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  1. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Kin idiots

    The title says it all Kin idiots
  2. J

    Omron plc cpm2a

    Hi all anyone have any programming experience with omron plc i have a few questions if anyone can help .
    • Julian Sanders
    • Thread
    • attach before plc program programming using
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. N

    Mig welder

    Hi guys, I've gone to a job and the customer has a 5-5 split Rccb board, and there shed is wired from a 32amp mcb. But when the welder is in use it trips the RCcb the welder is brand new. What could be the cause? Cheers
  4. Lou

    Bank Holibob Monday.

    Does anyone have any nice plans tomorrow? Or are you carrying on with work? I can't believe this is the last one before Christmas. This year is flying by!
  5. Dan

    Why Not Say Good Morning Before Work?

    Morning lads. What do you have on today?
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • after before block electrical work ignition morning radio wired
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. Malcolm

    Extractor Hood Tripping Rcd

    Hi all. When to a job this moring RCD had tripped, narrowed it down to the kitchen sockets, but found that the RCD stayed on for about 20-30 seconds before tipping out. Unplugged everything, so I thought. Tested the RCD 1x 37ms - 36ms. 5x 11ms - 13ms. Ramp test 19.6 mA. Then I realised the...
  7. P

    Trying To Work Out Price For Doing Wiring In Kitchen

    Hello, I have carried out electrical wiring in a kitchen. I have never priced a job before and don't want to overprice or shortchange myself any help would be much appreciated. I fitted: 16 down lights 2 double socket moves Moved all isolator off walls and relocated to central location (10...
    • peterl3986
    • Thread
    • before doing electrical work fitted kitchen out price replaced trying wired wiring
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. sparky1508

    Testing for MWC

    Hi all, I have recently finished a job and need to do the necessary tests to fill out the MWC. Can I do the earth fault loop impedance test with all lights on as this is in an office environment and switching all lights off is not practical. Also doing the insulation resistance test is not...
  9. bonjovi

    never seen before building earthed via trunking

    hello all in my considerable yrs ive never come across a building earthed via trunking all circuits lights power earth taken back to nearest trunking and terminated no earths at board even main earths for 5x different panels back to trunking is this legal in todays regs ?
  10. S

    switched live is also neutral?

    Replacing a ceiling rose that was taken off some time ago and not replaced in an old house. 2 reds and 2 blacks, I have identified which one of the blacks is switched live using a multimeter. But it appears the 2 blacks also are connected when tested with the meter, indicating it is both a...
    • skuller19
    • Thread
    • before circuit connected going live neutral switch switched
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. D

    Am2

    I keep looking in to doing the Cross Over 2330 to 2357 but i would need to do the AM2 Can you do the AM2 any time, ie before doing the Cross Over bits and how much is it to do the AM2 ££ also what kind of project, its a all day thing Was thinking on the lines of, KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT...
  12. R

    Joining cables before plastering

    Hi I am preparing a room for decorating, and my customer had an electrician in to move some sockets. He has joined cables with standard terminal blocks and then wrapped in insulation tape. Is this an acceptable practice please ?
  13. D

    Part P Visit/assessment

    Dear all, I've got my Competent Persons Scheme assessment with Stroma coming up and I wondered if anyone could give me some advice on what their hot topics are. I'm flapping a bit because this will be the first time I've been through this as I've always worked with someone else.
  14. H

    How RCDs prevent fire

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=210&v=qYmAstpg4FY Cool video.
  15. A

    Consumer unit question before I get a sparky in

    hi guys, i am getting ready for sorting out the electrics in my loft conversion before i put the floor boards down etc. I have a few questions mainly to ensure I know whats going off and i dont get ripped off. I have a bungalow with lounge, conservatory, kitchen, utility, 3 bedrooms and a...
  16. polo1

    Never seen these before....

    Doing an EICR and came across this Square D board. Must be one of the earliest RCBOs, unless you know different????
  17. A

    Advice C&G 2365

    Some help please, im leaving the Marines after many years to start a new career hopefully as an electrician. To become an electrician I believe the best way to go about this is; C&G Level 2 course + Experience Level 3 course + More experence spending many years to learn my trade, as you...
  18. 1

    why do a ze before quoting?

    Hello guy, new to the forum.. Im currently gaining experience on testing and inspecting. Iv been reading a few post and noticed alot of people do ze test before quoting a job on eg installing a socket/s. Why do this? Thanks in advance nice people :)
  19. R

    Thick plasterboard wall?

    Not stricly an electrical question so apologies if this is the wrong place to ask... Has anyone ever come accross a dividing wall which appears to be solid/thick plasterboard? Drilling in for fixing trying to feel for the cavity and drill bit emerged in room next door. Wall seems to be...
  20. B

    Camper Van conversion - Seeking Advice before installing electrics

    Prefix - I've tried to post this in automotive, but it would not let me. This may be because I have not been recently active. Apologies if this is the wrong platform for this post. Firstly- my apologies if I have posted this in the wrong section - I am nota qualified or trainee electrician. I...
    • basejumper31
    • Thread
    • advice before conversion electric electrical electricians vans electrics installing van vehicle
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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