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    A very basic thing in electrical circuits that has confused me for weeks

    Hi Everyone , I am new to this forum. Infact its my first time ever being on any kind of forum. I need your help on a very basic concept of electrical circuits that is confusing me alot and has shattered my basic concepts. The question is : In circuits we often tend to ground the negative...
  2. N

    Basic help please

    After testing a lighting circuit Got feedback saying my result is wrong / iffy :nopity: B6 MCB, 1mm 2 cable Measured RI+R2 = 0.69 Measured Ze 0.34 Measured Zs 0.88 Calculated Zs by adding Ze + (R1+R2) = 1.03 Allowed 5.82 80% rule I can't work out why my result is wrong - what am I missing?
  3. N

    basic question on MEGGER 1710 MFT.

    Morning, I’ve only ever used a kewtech MFT and I’ve bought a Megger 1710 On the back of the tester above I have the following colour coded terminals for the test leads. L3 Blue L2- Green L1+ Red Q1. What leads should I plug in to do the end to end tests on a ring final circuit. Doing...
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    What are the basic set of courses/memberships I need for...

    Hi all I'm currently in a situation where over the next few years I will be selfbuilding around 5 houses for various family members. As such, it may make financial sense for me to acquire the relevant knowledge to install and initial test the electrics myself in a safe, compliant and competent...
  5. N

    Basic safe isolation question.

    Testing domestic consumer units. Is a dead test actually a dead test if the fuse is not pulled or an isolator switch supplied by a DNO is not open. Don't worry, I'm not about to mess about with this stuff unsupervised, til I'm competent.
  6. N

    state what would be verified when inspecting for basic and fault protection provided

    Evening all, I'm covering some 2394 questions and some of the questions are -state what would be verified when inspecting for basic and fault protection provided by selv? - State what would be verified when inspecting for electrical separation provided for one item of equipment ? -State...
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    basic stuff help please

    I know I'm stupid for asking this question. Basically I went to my mums house today where I witnessed my stepdad doing diy and fitting some new bar spot lights in the kitchen that he had bought from b+q. Anyway I stepped in as he had gotten the Strappers mixed with the L-in & L-out / loop. So I...
  8. R

    Electircal control design books

    I'm looking for a good book/s on basic motor control design for DOL starters overloads etc, good panel design practice what to include and best practice in design as per interlock methods basic principles etc. Anyone know of some good literature or websites
  9. B

    Basic few questions

    Hi folks, I'm working my way through the start of a Trevor Linsley book for the 2365 lvl 2 ahead of starting the course in September, and I have some basic questions which I wondered if someone might be able to give me feedback on. I can't post in the training section yet as I haven't started...
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    Basic Question

    Hi folks. Since I've not yet enrolled on my 2365 lvl 2 (due to start in September) I can't post this in the training section yet. But I'm reading the Linsley book ahead of time to get a good grounding, and on page 64 it says the following: "To cause a current to flow continuously around a...
  11. Y

    Basic testing

    Ok, so I am in college studying a level 2 course (2365) and its coming to the end of year were we have to do a practical installation and then testing. I've taken the test once and failed. My tutor, taught me and others things that are contradicted both in the On Site Guide, a book by Trevor...
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    Fault Finding?

    Alright, I recently sat my FICA and failed section E (Fault Diagnosis) and I have my resit next Monday but my problem is I've never actually done fault finding before. I've read about it and looked over some basic notes but my first real attempt at it was on the day of my test! I know that...
  13. S

    Basic Material Resistance Examples

    I dont know how helpful people will find this or whether they care or already know and think its too basic or whatever but i learnt it an old knowledgeable boy (he knows who he is) said it took him back to his apprentice days so it definately cant be harmful to know and learn. The rho values for...
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    Best BASIC voltage tester?

    Evening all, Was wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with voltage testers more on the "basic" side, by means, im a first, coming second year apprentice now and im looking a new one without all the fancy clamp meters etc attatched as i dont really need it just yet, i just want a...
  15. S

    Basic stuff for basic blondes

    Hey just wondering if anyone has got any nice simple examples in the form of questions that you can offer in regards to working out earth continuity. These formulaes are driving me insane and i need more things to look at. Il ask my tutor too but u lot know a bit so thought id see hehe. Im...
  16. S

    How much do you guys in the South charge for wiring basic S and Y plan systems?

    As title suggests - labour only??
  17. N

    Electrical wiring for heating and hot water systems domestic and basic commercial

    Is there any courses you would recommend regarding heating and hot water systems domestic and basic commercial. I need some practical experience and qualification thats ideally recognised. Just a 2-5 day course. I am from cheltenham so anything in the south west of the UK. Thanks any advice welcome
  18. M

    How long does it take you to do a Domestic rewire?

    For arguments sake lets assume it is a 3 bed semi with normal pendant lights and normal socket numbers and the house is lived in by a family of 4 people
  19. B

    What has happened to the trade?

    It seems that every time I check out the forum, so called qualified sparks are asking the most basic questions such as help my rcd is tripping, how do I test? Etc. So many chancers about nowadays who wouldnt know the first thing about fault finding and think Ra is a school subject. As for these...
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    Some basic questions

    I want to make it clear I have no involement with installing PV systems nor have any plans to do so, however it is becoming more and more obvious that as an electrical contractor I will have to deal with installations that have PV installations,So I have to understand a bit more, So from the...

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