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    Could someone help me with this solar farm installation questions please?

    Hello everyone, I am doing a dissertation about a solar farm dissertation and I have a couple of questions so I would appreciate if someone could clarify these questions to me. 1) What type of cables are used in a solar farm that is connected to the grid and how are they installed? 2) What type...
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    Wiring assistance for three-way dimmer installation

    Hi, I'm having a challenge installing a dimmer to a new wire setup that was required for new LED recessed lighting. The LED light (Illume 5-inch Round LED Recessed Lighting Kit ) is too bright and needs to be adjusted via a dimmer. A smaller LED would be better suited for the space but I didn't...
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    EIC particulars of installation referred to in certificate

    Hi All I need help with completing EIC. The section i cant quite grasp is where for asks for particulars of installation referred to in certificate. I am installing 2 new radial circuits but not sure what to fill in on form. Im working on a large job where the origin is fed from a 3000A ACB...
  4. Retroelectric

    Industrial Installation

    Hello all. What do you put down as the next test on a brand new industrial install? I know the recommended interval between EICR's is 3 years for Industrial and 5 years on domestic EICR's but with installs its normally a 10 year cert. What do you guys put as the next recommended test date on...
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    Nema 14-50 installation - is this done correctly?

    Hi everyone. Recently purchased a tesla model y. I wanted to install a nema 14-50 . After watching YouTube i figured it seemed to be an easy task. I'm wondering if it's installed safely and up to code?
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    Plug & Play hot tub installation

    Hi, I am having a plug & Play hottub delivered I have a double socket outside on garage wall, I need about 5m of cable to reach tub, can anyone advise on what I need to buy to get this installed I.e. socket ,cabling, rcd protection.it says I need 13amp 240v power supply. Many thanks Nick
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    3kw heaters installation

    Hi, I’ve been asked to install 5x 3kw ceiling heaters in a room for a salon. I just want to check how you would install them? I’m thinking a radial in 4mm2 cable (singles in conduit), from cu to thermostat, to contactor to heaters, 13amp f/spur at each heater? Customer wants them all to come on...
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    Electrician Jobs Electrical Installation Tutor

    True Tech Training specialise in electrical training, offering a wide range of electrician courses in the UK for new entrants, existing electricians and companies from our state-of-the-art training centre. Our students typically self-fund their courses and as such are keen to learn from the best...
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    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CERTIFICATES

    Hi When filling out EIC forms under a few sections (design, construction) it asks to fill in the empty line with dates for an amendment of BS7671:2018. Will this date be 2020 now as the first amendment has been released. I was told to N/A this part by a tutor. Thanks.
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    Installation of oven outlet

    The house I purchased a few years back came with a gas oven. I am looking to upgrade to a duel-range oven (gas top, electric oven) and therefore am looking to install an outlet where the stove is. My plan is to install the outlet myself and run the wire to the box and then pay a professional to...
  11. Raptor0014

    Question regarding an existing installation

    Morning all, I was working at a property yesterday and came across something I've not seen before (which isn't unusual given I haven't long since qualified) and as I thought it could be potentially dangerous I thought I'd ask on here. One of the jobs the client wanted was a new socket outlet...
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    Digital 2 channel super-het receiver installation

    Hello, I recenlty build a new horizontal sliding garage door. I installed the mechanism with no problem following the manual, some parts were hard but i finally managed it. So, the door i want to talk about is the second door there is at my property, so i asked at the store if it's possible to...
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    I Need Work Looking to get in to the installation game. any advice welcome

    First off i will say i have no experience of working as an electrical installer but have minimal experience installing telecoms/broadband cables in a commercial setting. I also have a C&G level 2 in electro tech which i got way back in 2009. i am looking to get on a C&Gs beginners course so i...
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    Rolec EV Charge Installation

    Hi All, looking for some setup advise around a new EV charger installation at a Domestic Property. The customer has a single phase 100a supply into their main consumer unit. This then feeds a 2 bed flat electrically via a number of RCBO and MCB protected circuits. It also has a 50a Type B MCB...
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    Are there any reputable electrical installation training companies in the UK other than FE colleges?

    Hi All, I am new to to the forum, so please forgive the dumb questions if you have heard them all before! Are there any known reputable electrical installation training companies in the UK other than FE colleges? I have had a few calls and online meetings with NewTradesCollege (NTC-college -...
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    Smart switch installation

    Having successfully installed some smart sockets, I have caught the bug of converting to smart home. My next project is to replace the 2 gang light switch in the hallway. The current setup is as in the first photo below. One switch controls the hallway light and the other an exterior light I am...
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    UK Security Light. Installation.

    I want to instal a Security Light above the french doors into the garden. I would like to run the cable across the doors,down the side of the doors into a external socket using a 3 pin plug with a 3/5 amp fuse. The light is 150w-200w. 220-240volts. Cable recommended,HO5RN-F.3G 1-0mm. Ive tried...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Advice please - Certification for competance in basic single phase installation

    Hi all. I am looking for some advice. I am looking to become certified to install consumption measuring devices in small businesses. I have many years of expereince on basic single phase supplies includiing consumer units etc, assisting my father's company when he's snowed under but never...
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    Control panel and electrical installation software for sale

    control panel and electrical installation software for sale. WSCAD is a Siemens based system. Has the ability to carry out the following: control panel design drawings circuits and layouts Electrical installation design drawings circuits and layouts terminal layouts materials listing automatic...
  20. Designmen90

    PE Busbar installation

    Hello guys, here I have one interesting picture from site. I saw one DB so I opened the door. What I see just confused me. The pictures are attached. If you take a closer look, you will see that this busbar is installed on few nuts. Is this allowed? Anyway, if there is situation where busbar...

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