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  1. mak

    Sequence of tests in guidance note 3 (initial verification)

    How come the sequence of tests in guidance note 3 is that the Zs test comes before the PFC test? Isn't it normal to do PFC test before the Zs test? Because then you can do your PFC test, put the board cover on and energize the board without coming back to do the PFC test.
  2. B

    Guidance on running cables through joists please

    Hi, I’m adding a heat detector into my existing smoke detector system. The new detector will be inspected and commissioned by an electrician, but I’m fitting it to the ceiling and running the cables to save time taken by a professional (their suggestion as they are very busy). This is already...
  3. happysteve

    gov.uk guidance 11 May: working safely during COVID-19 (including in homes)

    Published today, Monday 11 May: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19 ... including: Homes: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/homes Construction and other outdoor work...
  4. J

    Introduction and looking for guidance on best way into the industry.

    Hey guys To introduce myself Im 29 and been working in offices for the past 10 years and just come to the realisation I find it pretty soul destroying and left my previous job just as this outbreak took hold! I dont think humans are designed to sit in offices for 8-12 hours a day! Decided on a...
  5. J

    Mis wording in guidance 3

    Evening all Currently studying to take my 2391 course, in guidance note book 3, page 23, 553.2.2 it says "Particular attention should be paid to the requirements for cable couplers to ensure that the connector (female part) of the couplers us fitted at the end remote from the supply." Surely...
  6. B

    New to the forum hoping for some guidance

    Hello EF, Lurker for a while, 1st time poster. Looking forward to some helpful replies. Thanks, BR.
  7. N

    Hi All, looking fo some support/ guidance with my solar PV causing my main CU RCD to trip randomly.

    First post on any kind of forum so please be gentle with me!! I moved into this house a couple of months ago and the vendor had a solar PV installed 5 years ago now. Recently I have had random tripping of my main RCD for what I believe to be a result of the Solar PV. I’ve attached a couple of...
  8. G

    Help in regards to electrical route.

    Hello so i have decided to change career as i need to do something more hands on and dynamic. I spoke to a few friends in different industries and electrical was always mentioned well. I would do the Level 2 and 3 through ableskills potentially. Though i understand this industry is massively...
  9. Lister1987

    Guidance Notes Changes?

    Those that have them, Guidance Notes; how frequently are they actually updated (beside changing yellow to blue)? I'm seriously considering getting some 17th edition GNs as they're a hell of a lot cheaper than the updated ones; if the actual content isn't changed then I just might but don't know...
  10. L

    New NHBC guidance for fire rated downlights / hoods

    For many years the market for fire rated downlights has been highly confusing with many manufacturers making claims but not always having the technical data to back up these claims. The NHBC has just launched new guidance to cover the use of fire rated downlights which makes it very clear that...
  11. P

    Reference method / routing guidance for cable on a wall with 25mm Celotex

    I wonder if anyone could assist with this query please ? I am a newbie, so any guidance or alternatives would be greatly appreciated. I need to run a ring final partly against a wall with internal 25mm Celotex type insulation. The additional Celotex being needed due to reduced cavity...
  12. Z

    Technical info guidance

    Hello all. Is there any technical info regarding pv installation and guidance for installation etc that I can download or acquire. For example installation set ups and requirements. Cheers in advance
  13. J

    AM2 results - not sure if I'll fail or pass need guidance

    So I finished my AM2 yesterday and I'm expecting the results tonight, however when I did the practical aspect of it, I noticed my armoured cable going into the isolator had 2 strands loose, this has had me feeling like the world has fallen out my arse because I'm now tricking it thinking that...
  14. A032701

    Guidance on new MFT's

    Hi everyone, am looking to buy a mft for the first time so that i can start signing of work myself. not really sure which make/models to be looking at. when it says '18th edtion' in the description does this mean it completes all tests stated in the regs or what? have seen some of the megger...
  15. M

    bit of guidance as suffering from empty head syndrome

    I was asked to check electrical work in a mates garage, workshop, office,and valet bay. both the sub boards in the office area and valet area are fed from 40a mcbs to sub boards using 10mm t&e . Would i class the supplies as final circuits as fed from mcbs at the main dist board as trying to...
  16. F

    Rewiring 40-50 year old wiring

    Hi all, As the title, just after a couple of pointers. Basically I've just bought a house, the existing wiring is the old colours but the CPC has a dark green sleeve, on top of that there is only 3 circuits for the house, a power a lighting and a 16a radial feed to the kitchen? I've had a face...
  17. D

    Guidance to become an electrician

    Hey guys, I need your help. I'm finishing a levels this months, and want to become an sparky. I do not know what route to take: A: Do a training course for CG level 2, then CG level 3 electrical installations. This would take under a year at the centre I'm looking on. Or B: Do an...
  18. M

    guidance on this one

    hiya lads looking for a bit of guidance on this one I was asked to look at a controls issue in a nursing home and don't know what to make of this one. on one of the doors of the BMS control panel there is a fire gas solenoid control panel and a boiler sequencer panel. These are wired in butyl...
  19. E

    Please help !Need guidance howto connect light switch

    Hi Can you please tell me correct way to wire this single switch . does red goes in com hole and black above hole where is number 1? And does green remains attached to to old metal box?
  20. D

    Guidance on correct qualifications for entry into trade

    Good evening, I am completely new to the forum, hence on this forum. I am currently a serving Fire fighter and have been interested in the potential of becoming an electrician as a career change in the long term. What I really need is the correct information on what qualifications are required...

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