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    MCB TRIPPING WHEN TRYING TO OBTAIN ZS READING

    HAD AN ISSIUE WERE THE MCB WAS TRIPPING WHEN TRYING TO OBTAIN ZS READING TESTED METER ON OTHER CIRCUTS ALL OK TRIED DIFFERENT TESTER STILL TRIPPING MCB WHEN CARRYING OUT TEST CIRCUT IS ON AND ALL HEALTHY WITH MARTINDALE PLUG IN TESTER GOING TO SWAP MCD OVER IN MORNING ANYONE HAD SIMILAR
  2. S

    I Need Work Electrical Improver Reading looking for work.

    Hello I'm an Electrical Improver with 10+ years experience looking for work in the Reading area. I do commercial and industrial the last year I did an Amazon centre, office refits, nhs Radiotherapy suite, Screwfix new build, Pet food factory, Data centre, Pharmaceutical factory, Mercedes car...
    • Sydney27
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    • electrical electrical improver electrical work improver looking reading work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  3. Dan

    Forum Themes: Christmas (Green and Red), 'Frozen' (Blues), Nighttime Reading, and Standard - All changed

    (TLDR Version Available - Bottom of the first post) :D Hi people. :) As some of you know I've been playing around with some forum themes / styles. (The colour schemes) So if you scroll right to the bottom of the forum, all the way down, past all the content, and past the footer, you'll see a...
  4. Sparksaflyin

    Sky high ze reading

    Hello fellas. Had the dno trying to tell me that a 19 ohm ze reading on a tns system was ok to leave energised? Seriously? Can someone please explain to me how that is ok?
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    Can anyone explain this reading (suspected open circuit)

    Alright troops ! First post here ! Any one come over this situation before ! Yesterday i connected an existing feed for cooker good into socket but it wasn’t working when I turned on! I tested between live and earth (240v) between live and neutral (12v ) and neutral and earth (0 volt ) I...
    • Deanog
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    • anyone circuit explain lost neutral open circuit reading strange reading
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. KeenPensioner

    Volt stick gives "false" reading

    I'm not an electrician but have worked as a mate and know my limitations. To fit a new light in a bedroom (loop at ceiling rose), I isolated the supply at the CU and tested supply at ceiling rose with Fluke T150, obviously no voltage detected between L and N or L and CPC (safe isolation - near...
  7. N

    Dual rate meter reading

    Hi guys, could you tell me how much the dual-rate meter reading costs, please? I have a water heater economy7 so I want to change my meter for dual instead of single. You could also send me a link or details about the one which is worth buying. I would be grateful. Thanks
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    Hi Zs reading through rcd.

    Morning all, having a bit of a fun time with my tester at the moment. Bear with me as I'm still in training. Ive got a Dilog 9083p. I know it's not regarded as the best tester out there but like I said, I'm just starting out. The problem I have is this. Ive tested Ze at the board and all...
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    I Need Work Looking for a Mate or Trainee position in Reading

    Hi guys I’m looking for a start with a firm preferably full time .. I have completed 2365 Level 2 and just started the Level 3 at college doing night classes.. eager to get into the industry and get my hands dirty.. I have passed the ECS Test and have a driving license and a bag of tools ...
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    UK Looking for work as a mate or trainee in Reading

    Hi all I’m looking for a firm in or around Reading to take me on as a mate or trainee .. I’ve passed my Level 2 2365 and am starting Level 3 tonight at college .. I have passed ecs test, I have a full uk driving license, a lot of hand tools and building up my power tools.. any help would be much...
  11. Dan

    Similar Threads shown at the bottom of the thread you're reading - is back

    Similar Threads shown at the bottom of the thread you're reading - is back. But thanks to those who contribute to the forum by way of Upgrading Their Account to a Subscribed Member it is now using the all singing all dancing enhanced searching feature, rather than just using the thread titles...
  12. H

    Low voltage reading on OFF circuit

    On standard residential house wiring (USA). Working on a single circuit with the circuit breaker in OFF position at the wall. When connecting a decent (Klein) multi-meter to black and neutral (white) wires I see a low voltage reading of .4260 (POINT four two six zero) showing on the multi-meter...
  13. P

    I Need Work Mate / Trainee looking for a start in Reading or surrounding area

    I’ve passed my 2365 level 2 and starting Level 3 in September at Guildford College .. looking for a start with someone if there’s anything available .. I have transport and most tools.. doing my ECS test on the 20th August .. I’m a hard grafter and looking for something permanent preferably ...
  14. L

    PFC reading

    Carried out a ccu replacement and then started testing, my PFC was 38A & 6.11 ohms. Just wanted to have some thoughts as mine was that there must be a poor connection or break in the main cpc? Thanks
  15. S

    Volt meter reading 760volts in 3phase dol starter overloads

    Hi I have been called out to a fault on a grain dryer where the motor interlocks are not disconnecting. Previous conveyors. Upon investigation I have found one starter that does not disconnect the preceding motor but when tripped I am getting 550v to earth from a1 and wait for it 760volts to...
  16. D

    Volt reading across N and cpc

    I'm in a vineyard. There is a 300m buried SWA from the ccu direct to a 2 gang socket. I'm getting 247V across N and L at the ccu.... But at the socket I'm getting 100V across E and N and 147 across L and N. Continuity as a radial tested ok IR All over 500 M Please list possible issues here...
  17. D

    Zs reading with main earth disconnected

    Morning, just checking a lighting circuit on a house, I have the main earth disconnected and still get a zs reading of 2.2 ohms. No evidence of an earth spike and bonding goes direct to henley block. Any suggestions why this could happen??
  18. R

    Zs reading does not meet current regs

    Doing some prior tests befor installing a fused spur from a radial circuit, and have found the Zs reading higher then the current regs, obviously it complys with a past reg, but as I’ll be doing a minor works for the job, when filling out their cert would I just put it down as an observation in...
  19. coolsparx

    Fault Causing Increased Meter Reading?

    I have a customer who has seen a massive rise in unit usage, then a bit of nuciance tripping. I went out to investigate & discovered a low IR (about 0.1M) on one of the socket circuits. I disconnected the faulty section to get the power back on & will return another day to bypass the faulty...
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    Electrician Jobs Looking for electricians mate or trainee for immediate start in Reading

    Hi there, We are looking for an electricians mate/trainee/apprentice for immediate start in Reading please PM me if interested.

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