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    Completing electrical certificates

    Hi all, question on testing and completing certificates inside a large factory in maintenance, a lot of the 3P boards here are full of cables, when we are adding to existing circuits, it would be required to perform the necessary tests, R1 R2 and Zs for instance inside the boards, how do we go...
  2. R

    Toyota Cressida GLX 1989 electrical short

    Hi guys. Electrical help needed please on MX83 1989 (Australia) Cressida GLX. We accidentally shorted a wire when mucking around with the reverse camera wiring at the rear lights for the head unit. Now there is no power to the electric windows, sunroof, climate control, rear demister. Located...
  3. Dan

    Electricians in New Zealand - New Zealander Electrical Contractors

    Give us a nod if you're one of our Electricians in New Zealand - New Zealander Electrical Contractors. Register to the forum, it's free. We need a few friendly New Zealanders like your good self.
  4. Dan

    Australian Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Australia

    Just a shout out to our friends, the Australian Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Australia. Welcome to the forum. Register if you haven't already. It's free.
  5. Dan

    Dutch Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Netherlands

    Dutch Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Netherlands. Join the forum, it's free. :) Members; don't mind me while I try something. :P
  6. Dan

    German Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Germany

    Just a quick shout out to any German Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Germany. Join the forum, its free, and you may teach us some German words. :)
  7. Dan

    Electricians in France - French Electrical Contractors

    Just a shout out to Electricians in France - French Electrical Contractors. :)
  8. Phillips007

    USA Designing an Electrical Power System for a rack

    Hi everyone, I’m in the process of designing an electrical power system for a rack(cabinet enclosure), and I would love some input from the community. The components I’m planning to use include: Circuit Breakers (Main CB: 35-40A, Other CBs: 2A) Surge Arrester Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)...
  9. L

    Electrical Labourer/ Mate/ Improver -Bedfordshire/Cambridge/ Hertfordshire

    Hi. Sorry if this is not allowed, but I'm on the hunt for my first electrical role. I've completed C&G level 1,2,3 currently doing my 18th edition and plan on doing my 2391 asap. However I'm eager to get on the tools and get working in the trade. My background has always been IT support but...
  10. J

    Any thoughts on 2-year-old GE dishwashing machine electrical issues?

    I have a 2-year-old GE dishwasher which several months ago began to not work. It turned on but soon shut off without starting the cleaning process. When this happened I went to the breaker box and flipped the dedicated switch for the dishwasher, waited a few seconds, then flipped it back. After...
  11. Dan

    Best Electrical Courses | Top 10 Electrician Training Course Options for 2025

    Best Electrical Courses I endeavour to create a "best electrical courses" thread for 2025 (so training courses that did well during 2024 are the ones we recommend for 2025). Main reason being it's a thread that'll build over time as I'll keep updating this first post as time goes on and we get...
  12. Jurassicsparky

    I'm looking to bring my knowledge of explosion proof electrical installations up to date.

    A customer of mine has taken over a business part of which incorporates exp electrical equipment. They would like my company to carry out any repairs and further installation work in this part of their business. I have done petrol stations, chemical factories etc many years ago but I'd like to...
  13. S

    Does the sudden shutdown of the electrical appliance damage them?

    Hello, In our country, electricity/power is cut /outage without prior notice for 2 hours a day. Does the sudden shutdown of the electrical appliance(such as mini-split inverter AC, refrigerator with and without inverter, TV..) damage them? Does the problem come from when the power went out...
  14. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    Creative Electrical Efforts, Contraptions, Rigs etc

    As a trainee, one of the things I've tried to focus on to deepen my interest in the world of electrics, is the space for creativity. I've youtube'd this, but to no avail really. I just wondered if there are people in the community here who have examples of things they've done, whether on jobs or...
  15. shvidnaxevari

    Coatings for industrial electrical cabinets?

    Which dielectric matte coatings are applied to industrial electrical cabinets?
  16. O

    Any experience with Optima Electrical Training

    I am looking to start my Level 2 Electrical Installation training, and have came across Optima Electrical Training, who claim that I can achieve Electrical Level 2 through their eLearning (at home) course. Upon speaking to a chap over the phone he explained that they will send me the resources...
  17. L

    Understanding NVQ obtained, would it cover both Domestic Electrician and Electrical Engineering

    Hi. Ive been training to be an electrician as a career change for the past 2 years obtaining my 2365 Lvl 2&3. Ive recently been verbally offered a role as an Electrical Service Engineer and the company understand my current knowledge, experience etc. They have offered to train me up, put me...
  18. R

    How to track down a bad neutral in a home electrical circuit

    Ok, please be aware that I am a 'do-it-yourself-er,' so if this isn't the right place to be posting this thread, let me know where I should be posting it. The other day, my wife plugged in the vacuum cleaner and the whole living room circuit went dead. I figured that it was just either a...
  19. J

    Horsebox conversion electrical guidance please

    Hi All, I'm currently converting a horsebox into a coffee unit and I'm looking for some guidance on what route to go down power wise, any help would be much appreciated. Here's my expected electrical requirements - Item - Must Haves Wattage (w) BAM2E Coffee Machine 2850 Under counter...
  20. S

    UK Assistance with Electrical design project

    Hi, I hope you’re all well. To cut a long story short, I’m going to be a young Dad very soon and need some help/advice/peer review with an electrical installation design project I’m working on(theory/written). It’s mainly cable calculations I need checking/proof reading. Everything is...

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