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  1. M

    Failed lighting circuit

    Looking for advice, please! Converting MR16s with transformer to GU16 lamp holders wired into mains. Done it several time before without problems but this time when converting five downlights in kitchen, the whole circuit stopped working. During process the second bulb (halogen) did blow when I...
    • mb2020
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    • circuit failed lighting lighting circuit
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  2. R

    Replacing halogen GU5.3 with LEDs - tried twice and failed - help please.

    Hi, I have a hob extractor with 2x halogen MR16 / GU5.3 light bulbs. The transformer inside it is this one: https://www.fiyo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/19/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/9/1/91057250.jpg (230/240v~ 0.26A~ 11.5v~ 60W max - 2 x GU5.3 20W lights) I have tried to...
    • rupertcacatua
    • Thread
    • failed halogen help help please led bulbs leds please replacing tried
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  3. J

    Smart meter install failed

    I had arranged for a Smart Meter to be installed today. It would not fit due to the size of the isolation switch currently fitted. See photo of the inside of the meter box located outside. Is it necessary to fit such a large fused isolation switch? The SWA cable at the bottom runs to a consumer...
  4. N

    Need electrical advice failed part and need replacement but unsure of part name pic included

    Alternative choc block failure cannot seem to find the one in the photo attached in common b and q Screwfix shops, can anyone give me the correct name of part? as it is not a normal choc block, or can anyone link me to the part for ease of purchase . Thank you
  5. J

    I failed to complete my NVQ..

    I shall cut a long story short, I started my apprenticeship to gain my NVQ level 3 just over 3 years ago when 20 and a year into it I had to deal with a few issues in my life including a couple of bereavements in the family and other personal issues which ended up causing me to lose complete...
  6. Gavin John Hyde

    Socket failed after a month...

    I had a customer ring me a moment ago, I fitted a double socket directly into consumer unit in the meter cupboard, joined into the same breaker as the downstairs ring. she says one side of the socket works, but the other side has stopped! it has no power! given its fed by just one cable as a...
  7. P

    Test failed due to missing RCD

    Hi All Recently joined the forum to ask for some information. I recently bought a flat to let. I was advised by the letting agent to get the electrics tested, although not a legal requirement. The test was carried out by their electrical contractor. He failed the test due to the fuse board not...
  8. R

    Am2 exam failed on LIVE testing any guidance or help?

    Hi All, Ive just got my results through and I failed my first attempt of AM2 exam on the live testing of inspection and testing. I passed everything else just the live testing simply all because I ran out of time that was allowed for the inspection and testing. So Im gonna try and get re booked...
  9. J

    Am2 IR test failed on the global test

    hi all, Failed my AM2 on IR test. Just a query do you have to remove both the nuetral and the cpc fly lead from RCBO when doing a global test? I did this but I did not put the cpc from the ring final in to the MET bar. I tested the ring circuit, motor and strappers separately. That’s the only...
  10. I

    Compex EX04 failed ....

    Hello Members, Just been told I have failed my EX04. Visual, close and detailed inspections on IS circuits. Basically don’t know what I missed? Fault wise? From memory their was the obvious bolt missing from JB, missing stoppers, damaged cable, IS earth going to dirty earth. Barrier the wrong...
  11. J

    Failed insulation on Fan

    hi guys, Could someone please tell me why the ‘insulation’ has failed on this pat test please? I thought over 1MOhm was ok? The test is on a fan in a dental surgery. Thanks
  12. rolyberkin

    What have you had a go at and failed!?

    So despite us all giving advice to other people about not having a go at electrics I always like to have a go at any other trade at every opportunity (as long as it is legal and safe!) I have tried car spraying and tonight I had a go at car window tinting and failed miserably (I have previously...
  13. dansk

    Apprentice Electricians and failed exams

    Looking for some advice please - My stepson is 3rd year apprentice Can anyone tell me: If the apprentice fails his exams, who's time does the resits come out of? The company or the apprentice (i.e unpaid leave)
    • dansk
    • Thread
    • apprentice apprenticeship electricians exams failed
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Business Related
  14. westward10

    Socket failed safety test mate.

    For the last six years we have tested a five pitch caravan park on a farm. First year I rewired between all the meters and switchgear because the Caravan Club rightly condemned it, see pics of my efforts. Only two of the original rcds have been replaced since. This week one of the pitched...
  15. S

    Smart meter install assessment failed.

    Hello all, I had a smart meter install date today (both utilities) with npower as the provider. The engineer, on a quick inspection of the existing setup said he could not continue as the existing 'tails' coming from the CU have had their outer grey sheath stripped too far back. Is it part...
    • sh500
    • Thread
    • assessment failed install meter smart smart meter
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. R

    Running a sub main to a Garage

    Hi, I have a job coming up to replace a CU. It has failed a few tests so has to be replaced. It is a large house and the board is a two tier one so will replace with similar. Whilst surveying the old board I noticed two 63 amp mcb's one supplying an extension to the house this has a ring and...
  17. L

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Failed Niceic

    Hi all, I had an assessment yesterday and failed :(. The reason I failed was there were ring circuits that had mcb's and not rcbos. the apartments I showed were ones that the company I work for provided the apartments and are ones in which I installed and tested but were digned 2- 3 years ago...
  18. M

    Multiple electrical problem on Mk 1 Focus

    hi everyone My mk1 Focus has developed the following electrical problems over a very short period of time (2 weeks). I can't believe that this is due to individual faults and was wondering if anyone could shed any light on the problem and if there is a fault in common easily fixed Indicators...
  19. M

    EAL 4337 & 4338 MOCK EXAM PAPERS

    Hi all, Ive recently attended an EAL 4337 & 4338 combined course in Chadderton Oldham, I passed my practical with out to much issue, however I have now failed both Initial and periodic exams TWICE by just a couple of marks (this happened today) now not wanting to apportion blame but the other...
  20. westward10

    Clipsal rcbo.

    Tested a Crabtree Polestar board today full of Sector rcbos, tested many of these boards and never seen this. The only Crabtree devices were two mcbs but the Sector devices are identical to Crabtree devices. Out of the nineteen four failed which is something you don't get with Crabtree rcbos...
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