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  1. C

    PVC conduit question

    Hi all, I'm not so familiar with pvc conduit having used it very little in the past. However, I have a small workshop/man-cave to wire, it is attached to a small domestic dwelling. I need to wire this part using 20mm conduit. I have a few questions: 1: Am I right in thinking I can wire...
  2. Moley

    A nice basic question about old fluorescent tubes

    A nice simple (I hope) question. The Mother in Law has an old strip fluorescent light in her kitchen. The tube is starting to show it's age (starting to blacken on the ends) so I've been thinking of converting her to LED. Is it just a case of taking the ballast and starter out of circuit and...
  3. vjsmarwick

    Not a question just a Hi and good to be back !

    Just a quick note to say I’m hoping to be back more now ! I’ve had to have a few years away due to the death of both parents and father in law ! It’s been a tough few years and now to top the lot I’m no longer on the tools but maybe still have a trick or two up my sleeve I can share. I find...
  4. S

    Question about evidence over 2 different sites

    Hi I’m currently doing my 2357 NVQ. I have a list of wiring systems and containment system's to gather evidence for which I’ve got quite a bit. I was just wondering do you have to do all of them twice on a different site? Or do I hit all criteria once but over more then 1 site Thanks
  5. Kilgore_Trout

    Aluminum Roof Deck Question

    I have a customer with an insulated aluminum patio cover featuring two ceiling fans. On the roof, there are two PVC junction boxes connected by PVC conduit. One of the fittings entering these junction boxes is broken, exposing the wires within the conduit and box connection. This is what the...
  6. Adam00

    grid tie solar to a consumer unit in a shed that is fed from the main consumer unit

    Could you connect grid tie solar to a consumer unit in a shed that is fed from the main consumer unit in the house or is this not allowed due to how it complicates safe isolation?
  7. littlespark

    W2D3…. EV charging question

    Actually a valid question for day 3 My daughters place of work has bought a 7kW EV charge point (project EV from screwfix, with RFID) and asked me to run in a supply for it and set it up. Looking at the board, there’s a space for a 3 phase charger. Now, the question is, would advising them...
  8. S

    Legal question

    I know for example the requirements of Part P, and new work A question … if somone installs an item that is plainly in contravention of Electrical safety, do they actually break any law. The question relates to a house owner and own work - not work for others. I give an example, I have seen a...
  9. OutOfTheGame

    New outbuilding question.

    First post and I'm looking for some advice if someone would be so kind.....I am a qualified electrician but it's been a long time (17 years) I've been in management so be kind 🙃 I'm looking for some advice I have an outbuilding that I wish to run a cable to. The cable I ran is a new 16mm2 2...
  10. K

    Megger PAT450 Question

    Hi, Ive got a couple of Megger PAT 450 testers, and, for a number of reasons, Im not happy with the printer it comes with. Does anyone on here use that tester? what I'd like is an option to print a branded barcode/pass label with my company details on it, I've spoken to Megger and they...
  11. U

    Legal question regarding overhead service line

    Hi guys! Just looking for a little legal advice. Long story short, I'm looking at installing a new poly water tank. Only issue I have is my low hanging service line is in the way. The "correct" option would be to have someone from the power co come out and either temporarily take down the...
  12. I

    Can anyone give me the answer and source for this question on current carrying capacity

    Hello I just need to know the correct order and a source which shows me that it is that order please When calculating the current carrying capacity Is the correct order Ib ≤ In ≤ It ≤ Iz Or Ib ≤ In ≤ Iz ≤ It Niceone
  13. L

    Replacing a GU10/MR16 downlight above the stairwell

    My house, built 2004, is fitted with over 30 downlights upstairs and downstairs. When I moved in, all the lights had halogen bulbs. Several years ago I replaced them with 3.4W LED bulbs and the cost saving was noticeable over a few months, especially in winter. However, the LEDs required LED...
  14. J

    UK Practical exam question

    At the end of electrical level 2 exam do you have to screw on all the switches and plugs or leave it open so your wiring shows ? same with the switches and celling rose
  15. J

    UK Thermal constraints on a ring Electrical design question

    Hi all, I am working on my revision for the 2396 exam and wanted to see if someone brainier than me could advise, when completing the thermal constraints equation t=(k²*s²)/I² on a ring circuit do you input the ring for s² as (2*2.5)². Example1 : Fault current 211A t= (115² * 2.5²)/ 211²...
  16. S

    UK atex question

    if i have a Ip 66 EX eb db safety switch where the threaded entry is less than 6mm do i need a lock nut? You can’t fit one in the box so I assume I don’t need one? The area is zone 1 IIB T3 Thanks
  17. Yellowhammer

    DNO question

    Hi all, Easy enough and possibly very silly question. when moving a supply, if there are 2 sets of 25mm tails in the meter box (one to the CU for the house, second set to a 63A switch fuse supplying an annexe, will the DNO terminate both sets happily enough? Thanks,
  18. W

    2365 level 3. I am currently stuck on question 7 and need some guidance, please I attached what I submitted answer 2 but the tutor say it’s incorrect

  19. D

    PA Question

    Hi Guys I seem to have an issue with voltage coming back from a QTX 15 pa I was getting a lot of hum (I have a pair and confirmed it's the same on both) so I purchased a Di box so far do good the box has a hi z input 1/4 and a low z xlr output it has a ground lift feature my issue is when I plug...
  20. C

    Nearly completed this is my last question and ideas how to work it out thank you

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