electrical

  1. 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...
  2. Dan

    Two electrical supplies and a single immersion element Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Two electrical supplies and a single immersion element Content of the thread: Good afternoon, new joiner here with a DIY (ish) question. I have a hot water cylinder with a single immersion element connected to Economy 7. My economy seven has two separate consumer...
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • electrical element immersion plumbing single supplies thread
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  3. 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...
  4. 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 ?
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. leeds spark

    can i complete my NVQ3 portfolio doing electrical maintenance?

    Can i complete my NVQ3 portfolio doing electrical maintenance?
  8. S

    Route in to Electrical Appointed Persons roles.

    Has anyone moved on to an AP or SAP role, currently JIB Graded Approved Maintenance Electrician/Electrical Fitter. HNC Elec&Electronic, BTEC Engineering, Inspection and Testing, 18th Edition, C&G2360 Electrical Installation, IOSH. Coming from 30 years industrial background with some previous HV...
  9. Dan

    Have you ever / would you ever; Work for an Electrical Supplier / Electrical Wholesaler

    Have you ever / would you ever; Work for an Electrical Supplier / Electrical Wholesaler - POLLTIME! PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH FRIENDS VIA FACEBOOK, WHATSAPP, FACEBOOK GROUPS, OTHER FORUMS ETC WE WILL BE PUSHING THIS HARD FOR A FEW MONTHS. Please join in and help make the thread have lots of long...
  10. L

    EICR - Help on my Request for Electrical Safety Alternatives and Quotes

    Good morning, We have a two-bedroom flat that my wife and I rent out to supplement our income. Following the recent EICR, several issues categorised as C1, C2, and C3 were identified. I've tries to discuss alternatives with the engineer, particularly concerning the replacement of the consumer...
  11. w0z

    Electrical Health and Safety in Mexico - some photos

    A relative on holiday in Mexico sent these photos. I'm not sure if the guy at the base of the ladder is still breathing...
    • w0z
    • Thread
    • electrical health health and safety photos safety
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. S

    Outdoor electrical socket

    Hi, I replaced an outdoor electrical socket recently with a 2 gang, BG socket which has LED lights to show when it is switched on. Since then I can’t get it to work. The LED lights come on so it definitely getting power. But both 3 pin plug sockets refuse to work. I have read and re-read the...
  13. B

    UK Odd Electrical Fault in bathroom between taps and tiled wall

    Hi there, I’m a new member to the forum and felt like I could do with some additional insight into a fault I came across on a call-out at the weekend. I was called to attend a domestic property where the tenant had mentioned getting a shock when touching a tiled wall and the bath taps. On...
  14. C

    Design project electrical

    Hi has anyone completed the cafe block design project and had it fully marked and signed off as i’m very stuck on mine would love to talk to someone to see if they can send me theirs to help would be super greatful thanks👍
  15. leven93

    L3 electrical installation design project help

    Guidance please - C&G L3 electrical installation - Hotel extension project Hi folks, I am fairly new to this forum but it looks like the community are quite responsive. We have been handed a project to complete in our own time. as it’s evening college i have limited access to resources and...
  16. S

    It will be fine to plug pc in this new apartment with older electrical plugs?

    Hello. I will be buying new apartment to live. But electrical plugs are older. Not the newest. And my question. It will be fine to plug pc in this new apartment with older electrical plugs i think it is aluminium,right? PC WILL BE: Rtx 4090,14900K,1600W PSU But of course in future i will call...
  17. C

    Apartment complex lights not working or pool pump system. Novice maintenance man

    Apartment complex lights not working or pool pump system. Novice maintenance man with very little experience in electrical, and my job is on the line
    • chris1982
    • Thread
    • electrical lights maintenance not working novice pool pool pump pump system working
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  18. Lou

    CityElectricSupply.com Reviews And Feedback

    CityElectricalSupply.com (CES) are an electrical supplier across the United States with over 550 branches coast to coast. Here in the UK we know them as CEF - a familiar name in the trade. With plenty of stores and fast shipping they can get your orders fulfilled quickly so you can spend...
  19. S

    Electrical and capacitor help please

    Hi all, New to the forum. I have been asked to look at this for one of our guys who's had an issue onsite after some electrical works had been carried out, after some advice and potential causes and remedies please. Long story short. Asked for a socket to be installed inside a depot only...
  20. M

    Bathroom electrical works

    I put some news lights in a bathroom and new extractor fan. Did the tests and filled out form. A couple of days later another electrician came in and changed the fuse board and rewired the lighting circuit the bathroom was on connecting new feeds to a joint box I put in. All my readings are now...
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