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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. shvidnaxevari

    Coatings for industrial electrical cabinets?

    Which dielectric matte coatings are applied to industrial electrical cabinets?
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
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  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. D

    Electrical safey

    Good evening. Looking for some advice on how to define my career. Quilfiifed electrician, 2391, 18th edition, all of that good stuff. Looking at taking a slightly different path, would Like to get into electrical safety, electrical safety consultant type work. At the beginning of the path...
  12. J

    electrical installation

    Hi, I have a question What are the most common causes and symptoms of issues with the main relay in an electrical installation?What steps should be taken to diagnose and resolve complex EMC disturbances in an industrial control system? Jack:)
  13. L

    Electrical Improver Interview

    Hi. Ive recently finished my C&G 2365 level 3 and have my first electrical interview tomorrow for an improver role. I applied for a mate position explaining how I hadnt had much experience in the trade yet due to my previous work and personal circumstances so they are aware most of my...
  14. A

    UK starting electrical improvers role 4 years after completing level 3

    I’ve recently been offered a role as an electrical improver doing commercial and industrial work and I start in 2 weeks. The employer is aware that I’m going to be quite rusty as it’s been such a long time since I left college but I don’t want to go into this unprepared. I’ve been flicking...
  15. J

    UK I need help like right now electrical level 2 picture

    so this is for electrical level 2. If you passed all exams, tested correctly etc but the picture you took is wrong do you fail ?
  16. M

    UK Isolated, noise-free electrical ground

    Has anyone come across this before - The LC/TQ electrical outlets must have an isolated, noise-free electrical ground that is connected to the main earth ground for the facility. Noise-free typically mean Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) more than 3% is not acceptable. Distance of 80m, so do I...
  17. D

    Electrician/Electrical Engineer in Poole/Dorset area

    I've completed my city and guilds 2330 level 3 and went on to complete a HND in electrical engineering in 2019. But still struggling to find any employment in electrical work, from applying with indeed. I'm still at the catch 22 of finding experience, have all the tools ready for a job, just...
  18. J

    UK Thermal constraints on a ring Electrical design question

    Hi all, I am working on my revision for the 2396 exam and wanted to see if someone brainier than me could advise, when completing the thermal constraints equation t=(k²*s²)/I² on a ring circuit do you input the ring for s² as (2*2.5)². Example1 : Fault current 211A t= (115² * 2.5²)/ 211²...
  19. leeds spark

    can i complete my NVQ3 portfolio doing electrical maintenance?

    Can i complete my NVQ3 portfolio doing electrical maintenance?
  20. Lou

    Stoke-on-Trent College Electrician and Electrical Courses Feedback Thread.

    Stoke-on-Trent College provide Electrical and Electrician courses for school leavers and mature students with both full and part time tiling courses available to enrol on to. The cost of these courses can vary and it is important to enrol onto the one that matches your experience so you learn at...

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