Hi all this is my first post as a new member so please bare with me! ;)
I recently turned self employed as a PAT Tester and i was after a little advice.
I have my C&G 2377 but i was wondering is there any registered bodies out there for PAT Testing or are there any recommendations for me as a...
I do not believe it! I’ve just been defending BS7671 and BS1363 against a bunch of American / Canadian sparks. There’s a lot of 7671 I don’t agree with. But to have it shot down by spark from countries that can’t even standardise their supply voltage, never mind socket outlets was to much for...
Hi,
Can an installation with 2 x sma 1700 be submitted under g83/1 or would it be better in terms of DNO to go for dual mppt inverter in these bleak times?
Thanks
Hi I gained my part 1 C&G approx 25 years ago & have been working for an electrical company for approx 14 years
my director is writing a refrence for me for the JIB grading of an electrician,does anyone know what the procedure is.
many thanks.
Has anyone any experiences with conflicting information from PV*SOL and SMA's sunny design, I'm not too sure which to believe?
im using 140 Astronergy (CHSM 6610P - 225w) (225Poly) and was considering using SMA Tri-power 15000TL inverters. Problem is SMA software says its fine 97% but when I...
So mate of mine working of a site done 1st fix, Big house, gutted. the building contractor calls him says can you come out and put temp supply in for the workers. they had it all running of a 16amp mcb radial...but when they using 18" angle grinder it tripping. LOL.. My mate was way too busy...
Went to a nursing home today to sort out a fire alarm fault. Come across this little beauty. Caretaker thought this was a good idea. You got to love camera phones….lol
Hi
I am new to the forum and fairly new to domestic work so need some help, I have been asked to wire a new build and need to know how to wire in the smoke alarms. I believe they have to be interlinked and on thier own circuit not rcd protected so as not to be effected by other circuits, so...
Hi everybody,
hope you guys are well and busy.
I was at my local Builder Depot picking up some materials.
Whilst being served, a guy (from eastern europe, juding by his very broken english), barged in and said the follwing to the guy behind the counter.
"My friend, i need wire, twin and bare...
Looking in ebay for a 2nd copy of the regs to keep at home and I see prices like this
IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition : ( - Technology, B on eBay (end time 04-Dec-10 19:33:36 GMT)
They havin a laugh or what.
Even better is this joker
Exam Success IEE Wiring Regulations 2382-20
Its 14...
my mother in laws power went 'off' yesterday, who you gonna call ?? thats right not me. guy turns up flicks main breaker back on nothing trips. £80 please. no tests nothing, bet i,ll be called when it goes again ? dumbfounded ??:confused:
Finally finished college. Been doing my level 3. Had my last exam today which was the 301 and got a credit. Thought the exam was solid. Bloody motors!
Anyway achieved a Credit overall and now will be looking for work to get started on the NVQ
Fingers Crossed :eek:
Beer O'Clock :)
Some pratt in my flat hey that ryhmes no some pratt who wired my cu has put a double socket in the living off the cooker circuit and also has put the boiler on the cooker circuit. I just fitted a new c.u and was gonna show this as one of my pieces of work but have to revise that plan. lol
Hi all i have been asked if i could replace a 12 way lighting gridswitch(correct me if im wrong)in a taxi rank as most of the swiches are broken or not working.These switches supply lights inside and outdoors,this will also involve testing existing cable and outdoor circuits as i believe some...
Hi all i have had a look at future upcoming job of cu change at the moment im not registered now how can i do a cu change for one of my assesor jobs when main fuse(80A)has to be removed and would be replaced with i believe 100A correct me if im wrong as current installation is TNS i believe and...
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