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  1. 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...
    • Paul Dodds
    • Thread
    • attached can't equipment multifunction multifunction tester new obviously tester there's
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  2. N

    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!
  3. V

    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...
  4. 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...
  5. T

    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 ?
    • The Ghost
    • Thread
    • attach earth equipment identify incomer tn-c-s type
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. W

    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
  7. 1

    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...
  8. N

    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...
  9. M

    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...
  10. N

    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...
  11. M

    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...
    • Martin Atkins
    • Thread
    • equipment piece room separate steam supplies
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. F

    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...
  13. D

    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...
    • danb86
    • Thread
    • circuit equipment fault fault finding finding help neutral systems
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. T

    Risk assessment

    Has anyone ever written an risk assessment for the omission of RCD protection? Doing a job in a hospital and the client has specified that they don't want to have RCD protection due to the nature of the appliances being used. ie live saving equipment. Need to guidance to write one
    • TJC1
    • Thread
    • assessment equipment methods protection risk write
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. A

    For Sale Test meters and other equipment for sale

    Meterl Instaltest multifunction test meter , Metrel PAT test meter and other items for sale as I have just retired - see my Gumtree listings : https://www.gumtree.com/sellerads/1156727929?page=1 all collection only, Durham area Thanks for looking, Andy
    • andart
    • Thread
    • equipment for sale interested message meter meters other sale test
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  16. R

    Should it not be PA Testing?

    I've noticed that it's called PAT Testing everywhere but surely it should be called PA Testing otherwise its Portable Appliance Testing Testing!!!!!:dunce2:
  17. R

    Equipment disconnected and removed

    I have been asked to disconnect and remove a large 3-phase cooker from an installation in a commercial kitchen which is being cleared. Simple enough, isolate at DB, disconnect at local isolator, blank the exit hole, job done. The circuit in question becomes redundant, if it is re-used in the...
  18. V

    RCD For Three phase

    Hi, 1) To comply with the latest Reg's I assume that 230v 16A sockets for general use, now need RCD protection. 2) If the same type of outlet is for additional isolation of fixed equipment , an RCD is not required as long as it is labelled that it is not to be used for any...
    • voltair
    • Thread
    • equipment phase protection rcd required socket three three phase
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. A

    Portable Appliance Testing advice.

    The company I work for are responsible for carrying out all the testing in a high profile chain of stores. The customer is of course expecting everything to be done correctly so they are fully complaint. My company has said that any appliances that are located above the ceiling or in voids...
  20. M

    Megger PAT3 Tester - Can it be used on IT & Sensitive Equipment

    Hope I'm in the right bit for this question Just recently acquired a Megger PAT3 Tester which will be used for 110v leads / tools etc at work Then the question came will it be able to test the office equipment - it will be ok for the kettle etc BUT will it be ok for testing the Computers...
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