Just wanted to say hi before I post my question. I don't give too much information about myself online, but I will say I am a retired US Navy submarine electrician. There are some differences between shipboard motors, generators, switch boards, motor controllers, pumps, valve position...
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I just bought a Di-log 9118 (haven't used it yet), and i'm just having a few second thoughts as i have realised that i could have got a Megger MFT1711 for a similar price. I only want to get something at the lower end price wise to start with (ie £500-£600) mainly to do domestic work for...
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I am currently studying/training to start a career as an electrician and i have recently finished my C&G Level 2 and currently studying for my Level 3.
In the meantime i want to do a few minor works to my house to keep my practice my practical knowledge/keep things in my head.
My MFT and...
I am preparing for my first practical assessment. I have been asked to discuss three reasons for conducting a polarity test on a de-energised installation.
I have said that it reduces the chance of electric shock, it avoids damage to accessories and or equipment and potential fire risk if...
Did my first consumer unit change yesterday.
A few dodgy things with the old board as I’m sure most will see.
Owner wanted bringing up to date with individual circuit RCD protection and surge protection.
So fitted a Fusebox 10 way RCBO board. Complete with surge protection.
Also removed the...
I just installed some 24V LED Lighting Strips single colour in my kitchen and it seems at every point where I added a quick connector that connects a 2 wire conductors to the LED Strip that the first section of LED’s don’t light up (about 5-6 LED’s). The plastic connectors are the type where...
*I'm still researching but any points in the right direction will help greatly.
I have a project using three
Ballast: 120–277v AC 50/60Hz 2 Lamp GPH843, G36T8 or PLL36w
Running two UVC lamps each.
Surelite™ Ballast - 10-1180 | BuyUltraviolet -...
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My work is mainly domestic.
I’ve been asked to get space sensors for bms on office walls.
So cable fished from roughly 1500mm off floor of office walls to above ceiling.
I did one at the end of the day and it had a aluminium frame at the top and fished straight down the wall.
I was expecting...
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Thanks for all the helpful advice in this forum. We've recently bought our first house - yay! With that being said, our building survey highlighted the wiring in the house, and an electrical installation report from 2017, when a new consumer unit was installed, suggested a rewire was...
I have done the c&g courses, done the manufacturers courses, registered with olev all set up to go
Got my first EV job come in, nice easy job, nice run from CU, plenty of space no surrounding isses, was going to install the pod point solo, they look the easier choice from the ones i looked at...
Done first fix on lighting.
customer wants a neon on light switch to show light is on in room to remind to turn of.
unfortunately I’ve done a wiring centre job.
permanent L &N to wiring centre.
One twin and earth to light point
and one twin and earth to switch.
cannot instal extra cables...
I am a first time homeowner trying to give my house a few updates on the mostly original 1984 aesthetic. One of the first things I started was replacing old yellow toggle switches with bright white rocker switches. I came across a double switch in the kitchen/dining room area that had some DIY...
Sorry if this has been asked a lot but I can’t find the right answer, I will try and explain it the best I can do.
I am looking to join a scheme for the first time as I have now got my two years experience.I have done a 4 week course to get some qualifications to my name they are :
2393-101...
I'm going to make videos. Yes. Must make videos. So this here's not a video but I promise I'm making one to go with it.
My workshop is very full, been flat out over the 'holiday'. There's a broad range of different projects on the go, that you won't usually see in the same place. Here's one of...
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Does anybody else charge more for their first hours labour than the successive hours?
Im thinking of implementing this, as our work recently has been lots of smaller jobs and callouts (Sometimes less than an hour on site) , lots more travelling between, so I kind of feel like we are not...
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My Napit assessment is approaching and it would be nice to get some feedback for my planned work on my of my friends workshop.
There is already a consumer unit but its without RCD protection and thats on the shop floor.
My plan is to make two circuits one lighting 6A and one Ring...
I've mislaid my 13Amp plug check card from Electrical Safety First, and they aren't sending out replacements at the minute. Can anyone help? (I'm obviously happy to pay!).
Hi everyone,
I am trying to join NAPIT for CPS membership, as I am waiting for the first assessment. I want to know if anyone here knows what should I do to prepare for it?
I will appreciate all your help and advice.
Thanks.
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