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  1. nascocorp

    How Cable Cleats Revolutionize Cable Management: Key Benefits Explained

    In what ways do cable cleats transform traditional cable management practices, and what specific benefits do they offer in terms of safety, durability, and efficiency in both residential and industrial applications?
  2. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Earthing systems explained

  3. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Safe zones quite well explained I think

  4. gazdkw82

    Borrowed neutral explained

    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...
  5. Steve93

    EICR tick boxes explained

    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??
  6. Pete999

    Diversity explained by non other than JW watch and learn trainees

  7. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Voltage drop explained

  8. B

    63amp commando plug pilot terminal

    what's the pilot terminal for?
  9. Pete999

    Resistance explained

    Well I never knew that
  10. L

    Y-plans and 3port valves explained

    Thought id throw this together.
  11. U

    Why dont we use 1/2 amp fuses anymore explained

    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...
  12. J

    BS 1361 main fuse short circuit capacity/overload at ka ratings explained.

    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...
  13. G

    customer from hell

    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...
    • Garythenab
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    • before customer explained fault
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. I

    insulation resistance explained

    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...
  15. E

    reference method explained

    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...
  16. E

    DPN5 Tick Sheet Explained

    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...
  17. P

    Earthing Arrangements explained

    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...
  18. P

    Earthing Arrangements Explained + Photo's

    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...
    • Paul.M
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    • earthing electricians' talk explained
    • Replies: 177
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. P

    reg 431.2.1 of 17th edition explained.

    hi guys, just wonderign if you could help me understand reg 431.2.1 basically it says the netural shall be protected by short circuirt but were cross-sectional area of netural is at least equiv of line conducter then its not nessarry to provide over current over current protection and were...
  20. B

    how a fault was explained to me (word for word //)

    I have a septic tank which is worked by a pump on a ballcock type of basis. There is electricity geting to the device because I touched the top of the balllcock arm and got a shock. The weighton the ballcock device which sets the electric pump going when the tank is full has disapeard and I...
    • bugsy
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    • aus electricians' talk explained fault maybe thought
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Australia
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