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    How to carry out RCD test for shower?

    Hi My exam is coming soon and I have a question. My installation is single phase , TN-S. There is a shower unit protected by the RCD. My questions are: Do I carry out RCD test at the RCD itself in the C/U or do it at the shower unit itself? If at the shower unit where does the tests leads go...
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    How to carry out polarity test on Shower, electric Fan, and motor?

    Hi During polarity check on the motor, fan, and shower. Do we use R1+R2 method but instead of putting the switch On we turn off the appliance switch? What reading should we get? is it open circuit reading? if so what reading is expected? Many Thanks.
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    Out side socket

    Ive been asked to install a outdoor socket to a property on a TT system with split load board one side 30ma rcd the other on 100amp ms, assuming to carry on and conect the socket to the 30ma side test and note and inform the homeowner that dual rcd protection should at some point be fitted...
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    Addition into kitchen circuit.

    Old Wylex rewireable cu, upfront RCD TT. Client wants couple of extra sockets on kitchen circuit, running off extension reels at the moment. if I put in extra sockets, do I need to bring cu upto regs as regards to division of circuits 314 etc. still not got me head round this bring circuits upto...
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    been asked to carry out DC testing only.

    My NAPIT field officier phoned me on Friday, he was doing an MCS assessment and the company has installed a system, had a sparki do the AC side and issue cert, and they were stuck for the DC cert. They asked if i would go along and test DC and commision. TBH i dont feel happy about it? whats...
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    Costing of EIC & EICRs......

    I have been asked to test my friends renovated property, fully rewired, and said i'd do it for £100. He is a qualified spark but i did check his 1st fix work to verify his workmanship and all seemed ok to me. It has if i remember - 3 rings, 2 lighting circuits, cooker, smoke alarms, 2nd small...
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    5A 3-Pin Sockets

    As my Part P assessment draws closer I find myself worrying about possibly silly things, and what I might get asked about on the day! Today I realised that I've put 5A round pin sockets, for table lamps connected to a dimmer switch next to the door, on a 6A MCB. Now this sounds wrong but I...
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    To be certified/qualified to carry out and Sign of on domestic electrical work

    Hi there, I have just joined this forum today in order to ask about what you need to be able to carry out and sign off on domestic electrical work. I have asked many people this and no one seems to give me a definate answer. I am sure that this question may have been asked before and many of you...
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    Am i allowed to carry out basic electrical work diy at home

    I am currently at college studying 2330 level 2, and im just wondering what the regulations are to carrying out basic electrical work at home. Thanks
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    Agency overpayment carry on, advice please.

    Right, small problem. I started a job about 6 weeks ago, though an agency, i spoke to the guy at the time, and because i didt have IPAF, (or some bull****) they wanted to pay me mates rates (9.50) anyway i needed the money, so i took the job, anyway they paid me electricians rate (like everyone...
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    List three different types of equipment that may present a hazard to the person carry

    fault diagnosis · Capacitors for Power Factor correction · Motors which may start up when being maintained/repaired Can anyone think of a third please ......
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    Ductor Testing Cables?

    Morning all I have been asked by my customer to carry out a ductor test on a newly installed MCC supply cable (2*300mm p/p singles supplied from a 1250a ACB)). I have told him that there is no need to carry out a ductor test on the supply cable as it is a continuous run (30m) with no joints...
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    PIR question

    Hello guys, Correct me uf I am wrong, but I think that you dont have to be in a part p scheme to be abble to issue a PIR do you? Thanks!
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    Can I carry out Inspection and test in a domestic

    Hi I mate wants me to test his domestic house and issue a certificate, so he can rent it out. I'm competent to 17th but not in the game at the moment, so also not on a scheme. Can I do it for him? as there will be no work taking place do I have to be on a scheme or inform the local authority...
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    do you have to have 2391 to carry out periodic inspections on a domestic property?

    just wondered if you had to have the 2391 qualification to carry out periodic inspections?
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    Accident at work, who's liable?

    Thoughts on this please chaps as have a meeting with my contractor tomorrow... Couple of weeks back was working in a department store with my Electrical Contractor. Now, I sub contract to him as an 'Improver', 'Mate' etc as not too au fait with Commercial & is reflected in my day rate...he then...
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    Can i carry out a periodic inspection without 2391

    The title of this thread pretty much says it all. i was asked to carry out a periodic inspection of a commercial building. i have got my 2330 levels 2 & 3, as well as 17th edition, and am also part P registered. however im not sure weather these qualifications cover it, or you would have to have...
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    Thinking of doing inspection course

    Hi all, I've been considering doing the C&G 2391 Inspection Course. I would like to work self employed carrying out inspections, but maintain my regular PAYE job as a 17th Edition Approved Electrician. My question is, if I want to carry out inspections and sign installations off, is...
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    Dis board nightmare

    Hello All Have just ran a new 6mm SWA cable 230v single phase supplying an iverter ACU from a 4th floor dis board to the roof. I am unable to isolate the dis board as it servers computer room power racks so i cannot do a Ze test as i cannot disconect the main earth. Also how do i carry out a...
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    Which test to carry out on a shower install

    I am changing a shower over this weekend and just trying to workout what test i need to do. I have worked out that I need to do the following Earth Continuity from cu to shower switch then to shower 500v Insulation resistance test bypassing the neon in the shower switch L to N L to E N to E...

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