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  1. P

    I just bought multimeter it ran good until it says -000 on every mode

    I bougt multimeter and i wanted to test it at home i meausred volts in the outlet and it said 225V.Then when i didnt need it anymore i put it away in the box.And now it says -000 on every mode expect ohms it stays on 0.05
  2. happysteve

    RCBO energised despite N-E short... until the power was cycled...

    The bit where I cut to the chase is in bold below if you can't be bothered with the back story. Changing MCB in main house DB for garage supply, so turned off at main switch. Contactum metal DB (about 4 years old), 2x MCBs for existing feeds to sub boards, the rest RCBOs (full height, single...
  3. H

    Alternator failing to produce power until revs rise

    Hi people . My first post . I have a 1989 turbo diesel Landcruiser with a 24 volt system . The alternator , for many years has needed to be spun up before it began to produce power and the dash lights extinguished . About 1250 engine rpm or three times that for the alternator . Recently it would...
  4. Marti

    It weren't broke until I got there an' improved it.

    So... This is all on my house and no animals were harmed in the making of this hash up but the Mrs doesn't know...yet. A few years ago we had this house rewired. Usual story, a lash up by an unqualified because we knew no better and it was one of the incentives for me to qualify and offer a...
  5. J

    How long until you receive AM2 certificate??

    hi, Does anybody know roughly how long the AM2 certificate takes to arrive on the post, after you found out that you have been successful?? Cheers
  6. einstein

    so my current ECS card is valid until 2020

    what happens when i need to update to 18th edition?
  7. A

    Working part time until I get nvq3??

    Hi guys Just want people's views if what I'm considering doing is doable I am wanting to get my nvq3 but currently out of the trade . I have got previous experience - 8 yrs and c&g 2360 parts 1 and 2. I want to do 2 days a wk electrical as a mate/improver so I can get my nvq3 Either working...
  8. MDJ

    2 Weeks to go until the big one

    Until we meet the Green men in the six nations that is, time to start some humour and banter
  9. Q

    Drilled through wire sheath, advice to make safe until after Xmas

    Hello, I drilled a hole late last night after a long day and stupidly didn't check the wall directly under the plug socket (I know). The RCD tripped and it appears to have just exposed the copper wires, just the sheath is damaged (pics attached). From a bit of googling it seems there is no...
  10. O

    Withholding certificates until you've been paid?

    I was asked today to review an EICR produced by another , a in Exeter to be precise, so far to far for me to be even vaguely interested in the job What caught my eye on their email was the following: Please note the process to certification is as follows: 1. Electrical testing carried out...
  11. Pete999

    DOE/PSA

    Following on from Sam's request, I thought I would try one, anyone on the Forum work for DOE/PSA from 1971 until Thatcher decimated the department in the late 80s?
  12. GMES

    Run up to Christmas

    So lads what are your plans upto Xmas, will you be full pelt upto the death or have some of you started to wind down already. It's been a mad year for me and my lads this year so I am trying to calm it down next week, we will be still going until Friday but hopefully office bound from Thursday...
  13. Sintra

    Miet Or Tmiet

    Was thinking about applying for membership of the IET but their online form isn't working. Always fancied a few letters after my name lol. Any of you guys got membership?
  14. Darkwood

    Mind Game....DO NOT browse the replies until you have watched the vid!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0ShFBaiRVs Just follow the instructions and see if you get your mind blown!:freak:
  15. Q

    Quiet time of year

    I was super busy in December right through to February. Almost unable to keep up. Then March has been almost dead! A few little jobs but the enquiries have died right down.. How is everyone else finding things at the moment?
  16. gutterball

    Why is it people wait until it's winter and snowing...

    before they decide the outside light needs fixed? ''O it hasn't worked for about 4 months but we need it now because the steps are slippery''. Didn't even offer a coffee.
  17. R

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC Membership not even a year ?

    Just a quick one but how long does a NICEIC membership last ? Joined in December last year but not accepted until March this year so couldn't practise under there banner until then But just had an invoice for dec -dec for another 12 years membership So my 1st year was for 9 months then ? Any...
  18. G

    annoying IR fault

    Had an IR fault on a newly installed lighting circuit today, 0.00ohms with continuity of 0.37 between neutral and earth, split the circuit down and down again until I find which room it's in, full of spotlights, keep splitting until I narrow it down to the last spot, disconnect spot fault...
  19. PEG

    I'm going to wait here until someone admits to purchasing them...

    Just a minor gripe...In the mire on an emergency this week,and had to visit CEF as no-one else had a 240v 16a appliance inlet...on the counter is a variety box of twist-nuts. "New product,fella..." well,it's not..."BS numbered,tested and approved.." the sales minion chirps, "And who uses these...

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