Zs=Ze+R1+R2 if you have R1+R2 and the Ze of cu through dead testing what is the need of doing an earth fault loop impedance test once you've energised the cu?
Hi, I'm currently working as a domestic self employed sparks mate however the work is few and far between at the minute. I have 2365 level 3 and around five years experience. I was thinking of starting up on my own just doing minor works and nothing notifiable to fill the time when I'm not...
Looking for a keen Improver/Trainee to learn the trade. Will be working with fellow electrician's carrying out install and remedial works. Be assisting on testing jobs. All commercial works, good opportunity for someone starting out.
Must have own vehicle. Some working away and nights.
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I was called to a job where the customer asked me to undertake an EICR and Boiler safety check (Yes, I am gas safe registered as well).
When I arrived I found a fairly new boiler and a 17th ed Split load CU (not AMD 3 standard), I questioned why he wanted it all tested as it was all fairly...
Evening chaps,
A little help with what i think is a grey area. Im going to install a twin socket from the DB off the 32a ring RCBO. Does this class as an alteration where i will issue a MWC or does it warrant a EIC?
Thanks
So I was doing some fault finding today - and the customer said that they had had some recent work done - so I asked to see any paperwork that had been left..... they produced an EIC... this is what the scope of works was:
So anyone like to guess what they've had done?
and no there wasn't...
I have been through a time served electrical apprenticeship, achieved LV 3 2330, AM2, NVQ, and all other stuff to do with, 6 years ago. I do not not have test and inspect. I have always worked for large contracting companies, in the cushy side (maintenance) and have never had to supply certs for...
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I am a little confused and hoping for some help.
I am a qualified JIB gold card spark and work with a friend (also qualified spark) as sole traders, we have subcontracted to company's for the last say 5 years doing commercial electrical and fire alarm installations.
Now we are looking...
Nicholas James Electrical LTD is an electrical contractor working mainly in the South Wales area.
We offer all electrical installation, maintenance and inspection services.
Being Elecsa registered means we can notify electrical works to the council on your behalf at much reduced rates compared...
Hi all. Got a query could do with a bit of advice off other sparks who are qualified supervisors. i am working for a company that is registered with the NICEIC. We are currently have a contract doing ecrs to properties as requested by client and then after that the properties are having boiler...
Big clive has stripped down a urinal syphon and is unsure how it works he has even asked for help !
The guy is a legend can you help him out.
His video is below and he asks for someone to comment if they know how it works.
Never been the most intuitive piece of software to use.
I am trying to certify / notify a new build but the address isn't in their database as it hasn't been signed off yet. It hasn't been signed off yet because I haven't certified and notified. I am unable to certify or notify because the...
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The NICEIC just told me I should not be issuing Minor Works Certificates for work carried out by the house owner but inspected and tested by me (NICEIC registered). I'm a bit surprised. So is that right no-one is allowed to run their own cables and connect their own sockets without...
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wanting advice on what I can legally carry out electrical with my qualification , I have my 2330 level 1.2.3 , and my 17th edition level 3 BS7671.
I know I can't self certify ,just would like some clarity on what I can legal do , I'm doing minor works like installing new light fittings and...
Been to a job today to replace a faulty immersion thermostat. The existing spur supplying it was broken and about 30 years old so I replaced that and installed a DP water heater switch. Also the HR flex to the immersion was cracking through age / heat fatigue so replaced that.
Seems the supply...
Hi, Im a registered Kitchen fitter for a well known and respected company and therefore all trades I use also have to have all relevant papers (gas safe, part p etc)
I started a kitchen and arranged for my spaks to turn up at the point I needed him, all he needed to do is plug in the appliances...
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MEIWC - PDF form (editable) - BS7671 Amendment 3:2015 model form - PDF form, with fields you can fill in using any PDF reader. Pretty close to the IET model form.
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Hi so whats the best way to go about this?
Added 3 lighting points to an existing lighting circuit, the fuseboards old with no rcd.
Upon completion of testing , all tests okay apart from N-E on insulation test.
My additional wiring tests okay on everything but the existing circuit contains...
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