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  1. N

    Outdoor lighting has just started tripping RCD and/or MCB

    Hi All, 1st post but, could really do with some help! Recently installed a combination of 240v & transformer fed 12v outdoor lighting. The system is linked to a photcell to detect darkness which is timer controlled to knock off at 10pm to save electricity. Also, wired in to the lighting...
    • Neil Mc
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    • lighting lights mcb outdoor outdoor lighting rcd started system tripping water
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Industrial Electricians' Talk
  2. T

    My working day started off in an ambulance!

    Well what a day.. Got to my job today, got all my kit out ready for a first fix, walked into the building and started to move all the junk out my way in the room I was in, lifted up a light weight timber door frame and then my back just went 'ping'!! I was doubled over and just could not stand...
  3. Kamikaze

    I became a victim of a clever scam

    I thought some of you might want to know about this new scam. Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the...
  4. B

    A Proper Spark does a Proper Job

    Well hello fellow Sparkies, I'm new to the forums and I hope I can contribute half as much as I've learnt from reading your comments. I started working with HOW ENGINEERING in 1991 (HOW southern) worked with many many many companies as a sub contractor for more years than I can remember. Could...
    • BillyBoBob
    • Thread
    • college electrical work proper spark started welcome years
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  5. J

    Getting started

    Hi, Im new to this so bear with me :). I have just finished my 2330 city and guilds lv2. I've been trying to find a mate job for a while to gain any sort of experiance but there is nothing out there, so me and a friend who has just finished the course with me have decided to try and go self...
    • joebloggs
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    • aus getting started
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Australia
  6. M

    advice on getting started

    hi guys i hope to pass the 2391 in near future and would like to do PIRs on domestic installations only .could anyone advise me on best way to get work .I thought about writing to letting agencies yellow pages but not sure what would be the best approach .i understand i need to be fully insured...
    • malawi
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    • advice getting started
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Business Related
  7. R

    Trying to get started

    Am in process of establishing myself as an electrician - long way to go yet. Background is in manufacturing, but it is dying a death in this country. My thoughts are to retrain and I know a fair bit about electricity, am used to complying with regulations and love problem solving etc. I am in my...
  8. Z

    Am2

    Hi guys, I have just started my NVQ level 3. Part of that will be the AM2. Any advice how to prepare for that? Books or something else useful?
  9. J

    What course to get started?

    Hi, im looking to make the change in career to an electrician. I am a LV cable jointer (4 years) with C&G Lvl 3 2322 Electricial Technology Engineering, so i have a good knowledge of Power Distribution and Connections. I also have a good understanding on domestic installations but would like to...
  10. K

    Getting started...

    Hello everyone, My friend and I are looking to retrain as electricians to eventually start up our own company in South-East England, with a view to specialising in environmental technologies. I understand that the training to become fully-qualified electricians will be ongoing but was...
  11. M

    Started my first rewire today.

    Well as above i started my first full rewire today, the house is an old victorian teress with an extention on the back, i was expecting to find old wiring through out the house and new coming from the extention, (kitchen and bath room) when i got under the stairs i was greeted by two old...
  12. C

    How do I get started?!?

    Hello People Looking for a bit of guidance really. I am 27 years old (bit late to be getting in the game, i know) and have been working as a signalling technician on the railway for the last 6 years. The electrical work I have been doing is very different i suspect. Good chance I will be...
  13. J

    just started the 2330 L2 cert

    hi ppl . as the Title says i just started the course last week And was wondering what books should i get to help me on my way as even though the Tutor said theres no course work .id rather read up and take notes from relevant books on my spare time as the course is only 2 days a week. Anyways...
  14. J

    new installation - started under 16th edition, finished under 17th?

    Hi, I would really appreciate some advice on a complete rewire I've recently had done of my house as part of a complete back to brickwork refurbishment. The work commenced back in Jan 2008, but was only completed in March 2009 due to all sorts of problems with the main contractor. I've...
  15. C

    SJIB (Scottish) Certification Scheme SJIB approved test

    Hi All Got a date for my approved course. Been out my time for 10 years just wondering if any of you scottish sparks have sat this test???? any info would be much appreciated!!!:) another sjib money making scheme, but ave heard from a few guys, that have failed!!! meant to be pretty...
  16. C

    SJIB (Scottish) Certification Scheme SJIB approved test

    Hi all. About to sit my approved test soon (SJIB) , just wondering if anyone has any info on what is involed and what you have to test?? A was the first year to start the new F.I.C.A apprenticeship!!! so all you lucky ones who get to be approved after 2 years with the AM2, just for bending a...
  17. A

    conduit used as cpc.

    Hi. On an inspection is it still ok for the conduit to provide the earth if the continuity/loop tests show up good.Its a communal lighting system in 60,s built scheme.They are fed via retro fitted rcd/mcb garage type unit.
  18. G

    Just started testing,help please!

    Hello all, New to testing so be gentle please. I understand the basics of continuity and ins resistance tests on rings and radials. What I am not sure about is polarity. At what point am I testing for polarity,what does it prove and how do I do it? SIMPLE answers would be much appreciated...
    • gerry.slater65@
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    • aus continuity different please polarity started testing
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  19. J

    started 2330 level 3

    I’m currently at college 1 day a week doing my 2330 l3. I have a problem. I have struggled to attend quite allot already for various reasons. I feel like I'm pretty quickly falling behind and to be honest, I’m finding it hard when I do go in. The problem if I’m honest is that I struggle with my...
  20. M

    Just started my course, basics help please.

    Hi, I no throughout the year I will learn all this but could someone help me on the following subjects because I think my tutor expects us to actually no all this.. (he's at his retiring stage): I don't understand the Earth cable at all (its job etc) I don't no what a transformer is, or its...

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