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    Earthing SWA

    I have had many ideas on this subject,could someone please tell me the correct way. I am running about a metre of 3 core 2.5mm cable between a CU and an Isolator. Both boxes are metal. One of the cores will be used as the Earth. Do I need to run a seperate cpc,if so how do I connect it and...
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    Drill Bits?

    Cobalt,with an offset tip. Best I have used,most of the time you do not need to use hammer either. As a bonus they drill wood,tile,metal aswel.
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    Dual RCD's

    At College,haven't covered much yet about dual RCD's What is the advantage of using two Rcd's over one. What circuits would be on each section of the CU? Also I have an old re wirable type CU and am thinking of changing it(with more knowledge). I have a split load board with one Rcd would this...
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    cpc in switch boxes

    When wiring surface switch backboxes,what is the correct way to leave the cpc if there is no terminal? Is it as simple as leaving it in connector block or is there a better way? Cheers
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    Just started testing,help please!

    Hello all, New to testing so be gentle please. I understand the basics of continuity and ins resistance tests on rings and radials. What I am not sure about is polarity. At what point am I testing for polarity,what does it prove and how do I do it? SIMPLE answers would be much appreciated...
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    Hello :) Need a bit of help!

    Good luck to you mate,Can't give you any advice because I'm at College myself(and I'm 43) With your CV and balls you should be retired by the time you reach my age. Don't let the "Old Lags" drag you down. All the best
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    2391 theory pass rate

    How long is the course? I know it varies but roughly how much? Cheers
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    Power tools,what range?

    Cheers,boys,very helpful!
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    Power tools,what range?

    I will shortly have to purchase a range of power tools(drills,drivers,chaser etc) I really like the look of the Bosch pro (blue) range,are they good,any comments? I know I should research these individually but thought I might get a deal if bought as a job lot. If Bosch are not up to standard...
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    Whose responsibility?

    Thanks to all of you, I'm getting this story second hand so bare with me. The supplier's installer put in a new meter some months ago,all was ok then last week all the power went down. The owner called the supplier who sent someone round. He informed them that it was not their problem and...
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    Whose responsibility?

    Thanks very much! All the best.
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    Whose responsibility?

    Thanks the suppliers fuse seems to be faulty though it is in place,so to get off your backs is this the suppliers problem or the owners?
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    Whose responsibility?

    Thanks so would I be right in assuming that if there is no power to the meter that this is definately the concern of the supplier and NOT the owner! Cheers
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    Whose responsibility?

    An easy one for you chaps! At what point in your house does the system become your responsibility and not the providers? I wont bore you with the details but just had a phone call saying all electricity is off. They have had a problem with the main fuse but the provider now seems To be washing...
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    What van

    Bought a Peugeot Expert HDI really impressed,lovely drive
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    Qualifications

    Thanks again Monty, my head is a lot clearer now All the best
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    Qualifications

    Thanks Monty,could you or any other members tell me,when I pass 2330,2381 and hopefully get accepted in NICEIC can I take on all domestic installations including testing,inspection and signing off my own work? Obviously I will need the required experience before attempting setting up on my own...
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    Qualifications

    Firstly I must apologise if I am repeating myself,but I seem to be going round in circles! I am in my forties,employed full time and in the second year of 2330. I have experience of electrical labouring but am not "practising" at the moment. I would like to gain enough qualifications to set up...
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    Put me out of my misery!

    Thankyou very much bahco,very helpful! As far as the nvq3 goes,what do I need to do to pass/qualify? Cheers Gerry
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    Put me out of my misery!

    Please help! I am in my early 40s and employed full time not in the electrical industry. I have done a number of years part time as an electrical labourer. I am in the second year of a three year 2330 college course (1 day a week) Unfortunately I have many questions on what happens when I finish...
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