Hi Guys,
I am currently getting a kitchen overhaul and want to install some unit/kick-board lights. I want to be able to control the unit lights with the light-switch which controls the down-lights in the kitchen ceiling. I have swapped the switch out for a double switch.
The lights have came...
Hi Guys,
I am currently getting a kitchen overhaul and want to install some unit/kick-board lights. I want to be able to control the unit lights with the light-switch which controls the down-lights in the kitchen ceiling. I have swapped the switch out for a double switch.
The lights have came...
Hi all,
Just doing my level 3 city & guilds and got stuck with a question (well more than one but there we go) on fault diagnosis and rectification: The question sais,
A fault has occurred on the electric shower in a room. It was reported that
- The shower was switched on
- A crackling sound...
Evenin' all,
Looking for recommendations for an in line fan. Want to install 2 of these in my loft to replace the ceiling extract fans currently in place. I don't want to spend too much but want something that will be effective.
Also, would anyone recommend venting out through a roof tile...
Hi Guys, I have three questions I would appreciate some help with if some kind sould could help me out.
in a nutshell:
I have a timed inline extractor fan I wish to install in the loft (Manrose MF100T) instructions requires it to have 3A fuse fitted (I don't want to open up 'that can of...
Hi All, firstly to introduce myself I'm not an electrician but was hoping to get a bit of advice on an electrical issue I have. Basically we wanted to get a boiler service but the plumber would not touch the boiler as he said we have electrical volts running through the house (radiators, sink...
R Yates
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Hi people,
I was after some advise about going out on my own. I have been subbing for people since I qualified but resently I have decided to start putting my self out there for private jobs. I am now getting asked to do some notifable work eg fuseboard changes and was just wondering the...
Hi all, apologies if I have posted in the wrong forum
I am a time served spark of over 10 years. I started off serving my time doing domestic, commercial and progressing onto industrial installations which I installed, tested, commissioned and maintained control panels and switchgear, pumps...
steeley1985
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Hi everyone,
I have been a guest on this site for a good year now and have decided to make an account finally. I am currently studying the 2365 level 3 at college but am very unsure what will happen for me at the end of this year.
My tutor has briefly explained about the NVQ, AM2 etc but I...
Hi,
I have a table lamp that I love but it only allows bulbs up to 50 watt although the shade is large and open so not really a fire hazard. I have been using halogen bulbs to the equivalent of 70 watts (I think they're around 42 watt but I threw the box away) but they only last about a month...
Jacquiemalta
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Hello all,
Myself and a friend are starting up a mechanical and electrical company planning to go live next year. We already have some potential customers lined up and a little bit of cash behind us so that side of things is not too bad, we have spoken with a business advisor and got a business...
Hello chaps
I'm an ex-RAF engineer (electronics - TG3/4 for anyone ex-RAF), and then moved to offshore as a geophysics engineer (that was more a multi-skilled role involving hydraulics, electrical, compressors, electronics, IT, sat comms etc) on a ship.
After taking voluntary redundancy...
Hi fellas. Not been on here for while hope everyone's well. To my surprise I passed 2394/95 theory first time with alot of help from you lot (many thanks) unfortunately I run out of time with 2394 exam (2 hours to test and initial verication of new installation) I'm keen learner but...
Hi this is my first time on this forum so take it easy please but I'm after a little bit of advice... I wonder if someone can help me calculate the voltage drop of an install that is in the process... I will give you as much info as possible, any help would be greatly appreciated...
.400a main...
Dan-R
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Hello everyone,
I'm about to start a self build of a 3 bedroom dormer bungalow on Anglesey. The house will be heated entirely by electricity and a couple of woodburners, using PV panels to generate some electricity as well. I am looking at underfloor heating and would appreciate any views on...
Hi,
I have spent several hours trying to find what European countries city and guilds are recognised in. The information online is very limited and mainly says covers 81 countries without specifying which ones. Any help would be appreciated. Any english speaking expats around Europe feedback...
sparkintraining
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Hi all, wondering if i could get something cleared up.
I have issued a Eicr for a property and issued a list of C1,c2,c3's
Now on the cert i classed the installation as unacceptable.
Have now completed the works and issued a minor works for any necessary certifiable remedials but not all the...
Damian Petsas
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Hi all, I am soon to start my 204 practical element of the 2365, most of you have probably already completed it, but i am guessing that some of you will not have dont it yet.
i hope the picture uploaded is of acceptable quality and size.
tray, trunking, pvc and conduit is already built...
SPARK2B
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Hi all it's been a while since I have used this forum and been involved in the industry so was helping you guys could help.
Several years ago I completed an electricians apprenticeship whilst working in a boat yard. Once completed I gained city and guilds 2330. Shortly after I left the firm and...
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