Hi,
I had 10 panels installed 3years ago now, 2.5KW system - with enecsys microinverters. One of the panels stopped producing last year and initially I contacted enecsys about the problem who said it was probably just the AC power supply, perhaps a faulty connector, as the inverter was still...
Was trying to find details on my City & Guilds stuff the other day and came across this by accident:
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I am sure some agency's would not check your qualifications, but there surely should be some instant accessible database like when a landlord vets you.
If not, it...
I'm beyond annoyed with this now and was wondering if anyone has any advice on where I stand or has been through anything similar.
I passed my AM2 in July last year and handed in my completed portfolio the same month. It's now been 8 months and just been on the phone and my portfolio hasn't...
DanSwift1988
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This one really does deserve this post because I've been laughing all day about it and I still am laughing
and I hope you do as well.
Ok. My wife's work colleague has had a extension built and it was completed 2 weeks ago.
Her colleague has asked me to pop in to take a look at something not...
Do I really need the yellow book for the 17th edition exam? I've been in touch with Guildford college, and they say I can sit the exam ONLY for £100. Which is great news. Only I don't fancy forking out £70 for the yellow book (chances are I'll never use it again!) I know it is theoretically...
munty12
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Thinking of adding an Solar iBoost to my home system but also changing the immersion heater as its been in for about 14 years and no doubt heavily covered in limescale, not even sure it has a thermostat on it.
I noticed that Backer do specific low wattage immersion heaters for Solar. Is it...
SirV
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Completed an EICR last week on a flat that is roughly 20 years old, wired to the 16th.
It had been tested last in 2007 and had been given a code 1 for no supplementary bonding in the bathroom.
Slightly harsh to say the least but after investigation I found that all the pipes were plastic...
Hi,
Has anyone got the Armeg Conduit Threading Set?
Conduit Threading Set
I saw it in Eddies and was tempted, not that i do any metal conduit stuff, but thought it would be good to have.
Your thoughts please.
Hi all,
First time poster here! I am looking for a wiring diagram for the connection of a SMA SB3600TL to the AC distribution board. Could anybody point me in the direction of one?
Thanks in advance,
StudentX
StudentX
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hello there im new to the forums so take it easy on me please.
im 22 at 16 went college did 4years and competed my electrical course culminating in me passing my am2 .
in the6 years i have been working my father a qualified spark for over 30 years. Now 2 weeks ago m dad sadly passed away an...
Hi
I have a 3 phase cooker range to install on unbalanced loads 47a / 9a / 9a.
Apparently.... I need to confirm that..
it needs a new supply that is rcd protected.
My problem is the board that it is coming from is a old memshield board 3 phase with all individual bs88 fuse carriers and no...
cateringENGINEE
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I am due to start a house rewiring job in the new year, due to the customer having the house fully decorated it needs to be done using plastic trunking.
They have had a couple of other quotes that have said that the trunking must be run from the ceiling in a straight line to the socket (which...
Hi there
I have completed level 1 and now attending Level 2 at college.
If anyone is looking for an apprentice in the Sussex area, please consider me. I am enjoying my course and really keen to get out there and do some proper hands on work.
If not a fully fledged apprentice then I would...
MikeKenny
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went to a customer of mine today, she has just has a new boiler fitted. she phoned me as wasn't happy with the wiring the plumber had done connecting new boiler, programmer and wireless thermostat receiver to the existing y-plan wiring centre
he had also added the fused spur below the boiler as...
Excuse my ignorance but i am a bit confused when searching jobs. After completing 2365 l3 i still don't know what to look for? As an apprentice or as an electrician mate?
Thanks anyway
Gktssm
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Having always worked in installation I want to get a maintenance job now as I want more job security, paye, holiday pay and not always on the lookout off the next job. Anyway, is there a course which can be recommended which will gain me skills for maintenance so I can work in a factory or...
Butby
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We are carrying out some works on a commercial unit and part of the works is to carry out a test on the installation for the tenant, we did and there were various faults of differing urgency, of 2 3-phase dis boards there were over 30 blanks missing, large holes in the busbar and dis board not...
Do we really need the JIB card anymore ?
Agencies & companies know full well wether you're a paid up JIB member by checking online - a bit like the automatic number plate recognition.
The JIB backlog for applying for a card is ridiculous, they can't cope because of demand - Even fast track...
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A cooker switch with single socket indicated a reverse polarity. It was connected to a double socket into which was plugged a gas hob and gas oven. Double socket also showed reverse polarity. However when the earth prong on the plug was inserted into the socket the LED display on the plug in...
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