Basic Electrical Formulas????

[WMapprentice]

Can anyone leave me some basic electrical formulas that i should know as a year 1 apprentice and explain them?

thanks

 

[RyanCheetham]

Ohms law is worth committing to memory, the triangle will help you every time

 

[johnboy6083]

The most important is ohms law. V=IR or I= V/R or R=V/I
there are other versions of it, where the R is called different things according to the application but the theory is the same.

 

[tbs1983]

I = V / R (ohm's law)

current (I) is equal to Voltage (V) over Resistance (R)

P = V x I

Power (P) is equal to Voltage times Current.

Units of measurement:

Voltage = Volts (V)
Current = Amps (I)
Resistance = Ohms (R)
Power = Watts (P)

 

[WMapprentice]

The most important is ohms law. V=IR or I= V/R or R=V/I
there are other versions of it, where the R is called different things according to the application but the theory is the same.

this may sound really stupid, but how do you work out how many amps is allowed on one cable? i dont understand how you work out the amount of amps allowed on a certain size cable

 

[Resu]

Hey bud, you should join the apprentice/trainee section. Here's where you join:

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Start a new thread and use this template:

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[Knobhead]

 

[Resu]

this may sound really stupid, but how do you work out how many amps is allowed on one cable? i dont understand how you work out the amount of amps allowed on a certain size cable

If you just need to know quickly you'll find the current carrying capacities for the basic sizes of T&E in your OSG.

 

[WMapprentice]

Hey bud, you should join the apprentice/trainee section. Here's where you join:

http://www.electriciansforums.net/apply-gain-access-trainee-only-forum/

Start a new thread and use this template:

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thanks ill have a look now mate

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New phone screensaver maybe? haha

 

[Knobhead]

Whatever you do to save it is up to you. Screensaver, not a bad idea.

Until I clout you around the back of your tabs for having you're phone out at work :49:

 

[telectrix]

he can always study the wheel at break time.

 

[WMapprentice]

Whatever you do to save it is up to you. Screensaver, not a bad idea.

Until I clout you around the back of your tabs for having you're phone out at work :49:

can't help having my phone out all the time

 

[monkeyelectric]

Can anyone leave me some basic electrical formulas that i should know as a year 1 apprentice and explain them?

thanks

The most important one is T=happy sparkys
so get that kettle on!

 

[telectrix]

and just to be pedantic, it's formulae, not formulas. didn't they teach you latin at school? :ack2:

 

[trev]

can't help having my phone out all the time

Yes You Can!! Put it away and get some work done you lazy ..............

 

[telectrix]

he can't hear you trev. he's too busy with his ipad with earphones on.

 

[WMapprentice]

Yes You Can!! Put it away and get some work done you lazy ..............

have you seen your signature?

 

[telectrix]

i hope so, he bloody well put it there.

 

[WMapprentice]

he can't hear you trev. he's too busy with his ipad with earphones on.

hahaha

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i hope so, he bloody well put it there.

leave it out old man

 

[telectrix]

you'll be OK on site, you lippy sod. :rockon: