Hi Guys !
I'm new to this site and this is my first post, so I'm not sure if it's in the right section !
Anyway, I'm in a slight dilemma. I'm looking to apply for an ECS card, but not sure what my qualifications allow me to go for.
I did an apprenticeship with British Rail from 1990 to 1994...
Hi Guys, Im steve and just joined the forum.
At 23 I became a JIB qualified electrician after completing an apprenticeship and shortly after that I left the trade to do some work in Europe and to travel around.
I am now 31 and back in the UK. I now want to get back into the trade after an 8...
Been asked to replace 4 Db's in a boat yard. Each to be fitted with 4 x 16A RCBO, 1 x 6A MCB and 100A Isolator. The sub main feed also has 4 x 16A RCBO and 1 x 6A MCB.
I see this as a Maximum current of 70A per DB, applying diversity could get this to 43A...
Now my problem is the main feed is...
Just in the process of applying for a new supply from the electricity board which is a completely new one for me. Just got to the part about required KVA and that's where I'm stumbling. We're applying for a 3P supply for a domestic property. Currently I've worked out the maximum demand at 215A...
Not really applicable to me yet, but subsequent to another thread where we were discussing the varied surfaces of panels, I was thinking I use Rain-X ( or AQUAPEL ) on my car windscreens to help dramatically with water dispersal, which btw is very effective and you hardly have to use your...
Looking for advice guys
I've got about 6 months site experience.
I've passed the 2330 level 2 & 3 also completed 2391
I've been looking for mate/improver jobs but there's not that much about in my area but there does seem to be quite a few electrician vacancies.
I'd like to know should/can I...
I've seen loads of posts searching the forum on this subject, but without actually applying to a governing body and actually paying the fees, i'm struggling to understand exactly what is required in order to gain MCS. As I am not wanting to commit financially yet, I am looking at gathering as...
Hi
Wonder if you can help think it's me being a bit dim but can't help that.
Normally I compare the calculated VOC against the measured VOC however on the Panels I normally used on the Spec sheet it has a Module Temperature coefficient which is normally -85mV/deg.
Now we have started using...
Dear all
I have been asked to quote for some work at a property and am concerned at the maximum demand already present without me actually adding to it.
I would therefore welcome any thoughts on just how much diversity I can apply.
The consumer unit currently has ten circuits as...
hi guys
ive got myself a little confused here when trying to calculate a max demand figure for the installation below.
60amp TNCS supply to a bungalow.
1x 30A Ring Main
1x 30A cooker unit(with socket)
1x 40A Shower (8.5kw)
2x 20A Radials
1x 5A Lights (7x100w)
using table 1B app 1...
I'm going to be wiring an extension(3 floors) to a retail unit which will need a new supply as the demand is quite high already(high 80's on all phases through the day).
Anyway I've totaled up the loads for each floor into Lighting and Power and Storage Heating but I'm not too sure how to apply...
hi guys dont know if this is in the correct place to put this or not but a bit of feedback would be appreciated. I am currently employed but i am applying for a posistion that really appeals to me and so does the extra few grand a year :)
Anyway you dont need to send in your cv but fill out an...
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