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    Couple of basic questions

    Hi all. I have been asked to carry out a project for my boss, I am a trainee electrician, so be gentle:) We are moving a joinery shop for a client and I have been asked to run the cables, no termination etc yet, I have been told I can use any source to get my information so here I am:)...
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    Need Textbook for C&G 2330

    Hi everyone im starting the 2330 in september and was wondering if anyone has the "Basic electrical installation work"-isbn no :978-0-7506-8751-5 to sell not too woried about the condition as long as i could read whats on the page. Cheers .
    • beerbellyxxl
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    • 2330 basic book c&g course electrical installation
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
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    basic voltage test

    hi guys using a voltmeter on a dead 20amp radial with a few appliances still plugged in why do i get continuity between live and earth,, neutral and earth??? I understand that between live and neutral i would get continuity because the load is just a resistance but cant get my head around...
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    What voltage tester do you use?

    I currently own a Fluke T3 which I love as a basic voltage indication device. I also own a couple of T5-1000 which I still like but am more cautious of them as they have the dial which I worry can get muck/dust in and fail so they usually only get used in a cleaner enviroment or for when I am...
  5. L

    Basic meter / tester

    I'm looking for a basic tester upto £35. Just for checking Continuity of ring main, live wires, basic electricial tests etc. What would you all recommend ? any suggestions Looking at the fluke T100 or something like this Autoranging Digital Clamp Multimeter : Caravan & Camping : Maplin Thanks
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    Basic Testing Procedures

    Safe isolation The procedure for proving dead should be by use of a test lamp or two pole voltage detector as recommended in HSE Guidance Note GS38. Non-contact voltage indicators (voltage sticks) and multi-meters should not be used. The test instrument should be proved to be working on a...
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    Basic Testing Procedures

    Safe isolation The procedure for proving dead should be by use of a test lamp or two pole voltage detector as recommended in HSE Guidance Note GS38. Non-contact voltage indicators (voltage sticks) and multi-meters should not be used. The test instrument should be proved to be working on a known...
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    links to websites

    hi all, one member on here gave a great link to a free website run by BT& google (getting british business online ) ,but ive lost the tread it came from any ideas??? plus do you know how to link a web page to another ?? in laymans terms thanks
    • lee sandland
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    • basic bsi google links websites
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Basic electrical question on an outdoor light

    Hi guys, I am not an electrician but am after some advice on fixing an outdoor security light that I bought from B&Q recently. I am replacing an old security light that was removed from the wall at the back of our house. There are live, neutral and earth wires poking out of the wall now...
    • juststickitin
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    • aus basic electric electrical light outdoor question
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Australia
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    Wiring non-powered basic line-level mixer

    Hey guys, this is my first post and im only 15 so be nice xD a while ago i got my hands on a basic powered mixer that had blown up and was beyond repair, so i wanted to convert it into a passive mixer without buying loads of extra bits and bobs, im not sure if i can do this though. inputs and...
    • tomhop
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    • aus basic mixer wiring
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
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    Starting College soon and need list basic tools :)

    Hey guys, i recently had my college interview for an Electrotechnical Installation course and thankfully got a place, my tutor did say that he would give me a list of the basic tools i needed but i have to wait just a few weeks before my course starts which does not give me enough time, could...
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    Structure of Continuity of CPC Question - Basic

    Hi, just wondering if anyone thinks if this would be alright for a basic structure to a question in a 2391 exam asking how to carry out a "Continuity of Protective Conductors Test Method 1". Thanks in advance. Dan. Continuity of Protection Conductors (Including Main and Supplementary Bonding)...
    • dtombs
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    • aus basic continuity cpc question
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
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    Changing light fittings - basic query

    Hi I'm a DIYer and I recently changed some light fittings and I have a niggling concern about how I've done it. The old lights used ceiling roses, but the new ones are semi/flush and don't use a rose. I took 2 approaches: For the first one I took off the cover of the rose to lower its...
    • Rusti
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    • aus basic changing fittings light light fittings query
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
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    Basic Question on Selecting Cable

    Hi all, Currently doing a course in Electrical Control Systems. We've gone through a lot of basic electrical theory. One thing we haven't really gone through though is how to select proper size wires/cables. Was googling this topic and I came across diydata.com Apparently, a wire with a...
    • pprendeville
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    • aus basic cable question
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
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    Basic Questions

    Dont suppose we could have a new category for basic questions. I did a 3 year apprentership with a sparks, am fully qualified but there are still some things i dont know which may appear basic and would like to be able to ask them without being judged or have my training insulted. Any takers?
    • Anonomoose
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    • aus basic questions
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Australia
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    Basic Tools an Electrician needs?

    My name is George im 15 and im planning on being an Electrician when i leave college. But during College im going to try and get an Apprenteship for the extra Experience. Can someone please leave a short list of the basic tools an electrician requires P.S. The list you leave, please dont post...
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    Need some basic help

    Hello, I am not an electrician. So I don't know if I have join the right forum, or if I am allowed to join the forum. My only credential is that I play sports with an electrician. Anyway, I am interested in doing some basic DIY around the house that involves some minor work in relation to...
    • Diy9999
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    • aus basic help
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
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    Basic Testing Help?

    Hi all, I got my C+G exam 1 exam tomorow and exam 2 a week tomorow. I have been working on circuits since September but I'm finding testing a little hard to get my head around? Can somebody explain in simpleton words the basic way to test etc; CPC Continuity Insulation Resistance Plus a...
    • MrTrance
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    • around aus basic help results testing understand
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
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    Basic electrical..

    Hi to all, New to forum. Can any give me a little help I hopefully be able to join my local college for CG 2330 in september. But for now I thought I would read my book by Trevor Linsley - basic Electrical installation work. Iam on unit 2 chapter 4 page 88 i cant understand example 1...
  20. M

    Basic questions

    hi, im a student, and struggling with some questions that i cannot find an answer to: 1. If on filling in an eic and there is no info on the main service fuse (type/rating what should you do? 2. If main tails are not 25mm do you HAVE to upgrade them before carrying out any work? 3...
    • melodymwah
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    • aus basic questions
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
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