So I was in a class today where the tutor was explaining how the neutral conductor works and why it is you don't get a shock from a neutral.
He explained that, if 1amp was to flow down the line conductor and into a light then 1a would be coming back down the neutral, however that's not the case...
I have been doing a lot more testing recently but can’t seem to understand some Of the tick boxes on the sheet. Is there any books or anything I can refer to for explanation??
If the appliance has 0.5 sq mm cable, the UK plug should (maybe "must" because of the wording in the Plugs and Sockets Regulations) be fitted with a 3A fuse, or 5A if high inrush.
If the appliance has 0.75 sq mm cable or above, the UK plug should be fitted with a 13 A fuse.
Before you get...
Hi.
I am an apprentice electrician, and was wondering if anyone could help me as I'm getting confused with something that's probably quite simple.
If I am correct to work out the amps running though an appliance you do w/voltage. So 10kw/240v = approx 42amps. Of I'm correct in this?
My boss...
Got a problem on a CCu change I'm doing.
There was s fault on one of the circuits which I didn't connect back. When I explained the problem with the customer she went mental and demanded it went back; which I obviously did not.
These were her excuses why it should have gone back:
It worked...
can someone please explain insulation resistance testing to me i have read GN3 and brian scaddans book , i know it is to ensure conductor insullation has not deteriorated or damaged but i read posts on here about how you can use it to find borrowed neutrals and short circuits , and why does...
This is a page I wrote to help the people at work understand the reference method.
Hope its of some help to others
Reference methods for domestic installations
The reference method box on the EICR is there to indicate how the particular circuit is installed.
This then allows us to verify that...
I think I've Posted this before, but I've just updated it. Some of the sparks where I work still get a little confused of what the different areas of the tick sheet mean and what needs to put in there, so I wrote this up to help them.
I hope its of some help to others. Its worked for The NICEIC...
It's all very well looking at pretty diagrams in college and in books but its different when your out in the field for the first time or doing a simulated exam. Hope this thread helps you regarding main incomers/earthing so others can learn and understand this subject better. I wish I could...
This is for the people still in or has just left their electrical education or for those of us that need a refresher in domestic earthing arrangements. It's all very well looking at prity diagrams in college and in books but its different when your out in the field for the first time. Hope this...
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