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  1. T

    installation life expectancy

    is there a specific life expectancy for installations with pvc cable t+e for instance if so where in the regs is it cheers joe
  2. J

    Insulation test between 2 different circuits

    Hi scratching my head alittle today as of why when I test between two different circuit I was getting 55 meg ohms on L and N and 1700ohm on E. It is a horse stables and I can see one cable goto the the right hand side stables and the other stays in the left side stables, I thought it might...
  3. J

    Different Testing Courses

    Hi all, I have my NVQ level 3, City and guilds 2330 and have been installing fire alarms through out my apprenticeship. Unfortunately the company i was working for went bump and i was out of the electrical game for about a year. I am starting at a new firm as a trainee engineer and they want me...
  4. B

    Using rotary isolators for switching loads on and off?

    Hi Can you use rotary isolators to switch resistive loads on and off on a regular basis (talking 18KW load here) I personally thought not, that it should be controlled through a contactor but I have seen another installation that is using isolators thx Bigfoots
  5. L

    Supply Problems or very unlucky customer???

    Had a customer today, kettle not boiling correctly, 4th replacement kettle in 3 weeks. all not boiling past Luke warm Supply characteristics TT Supply 66ohms. No Bonding as caravan and all utilities in plastic (caravan) bonded RCD protecting caravan and caravan supply (30mA) when kettle...
  6. madseb

    3 phase welder 2 phase supply?

    hi all I have been asked by a friend with a small workshop to swap the plug on an ali welder he has just purchased. upon inspection the welder has an old style bakrlight plug. and also is stated on the machine as 400v single phase 50-60hz when the old plug as removed there was only three 6mm...
  7. T

    different lighting wiring

    Hi Guys, I'm from a mainly industrial background so looking for an experienced domestic sparky who can help out. My mate asked me to change a couple of old pendants in his house for new ones. Went there tonight to do them, in both pendants (different rooms) were 3 x double insulated single...
  8. M

    Sockets on different phases

    2 sockets on dado trunking within half a metre of each other, would you agree on warning notices for potential 400v?
  9. jason121

    Altering existing Installation

    I think this has been talked about before, but will ask anyway. I have be asked to remove the panels on a 4kw installation inverter SB4000TL -20 Ready for a new extension. The panels will have to repositioned east-west. I believe the old SMA 4000TL-20 will be unsuitable and will need a 3000TL...
  10. M

    Different continuity R1 and RN readings on ring

    Changing a CCU and reconnecting existing wiring (twin and earth) = did a N - CPC IR test for earth leaks prior to dismantling the old (BS3036) unit for obvious new RCD trips; all ok. However, on ring circuit the continuity end-to-end readings of the R1 and Rn are 0.3 ohms different; 0.41 on...
  11. S

    Emergency Lighting - different local circuits

    When installing non-maintained emergency lights where there is more than one 'local' lighting circuit e.g a three storey house is it best practice to have the Emergency Lights all on one lighting circuit and therefore testable with one key-switch or split between the lighting circuits with a key...
  12. I

    adding of multiple sockets to different rooms on ring main

    hi guys need some advice as to which seems the best way to go. have a customer wants 4 sockets and a shaver point (via 3amp switched fuse spur) adding to existing ring main. Each new socket is located in a seperate room of the bungalowe (spread evenly accross the ring). No current rcd...
  13. B

    Connecting different brands of MC4 together

    I noticed in the PV Guide this morning: "2.1.7 d.c. Plug and Socket Connectors PV specific plug and socket connectors are commonly fitted to module cables by the manufacturer. Such connectors provide a secure, durable and effective electrical contact. They also simplify and increase the safety...
  14. I

    Current Carrying Capacity of cables with different voltages

    Does the current carrying capacity of cables change on what voltage your using?? 2.5mm can carry 27a at 230v would this be the same for 1000v could someone please explaain this whole process please Confused lol Grant p.s i'm a student :)
  15. D

    Different cable rating on circuit

    Hi first post here, if during a rewire customer decides they want to keep existing 6mm cable from isolator point to shower so as not to rip up their bathroom wall (& of course keep same shower), but wants a new 10mm cable to isolator point for future use, is a fcu required between the different...
  16. C

    some general pricing/T&C'S advice please

    Hi all I'm sorry if this may be a thread that has been done to the death (be gentle lol) I've recently had an interesting chat with the gaffer about me setting up on my own on the side, weekends etc to eventually fly the nest once i feel more comfortable with having enough of my own work/client...
  17. G

    Van Rental and Using "hidden" Bio diesel (sold under different name)

    I have seen on van rental websites that there is a new 70/30 blend of bio diesel being sold on some supermarket petrol stations, this is not named as bio diesel at the filling station, the rental company website states that if you use it, it invalidates the manufacturers warranty on the vehicle...
  18. D

    Eicr

    Hi all, Getting back into work life now, just a few quick questions on completing a EICR FORUM. I'm 100% confidences on carrying out the test just the new forum. Carry out a test that was completed to 16 edition, do I have to code 4 all the different from 16 edition to 17 edition or will I...
  19. S

    power station work

    What's the best way of getting onto power stations I've done loads of different work just after the experience on something different any company names would be appreciated
  20. J

    Different phases for a 13A socket outlet and 5A socket outlet 2" apart

    Hi all. We're currently wiring a large domestic dwelling that has a 3 phase supply. We would like to balance phases as accurately as possible, but due to the lighting control system we have a situation where we have a 13A socket on one phase sited next to a 5A socket on another phase. These...
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