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  1. H

    Phase Rotation/Sequence

    So I'm using a bit of this bank holiday to do some college work. I'm at a question as follows: Phase sequence is to be confirmed for the DBs and equipment during initial verification. State the locations at which phase sequence is to be confirmed for the circuits supplied from DB2. I've had a...
  2. X

    Am2 correct installation of data cable

    Hi guys Ive never posted in the forum I'm a bit of a lurker and always been able to find what i need in a pinch thanks to alot of you guys out there. I have tried my best searching and can't seem to find any info on the data cable installation. Now i recently took my am2 exam and passed...
    • xpepx
    • Thread
    • am2 bottom cable correct data installation plastic
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. P

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB - Correct application of travel time and overtime

    Hi there Guys Just need some advice: Example: Company office to site is a 4hr drive. we stay over during the week and return on Friday with another 4hr drive. Company provides vehicle and fuel. 170 miles. 1.>Should we get paid our normal hourly rate plus the ammount indicated in the Travel...
    • Peter Hartley
    • Thread
    • application card certification correct jib jib card scheme time travel
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. L

    Correct Electrical Installation Instructions and Regulations

    Hi All, I am in a dispute with David Wilson Homes (aka Barratt's) and David Wilson Homes who have built my house to a incredibly low standard. We are in dispute over the electrical cabling as none of the cabling is clipped on vertical runs, cable is penetrating the roof insulation and cutting...
  5. B

    110v pat testing adaptor wiring

    What is the correct way to wire up a 110v pat testing adaptor
  6. HappyHippyDad

    Correct way to crimp a 25mm copper tube terminal with an indent crimp?

    I am about to connect up my 12V battery to my inverter (at last!) and I need to crimp some copper tube terminals on to the end of the cable. I have purchased an indent crimper for these tube terminals but I notice it is different to my crimping tool for insulated crimps. The stem of tube...
  7. A

    10kw Rangemaster Cooker Installation

    Hi, I have been asked to fit a ringmaster cooker and wanted to confirm everything I plan to do is correct. I'm sure it is would just like to double check on here if anyone doesn't mind answering. The rangemaster cooker draws around 10kw max, which works out at 43A. The manual asks for a 45A...
  8. SolarCity

    Additional panels and inverter to existing system

    I've got a customer interesting in extending his 2.25kWp system, adding 1.75kWp more to bring it up to 4kWp. My understanding is that I can install a separate inverter and meter and that this addition will be paid at the current FIT rate while the old meter gets paid at the old rate. Do I have...
  9. N

    megger 1710 Guidance note Mk2

    I wasted peoples time asking questions about probs I was having with my megger 1710. By way of atoning for this I'm sharing the 1710 guidance note Mk2 I got from megger today. The problem (for me anyway) is all the 1700 series testers share the same instructions, this one is specific. hope it...
  10. G

    "Neutral" as a correct term

    Is neutral the correct word to use on a 2 wire TN-C-S supply coming from a single 11kv-240 volt single phase 2 terminal secondary transformer? Or would it technically be called the earthed conductor instead?
  11. Z

    VALEO Alternator Slip Ring - Does not Fit, cannot find correct replacement

    Hi. I have a VALEO Alternator from a BMW M3 1997 3.2L with S50B32 engine. I have ordered a replacement Slip ring but it does not appear to fit and I can't find an answer as to why. The issue is the two "Pillars" on the side of the slip ring that slide into the shaft on the alternator are 1mm...
    • Z2TT
    • Thread
    • alternator cannot correct fit replacement ring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  12. M

    Help with earthing arrangement for generator on off-grid PV system

    Hi everyone. We are doing an off-grid system for a small log cabin. It consists of a 6kVA SDMO generator as back up to a small battery set and 4.5 kWp solar PV array with a 3.0/4.4 kW Sunny Island. The problem I have is the generator has a floating earth. After some research I was going...
  13. H

    rate my fuse box (or consumer unit to be politically correct!)

    Job done today. What do you think? I thought it was quite sexy! :o
    • Hawk
    • Thread
    • box consumer consumer unit correct fuse fuse box unit
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. L

    Professional assessment of DIY work - but was he correct?

    Hi, I am a DIY-er with training in domestic installation - I am not certified etc. My house has a modern consumer unit with RCDs and MCBs. I have done minor changes to some existing circuits. I recently had an Electrician in to re-wire my kitchen - I believe that under current regs (England) I...
  15. davver79

    Wiring of PIR lights - is this correct?!

    Hi, Firstly, I'm not an electrician, I am just here to look for advice from you friendly people. We've just has some PIR lights fitted at the side of our house and a security floodlight at the back. We're really disappointed with the way the work looks. We bought the lights and separate PIR's...
  16. P

    Tragic IR fail on EICR

    Hello all, I could use some help here: I was recently asked to do an EICR at a small warehouse/office unit. The installation was, to put it mildly, less than satisfactory; with multiple C1 and C2 conditions. However, of greatest concern to me were the insulation resistance readings I was...
    • putalightuponce
    • Thread
    • correct disconnected eicr fail getting reading
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. V

    need a help for the fuse type please

    anybody know whats the fuse type for this isolator switch? put one up while ago, customer called and asked to replace with motor rated ones. save me a trip to the site, really appreciated.:yes: Square D Twinbreak 100A TPN Switch Disconnector Fuse
    • vb6951
    • Thread
    • circuit correct fuse help installed motor please type
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. E

    Trying to setup 21 Computer Fans each rated 12 Volts, is this correct setup?

    Hi all, I’m completely new to any kind of electrical work and would be grateful if you guys could confirm my setup to be correct. I’ll try to be as clear as I can: I have 220V coming from my Wall Socket, so I assume I have 220V to use. What I’d like to do is, use the...
    • Electronic
    • Thread
    • computer correct fans rated setup trying volts
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  19. dlt27

    Eicr

    Hi all, I have done a few EICR's before however could do with a bit of advice on what codes you more experienced guys would give these observations; 1 Old 3036 DB made up of wooden base/back. (C3?) 2 Underszed main bond. (C3?) 3 Cooker switch mounted 18" above cooker (C3?) 4 Mutiple cct's in MCB...
  20. P

    correct way to test potential difference?

    elo guys, could someone explain how to test the potential difference between the main earthing and water pipes and what test instrument i should use?
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