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  1. SJD

    EICR code for tripping MCB?

    While carrying out a periodic inspection and test, I have a socket circuit where after power is removed for a while, then restored, the B16 MCB trips fairly reliably. There are quite a number of office-type appliances connected that are always switched on (PCs, printer, shredder, surge...
  2. P

    New to the UK from Australia, just have a few Qs

    Hi guys, I've recently moved to London from Australia and just touching base to see what the go is with being a sparky in the UK. So far I've got a NI number, booked in to the T64 3 day 17th edition course to convert my Aussie ticket to a UK one, booked a ECS health and safety course to get...
    • PatJ
    • Thread
    • australia london new while working
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. V

    8.5Kw Shower Tripping

    Hello, I've read a few similar threads online but none come up with an answer. I recentally replaced a 7.2 Kw shower with a Triton 8.5 Kw shower. But trips the mcb after of running the shower for 20 minutes. While installing the shower I replaced the 6mm with 10mm T&E, and the 50 amp pull cord...
  4. L

    Megger MFT1553 unusual readings while testing rcbo's

    Hi Guys I'm fresh to the EF had a bit of a bad day, replaced an old wylex Bs3036 consumer unit with a new enclosure with 8 Rcbo's (1 x 40, 4 x 32,1 x 20, 2 x 10 amp) all went in fine all continuity, end to end tests and insulation tests went well, until I started testing the rcbo's using the...
  5. L

    Can anyone tell me the main causes for lights to go off after a while?

    Like i say my friends kitchen downlights will only stay on for a limited time then turn themself off, i havnt come across this before, im guessing if theyre LV the transformer/s may be the main cause but would like to know other possible causes on e.g mains downlights, pendants. Thanks in...
  6. T

    2394/2395

    Alright lads, anyone done the new testing course? Is it harder to pass then 2391? Got a feeling my reg books are going to have to be my new best friend for a while
  7. W

    Been out of the game for a while..... How hard is work to find

    Hi all, would really appreciate some feedback to my mid life crisis, lol. i currently work as a technician on 11kV and Lv main circuits. My job has changed recently with myself back in the field fault finding on Lv whilst also carrying out project work ,ie, installing Hv substations, overhead...
    • Warleyboy
    • Thread
    • course electrical work game having myself out while years
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. 1Justin

    Rewire while house occupied. - Tips and strategies?

    I'll be quoting this week on a 1950's rewire. House occupied by couple with young lad. They might be able to take the odd long weekend away but basically I'm working round them. They understand there will be mess, and I've said I can channel where necessary only with bolster/chisel to reduce...
  9. A

    Eicr on a pub

    Dont you just love it, all the punters must think they are a dab hand at electrics, and the must all be willing to do it for a few pints. First switch i drop the cover off and i find this, its like a rats nest, Anyone else do many eicr's on pubs? And do you come across thing like this quite...
    • Anthony King
    • Thread
    • attach common eicr quite while
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. S

    Socket fixing

    Just a quick one for any tips. While drilling screw holes for a socket box the hammer action of the drill pushedd the brick into the cavity. Although not completely lost, to fis with cement etc will take a while to set before trying again. Does anyone have any quick fix tips so the box can be...
  11. L

    marginally baffled

    Hi all, have new power supply & CU (split load), all fine for a month (no changes) while on holiday one RCD tripped, suspected downstairs ring, put on MCBO, again while away tripped? The puzzle to me is that having tested the ring all fine although the R1+R2 are high (below pass) and it never...
  12. K

    Led Lights Lit Dim While Switched Off

    Hello everybody i came across a nice fault/problem today, I changed some GU10 lamps for the LED kind and they are lit dim while switched off. I have installed 2 new circuits These are the circuits the LEDs are on (1 in a extension and 1 up stairs in the older part of the house) I know these...
    • Karl Andrew
    • Thread
    • led led lights lighting lights switch switched while
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  13. P

    solar course

    Hi, looking for some info on solar courses, mate is intrested in getting into this, has no real electrical experience (auto spark). Asked if i knew what was best but i dont have a clue, any ideas what courses or qualification are reqd. Thanks in advance
  14. V

    What % Of Annual Energy Consumption Does Your House Use At Night While You're Asleep?

    What % Of Annual Energy Consumption Does Your House Use At Night While You're Asleep?
  15. G

    Been away for a while

    Good to be back, I promise to be here as often as possible now; helping and requesting help.
  16. N

    RCD tripping while Zs

    Hi guys, what would cause an RCD to trip when carrying out a Zs test, it is a lighting circuit in a new build house and I have it on the "no trip" setting and it still trips the RCD, the RCD itself passed the RCD tests and the IR is 800Mohms so that's fine, I even even replaced the RCD but the...
  17. G

    I want to become an electrician while still working, how do I do this

    I want to become an electrician while still working, how do I do this, what will it pos cost in total and where do I start, I'm in the building game and 42 yrs old i don't want to start a course with a training company that goes bust half way through
  18. J

    Electrical test sheets to use while waiting on assessment.

    Hi I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction, I am currently in the process of setting my up own company and waiting on a NAPIT assessor to come sign me off as a approved electrician. In the meantime I have two Test & Inspections to carry out and was wondering what test sheets can...
    • Joe1979
    • Thread
    • assessment electric electrical sheets test waiting while
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. S

    Design criteria for roof top PV installation?

    How to select the battery of desired type and rating out of so many available batteries? For example if I wish to support a 20 KW system with back up of 1 hour, 3 hours and 5 hours then what should be the ratings of the different battery banks respectively. How does the battery voltage affect...
  20. D

    Bidoyng fuses.... These look the ticket!

    BIDOYNG - Kelvatek My lad has just started as trainee engineer with SSE. He's just come through with the iPad showing me these beasties that the are starting to fit in subbies Quit interesting stuff, i like the inbuilt TDR and the fancy gateway myself. I can see this kind of stuff filtering...

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