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  1. D

    Pass my Assessment

    Right i'm logging off for the night, drinking some Cider stuff and i dont drink But ive Passed my Assessment with NICEIC, just the guy who checks the Assessment is right next (out of my hands).. been up since 5am for a assessment at 8:30am trying to get ready and nerves only another 12-14mths...
    • DuaneMHunt1976
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    • assessment hands right
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. I

    Choosing the right governing body for my certification needswi

    Hi all, I have recently started business and I am looking down the route of signing up to a certification scheme. I have over 10 years experience in all electrical scope, can you help me choose the best and reliable scheme that won't cost me the earth. Also what do they require on inspection...
    • Ian Holdham
    • Thread
    • becsa certification competent cps person right scheme
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. A

    Solid crimp right there!!!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXijl52yUyw&list=PLw4Ey_X1LyBO1nFjDCodvlfU8t8bxtmaN&index=8 by the way thats 70mm cable 3phase. they wanted that because the villa is supposedly very big and takes a lot of power
  4. S

    9KW Shower on 4mm cable

    Hi, While carrying out a periodic inspection I came across a 9kw shower on 4mm cable, 40A type B ocpd, 30ma rcd. I have given a code 3, for the following reasons; 1. No sign of thermal damage at any termination. 2. Shower cannot overload as fixed load. 3. Short Circuit & Earth loop impedance...
  5. uksparks

    Sync Box on dragons den right now...

    Come on then, let's here your thoughts...
  6. B

    Is it legal (and safe) to reset a jumped installation

    I'm a 17th ed. qualified part-timer, I work in a college during the week and take on electrical work for friends and such - I am therefore aware that this does not put me on a par for the knowledge of lots of you who use this site. I'm also aware that I may not use the right terms so I'll do my...
    • BigMatt
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    • cable installation legal remove reset right safe
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. Dan

    Cabling Done Right

    Cabling done the right way. :cool3::yes::38: SHOW US YOUR PRETTY CABLES!
  8. A

    series and parallel combinations

    Hi all I am carrying out my assignment and a little stuck on this i have to work out the Total inductance and total capacitance now I'm aware of the formulas for series and parallel inductors and capacitors but as you can see from the picture i have a series/parallel combination and I'm...
    • andyc425
    • Thread
    • answer parallel right series trainee
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. uksparks

    BBC 2 right now

    Who just saw an electrician doing diagonal wall chases on the programme on BBC2 right now, "Britain's Got The Builders In"
  10. andyb

    PIR Observations & Recommendations

    I've been asking for a while now for the installation certificate for work completed at our village social club, we rent a small part off the village hall and the village hall management had a pir undertaken in 2011 that resulted in a lot of work for the contractor. Eventually I was handed an...
  11. Darkwood

    Right place, right time

    Just been to quiz night at the local and as the quiz just finished we had a total power failure, now been the local I mean local as im 200yrds down the road.. so got my gear and came back, after a bit of humming and harrring I told landlord the cutout has gone and to ring the emergency call out...
  12. R

    looking for the right mr16 led transformer

    Hi i want to change my 9 halogen spot lights with mr16 (6.5W) LED spotlights i would like to if i can use one transformer or an led drive and if so , would you be kind enough and show me a wiring diagram . thanks
  13. J

    Help me qualify..am I on the right course?

    A few years ago I tried to become a sparky. Went to college and did a PE02 course, I couldn't do level 3 as you need to already be employed to do it so I was stuck. In sept I enrolled on a level 2 nvq course and next year I apparently don't have to be employed to do level 3 but I do need to do...
  14. GMES

    Right enough of this .....

    Right we've had xmas and new year can we now get back to being Electricians/ Engineers I don't want to hear anymore merry well wishes. Let normal service resume, and on the bright side it will soon be christmas!!
  15. A

    Help getting the wiring right!

    Hello, I am new member of these forums. I have been trying to install a new ceiling light but as usual I am struggling again. The problem I have is that even when the switch is off, the light stays on. I looked at the other ceiling light wiring and did exactly the same but it just doesn't work...
  16. Pete999

    TV Building shows and Youtube

    Right here we go, I realise that the shows I'm talking about are mainly aimed at the DIY section of society, or in my case a bored nearly ex Electrician. Never the less I am compelled to vent my anger at the down right blatant dangerous information dished out by some of these so called experts...
  17. L

    Hmmmm not sure that's right?...

    Evening folks, couldn't change this sparks mind! It was an old boy, I started questioning it but rather than cause a scene I just pacified him and walked away, not my name on the cert! Working in a pub with him and asked what he was testing, turns out it was Zs of lighting circuits by having his...
  18. W

    LED Strip

    Evening all, I'm looking for supplier of good quality LED strips (preferably 24v) with 3000 and 4000K colours. There's a lot of stuff about but want a supplier who does decent/recommended stuff rather that cheap crap from ebay! Thanks
  19. S

    Seems quiet tonight, so...

    Given a chessboard (8 x 8 square grid) and a piece which is only allowed to move one square upwards or rightwards (it cannot move diagonally, downwards or left). The piece starts in the bottom left corner of the board and you have to move it to the top right corner. There are clearly lots of...
  20. S

    Has this been done right? Im confused!

    Hi Guys, I'm by no means an electrician but have never had any issues installing new ceiling lights, etc. We've had an electrician re-wire the house and ive just come to fit the light fitting in one of the rooms, a ceiling rose. The light switch is like this, which has been wired as you can...
    • sjmleeds
    • Thread
    • ceiling confused electrician fuse light right switch
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice

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