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  1. lozarus

    SY cable on EICR again ....

    Morning all So the site I'm based at recently had some work done (think partitioners). This package of work included electrical. This was actually good news to me in a way, as it was one less job for me to do on an already busy schedule - but it was niggling at me that I'd possibly end up...
  2. lozarus

    Will this fuse board require work prior to EICR?

    Then purpose of the EICR is to produce a report, and ultimately an assessment of whether the installation is fit for continued use - and reccomendations as to what will be required to make it so. So in short, the object of the EICR is to identify what needs improving. You're definitely best...
  3. lozarus

    Melted my brain thinking about EIC for a circuit on a submain...

    Apologies if this is in the wrong section - appreciate it's more of an educational question. That said I have 2391 - but the classroom environment is very different to out there in the field and I'm only really starting out in my inspection & testing journey - so please understand if this seems...
  4. lozarus

    UK General curiosity - Main intake

    It looks like a cut odd bit of VIR supplying an old circuit within the house?
  5. lozarus

    Oven Replacement - RCD?

    I'm employed directly by the organisation. Not a contractor, actual payroll. I've spent 3 nights thinking about this. Going by my salary thats over £345 worth of thinking hours. I proceeded to buy £360 of MR30 pods from Willrose in the end. I slept better for it. (Cue the argument about fitting...
  6. lozarus

    Oven Replacement - RCD?

    Yes, that does make sense. The reccomendation is indeed the main point that was bothering me. I suppose the theory behind this is to put the onus back on the installer.
  7. lozarus

    Oven Replacement - RCD?

    Afternoon all. Apologies if this is a stupid question. I'm currently half part way through completing 2391 (second exam tonight) - so may be getting myself in a tiz overthinking things. Either way, thought I'd put it out to the group. Task is: Straight swap of existing x5 ovens with new -...
  8. lozarus

    Schindler or Otis? No clue

    Lift logic and control is very interesting. LOLER regulations likely come into play here, certainly if its some kind of commercial affair. Its all rather strict. We have our dumb waiter, goods Lift and passenger lifts all inspected about 6 times a year by a specialist contractor - the...
  9. lozarus

    Old Electric clock, best/safest way to connect?

    I have a fair selection of vintage ones. I do have a soft spot for them but can't say I've ever used one!
  10. lozarus

    Old Electric clock, best/safest way to connect?

    To be fair, a clock point would really complete the look! It's a lovely thing either way...
  11. lozarus

    Testing when modifying a circuit

    Thanks. This really has been useful. Can definitely see the pitfalls to relying on live Zs. I think I'll get cracking on writing up some procedures. In the meantime there's a few jobs coming up on site - mainly adding some FCUs for door controllers. All fed from small MEM2 boards. Think I'll...
  12. lozarus

    Testing when modifying a circuit

    I commission the EICRs here - and know the results like the back of my hand. Appreciate that's only relevant in my scenario but still.
  13. lozarus

    Testing when modifying a circuit

    Genuine question here - and I'm probably missing something obvious. You say no R2+R2 means no proof of earth back - surely a Zs measurement within the specification of the device proves there is? Again I may be missing something here...
  14. lozarus

    Testing when modifying a circuit

    Isolate and lock off the circuit yes....but (and I know everyone does it) - the works wouldn't necessarily entail opening a live 3ph board supplying power to other live services to facilitate the test of one circuit with a minor addition/alteration Of course I know it's done, but I'd almost...
  15. lozarus

    Testing when modifying a circuit

    Afternoon all. Bear with me on this one... Despite having been involved in the electrical industry for many years, I'm only just about to embark on 2391 - its more of a personal endeavour than anything, having been very interested in inspection & test for a long time (I know, not everybody's...
  16. lozarus

    Good Old Delroy, he gets all the best Jobs :)

    That's the thing though. You just can't categorise it. I manage a 63 year old ex-install electrician. He's just awful to be frank - won't use a wago - thinks they're flimsy. Bakelite screw junction box suspended in thin air for anything. Safe zones unheard of. My old man however is a Readers...
  17. lozarus

    Good Old Delroy, he gets all the best Jobs :)

    Yeah don't get me wrong. I really like the guys and have learned a tonne through them. The latest video just wound me up a bit - its worth remembering "electrician" isn't a protected term by law. You Don't need to have a gold card to be competent, which the last video seemed to suggest. But I...
  18. lozarus

    Good Old Delroy, he gets all the best Jobs :)

    I've had to entirely unfollow him now. I get berated for not being AM2 qualified. The latest efixx video basically confirmed that I'm not "a real electrician". And yet Dels latest video shows no understanding of gas interlock. But wait....I'm the unqualified/ inexperienced guy. 🤦‍♂️
  19. lozarus

    Modular sockets like this one….

    Called it! That's a German back box.
  20. lozarus

    Modular sockets like this one….

    Note the single retaining screw in the centre. This is as per Schuko sockets. I'd bet there's a round European back box behind that as opposed to a British square/rectangular one. I'd imagine these are made and distributed in Germany from a specific supplier (for example, you can buy Schuko...

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