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    Credit Unions for tradesmen?

    Hi Im wonderinging if any one know of a credit union for tradesmen? I have tried searching google etc but cant find anything. Thanks James
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    fuse box upgrade

    Iv recently upgraded a consumer unit in a small terraced house.When I carried out an inspection I found that the sockets I sampled were spurred, the tests i did I.R, ZS, polarity were fine.When i changed the board it appeared there were two ring circuits.I know the 3 step method of proving a...
  3. L

    High voltage!

    Hello guys, need your help again! I was just wondering what equipment and/or documentation is required for safe working on high voltage equipment, machines and systems. Any ideas would be a big help. Many thanks :)
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    Megger 1552 Best Price

    Whats the best price anyone has paid and where from for a megger 1552?? Looking at buying one in next couple of weeks and dont want to be ripped off, CEF quoted £515 + VAT, and seen here http://isswww.co.uk/products/Megger/MFT1552.aspx for £469 + VAT. Anyone used that site to buy anything...
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    Generators....

    Need a bit of help guys! Does anybody have any idea what sort of equipment is required to protect and monitor a generator against; Loss of excitation Overvoltage Unbalanced current operation Any help would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks
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    working for my self

    Hi all Can any one help me please? as i'm getting more and confused by the second .I have been toying with the idea of working for my self as an electrician for some time and i've recentley had some bad news that there is a possibility that redundancey at my place of work. I've city and guilds...
  7. S

    Nursing home - is it classed as domestic ?

    Hi All, My company is involved in the commercial laundry equipment sector (supply of), but 3rd party companies actually install the services. Many machines are installed in nursing homes and the like. Can you advise if a nursing home is classed as a domestic premises (with a view to Part...
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    Jib card renewal

    Having been out of the contractng game for around 15 years I have enquired about renewing my JIB card, I have been informed I will need an ECS health and safety test before a card can be issued. Do most contract companies require the production of a JIB membership before employing qualified...
  9. J

    Socket outlet configuration

    Hi I'm about to commence work on wiring my house for experience and wanted to pick some brains regarding the socket outlet configuration. I was planning on having two 20Amp radial ccts one for upstairs and one for downstairs sockets. Then a 32Amp ring for the kitchen and another...
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    Jib card renewal

    Hi guys, couple of questions for you. i had the jib form through today to renew my card as its due to expire. it does read that i need to send all all my certificates through to them again to renew my card, which i find strange because they have already seen them any ideas on this?? also i...
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    building control?

    Hi all and happy new year! Who's responsibility is it to notify building control of notifiable work, the customer ordering the work or the electrician carying out the work? and where does it officially state this? I am confused:confused: A customer has asked me to carry out work that is...
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    Whirlpool Bath - Notification to building control

    Whirlpool bath - Notification to building control. I'm currently in my 3rd year of C&G 2330. I'm not 'in the trade' so to speak but I am doing various bits of work to get site practice. So far, all my work has not needed notifying to LABC, I tend to stay away from those sort of jobs. However...
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    Help needed for distribution board

    I need help....I'm an italian guy with the passion for the electrician world…I find a kind of board that I didn’t know, I think this is the english standard, I understand that below there is the mccb, and above the first way for mcb or rcbo’s, but I don’t understand why the 2nd way isn’t...
  14. J

    rcd

    can anyone explain how an upstream supply fault can make an rcd trip?....shakey maybe:confused:
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    Short Circuit Level

    Hi, Please tell me what is the minimum standard of short circuit level and Minimum Fault duration of both 6.6kV and 415V. your urgent reply is highly appreciated. Regards Asif
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    Work!

    Hey everyone, was at work today and was thinking about working hours. So….what does everyone work? For me it’s mon-fri, I start at 07h30. I normally have a 15 min T break at 10h00 and then a 45min lunch break at about 12h30. I normally work 40 hours a week, but for example this week just gone...
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    distribution board

    3 phase 12 way dist board with triple pole breakers of 3 X 63A, 4 X 20A, 1 X 6A, 1 X 16A breakers and single pole breakers of 1 X 6A, 2 X 16A, 2 X 20A and 2 X 32A. What rating should the integrated switch disconnector be? How do I work it out ? The board runs motors, flu lighting and sockets.
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    The Money Scam is the Cornerstone of Our Slavery

    "This is a staggering thought. We are completely dependent on the commercial Banks. Someone has to borrow every dollar we have in circulation, cash or credit. If the Banks create ample synthetic money we are prosperous; if not, we starve. We are absolutely without a permanent money system. When...
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    megger 1552

    Hello all, I am after some advice, I have just bought a megger 1552 tester. I was "practicing" with it today as I am a novice when it come to inspection and testing. I found the instruction manual a bit naff. I was trying to do a Zs/earth fault loop impedance on a radial circuit and the meter...
  20. V

    *Light switch problem* please help

    Hi I've just installed under-cabinet fluorescent kitchen lighting that can be switched on/off from a 2 Gang 2 Way Rocker switch that also operates the main ceiling light. However – I can’t turn on the cabinet lights only, without having to switch the main light on. I would be very grateful...

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