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  1. FoxySparky

    Quick question

    Doing my portfolio for college, and am talking about mineral insulated and swa but i cant remember the correct name for fire alarm cable. Many thanks
  2. S

    Multi-function tester discrepancies

    Hi all, got a bit of a puzzler here; A mate of mine uses a Megger and i use a Fluke multi function tester. We both had them calibrated recently by the same guy and even when we use the same leads on the same socket outlet, (with accurate zeroing on the fluke), we get different Zs values, 0.94...
  3. H

    Current Capacity of a main incomer cable

    We have a main incoming cable coming into a factory unit where I think the size is 300mm 4c. The cable head says 400. Is this the current carrying capacity of the cable or just the model number of the cable head box? I can't get a definitive answer even from Scottish Power!!! Thanks. Hutch
  4. H

    Installation of a 90kva CNC Machine

    Hi Lads, Need advice on the installation of a CNC Turning Centre. The Full Load of this machine according to the plate rating is 90kva but in reality, when the machine is running, it takes a fraction of this load. What I need is recommended cable size, fuse/breaker size. Length of cable...
  5. P

    flouescent fittings and tig welders

    Can anyone shed some light on this for me, called to an industrial unit where power was tripping 300mA RCD from another building that was supplying it via 6mm 4 core swa. Turns out the TNCS supply from the first building supplied the other and exported the earth, however someone had done...
  6. S

    Part P Question... Sorry!

    I shall be rewiring my own house in a couple of week (completed on the sale yesterday). Part P just seems an issue as its more expense which I just don't see the need for as I am a 2391 qualified electrician. My question is, what is stopping me from having a periodic carried out when I come to...
    • Stuuk1
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk part part p question sorry
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. N

    Crabtree Starbreaker Type B RCBO's (various amperage)

    Hello, just listed some spare rcbo's on eBay that I have and don't need anymore. Selling them cheap and thought it may help some of you guys out. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271106453049?var=&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 Thanks.
    • northernsparky
    • Thread
    • breaker crabtree electricians' talk rcbo rcbo's type type b
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  8. T

    A little help with my qualifications!

    Hi there guys, I have a few questions about my qualifications and the requirements to get a JIB electricians card. I currently have the 2351 level 3 certificate and I am waiting to get my NVQ lvl 3 certificate through in the post. Now the thing is I am still on 16th edition, do I need to do...
  9. S

    High pressure sodium lamps

    Hi just read this on another forum that High pressure sodium lamps are being discontinued from march next year
    • steve50
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk lamp lamps lighting lights pressure
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. A

    is PV worth it - 9 panels facing west

    I'm starting to think a PV system just isn't worth investing in for my roof, considering only 9 panels and the roof faces just 18 degrees south of due west. Another factor seems to be how much of the electricity generated could be used, rather than sold. I'm thinking of it all ways round, but I...
  11. C

    Another Hi from Basingstoke

    Afternoon Everyone. I see I'm not the only one here from down these parts. Normally work on 24vdc in the road transport sector but I do a little mains work as and when needed.
    • Colin_K
    • Thread
    • another electricians' talk
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. G

    scale drawing

    Hi All, My teacher gave me a home work of scale drawing, but i do not know of its ABC. Its a scale drawing using BS symbols. The question is, A room measuring 10m X 5m is shown below. And then at the end is written draw the outline to scale 1:50. I searched a lot, but no luck. Can anyone...
  13. D

    Interesting documentary

    BBC four shock and awe the story of electricity Really interesting 3 part series I recommend a viewing
    • dim_bulb
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk interesting
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. T

    Fridays

    Alright lads Dont know if you all suffer the same fate most fridays, but with me its never a smooth running day, whenever I think i'll get to knock off at a decent time, something comes up and I end up later than ever. Well this Friday just gone I had a blinding day. After I had finished one...
  15. J

    Grid switches

    hello. jut a quick q on grid switches and what your ways to install them are.. eg. using 20A DP switches with a fuse next to it or just install a FCU to hard wire applience in, there for not fusing at the grid. would you run it in 4mm, 2.5mm or 6mm radial or would you run it of the ring...
    • james king
    • Thread
    • appliance electricians' talk grid spurs switch switches these
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. E

    Eicr cert forms

    Anyone have a link/pdf for the eicr form thats in the back of the regs book? Thanks all!
    • ed-ectrician
    • Thread
    • cert eicr electrical electricians' talk forms
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. D

    unsatisfactory condition report?

    was wondering when it comes to an unsatisfactory condition report, then once the corrections are made do you have to redo the form or just add a letter to it stating it is now satisfactory?
    • demkap
    • Thread
    • condition electricians' talk factory inform minor unsatisfactory water works
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. M

    FIRE ALARM SYSTEM HEADACHE, HONEYWELL NOTIFIER SDX-751EM addressable

    Hi Friends I have been asked to install an extra optical smoke detector in a new office. I told the owner that there may be an issue if the system is all addressable-which later found out it is. I also said that Im not eally into firealarm systems although have had some experience in this...
  19. L

    Seems a little stupid

    Hi guys just a quick one to see what you guys think, completed my apprenticeship earlier this year, NVQ 3 AM2 etc, but a few of us didn't quite understand why we still had to do the full 17th edition course which we had to pay for when we had spent 3-4 years being trained to 17th edition...
    • Liam12
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk little seems stupid
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. E

    Solar thermal Excel

    Does any body have a simple solar thermal excel sheet to work out how much it will produce ? its for the green deal not getting it to solar thermal . thanks if any one could help
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