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    Newly installed Consumer Unit is tripping RCD's when hoover or kettle on

    Hi all, I'm new here so bear with novice questions pls. I have renewed an old CU (the one with pull out fuses) to a very new one with 2 rcd's and 10 MCB's. the old one had the kitchen sockets and the 1st floor sockets on the same ring (weirdly). Layout is this: RCD1 63A with: 1 x 40A MCB for...
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    Looking for advice as a newly qualified electrician

    I've been qualified for just under a year, and I'm going on to do my own work. I haven't done city and guilds so what work can I exactly do ? I'm in the middle of rewiring a kitchen, so what happens with testing, is it mandatory to test and hand over a certificate, will I have to get someone...
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    Newly bought property - tape on fuse box

    Hello, Just bought a property and have keys. House is 6-7 years old. The electricity is turned off and the fuse box has tape over it (as does toilets, sink, fires, etc.,) saying do not use. There are a few plug sockets in one room that was replastered where the socket xcovers are not on, just...
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    newly qualified, need to find work in north east

    Hi guys. I got qualified last september with a Level 2 nvq in electrical installation and testing. I also have my 17th edition. I work full time on 3 shift pattern but I really want to get into electrical installations. Im looking for any time of work experience or weekend work. Any adivce...
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    Need Advice on Part P with newly wired extension not installed by myself

    I would like to say that for the last 8 years i have not worked in the domestic installation environment and have recently been tasked to sign off a new house extension (for one of the bosses family) and produce a EIC so that it can be signed off by building inspectors. Back story - A spark i...
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    newly qualified pricing a job

    Newly qualified as stated above and pricing a full rewire in a 3 bed empty property. Rewire to include new consumer board 11 sockets down stairs 9 sockets up stairs Total of 26 down lights through the house. Cooker circuit/extractor Under cabinet lights Bathroom extractor fan Part p test...
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    Newly Fitted 17th Edition Consumer Unit

    Hi, I have just fitted a New consumer unit as my accessment job to get registered. The layout is: 100amp isolation switch 6 amp RCBO for smoke alarms. 80 amp 30 ma RCD 32 amp MCB for cooker 32 amp MCB for downstairs sockets 6 amp MCB upstairs lighting 6 amp MCB spare 80 amp 30 ma RCD 20 amp MCB...
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    Newly Qualifed

    Just passed my Am2! Beyond the celebrations and continuing to work hard, are there any tips from the experience professionals within the forum. And what am I qualified to do at this moment, By myself?
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    Newly qualified but need experience (Manchester)

    Left the Army after 25 years and have got 17th Edition, C&G Inspecting and Testing and Part P. However, I need to work with someone who has lots of experience so I can learn from them. Book learning is OK, but now need hands on. I've already registered with ELECSA, but have spoken to them to...
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    Newly Qualified

    Hi, i recently qualified with the company i served my apprenticeship since 16. And have unfortunately been laid off. But have not struggled for interviews or placements. It seems theres quite alot of work out there if your willing to travel.
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    confusion re lighting in my newly aquired shop PLEASE HELP

    hi there, im about to open my own shop. there is currently alot of lighting cable that runs down through a suspended ceiling. i am pulling the ceiling down and putting up a new plaster board ceiling. i have a qualified electrician who has been in to look at switch boards current wiring etc. We...
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    Newly Qualified

    Just wanted to say hello to all on this forum.
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    Newly Qualified - Own House re-wire

    Ladies and Gents I will try to tread gently here so please don't slate me. Having just left the Armed Forces and achieved C&G 2330, 2382 and 2391, I am just about to re-wire my own property. I have plumped for the following consumer unit: Schneider 17th Edition High Integrity Dual RCD...
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    Newly qualified but looking for help for NAPIT ASSESSMENT

    Guys just realised this Forum exists and looking for bit of support . Just passed C G's Part P , 17th Edition and Inspection and Testing recently and now have my NAPIT assessment two weeks today hence writing this message at daft o clock as nerves really starting to kick in already . 1.Is...
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    Hi newly qualified and learning to swim

    Just introducing myself Taggle working onsite and somehow working as the supervisor! Enjoying the job and looking forward to more of the same, could be better money but I think everyone would say that.
  16. B

    Advice for newly qualified electrician

    Hi all. This is my first post since joining. I've just completed C&G 2330 level 3 and was wondering what else I need before I go it alone or try and get a job in the industry. I'm hoping to book onto the 17th edition regs course later this year. Any advice would be gratefully received.
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    Best RCBO CU?

    Hi all, Wondered if I could pick your collective brains, I'm possibly looking to install an RCBO only board on my newly re-wired house and wanted to know the best make/model? I'll then weigh up the options of dual split rcd with 2 RCBO on the unprotected side or full RCBO. Cheers
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    Voltage on gas pipe to boiler - newly qualified question!!

    Hello all, be gentle I am newly qualified and this is my first post! I have a customer who cannot get their boiler serviced due to a 5 volt current on their gas pipe when the upstairs lighting circuit is energised. All the supplemental and equipotential bonding seems ok, tests are within limits...
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    Advice for newly qualified spark

    Hi guys, been qualified since September and am doing a few jobs here and there. I recently wired a supply and fitted a 1000w floodlight (security light) to shine through a stain glass window at a local church. After about 3-4 weeks, having been used twice a week for approx 2 to 3 hours, the...
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    newly mcs!!!

    Hi all ive recently achieved my mcs, ive completed 1 installation and registered it with gem serve and received the certificate. is that all i need to do? im not quite sure of the rest of the process do i need to contact the dno ?

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