Search results

Search results

  1. E

    Radial circuit for appliances

    Refurbishing a kitchen and was looking to put the appliances on a radial circuit as they are all very close together for spurring off the ring main. Had originally planned 2.5mm t&e and 16 or 20 amp fuse for Fridge freezer, dishwasher and hob with fuse spurs in the cupboard. Client now wants to...
  2. E

    Using washers with conduit

    Working with imperial sized conduit. It is 5/8". Would like to fit double back boxes to replace the original singles, the problem being is that the knock outs are 20mm, so they are too big to fit the conduit bush to. I have been to a few electrical wholesalers trying to source parts from...
  3. E

    What multi function test meter?

    Agree with the Kewtech KT65DL, bought it a couple of months ago and it is straightforward to use and a good long term investment
  4. E

    Testing steel conduit

    Thanks guys. Thats what i was wondering Lee, even if i change all the back boxes over to new ones there will still be corrosion on exposed parts of the conduit. Someone suggested Galvanising Spray might work but i'm not sure on that. The test certificate from 2 years ago has acceptable...
  5. E

    Testing steel conduit

    First time i have worked with steel conduit as a cpc and wondering how to get a decent R2 test. The back boxes are showing signs of corrosion and so is the conduit where it is exposed so would like to test to see if i'll need to add a cpc to the circuits. I have a kewtech 65dl tester and...
  6. E

    Builder looking to gain electrical quaifications

    I'm not planning on learning testing alone, but it is an area that I would like to expand on more over and above any domestic installer course. The only thing that concerns me is testing in older properties more than likely wouldn't be a core part of any current course. I realise that...
  7. E

    Builder looking to gain electrical quaifications

    Thanks Paul and Andy, had a read and will do some further research. I can see that, in general, the short courses are a bit of a bone of contention. Can see why when someone is retraining from scratch and then claiming to be a fully qualified electrician within a few weeks. A 2 storey house i...
  8. E

    Builder looking to gain electrical quaifications

    Morning! I'm a 39 year old female who has been working in the building industry for 15 years running a small successful business with my Dad. We do extensions, loft conversions, kitchens, bathrooms etc. I have done plenty of first and second fix during that time and i am looking to expand my...

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by untold.media Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top