Hi guys, I've gone to a job and the customer has a 5-5 split Rccb board, and there shed is wired from a 32amp mcb. But when the welder is in use it trips the RCcb the welder is brand new. What could be the cause?
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Does anyone have any nice plans tomorrow? Or are you carrying on with work?
I can't believe this is the last one before Christmas. This year is flying by!
Hi all.
When to a job this moring RCD had tripped, narrowed it down to the kitchen sockets, but found that the RCD stayed on for about 20-30 seconds before tipping out. Unplugged everything, so I thought.
Tested the RCD 1x 37ms - 36ms. 5x 11ms - 13ms. Ramp test 19.6 mA.
Then I realised the...
Hello,
I have carried out electrical wiring in a kitchen. I have never priced a job before and don't want to overprice or shortchange myself any help would be much appreciated.
I fitted:
16 down lights
2 double socket moves
Moved all isolator off walls and relocated to central location (10...
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Hi all,
I have recently finished a job and need to do the necessary tests to fill out the MWC. Can I do the earth fault loop impedance test with all lights on as this is in an office environment and switching all lights off is not practical. Also doing the insulation resistance test is not...
hello all in my considerable yrs ive never come across a building earthed via trunking all circuits lights power earth taken back to nearest trunking and terminated no earths at board even main earths for 5x different panels back to trunking is this legal in todays regs ?
Replacing a ceiling rose that was taken off some time ago and not replaced in an old house. 2 reds and 2 blacks, I have identified which one of the blacks is switched live using a multimeter. But it appears the 2 blacks also are connected when tested with the meter, indicating it is both a...
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I keep looking in to doing the Cross Over 2330 to 2357
but i would need to do the AM2
Can you do the AM2 any time, ie before doing the Cross Over bits
and how much is it to do the AM2 ££
also what kind of project, its a all day thing
Was thinking on the lines of, KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT...
Hi I am preparing a room for decorating, and my customer had an electrician in to move some sockets. He has joined cables with standard terminal blocks and then wrapped in insulation tape. Is this an acceptable practice please ?
Dear all, I've got my Competent Persons Scheme assessment with Stroma coming up and I wondered if anyone could give me some advice on what their hot topics are.
I'm flapping a bit because this will be the first time I've been through this as I've always worked with someone else.
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hi guys,
i am getting ready for sorting out the electrics in my loft conversion before i put the floor boards down etc.
I have a few questions mainly to ensure I know whats going off and i dont get ripped off.
I have a bungalow with lounge, conservatory, kitchen, utility, 3 bedrooms and a...
Some help please, im leaving the Marines after many years to start a new career hopefully as an electrician.
To become an electrician I believe the best way to go about this is;
C&G Level 2 course + Experience
Level 3 course + More experence spending many years to learn my trade, as you...
Hello guy, new to the forum..
Im currently gaining experience on testing and inspecting. Iv been reading a few post and noticed alot of people do ze test before quoting a job on eg installing a socket/s. Why do this? Thanks in advance nice people :)
Not stricly an electrical question so apologies if this is the wrong place to ask...
Has anyone ever come accross a dividing wall which appears to be solid/thick plasterboard? Drilling in for fixing trying to feel for the cavity and drill bit emerged in room next door. Wall seems to be...
Prefix - I've tried to post this in automotive, but it would not let me. This may be because I have not been recently active. Apologies if this is the wrong platform for this post.
Firstly- my apologies if I have posted this in the wrong section - I am nota qualified or trainee electrician. I...
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