electricians' talk

  1. Dan

    Electricians' Talk Screwfix Forum - Anybody there?

    Anybody on the screwfix forum? (Just testing something)
  2. S

    Completely Let Down!

    Good Afternoon, I'm an independent Property Manager working with a handful of Investment Landlords in London. I was let down yesterday (26/11/12) by an NICEIC electrician who quoted £140 to carry out an EICR test and PAT on a two bed flat in South London, confirmed by email and text. I only...
  3. Mark.W

    4 pole RCD

    Hi chaps Having quite a heated discussion with a colleague about a 4 pole RCD. He originally installed a 30mA RCD which now needs to be changed to a 100mA, however the N is on the opposite side. He seems to think that putting L1 into N of the RCD, L2 into L1, L3 into L2 and Neutral into L3...
  4. O

    Multi-Function Testers

    I'm just starting a Domestic Electricians course and would like to get hold of a MFT to get familiar with so I can make the most of the workshops. I've looked at the Fluke 1652c or the Megger 1720. My tutor said the MFT would need to do at least the following tests: Continuity Insulation Earth...
  5. I

    Funding for courses

    I've been out of work with illness for quite some time now but I would really like to get back to it, I currently have C&G 236 parts 1&2 and AM1&2, these were done to 16th edition, I would like to update my qualifications etc..., does anyone know of any funding I could get to help with paying...
  6. M

    Just tickled me

    Apologies in advance to all the non footballing fans on here but a Spurs fan just emailed me this and well I had to wipe the laptop down, we may have our problems UK but a sense of humour is not one of them "Yasser Arafat's remains have been exhumed for a medical. If he passes it he WILL join...
  7. N

    Electrical theory level 2 problems

    Hi, i have just started my training to become a fully qualified electrician through OLCI. I am really struggling with a few of the questions in the 2nd assignment. I just wanted to know if any one could help me get my head around these as the course materail seems fairly lacking in...
    • nostobbi0
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electrical theory electricians' talk level level 2 problems
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. A

    Hi all, newbie wanting to take the plunge

    Hi all About me Currently in the army and entering my last two years so it is time to think about my future and how best to use my skills. Just hit 38 so will be 40 when i am set free with still 27 years working life in me. What i want Needless to say by joining this forum the idea...
    • addi564
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk newbie wanting
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  9. S

    Testing Equiptment

    Hi All, I'm looking to purchase new 17th edition, multi-function testing equipment - can anybody recommend a good make?
  10. S

    NAPIT Certification Scheme NAPIT Assessment

    Hi all, I have my NAPIT assessment in early December, can anyone shed some light on what it might involve? Cheers
  11. T

    Maintaining the qualification..

    Hello there all the mighty ones, I am domestic installer with 17th edition and inspection and testing (2391). After leaving the army I worked a short stint with a small family firm which I was enjoying but it folded. Jobless for a while then I got a job which has nothing to do with electrics...
    • Tiny_Lec
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk qualification
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. cashnotakite

    BS number needed

    Doing a periodic and need a BS number for an old MCB. Its an old late 70's panel and the mcb is one of those chunky black units with the the big switch in the middle with rating on it. It reminds me of the breakers you used to get on dis boards in the 80's. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
  13. H

    maximum meter tail length and composition

    In order to meet current regulation the maximum meter tail length should be no more than 3M and if over a 100amp fused switch should be fitted - is that correct. (This guidline is not in the iet on-site guide except that this maybe specified by the distributor) 521.10.1 mentions that the tails...
  14. S

    Registering with a governing body

    Hi all, I'm an apprentice electrican and work for a company, but i want to set up on my own aswell to do jobs on the weekend and evenings, im competent and run jobs for the company i work for. Iv just recived my EAL level 3 Diploma in Electrtechnical services, and i was wondering if this was...
  15. C

    Fuse on a Baxi Solo 2 boiler

    Fuse on a Baxi Solo 2 I have a Baxi Solo 2 60 RS Balanced Flue central heating boiler which I think has blown a fuse following my incorrect attempt to install a remote room thermostat. The pilot light is still lit but the boiler does not fire up. The fuse in the mains switch is OK so the...
    • csj
    • Thread
    • boiler electricians' talk fuse remote somewhere thermostat
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. 1Justin

    what do you call this fuse?

    I came across this at a customer's place. Semi - enclosed ceramic but it pre-dates BS3036. The iron break-out (yes it is is bonded..) enclosure is "Callender" branded and dates from when the house was built (1930's). I will pull the fuse next visit and measure/check the wire diameter. I am...
  17. S

    notify jobs for part p assessment?

    Hi, im going to show my own cu change for my elecsa assessment (same one that was cancelled a few weeks back). I have not notified building control as im thinking once im registered i will just sign it off myself. Is the elecsa assessment guy going to want to see some proof that it has been...
    • sima24
    • Thread
    • assessment electrical work electricians' talk jobs notify part part p
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. A

    What MFT to buy

    Hi can anybody help i am looking to purchase a mft tester and i have a budget of £450 i have looked at a Kewtech KT63 and a Metrel MI300/MI3100 not sure wich one to buy hope you can help.
  19. L

    Alarm Timer Setting

    Hello All, I have just been called out to a alarm system where the system does not set on a timer, you have to press the set key to make it set, it is an Accenta Mercury 6. Anyone know the engineer menu map for the timer setting, it also does not set the alarm off when the front door has been...
  20. W

    Getting paid!!!!

    Is it just me or does nobody want to pay for work they have had done!! Not long been self employed myself but for the last month or 2 i have literally had the customer list from hell! With being fairly new to self employment , Im not 100 % on what avenues to take or how to properly go about...
    • Welshsparky
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk getting paid
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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