Introduction of an aspiring Electrician

[jaffa183]

Hi All
Im Craig a 43year old Repair Technician with 17years exerience in this field, As electrics and electronics have always intrested me i decided to take the plunge and retrain to become an electrician so this is my story so far.
I started my journey on the Trade Skills 4U step 1 which i finished in 2021(would have been sooner if it wasnt for covid)whilst working full time as a repair technician in the fitness indusrty, i soon discovered that the quals you got didnt really amount to much apart from the 2392 and the 18th edition Quals. After much research i then started at Arena Training doing my level 2 2365 on a wednesday evening which i have completed and have now just started my level 3 2365 in the evening. I have gone this route as i have a family and house to run so an apprenticeship was not for me. I have also got my ECS Electrical Labourers card sorted as well as my IPAF 3a & 3b which has helped me get some site work on the odd weekends.
Now back to my design project!

 

[i=p/u]

What size can a TT earthing conductor be if mechanically protected throughout its length? And hello.

 

[Vortigern]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Best of luck with your plans!

 

[jaffa183]

What size can a TT earthing conductor be if mechanically protected throughout its length? And hello.

Table 54.1 in BS7671 states Protected against corrosion by a sheath = 2.5mm² copper or not protected against corrosion=25mm²
and hello

 

[i=p/u]

Was only joking, but thought i would throw it out there...

You know what you put in, is what you get out and more hopefully.

 

[Baddegg]

What size can a TT earthing conductor be if mechanically protected throughout its length? And hello.

Best introduction ever! welcome in @jaffa183 youll love it here and good luck

 

[jaffa183]

Was only joking, but thought i would throw it out there...

You know what you put in, is what you get out and more hopefully.

LOL thought it was the initiation question

 

[Baddegg]

LOL thought it was the initiation question

You’ll get those later around 10 pm when they’ve lubricated…

 

[i=p/u]

Friday night quiz i=p/u is your host in the all electrical quiz. sign me up Dan sorry Lou as she's boss, or could be a Louis..

 

[timhoward]

Table 54.1 in BS7671 states Protected against corrosion by a sheath = 2.5mm² copper or not protected against corrosion=25mm²
and hello

You’ll go far! Welcome!