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  1. Maji236

    In your country, do you use pipe to run wire through very much?

    Here's a job I ran a few summers back. 3", 2", & 1" PVC for a new 800A underground ductbank service to a High school. The carpenters were putting in forms for concrete incasement. Yes, my guys ran the rebar for the added strength (spec from engineer). If you look close, you'll see the engineer...
  2. Maji236

    What do I need

    #1 AWG copper or 1/0 AWG aluminum. Whatever panel you use, make sure you have a main breaker for this! I'd suggest some anti-corrosion (nolox) on main connections, especially if you decide to use aluminum. And don't forget to run a ground loop: 2 ground rods, 12' apart, #8 or #6 AWG, continuous...
  3. Maji236

    Does anyone still use connector block..?

    Our outlet circuits are typically 15-20A so 14-12AWG or 2-3mm copper (nm cable is typical). We usually have a number of outlet circuits & some are dedicated. Always a "radial" circuit...
  4. Maji236

    Does anyone still use connector block..?

    Copper. Very rare do I find the need to splice aluminum. Most aluminum here is just service wire or occasionally on 4/0 & up for feeder to a panel/subpanel. 1599782879 To be clear, they have come out with new products/better mechanism. This was my experience & stories from 20 years ago.
  5. Maji236

    Does anyone still use connector block..?

    I'm saying this before I read any further comments. Wirenuts are THE sh*t! those Ideals with the extra apron... don't get a better connection then that, when spun-on proper. I've used wagos in the early 2000s, & they were (IMHO) crap. The connection relies on a thin strip of metal to make a...
  6. Maji236

    U.S. Electrician looking to work in Scotland

    Thx, I found this yesterday too.
  7. Maji236

    U.S. Electrician looking to work in Scotland

    But I will look into this further, of course.
  8. Maji236

    U.S. Electrician looking to work in Scotland

    So I sent this place an inquiry. SECTT Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust, Managing Electrical Apprenticeships in Scotland - http://www.sectt.org.uk/ It seems SELECT is for contractors. SECTT is apprenticeship for – Scottish Joint Industry Board -...
  9. Maji236

    U.S. Electrician looking to work in Scotland

    From what I've read, I wouldn't need a work VISA, if I'm looking to just say for 6 months or less. As long as I at least have a return flight booked when I arrive, I'm OK. That would give me time to see if I want to stay & not raise any questions, generally.
  10. Maji236

    U.S. Electrician looking to work in Scotland

    Not interested in freelance, right now. I did read about the JIB, thanks for links. Wow, all good info!
  11. Maji236

    The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!⚡

    Pretty much, yeah.
  12. Maji236

    The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!⚡

    You've got a good point, can't do a megohm test with a multimeter. To be more specific, as an electrician (installer), we're not required to do these loop tests, megohm tests on houses, last I knew anyway. I have been required to do these in factories for certain circuits as well as for...
  13. Maji236

    The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!⚡

    Trying to understand the finer points of a UK consumer lashing & RCB install. The wife & I are hoping to stay in Scotland on an extended basis. It would stand to reason I should keep to my trade for work. The mm to awg, & all the acronyms for parts are begining to sink in a bit. I also noticed...
  14. Maji236

    The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!⚡

    In the US, the ring circuit is a totally different concept to me, everything is wired radial. As I investigated this, it seems it's used to insure proper voltage & amperage depending on where the home is located in proximity to a power station. Am, I correct? Stateside, using a ring circuit...
  15. Maji236

    Mixed conduit grounding question

    Run a ground wire throughout AND bond to all metal boxes with ground screw or at least to the outlet itself. Using EMT or any conduit as a ground or bond has been against the NEC (US code book), for any new installation, a good long while. The ONLY exceptions are if you don't touch it, or...
  16. Maji236

    U.S. Electrician looking to work in Scotland

    All good suggestions! I thank you, James. I was looking for exactly what you told me. As I researched a bit, I thought just what you suggested, to be an Electrician's mate first (we call them helpers here), which is not the same as an apprentice. This would also be a good short term thing as...
  17. Maji236

    U.S. Electrician looking to work in Scotland

    Greetings, I'm currently living in NY (way Upstate, above Albany). The wife & I are considering to take an extended stay to borders in Scotland. Obviously no time too soon because of COVID. We've visited for a few weeks at a time before & want to do a few months next time. Not being...
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