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  1. J

    loop impedance on lighting circuit

    Hi everone,I am new to the forum and think its brilliant,I am currently studying for my 2394&2395 and am testing everything in sight with a fluke 1651 multi functional tester.When i try to do a loop test on a lighting circuit,I follow all the instuctions,but i keep getting >2000 ohms,i am...
  2. J

    Testing tips or tricks

    I am currently doing maintenance on flats, when people move out i go in sort anything thats broken etc and do a EICR. This may be a stupid question but i want to know if yous have any little tricks tips or suggestions to speed things up when testing ?
  3. R

    What work am I able to do?

    Hello I am a qualified electrician with level 3 2330, and 17th edition wiring regulations qualifications. I do not possess 2391. I no longer work full time as an electrician and am curious as to whether I am able to advertise and carry out any work myself, despite not having 2391 and being...
  4. C

    elios4you doing my head in, data logging not working

    ive tried entering the current meter readings into the software, it then 0 the data, but about 15 mins later all hell has broken loose. it recons ive consumed 32000kwh and all sorts of nonsense. am i right in thinking if the page says current meter readings thats what i put in? also the...
  5. G

    Starting a charity for elderly who need small jobs doing by tradesmen.

    I often work closely within the construction industry and have many contacts in the way of business owners and highly skilled tradesmen. For a while now I have been a little bothered about how aged vulnerable people, sometimes disabled are paying out money they can ill afford to have small jobs...
  6. L

    Backup generator

    Customer has already acquired a 'Loncin 80000-F' 6kW generator which has 115V and 230V sockets, to be used to run a few lights and central heating in power cuts. They are T-T. Genny also has a circuit breaker of sorts. I'm suspecting it is not suitable as it will have a floating earth, chassis...
  7. Paul.M

    Doing "Work on the Side"

    Whilst in training some of you will be approached by family and friends to do small bits of work, extra socket, light in the cupboard, install a shower circuit etc etc. It depends on your competency on what you can do but other things are involved. No work should be undertaken unless you are...
  8. J

    Started the Trade Center self learning course and would like to speak to somone

    Hi every one. I just joined the site ........ I've just started the Trade Center self learning course and would like to speak to someone in the same position just starting out. Hope all is going well. :tree:James
  9. N

    How's you doing

    Alright
  10. A

    need a bit of help to make sure what im doing is right

    been having a go at this question for my assignment and not sure if its correct or not. Asked the tutor and it took him too long to work it out that class finished and its to be handed in next tuesday so need a brainiac on here to see where Im going wrong.
  11. B

    What are you doing as trainees?

    Post up what sector of work your in, domestic industrial etc... with a little information on your common day to day work. I've got an idea, but I want to make sure it's tailored to the demographic.
  12. D

    best place to do my 2365 in or around hertford

    hi all i have been working as an electricians mate for approx 6 months now, i am now able to do rewires, 2nd fixing and fuse boards now. i am looking to further my self by getting the level 2 and 3 2365 qualifications. ideally id like to do weekend course but will consider nights if it becomes...
  13. R

    Rope Access training

    Hi eveyone, I am currently training to become an electrican and have some money saved up. I have been looking at doing my Level 1 rope access training. but before doing so want to check other peoples experiences with it and what type of jobs it could lead to. Thanks Ross Thompson
  14. J

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Niceic

    Evening currently employed by large firm working in social housing. Got Nvq3, 2395 (havnt done a seperate 17th exam? -but trained to 17th?) I am looking to do a bit of my own private work on weekends- nothing major- few eicr's and the remidials that come with it. What else do I really need...
  15. J

    test & inspect tripping when doing zs on not trip

    Hey all, I'm playing with my new Metrel mi3000 and using my parents house as a quinea pig. So if you see in the pic it has the main/rcd switch as a cutout and when trying to measure the zs my little Metrel trips it every time (tried on non trip and normal). I have my R1+R2 and ze so can...
  16. GMES

    Charity work

    Has the title suggests , does anyone have a customer they do work for for free. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a massive Dog lover and Treat my boy Jack like a Baby, and cannot abide anyone who is cruel or abusive to dogs. If there is ever a TV program on about it you can guarantee I will...
  17. A

    ELECSA Certification Scheme Want to get ELECSA but.......

    Hi all. Ive recently gone self employed and looking to get ELECSA but looking on website i need a site visit. Obviously as ive only just gone self employed i havent got many jobs at the moment. Do i really need to go ELECSA before doing any work in a bathroom, kitchen or outside? As this is...
  18. HappyHippyDad

    I NEED to change my job!!!

    I have just spent 14 hours working on a detox wing with screaming, shouting fighting prisoners. Had to give CPR to someone who had taken too many horse tranquilisers and dish medication out to over 90 prisoners who nearly all shout at you. Sow up self cut wounds, listen to horror stories and...
  19. W

    Tradecareers.co.uk

    Hey, I've recently been in contact with tradecareers.co.uk about doing a 2 year course to become a Domestic Renewable Energy Engineer. Has anyone heard of their company and could shed a little light as to if they are good/trustworthy? would like to start studying in this field but don't want to...
  20. A

    anyone doing 2356 nvq3?

    As above. I'm about to start it week after next and wanted to know peoples thoughts etc

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