I've been lookinng online to little avail trying to find a seal for a 2 gang plug socket.
We have a cat, who at the moment is spraying, and she keeps doing it above one of the plug sockets. Which then runs down the wall and often shorts the socket.
I've had to replace the socket a few times...
I am doing a job for a builder who is doing a fairly big job on a domestic house. His work will take perhaps another month to complete.
I have completed 95% of my work but cant finish the rest until he has completed certain bits which may be another few weeks or even the full month. It's been...
Hi,
I left electrical work for another field of work over 25 years ago, but now would like to return. Probably self employed domestic work.
I know I would need 17th Edition and this new Part P. - I have to say Part P seems like a money making scheme. If you've completed an electrical...
Grosvenor
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Hi All,
Feels great to in the community of intellects!
I am facing a problem in one of my projects and need urgent help. The fire alarm system (Edwards brand) is behaving very funny. The devices installed on the loops of the panel are progressively getting faulty in a random order. There are...
mirfan123
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After arriving here and seeing 3 new DB panels that looked like something the cat had puked up I decided to do one for the guys to do, and one Friday did this
Yesterday the lads asked me to test and inspect this one
So there are getting there
Hello all,
I could use some help here:
I was recently asked to do an EICR at a small warehouse/office unit.
The installation was, to put it mildly, less than satisfactory; with multiple C1 and C2 conditions. However, of greatest concern to me were the insulation resistance readings I was...
Hi guys,
I'm looking at moving to London in a few months time. I'll probably only be there for a year.
I have my full Australian electrical license and 4 years post apprenticeship experience.
Do you think its worth getting my 17th edition? or can i still find enough work without it?
There...
Tom Eady
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Hello All,
Ive been self employed for about 2 years now with just over 15 years experience in the game and have a full time apprentice.
I've got plenty of domestic work on through word of mouth, little local magazines etc and although I do have a couple of industrial/commercial regulars I...
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I am testing a new build installation of 90 flats all the flats have 1 16a Rcbo when I test the tripping times I get a higher reading at 5x than 1x on all 90 flats they r all wylex can anyone help me on this matter
jimmy84
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Hi guys, I was with delta doing my NVQ and tore recently a guy called TOM HARVEY contacted me and has continued my NVQ. Everything has been fine but now it's time to issue the cert, I just can't get hold of him. I've tried ringing his mobile left emails and voicemails but to no avail!
Can an...
I have installed a new cooker supply to the new DB. The cable is a 10 mm T+E. It's on a 50 amp RCBO. (Big cooker!!) tested the cable and made put it in connector block and switched it on. I was getting 240v down live to earth which is correct but neutral to earth is was getting 40v. Then live to...
Gossy
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Hello all
FINALLY getting around to doing my 2394 and 2395 in a few months. Got all the required reading I believe (GN3, GN8, Onsite guide, 17th Regs etc)
Any other useful links or past papers available anywhere?
I really do struggle with exams and getting stuff to stay in my head - hence...
Hi everone,I am new to the forum and think its brilliant,I am currently
studying for my 2394&2395 and am testing everything in sight with a
fluke 1651 multi functional tester.When i try to do a loop test on a lighting
circuit,I follow all the instuctions,but i keep getting >2000 ohms,i am...
Hi all,
Any recommendations for a Solar PV installer in the Chesterfield area, so North Derbyshire, Sheffield, Nottingham sort of area?
I'm getting a few estimates together for a residential install (my house).
So far I've got quotes from...
Hanergy (IKEA) (almost certainly not going to be...
Boothy
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Hi all. I've been given a call today about going self employed for a decent homes contractor. I'm working for a company doing the same thing at the mo. Does anyone have any idea on what is a good rate for the kitchen and bathroom rewires in the Essex Suffolk area. I'd just like to get an idea...
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