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    Seaward PrimeTest 350 Auto Options for IT Equipment

    I have a Seaward PrimeTest 350 and noticed these two options in the auto test menu: H) IT Equip CLI PE Current Which does these tests: Earth Continuity 0.10 Insulation 1.0 PE Conductor Current 3.50 I) IT Equip CLII Touch Current Insulation 2.0 Touch Current 0.25 Is this correct as I did not...
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    Whats the best way to PAT these items. Water heater,shower,towel radiator

    Hi Ive been asked to PAT the below and I'm slightly unsure how they should be done or if they should be done. Small water heater over a sink just for washing hands Shower Towel radiator with 100w heater in a bathroom Thanks for any help
  3. Dan

    Lowest price per item you've heard of for PAT Testing?

    I was just reading this here: "Over the last few years we've watched the PAT Testing Industry turn almost on its head - where companies once were charging a fortune to test your equipment, now they're charging mere pennies. If you are looking for the cheapest price for your PAT Testing, please...
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    New to the forum

    Hi I'm new to the forum and would like to say hi to all. My main interest is P.A.Testing as I'm new to doing office/house equipment. All I used to do just was pro audio equipment after I repaired it when I worked for a company. Now I'm self employed I've had to do more so learning how to do all...
  5. Paul Dodds

    New multifunction tester

    Hi, I'm obviously new. I'm looking at buying a fluke 1663 but am concerned that when the new 18th edition comes in it will be obsolete. Would I be better off buying a used 1653b, + calibration, and then a new mf tester when the new regs come in? If this has been covered then please feel free to...
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    Vehicle Diagnostic Tools and test equipment for our garage

    Hi guys, My work in a garage requires the use of electronic car and other vehicle diagnostic tools amongst all the other gas analyser and emissions testing type work we do for MOTs and general repairs and servicing etc. I was wondering what MOT and car diagnostic tools other auto electricians...
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    Introduction

    Hello, Im Ravi from Canada and I work as a reseller of electrical equipment. I hope this forum will help my knowledge and teach more about the equipment I am selling. I look forward to all your expertise in the electrical world!
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    equipment in a dno meterbox

    Hi all can anyone tell me of there experience of fitting gear inside a dno meterbox....? ie a switch fuse for submain.. or switch fuse as required if your tails or submain to your consumer unit is more than 3m away from the cutout..? im aware that the dno's regs may say i cant fit gear in...
  9. Pete999

    Maintence Free JBs (MFJBs)

    Just read an interesting article in Octobers "Professional Electrician and Installer" (PE&I). Probably going to get my --- ripped to shreds over this, "You should have known better Pete" How ever many of you now use Wagos, I don't cus I'm retired, according to the article and I quote "" It's...
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    Can you identify this cabinet/TNS TN-C-S type

    Anyone recognise this typ of incomer in cabinet and the earth strapped to presumably paper type incomer doing EICR in flat this is the main riser off to Wylex BS1361 fuse then up to flat in 10MM² TNS or TN-C-S ?
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    Testing Equipment

    Hi All Which testing kit do people recommend for more diy use which doesn't cost silly money. Like socket testers etc. Is there a better socket tester than the Martindale ez150? Or a kit similar to the kewtech 17th edition testing kit. Thanks
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    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Jib Mcas Qualification

    Has anyone done the JIB MCAS (mature candidate assessment scheme) ? I have been in the electrical trade a good few years and wanted to finish off my training so I can get JIB'd. Been sent the knowledge unit from my training provider and hardly any of it is actually electrical related more H&S...
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    How To Pat Test 125 Amp Equipment

    hi today for the first time ever whilst pat testing a factory I have come across a piece of equipment with a 415v 3 phase 125 amp socket on it. Can anyone advise on the procedure for testing this type of socket and equipment as I have only ever seen 63amp test adaptors and thought this should be...
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    Setting up electrical equipment on a market stall

    Hello folks, I confess I'm not a spark or trainee and I'm just hoping for a bit of advice, if you can help me :) . I'm setting up a food market stall on the high street, to be housed in a small marquee. I shall be taking electricity from the high street supply, located under small manhole...
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    Selling Pafbag Solar lifting equipment.

    Hey guys I've just posted two listings on eBay for lifting equipment for solar panels and inverters if anyone is interested. Bidding starts at 99p :) Pafbag | eBay Grabba Bag 75 (Pafbag) | eBay Also if you click on my profile there are a few more tools and things you may be interested in...
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    Portable equipment.

    Hi all, I have been asked to design the electrics for a portable coffee trolley that is in development. It will have 7 different pieces of equipment on it (coffee grinders, water pump etc..) and will be run off a standard 3 pin 13A plug. The total power of all the equipment comes to...
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    2 separate supplies to 1 Piece of steam room equipment

    Was originally asked by client to put a 6kw supply in for steam room on first floor which we have done client then brings out equipment and asked us to wire it in, Turns out it's for a 3 phase supply as the client is Dutch it's from Holland an no instructions in English After speaking to...
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    Lucien Nunes - Results of IR tests on equipment

    Hi Lucian. I hope you see this post that I said I was going to put up in response to your information. After what you said about being surprised about such a low resistance with equipment and because I hadn't given this too much thought, I had only assumed that some equipment had very low IR I...
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    Electronic Equipment and IR testing. What component causes low reading to earth?

    Insulation resistance testing with electronic equipment between L-N connected together and earth. Switch mode power supplies have EMC capacitors between L - N - E. However, when you test for IR you are using DC. Capacitors block DC. What is there in some electronic equipment that allows a...
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    Fault Finding help

    Hi, I'm being assessed for fault finding as part of my NVQ tomorrow and have just had a bit of a 'what the hell am I'm doing' moment! I'm building the fault in. It will be a loose neutral touching an earthed metal back box in a socket on a ring main, causing the RCD to trip. My plan of attack...

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