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  1. B

    testing new and old db

    Hi Again Guys, I've just wired a garage unit and have fed It from a 32A MCB from the main cu in the house, so its a new circuit. I have tested the new unit and all is fine. The question I have is.. Do I have to test all circuits in the original cu as well and record results on the same test...
  2. driverman

    Pfc - pscc on 3 phase supplies

    Hi, Guys,when measuring PFC-PSCC on 3 phase supplies,I know that you test between live conductors L1-L2, L1-L3, L2-L3 and then all 3 to Neutral and note lowest reading obtained. Then all 3 phases ( is that right term for C&G? ) to earth. Then neutral to earth and lowest reading obtained recorded...
  3. C

    sub mains help newbie

    Hi guys please bear with me as I am new to the electrical game I have done a private job and run a garage board to a shed with a six mm amoured fone all relevant test on the curcuits And done a zs at db but do I have to r1 r2 the sub mains to put on the test results or is tbis not needed and...
  4. P

    Record for stuffing cables into a terminal box?

    Recently came across a 6 terminal 20Amp junction box with 12 T&E cables coming out of it and an additional chocy block inside! Is that a record? It was being used as the only distribution box for the upstairs lighting of a 3 bed semi. I wanted to fit a 13th but the earth terminal wasn't having...
  5. D

    How do I record Siemens Box No. 22465A on installation Cert.

    I will be installing a new Ring main for a kitchen install and have come across a cut-out that is totally new to me. Has anyone seen one of these..and how do I record its details on my Certificate.
  6. R

    down sizing long lighting circuit

    I'm testing a car park lighting circuit at 200m long. 4mm singles to first point at about 100m and then reduces down to 2.5mm. Trunking used as additional CPC to reduce Zs values. How would you record that on a test sheet? And is there a regulation about downsizing?
  7. Gazthesparky

    Global Insulation resistance testing

    I was doing a fuse board update the other day and normally I use duel RCD boards with mcb s but instead I used separate Rcbos due to the customer specifying these. I prefer fitting Rcbos due to just that one circuit is disrupted when there is a fault. when quoting for the job I carry out a...
  8. S

    Is this a record for a lurker?

    Hello, all. I have been a member here for over five years and log in most days, but it appears that I have never posted anything (following a nudge from Dan). Probably because I have nothing much of value to add to the discussions. I find the forum a valuable source of information, particularly...
  9. W

    testing 2 radials in one mcb

    When testing a Consumer Unit with two radials feeding one socket on each circuit, wich results would you record on the condition report?
  10. P

    Filling in test resullts for 3 Phase/which Zs?

    Hi Guys I've just completed my first 3 phase installation. A 3 phase CU (Proteus) in a church extension. There are 12 x 230V circuits feeding sockets , lights, heaters, etc. 1. Do you record all circuit test results on the same page or use one page for each phase? 2. Do you record Zs at DB...
  11. S

    Record visual observations

    I frequently get asked to inspect a light fitting or a socket to ensure safety. Customer is asking for a cert to confirm. How can I record to give customer a cert without providing a EIC cert. depending on the job I usually test ze zs and IR and ring continuity if required. i use to visit loads...
  12. R

    What Equipment do I use to monitor and record refrigeration compressor on/off starts?

    Hi can someone please endorse or recommend a data logger to monitor and record refrigeration compressor on/off starts and a data logger to measure and record KWH. Thanks
  13. K

    RFC using conduit as cpc

    What is the best way to confirm r2 and R1+R2 when the circuit is routed in conduit and this is used as the cpc? I have used wander lead and got continuity at all points on the circuit for the cpc. rn and r1 are within 0.03 of each other so no problem there. just how to confirm that the...
  14. B

    which Ze result should you record

    if you have a sub main to upstairs flat should you record the Ze at the incomer mains or the comsuner unit in the flat?
  15. R

    Installation Certs

    I am used to niceic forms so please bear with me! In the insulation resistance section it only has two fields for recording details which are live -live and live to earth, surly I have to record more than a live to earth for a radial what about neutral values!!
  16. T

    A new world record, well for me

    Got a call a couple of days ago to a boiler which had been looked at by a gas guy who advised of an earth fault and that he had isolated it. So I bowled up today, there was a VOELCB right by the BS3036 CU which had excessive charring on it, some fuse carriers were crumbling others were cracked...
  17. M

    Germany: 22gw of Solar Generation - New record

    Germany sets new solar power record, institute says | Energy & Oil | Reuters Put the UK in the shade!!
  18. L

    first record

    just reading a post by jaysparks involving music, and it got me thinking- whats the first record/song you bought? mine was god gave rock"n"roll to you by kiss. think it was late 80s when it was sound track to bill and ted. not that embarrassing. what about you lot?
  19. R

    Its a random one ! Old Record player !

    Hi guys its a most random one but worth a shot. Just looking to get my old vinyl out and bought a cheap late 60's record player, on flea bay but Thing is guy now told me it got 2 pin. He said it was a set with amp the 2 pin are the flat type. Now am i correct in saying this is NOT old US? Any...
  20. the pict

    accuracy record

    Anyone know where I an download a meter accuracy record for my MFT from Pict

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