Hi,
Our company was set up almost a year ago to install Solar PV systems.
As you are all obviously aware, the Government then decided to tear the **** out of the then very lucrative FiT rates. Now I am aware that because of the drop in PV equipment prices the returns are now again an...
2391 or 2395
Jul 12 is the cut off date for the 2391, therefore would appreciate comments relating to which one would be best to pursue and why, and which one would not be best and why.
Hello Everyone,
I am in the process of going for the 2382-12 and would appreciate any exam papers. I would also appreciate any advice/tips you can give me.
Best Regards
Ashley2
Hi all,
just finished my electrical 2330 level 2 and 3, nvq 3, 17th edition, am2 and next and going to do 2391 inspection and testing. I currenly work in the data engineer field and have done for last 10 years along with assisting electricians on commercial projects. because i have a salary...
Guys
Got a 55KVA genny on a job with an earth rod situated nearby.
Does the earth electrode reistance have to be <21ohms, the same as a DNO supply transformer or is that a different set of rules?
I know the rod provides a zero reference for the star point neutral connection, but apart from...
Hello all, i installed some downlights and low en lamps for my mother in law about six months ago (i am a registered spark) since install the lamps just keep blowing. To start with i thought it was the fitting as it was an old style for this manufacturer which had a fixed lamp holder way back i...
DaveyLe_Spark
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Hi,
I've just registered & this is my first post so please forgive me if I've posted in the wrong place! My name's John & I'd really appreciate some advice as I've come to a bit of a dead end so far. I have a basement flat in Edinburgh & have some concerns over some external fuses that are...
mclayj
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Hi, following the success of my last post.
I now wish to layout a drawing of my garage prior to wiring it.
I have a 5 way consumer unit fed by 6mm swa. The cu has a 63amp 30ma rcd.
My plan is to-
1.- A 1mm2 T+E lighting circuit, incorporating 4 x 5' twin flourescent fittings + 1 x4' single...
brand new to this forum so hi guys,
names Phil i'm 20 nearly 21 and have been working in electrics for nearly 4 years now.
i'm due to be finished up as there is no work left with the company i work for.
i have completed half of my NVQ but i could do with some guidelines to complete the other...
P-Courty
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Hi,
Sockets are daisy-chained from the only double socket in the kitchen and stuck under cupboards as shown in the picture. Can't chase the walls and ruin the tiles. In this situation, how do I add more double sockets along the worktop, taking the existing ones down? Don't want to use surface...
Hi, Im doing my DI assessment next week and need help on areas of filling out the forms?
I`m filling in an EIC for my smaller of the 2 jobs. I`ve added a light circuit for an outside light.
Q1. On page 1 of the EIC do I just write the clients name where it says "DETAILS OF THE CLIENT"?
Q2. Do...
Hey guys,
I've recently come across an interesting fault that has me a little stumped, so thought i'd open it up for the forum and hear some of your suggestions as to possible causes.
I was called to a job in a rural area that i believe used to be a farm and has now been converted into...
TommyCockles
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Hello there
Just after abit of advice got a supply to run to a garden shed for family friend, he wants x2 lights and x3 sockets its a run of 35 metres.
I was thinking of running a 2.5mm 3 core SWA clipped and underground (i have completed volt drop calcs and 2.5 is sufficient) from a non RCD...
714gold714
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Hi guys.
Does anyone have any knowledge/experience of computers and their power requirements.
I'm asking because I've been asked to move some existing supplies in order to supply a new computer suite in a primary school and am becoming concerned that there isn't enough current available.
The...
Hi Everyone,
Am new to the Site and posting my 1st msg.
Just wanted to introduce myself and get a bit of advice if at all possible.
My name is Gavin and I am 30 years old. I am as keen as mustard as I have started down the long and what I hope to be a successful path of a career change. I...
Evening chaps :smiley2:
I have another conundrum i'd like to share!!
I have a task to install a new supply to a set of 6 streetlight columns as the old supply is 50 year old PILC and has insulation resistance faults that are beyond all hope!! The 6 columns are already installed with 4mm SWA...
Can this be done?
Hi
ALthough not good practice, is this acceptable? Its one of my first jobs!
double Cooker on 6mm 4.6Kw = 20 amp plus 5amp as it has a socket = 25amp
A spur from cooker to SFCU 5amp then down to fridge at 400w = 1.8amps
a spur from that SFCU upto another 5amp SFU to Feed...
cyberjunction
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Well my situation is I'm 23 and I currently work in the building trade as a general builder mostly bricklaying and plastering. I have been thinking about finding an electrical course alot lately as it seems to be a good idea whilst I'm young. I mentioned it to my boss and he has offered to pay...
Evening everyone
Just wondering if anyone can help me with Job Control?
I have grown from a one man band to employing a full time spark and an apprentice. The problem I am having is keeping control of hours worked and materials used etc, and just wondered what everyone else uses to keep...
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