my lights are dimming everytime an appliance turns on in my appartment and the shared area of the basement next to it. my fridge causes a moderate dimming, my stove (not the burners just the oven) cause a very mild (barely noticable) dimming, and my neighbors washers and dryers outside of my...
Doing standard tests prior to some minor works on a socket circuit (Zs, IR etc), pressed the test button on the RCD, tripped fine, got ready to measure trip times but the RCD would not reset. Tiny bit of resistance as you first start lifting the lever, then goes completely floppy, i.e. you can...
Hello, I am in need of a replacement tyre pressure sensor and the below is a bargain price for a OEM part, the best before date on the packaging says 21.01.21, I'm assuming this is the date it should be fitted by right? It contains a lithium battery.
Thanks Lewis
How to certify work for inspection before joining Napit or Elecsa?
Afternoon All,
I am qualified to C&G 236 1 and 2 from along time ago! I also meet the criteria for both elecsa and Napit Part P schemes but I am a little confused by the requirement to get an example of my work tested and...
Currently my builder is placing the cables straight under the slabs between the hard-core and cement. Should he be doing this or do they need to be insulated?
Hi
Below is a picture of the bay in a day exam I was supposed to take before the lockdown.
I've got a method statement to write on my bay in a day exam, the only problem is that due to lockdown I've been out of college for so long I can't remember the dimensions of the materials I need. I...
I am currently employed full time with a medium sized contractor in glasgow, scotland and am aiming to go self employed at some point in the next year. However my 2 preferred trade associations want you to be trading 6 or 12 months before theyll sign you up. The question is how does that work...
I understand the importance of RCDs, what they do & how they can save lives. I agree with there requirements. I also understand you can meet ADS disconnection times with high enough Zs values for relevant fuses or MCBs, etc
In the 18th edition the use of RCDs is much more widespread
The...
Hi all, having been 40+ years in the game, have just done 2391 & 18th, waiting for Napit to access, i have been offered a contract to EICR a quantity of rentals.
Can i do these prior to Napit accreditation?
I have all Insurances needed.
Thanks.
Maximum Earth Fault Loop Impedance for OverCurrent Device was calculated
230/(MCB Rating*5) * Rule of Thumb
is that correct?
And how are they worked out now after Amendment 3?
I've planned a 20A circuit serving a tiny half-bath in a workshop. The circuit will contain a few LED ceiling lights, a receptacle (not for tools) and a 350 or 400W 120V baseboard heater. So it would not be convenient to shut off the heater via the main panel. When I'm not working during the...
I’ve been offered a full rewire and consumer unit change, in the guidance note it says all notifyable work should be reported to building control or done by a person who is signed upto a competent person scheme. My aim is to sign upto a scheme eventually, I’ve done a domestic installer course...
Hi everyone,
I am planing to join Competent Person Scheme through any provider.
I checked NICEIC requirements, it says
“In order to demonstrate how you have complied with BS 7671 your Assessor will need to review the following certi cates and reports during your assessment:
-A sample of...
Hello all. I'm starting to do more fixed wire testing at my company and wondering about asbestos checks. The last company I worked for (was an apprentice at the time) didn't check any asbestos register before starting the test so just wondering where to stand with it. These will be commercial...
Still new to this game just not seen this before..Got to install a small 2 way unit for a loft conversion so popped in today for a recce and found this, the incoming line and neutral splits before the meter and main fuse and goes through to next door?....
Got to love the wet pants as well, gas...
I came across some cable today I haven't seen before.
It has some sort of tough, inflexible pvc type sheathing (definitely not rubber). It's quite a light silvery grey and more oval shaped than modern flat T&E.
Rubber insulation.
No CPC.
Probably tinned copper conductors, but maybe even...
Hi,
Can I ask some advice on what to bury please?
This is the the front of my house in plan view. House at the bottom. Porch at the bottom left. Driveway at the top. There's a fence between the driveway and the lawn. The incoming electricity supply runs underground down the left hand side of...
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