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  1. Golden_Boy

    Testing for dead

    When testing for dead why is the use of a multimeter ( set to AC volts ) NOT a recommended method? In the same vein can then a MFT als NOT be used? Test lamp is the easiest but I am just wondering what the reasoning is for the other methods not being suitable?
  2. S

    Jib

    Hi everyone, i was wondering what people thought of the JIB i recently found out the grading scheme is changing again, i am now thinking about doing the NVQ3 at a cost of over £750 because if i don’t in 18 months they will grade me a labourer even though i have part 1 and 2 AM1 and seventeenth...
  3. A

    notifiable work??

    I want to upgrade my parents gas and water bonding from a 6mm to a 10mm, I take it because I am changing the charecteristics of the installation this is notifiable work. It s just that I wouldnt mind using this as one of my jobs if I ever get round to trying for the NICEIC. If I do get LABC...
  4. W

    neutrals at switches

    easy peasy wiring....i never used to do it, but now seems common practice...I was intending to use dp grid switches...but now ahhh, we want dimmers . No probs with the rotary dimmers but a neutral connected in the backbox. Is that bad pactice?
  5. M

    london career changer

    firstly, amazed by this site - already saved 6 grand by reading through here for three hours, plus got a better idea of what qualifications i need to become an electrician. now i just need to know how to get those qualifications - obviously I'm not gonna shed £6000 to OLCI or TradeQualified to...
  6. L

    how do I work this out

    A 1.5mm2 conductor has a design current of 4 a and a length of 10 meters. its volt drop is 29 mv/A/m what is the volt drop across the terminals. Can anyone show me how to work this nasty little bugger out Answers are 11.6v 17.4 v 1.16v 1.74 v
  7. S

    socket in loft

    hi, if a customer wants a socket putting in the loft but they don't want there new wallpaper damaged could I drill out the wall at the back of the socket and take the cable (2.5mm 2 core + earth) outside and clip direct the to wall up to the loft?
  8. E

    ELECSA or NIC

    Hi i am currently NIC registered but keep reading on here about everyone joining elesca, is there a reason. Is it because its easier to get on than the NIC. Please Please tell me why ELESCA over NIC im honestly interested and always open to change. Or is it that its a cheaper option. I do...
  9. H

    Met UK review

    EDIT: whoops wrong area if someone could move this post to the feedback section I would be grateful. So here is my honest review of Met UK. As you can imagine when they are trying to turn you into a customer they are all sweets and roses with how good it is. There are some good points, the...
  10. L

    Installation Help and advice!

    Hi, I'm 17, currently studying a 2 electrical installation course at college at the moment. The college I go isn't the best for advice and help as all the tutors are mostly unhelpful. I really need some proper advice because this will outcome my future and don't know if I have taken the right...
  11. D

    Plumbing Competent Persons Scheme

    Anyone know anything about it? Only thing I could find was this website APHC Competent Persons Scheme - the mark of a reputable plumber I had been doing some bits and pieces for a builder friend of mine who had just brought a new rental property. I got called on site had to change the...
  12. Dan

    ContractorForum: Pet hates: I will no doubt get told off because I have put this in t

    ContractorForum: Pet hates: I will no doubt get told off because I have put this in the wrong place, my Tom Tom does not seem to.. http://------/4OyzJq More... Follow us on Twitter.
  13. N

    why dual (L & N) fuse/braker on yach AC wiring?

    Why common yacht AC electrical system use dual circuit braker? I want technical explanation since I allready heard it is safety precaution, because they do.... and answers like that with no techical background.
  14. K

    Washer connection

    Hi, Im not sure if im actually supposed to be posting on here as im not an electrician myself??! But I wonder if anyone would be kind enough to give me a little advice? I moved into a property earlier this year and Im not too happy with where I have to plug my washer in. There is no socket...
  15. R

    Confused problem!!!

    Hi I went to a property today to check some lights that had stopped working. When i got there the customer pointed me at the kitchen. There was 4 spots in the kitchen and they were not switching on. I dropped the lights and checked if there was power them (had to start somewhere). I found that...
  16. T

    Loosing work because of 17th changes

    Lately i have been asked by people to add garden/security lights, Fans, and socket outlets, as soon as you mention the cost of having to upgrade to RCD's and possibly having to upgrade bonding, the customer usually says "oh forget it then" But im loosing more and more work because of this.. I...
  17. B

    Megger 1553 advice

    Hi all,i have recently purchased a megger 1553 mft & because i'm new to the game i was having a play with it & reading the user manual & just wondered what the function for the RCD touch voltage selection would be used for could anyone give me an example.You can select from 25v - 50v.this may...
  18. G

    Photovoltaic courses

    Hi All, I'm looking at doing a course in installing PV systems and am a little confused.The choice of courses seem to fall into 2 catagories the niceic certificate and the C&G 2372 qual.Does anyone know what if any is the difference.Ie will the niceic cert cut the mustard with authorities. Also...
  19. R

    Works electrics blown because of rain

    Alright lads, Just after a bit of information if anyone has a bit of an idea, Last friday atabout 11am in work the rain bounced down like ive never seen before, and it came through the roof pretty bad, in both the factory and the offices. All the lights and fuse boxes, and the 'main board'...
  20. I

    Probably the worst job ever.

    Went to survey a job earlier. While I was there I wanted to have a look at the C.U, I was told that it was it had been changed in November by an electrician who had been recommended to then, he also installed some lights, some sockets in the kitchen and a 10kw shower. When I had a look at...

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