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    Six point method

    Can any one help me answer a question I've come across in the HNC fault finding module. what is the six point fault finding technique.
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    Basic testing

    Ok, so I am in college studying a level 2 course (2365) and its coming to the end of year were we have to do a practical installation and then testing. I've taken the test once and failed. My tutor, taught me and others things that are contradicted both in the On Site Guide, a book by Trevor...
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    Adding second light to existing switch

    Hi everyone, In my garage there has always been one only ceiling light which isn't really adequate when working on projects in the garage. Therefore I'm looking to add an additional light (well 2 really but we'll call it 1 to simplify things). This first diagram shows the existing wiring...
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    (RAMS) Risk assessment and method statements, HR

    Hi Does anybody know of any decent risk assessment and method statement software, generic stuff that you can alter for task specific. Also if it incorporates HR stuff even better... :computer: Theres a few ive seen online but expensive and i dont want to buy with out maybe a referral Thanks...
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    Method statement help please

    Hi guys, im a trainee looking for a bit of advice please We have had to write a method statement for college, which ive done At the bottom of the example papers we were given, it has a box saying " work / activity completed to satisfaction " Who would be responsible for signing this work off...
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    Reference method!!!

    Hi guys, Having a brain fart on a Minor works cert 'Details of wiring system used to modify the circuit': Type = A-H depending on the type of wiring Reference Method = ????? I cant remember what it is referring too. If someone could quickly jog my memory would be appreciated, i havent...
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    risk assessments and method statement?

    Hi all I've just been awarded a contract for pat testing in a massive stadium. They have asked me for risk assessments and a method statement. Ive never been required to do these for any of my other clients which do include local authorities. Can anyone shed any light on these and if possible...
  8. jibjob

    Wiring method

    Hi Guys, Came across this while carrying out an EICR the other day, looks like solid copper singles in some sort of flexible PVC conduit, I've never encountered this before & wondered if anyone could shed any light on what type of wiring method this is, found at the sockets also but in orange...
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    Your method of handling non paying customers?

    I've always been partial to a bit of advice in this area across all trades, how do YOU sort out non paying customers? Say the work went well and as planned, as agreed before work starts but the customer decides this wasnt what he wanted for his m oney and refused to pay up, whats your methods...
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    Cooker circuit and diversity.

    Evening all. Customer needs a new oven and electric hob. The current setup is 6mm T+E on 32A MCB, RCD protected, about 8M run, reference method 100. The oven they are looking at is 10.5KW. I initially thought that was too much but after adding diversity it seems ok. Are my calculations ok as I...
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    Anything wrong with my latest advertising method?

    So I know a lot of folk thought my website was perhaps guilty of scaremongering a little !... Thought Id get opinion on my latest idea .... Ive recently rewired 2 flats in the same area both of which were built in the 50/60s and both had various degrees of unsafe electrics. The area is blocks...
  12. R

    SWA installtion method

    Hi there, Been to a quote this week to install a post light at the end of a brick drive. The issue is that it can't be buried and there isn't anything to clip it to. This is a shared brick drive with 2 houses. Down the middle of the drive there are 4 brick flower beds. The only option I can see...
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    Voltage drop calculation

    Hello everyone just want a little help how you would calculate the volt drop if 230 single phase heater circuit line & neutral conductors combined resistance of 0.68 Temperature at 20 degrees and load current of 16A? show calculations got this in my 2395 today wanna make sure I used the...
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    What a shower

    Just been along to see a potential client. They want an estimate to upgrade the fuse in their 1 way splittersplitter. It is currently a 30amp cartridge fuse. They just had a bathroom company redo the bathroom, and they changed the shower to a new 9.8kw unit - which their electrician...
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    best method to go with

    3 phase supply into house full house off the red phase but we have a 3 phase ground source heat pump i have terminated into 100a lucy blocks N l1 l2 l3 from the distributors 3pn isolator was thinking of a 3p 32a type c breaker in its own enclosure to feed the heat pump
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    How to get round stud wall insulation so its not ref method 103???

    Hi people. ... New extension install, and the studs will be packed with 140mm of celotex! How would it stand if a 50mm gap was chased in the celotex all round the cable so as not to de-rate it ridiculously. (2.5mm ring circuits). Whats the standard procedure here...upsize the cable? Thanks in...
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    Ret Method???

    Guys just a quick one to see if any one can tell me the correct reference method to put down for this. EICR on house the guy has done DIY himself and spurred of a socket drilled through outside for some PIR outside lights. Issue is he took the supply from downstairs and fed the twin a earth up...
  18. B

    junction box method

    Hello electricians Today I've come across a lighting circuit, when doing a eicr as you do, and what I have witnessed is the lighting is wired using the junction box method with the earths wrapped around the box. All separate earths go to each point. What code would this warrant.
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    PAT Testing Method ?????

    Guys just for your thoughts, I was on a site recently and we encountered the local PAT guy, luckily we as a company don't do PAT so I have limited knowledge on the subject. He was using an extension lead and testing about 10-15 items in one go and then stickering them all up after testing all...
  20. driverman

    Cables installed in insulated partition walls

    Hi again, 2.5 TE cable installed within fully insulated partition walls which i would of thought is now pretty mush standard now on new builds / refurbishments. According to OSG guide table F6 page 150 Ref method 103. 2.5mm cable down rated to 13.5 amps! Radial for imm/htr...

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