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    confused with light wiring in kitchen

    Hi everyone, This one has confused me. I was called to a friend's house because his kitchen light does not come on and neither does his outside garden light. Recent works has been done in the kitchen (plastered, new units etc etc). But none of the lighting wires were touched. In fact, after the...
  2. S

    Confused with RCD protection

    I have a few questions on this hopefully someone can help my confusion. 1. As i understand it SMA and Fronius TL inverters do not require type B RCD protection because they cant feed DC into the AC side of the installation. We use these makes and also Power One and Samil. I have looked on their...
  3. i=p/u

    In a panel

    In an electrical panel with feeder isolators what is there bs numbers. Ideunk
  4. Y

    Confused.com

    Hi All, Any chance of some help? I am installing a mirror unit in an office which contains two sockets to be used for models to do make-up etc. Plugged in to these sockets will be hair dryers and the like. The plug is a 16A commando type and the nearest dist board is 55m away. I have done the...
  5. H

    confused?

    Am I right in thinking having c & g level 2 & 3 and 17th is deemed sufficient to be classed as competent and you can work self employed? It's such a confusing industry!
  6. R

    Bit confused

    I'm currently doing the 2357 City and Guilds coursework at this precise moment, but i cannot seem to get my head round what should be a simple process in the design area. Hopefully you guys will be willing to help me get round this first question so i can understand and complete the remaining...
  7. G

    Im totally confused over my electric meters.

    Hi there Im renting a flat and have 2 x electric meters in it with what looks like one connected to a time switch. I have under floor heating of which I dont use. I phoned my electric supplier asking to switch tarrifs and was advised that I can but because of the type of meters I have they...
  8. C

    Ceiling Rose wiring - slightly confused

    Hi, looking for a little guidance on the correct wiring of a ceiling rose. If anyone can help, then all suggestions greatly received. Description of the current set up is; 1. Landing Light, with two switches. One switch on the stairs and one on the landing (both single switches) 2. The...
  9. V

    PIR confused

    Hi all I had been wiring and rewiring houses for 40 years on and off but qualified as a Domestic installer 3 years ago simply to rewire my house and sign it off. As a semi retired electronics engineer I now need a bit of part time work and a friend in a local estate agent has offered me PIR...
  10. B

    CIS Tax - Confused

    Just wondering if any of you self employed could help sort out my confusion over this one. i am a sole trader and carry out a lot of work for builders, I am due a payment from a builder who says he will deduct 20% CIS tax, as I am aware of, and registered for. I don;t understand how this...
  11. M

    pretty confused...

    Hi guys before I start I wanted to say that I'm training to become an electrician but I've come across some thing in my studies that's completely confused me. My understanding of magnetic flux is that it rotates around the conductor when a current passes through it and the direction it rotates...
  12. J

    becoming a domestic electrician !!confused!!

    hi I am looking if someone can guide me in the right direction i currently i qualified electrical engineer and work a 4 on 4 off pattern but i am wanting to see how to become a domestic electrician below are the current qualifications i already hold and i am going to do the 17th edition first...
  13. T

    Confused - no help from C&G - would like to get qualified - 40 yr old !

    Hello ") I have my NVQ level 1 in electrical installation 2367 I am working on large machines now that have 3 phase heaters. What route is best to get to Level 3 or 4 and get qualifications..... I don't want my employer knowing I am going to get qualified. I can take pictures of the work I am...
  14. NDG Elecs

    RFC testing shenanigans

    Hello Chap/ettes, Testing a RFC today. End-End values spot on: 0.19/0.21/0.34. All IR tests good bar N1-CPC2 which was 0.0 mega ohms. N2-CPC2 was >299 mega ohms. Why, if I am getting 0.21 and 0.34 on the end-end am I not getting 0.0 m ohms on both neutrals? Is it to do with the resolution of...
  15. P

    Confused readings testing TT Ze with fluke 1653

    Afternoon I have a TT earthing system with a 63Amp (30ma)RCD Garage unit. my ze reading earth disconnected is 169 ohms - happy with that falls within range. when i do a 3 lead test on my fluke for pfc gives me 1 A reading - also happy with this ohms reading with 3 test lead is 194 when i do...
  16. K

    confused over ecs card..

    Hi all my situation is an awkward one and I need clarification please. I am an installation/service/integrated electronic security/door access multi-skilled technician - wow a mouthful! I have been in this industry 27 years - I have 236 pt 1 and 2 I have c+g 185 pt 1 2 3 intruder alarms and 16th...
  17. J

    confused

    I want to do the 2391 but been told its in 2 parts 2394/2395 now here come the confusion Do i need both parts or is just doing 1 ok cheers
  18. V

    Can someone guide me in the right direction?

    I have worked in the trade for 4 years now. I put myself through college and gained my C&G Level 2 & 3 (2330) 3 years ago. I got myself the 'basic' cscs card, just to allow me on site. Since then I have just wanted to gain more and more experience so didnt pursue any other qualifications. I have...
  19. D

    Confused which one? ATL OLCI which code for city & guilds?

    Have looked at ATL, but some seem quite negative towards them so have decided to go with OCLI Thing is I am reading lots of different codes from different dated post and just want to make sure I am about to head down the right route. Can not get this wrong as I am retraining as I am fed up with...
  20. Sintra

    Really confused

    Came across a very strange circuit set up today and was wondering if anybody had seen anything like it before. I will state now that this is not a UK installation so BS 7671 might not be applicable. OK we have six lighting circuits with 4 fittings per circuit each controlled by a 1 gang 1 way...

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