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    High Zs on auxiliary circuits

    The use of a separating transformer isolates the control circuits from the main supply. As a result, the Zs measurements on the secondary side of the transformer may not directly reflect the impedance back to the origin of the supply. The high Zs readings could be attributed to the inherent...
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    Adding Powerchair accessories

    I have been requested to install an audible horn and an amber beacon light on a Powerchair to comply with road regulations. Although the task seems straightforward, I am uncertain about the legal implications of performing this modification.
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    Can you buy a sample 5357 Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification: Learner Training Manual and Workplace Logbook compleded. I have chosen to do the coa

    Yes
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    New member from South Africa.

    Welcome bootie!
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    What maximum amperage for cables

    Installation method?
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    Starting up as a sole trader electrician

    How I started out finding work. 1) I walked around a shopping area and looked at lighting a signage, then wrote a letter to the manager offering to do the repairs. 2) Wearing a white coat and red hat, I went into different shops with a clipboard and pile of inspection sheets, then found the...
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    Decent multifunctional tester

    https://instrotech.com/seaward-powertest-1557.html
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    Just testing a post

    It's working ok!
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    Decent multifunctional tester

    You can buy a perfectly functional MFT from Seaward. British made 1557 MFT for £300 brand new. This will carry you through all your training and give you something in your toolbox when you begin working
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    UK Failing Apprentice - What to do

    You should have been paid £3000 to train your apprentice. They might require a repayment.
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    NAPIT assessment for Electrical Inspector

    I've never bothered with third party Certification, if I come after the installation is complete, it gets an EICR, not a certificate. If I don't see it, I don't sign it.
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    13A FCU connected to the kitchen ring supplying an outdoor junction box,

    There is only a small battery charger in the shed. The shed unit has a main switch, 20 A breaker to socket, and a fluorescent light. I recommended changing the breaker to 10 amps to give discrimination against the 13 A FCU, and he agreed.
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    Selling 2nd hand scooters - liability ?

    I had a second hand mobility scooter shop owner tell me that they didn't need to have the machines tested as they were serviced before sale. I asked about testing the chargers, but they weren't interested.
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    13A FCU connected to the kitchen ring supplying an outdoor junction box,

    I found a 13A FCU, connected to the kitchen ring supplying an outdoor junction box, providing two SWA 2.5mm radials. Unconventional? yes. One radial 3m long to IP56 socket, and one radial supplying garage unit, lightning and power.
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    Electrical car hookup question

    I would suggest that you get the IET Code of Practice "Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation ". I would reccomend that you have your CCU upgraded to include RCCB's.
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    Electric Vehicles Charge

    If you have 3 phases, why not use 3 phase chargers. Using single phase, the 3 loads could be unbalanced anyway, depending on each vehicles charge state, and whether they were all present at the same time, or not.
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    Become a EV Installer

    Okay, I thought you meant an NVQ attached to the EVC course. I see Trade Skills bundle the EVC with their Domestic Installer Part P course so how can they get away with not meeting the requirements?
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    Optima Electrical Compliance Testing

    At most colleges level 2 is a 2-year course and level 3 a 1-year course. Level 2 is the underpinning training needed for level 3
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    Become a EV Installer

    I looked on the C&G website and there is no mention of an NVQ
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    There is still life in it.

    Mine is a PrimeTest 100. Simple, handheld, practical.

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