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    Oven on FCU? But what size fuse?

    I've just been to change an oven tonight, should have been a straight swap. Large cooker isolator, fine, MCB at 32A, no RCD protection. Not brilliant, but OK for a like for like. Isolate, remove oven, then find the old oven is plugged into a double socket, with the hob ignition in the other...
    • alanl
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    • aus because cooker diversity fcu fuse oven right size
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Australia
  2. B

    kioto panels-pvsol

    heh all, what is the deal with these panels, pvsol figures are amazing comparable to sanyo, i can find very little info and where to buy them, PM if you know a stockist or any more info thanks j
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    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Why arent my Qualifications on back of JIB Card

    I have just recently sent off and received my first graded JIB card. i am now classed as an installation electrician. My problem is on the back of the card it lists my qualifications as: NVQ 3 and 17th Edition I have also achieved my AM2 and C & G 2330 Level 2,3 plus other add on courses, but...
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    Rcd nuisance tripping

    Called to investigate nuisance tripping. One 30ma rcd protecting tt installation. Insulation resistance just under 1 megohm with everything plugged in. Unplugged everything but tripping intermittently for no apparent reason. Rcd test all ok ramp test trip at 23ma. Is it possible for rcd itself...
    • 19simon
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    • aus because check earth rcd tripping
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
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    Don't you just love easy jobs on Saturdays

    snJust got home. Absolute nightmare of a job. Only fitted 4 security lights but was in an old peoples home. Never ever work in one!!! All security lights on PIR's. Cheap B&Q lights. £8 or so. Getting the settings right is an absolute bugger of a job! Especially when you have half the home...
    • Electricalserv
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    • aus because doing don't electrical work jobs lights today
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Australia
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    Getting the customer's MPAN

    Chaps, do know of anywhere that could tell us a customer's MPAN number with us having to bother the customer? Ta!
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    Connecting 3 phase motor via convertor

    Hi all . A friend of mine has a 3 phase machine with a plug with 5 prongs on it. 3 live, 1 neutral and 1 earth. Because he only has single phase in he's garage he has bought a Clarke 3 phase convertor but the plug on this only takes 4 prongs. He rang up the supplier and explained this and all he...
  8. E

    3 CV's & no jobs.

    So I set up my company this week, starting advertiseing today. As the title of this thread says 3 CV's already!!!!!
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    why is volt drop important???

    whats the reason we worry about volt drop? It cant be because of the design of fittings etc.. because the actual voltage can be 230v +10% -6% percent, i believe if there is a voltdrop then the current will increase as per ohms law maybe its something to do with potential differences e.g...
    • bobbybrown
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    • aus because current important volt drop voltage volts
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Australia
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    Can i do C&G LEVEL 3 because i have alot of experience or start from scratch???

    I am stuck in a rut!!! I am ex army and when i left i did a quick training course that saw me qualify has a domestic installer in about 5 months!!! The only thing is, is that ive been doing it for a while now and im finding it harder to get jobs with just 2391, eal vrq level 2 and 17th. I have...
  11. DaveyD

    New Megger Multitester line?

    Hi Does anyone have infr on the new Megger multester line due out in Jan 2011? I'm needing a tester and just wondering if its worth the wait and/or if the 1552/3 will be sold off/discounted when the new line comes in. Any clue? Thanks in advance. Regards David
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    NIC Or Napit

    Hi, My company is currently registered with Elecsa to cover our Part P work, however we really prefer carrying out commercial work/testing etc Obviously most company's choose NIC registered contractors to carry out the said works, be it because there insurance requires this or because they...
    • Sparky83
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    • because contractors elecsa napit
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Old underfloor heating system

    Has anybody come across a u.f.heating system that consits of a 2mm double insulated cable, buried in the screed.The client needs a connection box moved because of building works. I told him i cannot reconnect it because of regs. but its the only heating he has on the ground floor. Its exsisting...
    • neutral boy
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    • aus because heating old system underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
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    Sparking on slimline sockets

    I was called to a static caravan where the owner complained of sparking on a double socket when switching. I checked it out and no loose connections or signs of burning so I fitted a replacement socket provided by the caravan manufacturer. I have just been called because the same thing is...
    • cambria
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    • aus because customer socket sockets switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  15. B

    want sum help with fuses

    hi all been doing sum elec tes on dom properties an i would like 2 ask if any body has a bs ref guide to fuse for older fuses/cb,s and the like does a 3871 comply to 30898 would like sum guidance in this or a paper or guide to fuses from pre dinosour to now if u cactch my drift what i basically...
    • bobby101
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    • attach aus because fuse fuses help ratings
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
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    Zs testing

    Just wondering if everyone actually does a Zs test when filling in a schedule of results. In the OSG it says that you can measure it or calculate it by addition. I appreciate the different value stuff, just thinking it is a lot easier and quicker to be adding 2 figures together than taking...
  17. Markc

    Leads to Jobs

    Hi All. I would be very interested in how others are getting on. We recently joined a web search engine on a month by month bases. Take it or leave it etc. The call rate has increased but the take up of work hasn't. What's others leads like and percentage of take ups. I would say for every...
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    Illegal working practices

    Hi Im new to the site and came across it while looking for some information on what qualifications are needed to work as a lv cable jointer. Basically i have worked as a jointers mate for the last 3 years with a company and had no problems at all. Recently i was sent to work with a...
    • benji1979
    • Thread
    • aus because company electrical work illegal really trade working
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  19. Golden_Boy

    Testing for dead

    When testing for dead why is the use of a multimeter ( set to AC volts ) NOT a recommended method? In the same vein can then a MFT als NOT be used? Test lamp is the easiest but I am just wondering what the reasoning is for the other methods not being suitable?
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    Jib

    Hi everyone, i was wondering what people thought of the JIB i recently found out the grading scheme is changing again, i am now thinking about doing the NVQ3 at a cost of over £750 because if i don’t in 18 months they will grade me a labourer even though i have part 1 and 2 AM1 and seventeenth...
    • si14spark
    • Thread
    • aus because card certification doing electrical jib jib card money scheme
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia

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