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Hi Everyone

manda — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:02:25 GMT

I'm new to the forum.
I am hoping to enrol part time on the 2330 level 2 at my local college and as a mature student will be sitting an entrance exam, english and maths. Maths is not a strong point, and I was wondering what sort of questions to expect? Has anyone sat one of these tests who can give me an idea of what I'll be looking toward revising?
Thank you in advance.
manda.:)

Good deal on De Walt apprentice boots

jeremy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:18:36 GMT

Was at the local Trade Point at B&Q this morning and saw De Walt Apprentice safety boots with free De Walt tote for �34.03. Don't know if this on nationwide but worth a look. PS if you do buy them they may try and charge you VAT. Don't pay it as VAT isn't applicable on boots

connaugt going Bust for big DEPT'S!!!

gooner59 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:05:35 GMT

220 million in dept, 10,000 building job's might go :mad:

Domestic Neutral Inter Connections

dmh — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:53:54 GMT

I've been investigating a problem today with an RCD that keeps tripping. I have discovered that on one of the ring circuits that is RCD protected there is a neutral connection to the non rcd side of things but for the life of me I cannot track down where it occurs. Any suggestions from anyone as to how to find this and is this likely to be the cause of the RCD tripping (customer is adamant that nothing has changed recently and the RCD problem has only just started happening)

Thanks

test

Dan — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:49:39 GMT

Prefered wiring methods for external lighting

Amp David — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:31:09 GMT

Just to see other opinions on wiring for outdoor lights. If the cable was 2.5m ish up the wall would you prefer to use conduit then pull through t+e, singles, SWA, Hi tuff cable or ordinary black flex. Reason for asking is this...

..done a quote today and been round to the house to hand it over. I had mentioned to the man of the house my ideas of usinga Hi tuff kind cable previously rather than conduit.

Anyway, he's had a couple of other quotes and the other spark have said they will use conduit as its outside.

Just thought i'd see what you guys think/would prefer

Quick question

scfc_nath — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:01:19 GMT

Hi guys i have recently passed the city and guilds 2330 level 2 and i have just started the level 3 diploma. I have an oppurtunity to work and apprentice at the michelin but i was told that i shuld put electrical techncian rather than an electrican on my covering letter because that is what they are looking for. I was wondering what the difference between the two are and can i work as a techncian with the certifcate i have and am tryin to gain now sorry about the length of the question thanks.

wa bout yee?

mckee — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:24:22 GMT

just new on this forum and thought i would just leave a comment to introduce myself, well my names richard from kilkeel, northern ireland! and i am currently a 4th year apprentice!

Work is Picking Up

DurhamSparky — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:30:37 GMT

Hurray!! work is slowly picking up...! plus i now have a land line telephone system i can rely on! never miss a call day or night..! so far its working and im happy!

i missed 17 calls on my last telephone system..! :(

good times... all small jobs mind you but small keeps the money coming in!

ppe when performing live tests

soulman — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:51:49 GMT

hi, do you guys where eye protection and insulated gloves when performing live tests ZE PFC etc;

cheers

Electrician requires work Lancashire area

Strickers — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:41:59 GMT

Work required Lancashire area based in East Lancs prepared to travel. JIB approved 2391, 17th edition. Own tools and test equipment.

Thanks Paul

Eectricians mate looking for work Ipswich Felixstowe area please

Greatwhiteshark — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:20:02 GMT

Is there anyone that can help me finding a job with a qualified electrician .I am looking for a Qualified electrician to work with in the Ipswich / Felixstowe area.? I am in the proses of my Electrician qualification and need some practical experience please ?

Domestic New Member Based in Cornwall

mos — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:05:21 GMT

Hi All,
For the Past 5 Years I have been working alongside Electricians installing IT based Intelligent Building and Home automation systems along with multimedia kit (all aspects of the house can be controlled over the internet, lights heating media etc). In January I finished a large 18 month contract in London and had no future Jobs in the pipeline (possible the downturn) so I decided to gain 17th Edition, Inspection and Test, PAT. I was wondering if anybody had a use for an experienced but relatively newly qualified Electrician in the Cornwall Area.

Any Replies Appreciated

Tails

ldworks — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:34:29 GMT

I have installed a new 17th edition board and have noticed the Incoming supply Tails are not secured,is it written somewhere that they have to be secured?there is about half a meters worth of tails showing and wonder if this will be overkill?

Fault codes

GBS — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:30:57 GMT

I would like to know the correct recommendation code to give to a distribution board which is not fitted with a main swithed disconnector. The DB in question is an (old english electric) board, which is fitted with BS88 fuses, it is supplied from a main switch bank in another room.