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  1. Richard Burns

    Ideas for approaching Fault Finding

    Paul M has suggested an earlier post I made should be more readily available so an edited version is posted here for your reference. Thanks Paul. Just my thoughts on what and how you may be able to approach and break down electrical fault finding. Always remember what training you have...
  2. NDG Elecs

    Best way to cut 40mm diameter holes in metal clad boards

    Hi folks, Will be fitting first AMD3 board later this week. Using the Wiska spring tails kit on it. What is best way to drill a 40mm hole through the casing? I have cone drill bits up to 30mm and also have Bosch power change holesaws. I found the cone drills much better in the past when...
  3. C

    Old testing equipment and new regs...

    Hi all. I was thinking of getting this old fluke Robin 1653 but I am wondering if it's worth it. Fluke Robin 1653 | eBay Anybody has one of these? Any good/bad points about it? Would like to hear any feedback about this unit if possible. Regards, Albert
  4. B

    EICR Limitations

    These are my EICR limitations please can I have your opinion of these and any suggestions of any additional ones 1. As a minimum, 30% of electrical accessories will be visually inspected unless prevented( I.e. Artex ceiling) 2. Zs values inputted will be calculated except socket circuits in...
  5. Lucien Nunes

    Help needed tonight / tomorrow in Cardiff testing equipment

    Calling anyone in striking distance of Cardiff equipped with a PAT tester and preferably electrical / electronic troubleshooting background. I need to PAT test some electronic kit tonight / crack of dawn tomorrow morning, but can't get there myself. It is specialised and expensive stuff and...
  6. B

    vintage poster electrical test equipment

    old print of electrical test equipment
  7. S

    DNO upgrade

    how easy / difficult is it to get DNO to upgrade from 60A to 100A main cut out im in swansea so swalec (i think)
  8. J

    Additional equipment . Total ASC required

    Hi Guys ? We have been asked to install some additional bits of kit to a small supermarket . Everything is metered ie; lighting , general power refrigeration and so on . We have been told by the consultant that they have an ASC of 60 KVA . I visited site the other day to carry out some...
  9. S

    GE RCBO's

    Where's best to buy these online? When I say best I of course mean cheapest! Ha! Some places were wanting over £50 for them!
  10. T

    Masterplug RCD Adaptor

    I am using a Masterplug RCD adaptor in my shed, but when there is an electrical fault on equipment I am using in my shed connected to the Masterplug RCD it trips the main consumer unit RCD in my house. Any help please
  11. S

    IT Equipment & Other Sensitive Equipment

    Fairly new to PAT Testing. Been qualified for a while but not done any! Been asked to carry out all the PAT testing in the office of our company. Fairly mythed as to the testing of IT equipment and sensitive stuff such as monitors, printers, fax machines and the like. I am using a Fluke 6200...
  12. M

    IR testing sensitive equipment

    Been having an argument over insulation resistance testing on ballasts with an 'experienced' electrician I work with and he is saying line-earth IR tests on a circuit with ballasts will always give you dead shorts. I don't understand how this is correct surely a line to earth test wouldn't...
  13. B

    horstmann 80A timer for storage heater circuit

    Just looked at a domestic call out. Storage heaters have stopped working. Next to the consumer unit is a Horstmann 80A timer clock, you know the typical steam punk Bakelite. This looks burnt out. Any recommendations for a replacement. Not familiar with this type of circuit arrangement.
  14. LauraADIA

    Legal requirements for Automatic Door engineers

    Hi all, I've just joined the forum as I think it's important to inform those who are electricians that are thinking about expanding into automatic door servicing and installation about certain regulations. If you are familiar with automatic doors, you will understand that they follow the...
  15. K

    Advice needed with manufacturing electrical equipment

    Hello all, I'm sure someone on here will be able to help me. The company I work for manufacturers electronic signs, ticket machines and information kiosks. You'll see these dotted around the UK in stations and bus shelters etc. I joined the company 3 years ago and although the products are...
  16. driverman

    Eicr reports

    Morning guys, another one for you guys that carry out EICR's. When filling in report for "current using equipment (permanently connected)", what does that actually refer to? Does it refer to appliances only ie cookers etc? Thanks
  17. M

    Electrical equipment symbols for diagrams

    Hi guys, Anyone know where I could find a set of symbols to use on a diagram? Ideally one that I can cut and paste on the computer. Cheers
  18. J

    test equipment

    What is the best multifunction tester on market for a reasonable price?
  19. L

    Battery operated equipment in bathroom

    Hi everyone, Looking for a bit of advice please. I am just returning to the industry after a significant absence so forgive my ignorance. I have just been to quote for a disabled customer who has a battery operated bath lift. The power pack is detachable for charging, but has become to heavy...
  20. S

    rcd or no rcd ?

    Does a 16 amp commando socket installed in swa in a warehouse need to be rcd protected ?

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