hi, currently doing 2391 course and getting told on a periodic that the only tests you have to do as minimum are zs and rcd, anyone else been taught to do this. tutor shows guidance note 3 and in as way you can relate to it but jut doesn't sound right signing a house off after only being there...
had a email from a client asking me if I could look at some plans .
I normally pick up the plans from customers, he has sent them through drop box ,how strange .he then asks me to give him my number ,now that is very strange, if he has sent me an email then he should know the house number and...
Hi all,
I have got my essential electrics qualification so I can carry out safe isolation. I wanted to know (for my own personal use) if there is a resource (other than on here) for cable sizing, adding spurs, cable clipping etc. Would it be in the 18th edition or an NVQ book? I think I want to...
This came through by email.
May be interesting to some to know how initial injection testing on LV circuit breakers is carried out.
Obviously I don’t know all about the webinar so don’t beat the messenger.
You’ll have to register with Megger to be able to take part.
Do NOT press the register...
A customer has asked me to stop there AICO heat detector from beeping. I was about to give them step by step instructions to change the battery as it has an alkaline battery in it.
AICO instructions state how to change the battery therefore the battery must be changeable? It is not the lithium...
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I'm currently trying to revamp a 3ph 200l compressor that has most of the electrical equipment missing. I found this site by researching 3ph to 1ph motors. Some excellent info on here so I thought I'd join.
I'm a mechanical fitter by trade although I have worked on electrical devices...
Hi Guys, Just for clarification as I've been told so many different things, what qualifications do I need to become a fully qualified electrician?
I currently have my city and guilds level 2 qualification and I have 17th edition which I will be updating to the 18th I am also doing my level 3 at...
Amendment 1 of the 17th Edition requires electricians to conduct a risk assessment of properties to see if they require surge protection.
Who holds such information ? the DNO, oh yes the people that you cant get on the phone because you need to go through customer services and select option 105...
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I am trying to find a BS number for a ceramic type bottle fuse, i think it will come under BS 1361, but i need this confirming, also i need a Bs number for a LT250 glass fuse, if there is one.
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Can someone explain me step by step what electrician should do before he will start work in house.
I found the electrical work should be registered at local authority.
But an electrician told me he dosen't have to do this.
In house he will installing new distribution board, re-wiring all...
Not all my own work, one member posted a few years a go, however was unable to reply to post as i believe was locked by admin.
Admin please move if in wrong section, have not been here for while.
New updated form attached should contain everything to complete pir and eicr forms, open to ideas...
below is the details supplied re an oven ive been asked to provide an isolater for
Amperage Information The maximum current in amperes the switch will carry continuously. Please consult a qualified electrician for power supply wiring requirements and to see if this product is compatible with...
Greetings gentlemen,
I am 25 and i am finishing my Masters degree in June. After that, i would like to go to England with my ex-schoolmate from high school to work as an electricians to learn english, practice, meet a british culture, earn some money and maybe start a new life. Informations...
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After some great feedback from another topic, I thought I'd throw this one out there, I'm new to this so this has probably been brought up before.
I'm moving to London, of course pricing will be different,
Alot of my work has been fixed price over the years but now gonna be different...
Hello, My name is Tom and i am new here. I am not sure if this is correct place to ask this question so sorry if it is not. I am 28 years old and never worked as electrician and don't have any experience in any trade and never been on site but i am on college program to become electrician i...
hi chaps,
Does anyone have a list of what is required for the lv3 2357 portfolio?
I haven't started the course yet, just want to get a head start.
Cheers
Sitting here in a comfy Ikea Poang with the lappy. Full of cold so relaxing and researching; the ECS card, tools, training, skills, advice, the reg's and everything else I have been meaning to read-up but never got the time.
This forum is a goldmine for newbies. From the bottom of my toolbag...
Hi all. Still I am confusing. I have got the attached document from UK NARIC.
I do not know what professional title I have with this document in electrical industry? Apprentice, trainee, etc? Can someone tell me? What is the counterpart of this in the electricity industry : a standart between...
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