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  1. M

    Adding electrical boxes

    I had done this about 30 years ago, and, IIRC, it was a series of boxes, Romex coming in, and Romex coming out, one in, one out, each box, except for the lady box had one in and that’s it. My wife wants me to add another box to an existing outlet in the basement, except it’s not the last outlet...
  2. D

    Electrician Jobs Electrical Engineer/Industrial Electricians

    We require Industrial Electrical Engineers/Electricians for the following. Machine installations and breakdowns. Inspection and testing/Upgrading of existing infrastructure. Quality of workmanship/Attention to detail and compliance with regulations paramount. Near Newport South Wales.
  3. I

    Amtech MSDB modelling question

    Hi guys, With regards to modelling a multi service distribution board, how would you guys model it in Amtech? I have tried using a TPN distribution board and each circuit on the DB represents one apartment protected by a BS88 80A fuse (within the MSDB). The error I am facing is "The...
  4. D

    Electrician Jobs Electrical vacancies

    We are currently working on a new build site in Whitstable, Kent. We are looking for experienced electricians within the new build sector to join our team, approx 5 months work ahead.. day rate/price will be depending on experience. [email protected] Get in contact if this is...
  5. A

    Transition from Electrical Engineer/technician to Domestic Electrician

    I am currently employed by the RAF as an Electrical Engineer/Technician, but I'm interested in going down the route of a domestic electrician. I'm wanting to know if anyone else has gone through this transition, and would be able to advise me what the right steps would be in terms of...
  6. Mark W

    Lucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire

    I have some incredibly sad news to share with you all.. Lucien lost his battle with cancer just after 5pm today. He was surrounded by his family, a few friends and passed away peacefully. There are electrical engineers and then you had Lucien. Sit down and play this as loud as you can, it...
  7. W

    Power supply issues - flickering / electrical noise etc

    Hi Looking for some advice please. Keep having issues with flickering lights, some devices such as dehumidifier "stuttering" because power supply appears to be poor. All the internal wiring in my property has been checked in the past and any issues fixed e.g. new RCD consumer unit, earth...
  8. T

    Where is the best place to look for electrical drawing symbols?

    I need pointing in the right direction for the best place for electrical drawing symbols if some can help? Ive already looked at the back of the on site guide they've helped a little bit but it doesn't cover everything I need.
  9. J

    Query on recent Electrical Certification for property

    A relative recently had an electrical certification done on a rented property. The property was build in 2005 and had previously passed 3 electrical certifications with flying colours, however this time round a number of issues arose resulting in a bill of £500, which was very surprising...
  10. F

    Designing an Electrical Panel with Brum Solution - Busbar Capacity Query

    I need to design an electrical panel, and the main circuit breaker is rated at 250 A. We are implementing a 100% Brum solution for the panel, but Brum's earth and neutral busbars are rated up to 125 A. If I require 20 earth poles, can I use two 10-pole busbars rated at 125 A each? Or does each...
  11. R

    Shed electrical requirements

    I’m planning on putting in a small (10x10) detached shed for garden storage plus a freezer for meat storage, an in-wall AC unit (for temperature sensitive seedlings), and a few outlets and lights. The interior would be fully insulated and Sheetrock finished. I was planning on a 100amp,12...
  12. Rockingit

    Not electrical - suggestion for material

    I’ve spent the day completely stripping my ‘tip-run’ trailer back to the chassis, wire-brush, prime etc. I’ll rebuild the floor and sides with marine ply but it occurs to me that something with a laminate/acrylic kind of top would make for a much easier life/durability but apart from actually...
  13. A

    First electrical inspection

    Hi all, Hope you're all keeping well. We're having a first electrical inspection soon and was looking for some advice please on how best to prepare. Has anyone had an initial inspection recently, and if so, what kind of questions or angles does the inspector look/go for. I'm confident on the...
  14. S

    Electrical level 1 or 2?

    Just joined this forum as read a few of the threads and hoping for some help. I've recently enquired about doing an electrical course, however due to work I can only doing evening courses I'm in the Halifax area, Calderdale only start on level 2, however Bradford and Leeds start on level 1...
  15. saha572757

    Guidance to be an electrician

    Hello everyone, I am interested in pursuing a career in the electrical industry as an electrician. I have been looking at several vocational training centers around me and Learn Trade Skills is closest to where I live. I have been looking at several of their courses(Electrical Courses and...
  16. D

    UK How is this Electrical Plan for 6m kitchen ext in London?

    Hi, Could you please give advise on the suitability of this plan for the kitchen extension (based on the UK regs)? Thanks.
  17. Lucien Nunes

    MEET on BBC TV (the Museum of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

    I'm delighted to announce that some time in the next few days / weeks, BBC Breakfast will be airing a short piece about MEET (The Museum of Electrical and Electronic Technology.) I'm expecting it to include an interview in which I explain our original plan and the impact of my declining health...
  18. Jackdevlin_

    electrical level 3 302 exam paper b

    Does anyone have the questions for science exam paper b?
  19. Jmclain21917

    Camper electrical question

    I have a camper everything was fine until one night a few weeks ago all the power stopped working for no reason at all nothing changed in the camper but the power just stopped working. I had lent out my multi meter and had gotten it back shorted out, I did not know at first that it was shorted...
  20. M

    New patented electrical outlet

    Does anyone no of companies that will manufacture our new patented electrical outlet that will make installing cookers and ovens are far easier job for all concerned. Regards Michael

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