I've done some basic wiring, but nothing beyond. I know enough to shut off the circuit.
I have no basement or garage, so when I work with a table saw or mitre saw, I have to go outside to a patio area where I run an extension cord to an outlet inside. After 30 years, time to finally add an...
Sitting my pre employment sectt test soon. Revision material provided is very basic with only a few questions. Can anyone please help with where to find additional revision materials/mock tests, or give me info on what the exam involves.
Thanks
Hi everybody, we are currently renting a aerator system from Culligan and we have been trying to replace it with a unit we purchased that was used, but I have some questions about how to setup due to different pump voltages.
The current system consists of the outlets shown below which are both...
Hi, I have a couple of questions from the am2.
The install bays have the cutout fuses in a adaptable box with just a banana plug on the earth. This then acts as the met up in the cu, should I disconnect at the cu and test down to the banana plug for continuity, like for the main bonding? Or keep...
This is the digram that i came up with, i am running mostly 12-2, on 20amp for everything. Except for my electric stove, i was planning 6 gauge wire on a 50a.
i am trying to wire in two three ways light switches, and was going to run 12-3 between them and 12-2 to the lights and the service...
I'm installing renogy 400w solar kit this weekend on a cargo trailer, and renogy's 700w inverter. I have one 79Ah battery, and will buy 3 more, for 12v parallel. I have 4 circuits of lights I want to put up also, parallel.
I am new to electricity, can you please check my diagram to confirm fuse...
Hello my name is Hanson and I am new to these forums, I am a retired plumber.
I recently purchased a freehold ex local authority 3 bed property for my own use, everything appears fine except for two minor issues.
Cealing hights through out is 7ft 10inches.
Bedroom 1, the largest of them has...
Apologies gone a bit rusty on this stuff:
1) (Max) Resistance of protective conductor:
An Installation with a sub-board all pvc wiring
Is the max protective conductor resistance = the resistance of the protective conductor on the submain + the highest resistance CPC on the sub-board
Above...
level 3 2365 almost complete .Can i take the Am2 before signing up for nvq
Whats the rules guys for doing the AM2 can i complete the am2 then do the nvq
cheers for your guidance
Listening to the radio the other day, and UK govt has announce no new gas boilers to be sold by 2035 and everyone should go with ASHP... £5k grant to get one..Let me add... only england and wales. We'll stick with peat up here for now.
The following questions.
Probably easy to answer, but just...
The 232 protocol command of AMX's NP-Rel8 relay has to hit the enter key at the end, which command can I use instead of it. Now this central control I have does not support the hit enter command.
My wife is on the committee of the local village, and they have just had an EICR carried out. This came out as 'unsatisfactory' and accompanied by a quote for remedials totalling well north of £9000, although this does include a fire alarm system (which, AFAIK, no one has suggested is...
Hi everyone,
i have my AM2 coming up and just wanted some advice and pointers to help me get through it.
what are the drawings like? are they simple or take abit to get your head around?
also whats the specification like?
Any simple things people mess up on?
Thanks to being quarantine for a week i finally managed to have a go at the the practice exams in the course and i have a few questions for the more knowledgeable of you as im wasnt entirely sure of the correct method to get to the right answer. Thanks for any help in advance:
‘how is the...
Before i start this post i would like to mention that im new to the industry, training and attending college.
In simple terms, what is a led driver use for and how do i know if its required? How do you choose the right one?
Designing lighting...ive come across alot of lighting whilst working...
Hi
I need some advice regarding EICR. I have attached the report and some images. It looks like it's mainly C2 with fuseboxes not having any RCD/RCBO protection and they're quoting about a 1000 pounds to change the fusebox!! It's a one bed flat on 7th floor in east london. I had a similar...
Hello everyone, I am doing a dissertation about a solar farm dissertation and I have a couple of questions so I would appreciate if someone could clarify these questions to me.
1) What type of cables are used in a solar farm that is connected to the grid and how are they installed?
2) What type...
When did I ever have an easy one?
This one needs a little background, and sensitivity.
I have a new client which is a children's home looking after severely abused children.
They have had serious problems with Ariel cables and major self harm/ suicide attempts. So I am cutting back 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...
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