    So after all this Covid 19 stuff. How are people doing for work? Are many people still off work?
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