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  1. Y

    Basic testing

    Ok, so I am in college studying a level 2 course (2365) and its coming to the end of year were we have to do a practical installation and then testing. I've taken the test once and failed. My tutor, taught me and others things that are contradicted both in the On Site Guide, a book by Trevor...
  2. rustynails

    RCD not tripping on test

    Had a strange one today, hager 100a 30ma rcd failed to trip with the tester. TT earthing arrangement, also very strange readings. ze 197.4 ok normal for around that area the zs around 0.53. Went and got a replacement 80a 30ma rcd, the 100a was on the large side. Failed the test again. Went home...
  3. C

    ELV down lighters fault- 4 failed at once!

    morning lads, Right so was just going to change some sockets in my own house this morn.... had my socket tester bleeping away and flicking through MCBS (couldnt remmeber which circuit was on as is old house) and saw the light flicker (was only turning off socket MCBS mind). Eventually found...
  4. J

    Failed 2395 (yes another one)

    I've just had my results back from the august 2394/5 exam and found out I've failed the 2395 written part. Was expected as I have very little testing knowledge at all and got nominated by my company. My main question is how long do I have before the 2395 practical gets wiped and I have to do...
  5. K

    Mineral wiring insulation resistance test failed, need certification!

    My house, built in 1960, has mineral insulated cabling and a voltage operated earth leakage circuit breaker. We moved in 7 years ago (don't suppose that is relevant though :) ) Due to some rebuilding work the meter needs to be moved, and in preparation for that my electrician has fitted a new...
    • Krispy
    • Thread
    • becsa certification circuit circuits competent cps failed insulation insulation resistance insulation resistance test led person resistance scheme test testing wiring
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. jason121

    Failed EPC

    Does anyone know what happens when panels are installed on roof and the house fails its EPC. Would I have to remove them, not got anything in writing regarding this issue.:hanged:
  7. B

    Failed NICEIC DI Assessment

    Cant adam and eve it.. Failed Friday due to using a neon driver as voltage indicator... Bloody disgrace it was. Mind you he did give me option at end to redeem myself "Can you tell me what the safe isolation procedure is and what are the acceptable tools in order to achieve this.. Apparently...
  8. H

    Rcd trouble

    Rcd not tripping x5 over 40ms any ideas? Changed rcd same problem,cheers guys
  9. G

    just failed eicr

    shower had incorrect isolation switch shower wired in 2.5mm cable shower suppl not on its own circuit earth not connected for circuit 3 no earth sleeving circuit 4 faulty switch on kitchen socket every circuit apart from the cooker had failed the insulation resistance test thus the test...
  10. stidge

    RCD problem

    Hi all, scenario is , Fitted new dual rcd MK Cu today. Testing rcd one ( next to main sw) all fine. Rcd two doesn't trip on x1 at all ( mft says 310ms)it trips on x5 but high reading approx 30 ms. Have tested with no loads connected. Changed rcd same results! Swapped rcd 1 & 2 round , works...
  11. K

    New consumer installed but failed inspection

    Hi all. Im new on here so please bare with. Changed a cu the other day and it failed on one dis circuit to the garage and lack of isolator's in kitchen and bathroom. Now ive always had the client agree on remedial works so have never had this problem before! He doesnt want to spend anymore...
  12. E

    Cat 6 installation

    I have found that Cat6 outlets from a major UK manufacturer fail testing with installed cable lengths under 30metres. Does anyone have a solution please?
  13. N

    failed Zs

    Hi guys, I am currently testing a large hotel (over 300 rooms) it is only the 4th level we have to test this year (65 rooms) each room has its only 5-way d/b consisting of a 32 & 6 Rcbo type B, each of these d/b's are fed from different larger d/bs installed in various fire escapes along the...
  14. M

    LED Downlighter problems

    Is anyone else finding that LED downlighters are failing earlier than the spec? I've been buying Aurora FRL903s because they look good and the spec gives them 75000 hours but over a period of just a few months several of them have failed and the failure frequency seems to be increasing. First...
  15. D

    RCD fail

    Had a RCD fail the 180 deg test today. Works ok if I just do the 1x test, get 6.4 ms, on 5x get 25 ms but if I do the auto test on me megger it fails the 180deg 1x test. I'm presuming its U/S any thoughts guys thanks in advance.
    • Deservices
    • Thread
    • fail failed rcd tested times today
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. B

    i am going to sit my am2

    i am going in for my am2 in jan but i want to get a head on what i am doing but i want to see what the question on the exam are like and what to no if anyone knows any website i can go on to practice them please help thank you
  17. P

    Testers failed calibration but perplexed now :-(

    My MFT failed calibration on some insulations resistance measurements but i am a little confused. I used a different more local calibrater as i needed the least downtime but his certificate is very different from the manufacturers one that was done before (now i have had time to compare side by...
  18. Jimmy Boy

    Why I failed at school

    lol
  19. P

    Who trusts RCDs?

    Hi Guys Did a small job in a house - one additional socket. Then did an RCD test - x1 (240 mSec) and x5 failed miserably. did the test a couple more times. Some improvement but still failed. The RCD is an old Wylex WSES 80/2 so replacement means a new CU. Customer asked me to test it again - it...
    • Piratepete
    • Thread
    • button failed first rcd rcds tested times
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. B

    failed 302 gola 16 question written exam..help

    i failed my 302 gola 16 question written exam and it was the same as a exam on here was woundering if any one has got sum they can send me ? not the smart screen ones thought. thank you.

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