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    fault finding problem

    extension re wire, with 15 way wylex consumer unit to 17th edition. circuits RCD A 1. 32amp upstairs sockets (original) 2. 32 amp cooker socket (new) 3. Kitchen sockets (new) 4, 20 amp boiler socket (original) 5. 6 amp downstairs lights (original) 6. Upstairs lights (original) RCD B 1.32amp...
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    fault finding on ring splitting technique

    Hi all can anyone explain how to carry out fault finding on a ring main using the splitting the ring technique. Other than splitting a socket and testing each way do you have to do anything in the consumer unit, ie do you leave the wires in the circuit breakers and bus bars or do you split...
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    Fault finding without my tester.

    Afternoon all I am testerless for a few days and have encountered a problem that I would like to fix today. I'm sure it's something obvious that I've missed so if I run this set up by one and all someone I am sure will suggest something that I have over looked, I hope. Loft lights on their own...
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    Wisebox fault finding

    I came aross one of these for the first time today, and I was hoping someone with more experience could give me some tips to prove whether or not it's faulty as I cant find any information or trouble shooting guide for them (and there isnt any technical contact number on their website) After...
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    Fault finding

    Any body know of any good guides, down loads for fault finding ? Get mega confused when trying to locate faults.
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    Books for Fault Finding. Please Help.

    Hi I have looked every where for books and materials for Fault finding and had no luck so far! Does anyone know of good books or website or material that will help me to prepare for this mean exam C&G? Many Thanx
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    Fault finding - perplexed - help!!!

    Last night one of my neighbours asked me to look at a fault which had developed after new skirting boards were fitted! Today I went round, isolated the circuit and the IR test from the board confimed a L-E very low IR, not too much of a surprise as the RCD wouldn't hold if anything was switched...
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    Fault Finding Problem

    Hi All, Been out to a job last week as the RCD was tripping. Narrowed this down to the ring main circuit. The house is a three bedroom house with only one ring main servicing the entire house. Continuity test on ring are within parameters - L-L - 0.56 N-N - 0.58 E-E - 0.94 I then put the...
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    RCBO fault finding

    My dewalt battery charger (double insulated) is tripping the RCBO. Other appliances seem to be fine. I have tried the charger in other properties and it does not trip. What tests can I make on a multimeter on the charger and/or wiring to help identify the fault.
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    Help with fault finding - general questions please help

    Hi there i have got my trade test to do done my installation today and tomorrow i have my fault finding and testing&inspection to do, just have a few questions i want to ask a decent tradesman who understand faults quite good, im fine with testing and inspection but where it comes to fault...
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    fault finding

    hi all i was wondering what all do when u come across a fault on a cct. eg a ring final!! what ways do u do it? what test do u do? split rings? im just asking what u do i know this may sound funy and prob not make sense lol
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    Fault Finding Help

    Please Help... Here's the issue Got a customer with a fault on the lighting circuit. Done tests on the circuit and all checks out ok, IR is ok, Zs is ok etc When the breaker is turned on it stays on for about 5 minutes then trips out. Does the same with no lights switched on, all lights...
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    Level 3 planning exam test/inspect fault finding

    Hello all!I need your help again.I have a planning exam 2moro.And I am having problems with the test instruments,I don't know all the test voltage/range/current for the live testers any other help or guidance would be great.I am the first in my group to do it.Ahhh
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    Tscc fault finding

    What is this?
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    fault finding - lighting

    Hello Everybody I have been a spark for 3 years now and have encountered a problem that i cannot fathom, very frustrating, please can u help? A client suddenly found that two lights, one in a porch and one outside light had stopped working - no other information 'just stopped working one...
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    Help, test sequence of fault finding of electrical circuits.

    Hi, i have a fault finding test soon and need some advice on the sequence of tests to carry out. What i have got so far:- 1st step is to locate the faulty circuit and the points in the circuit. 2nd unplug items from circuit and test mcb. 3rd visual inspection, damage etc. 4th seek permission...
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    Fluorescent Lights fault finding Starters vs Tubes vs Internal

    Hi, generally speaking if a afluorescent light isn't working is there any quick way of narrowing down the problem between the starter, the tube and the ballast/choke. Apart from changing starters and tubes (and i can't carry the latter around on the off-chance) is there a way of testing each...
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    In need of a fault finding wizard

    Hi,im in need of some help.Recently completed a 80 bed nursing home,its been tested and the whole installation is electrically sound bar one thing,i got a really puzzling fault on a lighting circuit protected by a b6 60898 .when the circuit is switched off the lights dim(18w pl lamps).after days...
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    Fault finding problem

    I am having some problems at discovering a wiring fault between neutral and cpc on a ring circuit. The RCD dedicated to the various socket circuits at this house trips as expected because of the fault but also trips when the downstairs lighting circuit which is in the same board but not...
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    fault finding.....

    hi everyone newbie here... i have recently passed my part 2 technical course & 17th edition and want to move into domestic electrical services. i have done a few small jobs for people gaining more experience as i go. am waiting to do my test and inspect 2392 course, but have been asked to look...

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