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    jobs in Canada

    Anybody know of any companies in Alberta Canada taking on electricians
    • Jaiman
    • Thread
    • canada electrical work jobs not uk
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. D

    Moving to Canada

    Hey Guy's I thought that I would set up a thread for discussions on the Canadian code and their lingo! Yes they speak English but not when it comes to their electrics, like do you know what Marrettes are? do you know what raceways are, how about the difference between grounded and grounding...
  3. D

    Moving to Canada

    Hey Guy's I thought that I would set up a thread for discussions on the Canadian code and their lingo! Yes they speak English but not when it comes to their electrics, like do you know what Marrettes are? do you know what raceways are, how about the difference between grounded and grounding...
  4. D

    electrician immigrating to canada

    Hi, I am a 34y/o electrician from Ireland , wondering who is hiring in Canada?
    • damien 582
    • Thread
    • canada electric electrical electrician
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Canadian Journeyman Exam

    Hi, ive a job waiting for me in Alberta as a sparky but concerned about journeyman exam. Firstly is it written exam or multi choice? I have 14years of experience of electrics but never touched comms or fire alarm systems, do they include that in the exams? Been told that I have 150 days before...
    • ldworks
    • Thread
    • canada canadian course exam training
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Fire Alarm pricing

    I'm working at a shop in Southampton oing some electrical work and the owner has just asked asked fire alarm enginer to test the existing system. Can anyone tell me what price it should be for a average system test as this guy is charging over £600!!!!
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    Offshore Working Forums?

    Does anyone know of a forum similar to this specialising in Offshore working?
  8. Amp David

    No links fitted in motor terminal box?

    Is this correct. We have removed a 2KW air extraction fan today to relocate. L1L2L3 connected to U1V1W1 but their wasn't any links fitted to make either star or delta. There's no plate attached anywhere either. How come, always thought the links had to be fitted to make star or delta for the...
  9. K

    Your background

    I know I’ve run this thread before but I’ve just found some new photo’s of where I worked. This was a normal Sunday nights start up. I used to love this, the biggest fireworks display ever. I’ve had new engineers run terrified from it. An electrical and mechanical engineer had to be immediately...
  10. D

    Food Grade panels

    Hi, I have wired an extension on my dads dairy that is constructed out of food grade panels (sheets of insulation sandwiched by sheets of metal) and am wondering if these need to be main bonded. The sheets of metal are covered in an unconductive material that means there is no continuity...
  11. T

    Two Three Phase motors on one Overload

    Hi All I have come across two 3 phase in line WOODS fans rated @ 0.22 kW / 0.6 amps connected together on one overload. This does not seem correct is there anyway this could be right ? Regards Tailspin :shocked::confused:
  12. rich.250

    Cable ties

    I just got told that under 17th you can no longer put cables ties in a DB As it can cause hot spots in the cable. I can see the theory, But it just doesn't sound right, If it is could someone give me a reg number as I can't find nothing on it.... So I can read up Cheers
  13. S

    Brainteaser

    Working on a large commercial job, each floor has 2 lighting and 2 power boards and presumably others for mechanical etc. One of the RCBOs was noticed to be overheating/melting and was assumed faulty so changed. After a few days, melting again, so it was changed again. The next time it happened...
  14. D

    Emergeny Lighting

    Hi all, I am currently installing emergency lighting in a pub and was wondering if i am right in thinking that escape route signs/lights need to be maintained emergency lights as opposed to non-maintained lights. I would be grateful for any help with this matter. Thanks in advance Dan
  15. S

    What KVA value - Can someone help please for a tyre garage, MOT station and offices

    Hello all I am new to this site and i am glad i have found it as it looks crammed with useful advice from people in the know. I am not too familiar with how forums and posts work and i hope i have not made a mistake by uploading this, so please excuse my ignorance in advance if i have offended...
  16. R

    Odd supply behaviour?

    This is a vague one at the moment which needs further investigation (before anyone says it, the installation is securely isolated while we complete the work!). We supply valves, actuators and loggers for water treatment sites. We're recommissioning an old logger which is situated a fair way...
  17. E

    High PFC

    I came a high PFC in a domestic installation a few weeks ago and the consensus on the forum was that it was ok because the main fuse was rated at 33KA so the mcbs (rated at 6KA) would be ok. Came across similar situation in factory. A PIR had been carried out by another company and I was asked...
  18. B

    Any suggestions for a good book on motors, installation and maintenance?

    As the title suggests! Looking for a comprehensive book if you guys and girls have any suggestions! Thanks in advance.
  19. L

    old English electric bus-bar

    I am working for a company that has loads of bus bar running around the factory. They have asked me to supply some new bus bar tap off boxes ,but I am unable to find anything to fit. The bus bar is English Electric CO.LTD. It looks like it was fitted in the 60's or 70's. Does anyone have any...
  20. S

    Earthing

    Hey guys, I'm looking at a job just now and im a little unsure about the main bonding of incoming services. At the moment it's a large industrial unit and the plan is to make 11 smaller units that will be rented out. Each will have it's own 3ph board supplied by 40A isolator, gas meter and...
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