I am looking at buying a 17th edition board with 100A DP isolator and two RCD's both at 80A.
I am wondering if it is common for these RCD's to be double pole IE they switch both live and neutral or if I want this facility do I have to buy a special board?
I understand that if I want double pole...
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Im new to this website so i dont know whether this question has been asked.
Im installing electrics in a new build 2 storey extension, now im installing a ring main for the sockets and 1 lighting feed for all the lights. (Thers 9 sockets and 26 spotlights) They have a 16th edition...
Hi Guys im a contracting electrician who does commercial work and no domestic installations. I was asked a question the other day of a member of my family and i did not no the answer. The question was in the new 17th edition regs do appliances under worktops or intergrated appliances have to be...
Hi, is it possible to just pass the exams for the above so I am able to sign works off?
This reason is because I run a small building firm and the electricians aren't qualified to sign off their work but reckon somebody can just inspect and sign off with the right qualifications.
Any help...
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I was using the exam navigation software from chris b post ready for my 17th test booked in for 11th August. Unfortunately I have had a major hard drive failure (not caused by the software) and have lost the exam simulator.
Tried searching for it but the download link has been...
Hi all.
Does anyone know of a venue/company where I can just do the 17th edition update exam without the course?? I don't have the 16th but have been told because I have the C&G 2330 lv2 and lv3, I am already trained to the 17th therefore if I want the extra certificate then I only have to do...
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My 1st post.
I am wanting to get my 17th Edition (the full one, haven't done 16th).
Can anyone give me a rough idea of it, and tell me what BRB is? Is it the IEE On-Site Guide?
Also, is it only the NICEIC that I can join, or is there any other choice?
Any advice would be greatly...
Hi all,
Does anyone know where i can do the 17th edition update course for a reasonable price, in the Surrey/London area ??
My local college are doing it for £165 for the 1 day course and on line exam, is this a good price, or do you guys know anywhere better ??
Thanks in advace.
Darren.
Hi There People
Does anybody know of the website that will give you on line tuition in electrical calculations and they specify the use of a Casio fx - 83MS .
Regards
scubalec
I did my 17th Edition Exam today, and it was damn diffecult. I could not believe. They must have pushed the standards to comply with EU regulations ! About half the class failed. I passed, but I was sweating blood for 2 hours, I nearly collapsed with mental fatigue, when it was done. I could not...
hi when setting up a twin rcd board with three neutral bars, can you put rcbos in after the main switch? I understand you can get problems with the rcds tripping out if the neutrals are placed on the wrong bar.
Would i put the fly lead from the rcbo into the main neutral bar that is supplying...
Hi
Does anybody know whether there are any major changes in the 17th edition version?
I have a version from 2006 that includes amendments nos 1 and 2.
Is the latest one worth getting?
Thanks
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Just been sent an email from NIC... Looks like you can now do the 17th edition course online.
Don't know if this includes the exam (Yes I know it's an online exam, from you own home is what I ment not a college)
It'll make it even easier for the 5 day wonders.. they won't even have to get out...
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hi folks just after buyin a new tester and on the earth loop settin ther is two options loop impedance and line, my old robin didnt have this settin can anyone explain???? cheers:confused:
Righty, since deciding to retrain as a spark it's amazing how many people come out of the woodwork with jobs that need doing. The situation with one elderly relative is this:
At one end of her kitchen, there is a single pendant light operated by a single switch. Apparently the light stopped...
Lookin for a little advice on the layout of circuits at my board. reason im askin is we have just started fitting dual rcd boards where i work where previously it was single rcd. Anyway another spark told me to put upstairs ring with downstairs lighting and downstairs ring with upstairs lightin...
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I have a customer who wants a new ring main upstairs and also downstairs lighting circuit..
He has a Split load board (16th), At present everything in the house is on the RCD side of the board, except the lighting circuit.
Now when i add a new lighting circuit this will of course be going on...
The company i work for is NIC approved but the NIC inspector only ever assess our electrical supervisor who has only just done 17th. 3 other electricians including me who they wont send on the 17th and haven't been sent on any refresher course, finished our apprenticeship 7 years ago, we are...
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i'm fully qualified up to the 16th edition but not yet been on the 17th upgrade coures. my part p assesment is in three wks. am i going to be able to successesfully complete the assesment with out it? many thanks in advance.:)
Lately i have been asked by people to add garden/security lights, Fans, and socket outlets, as soon as you mention the cost of having to upgrade to RCD's and possibly having to upgrade bonding, the customer usually says "oh forget it then"
But im loosing more and more work because of this.. I...
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