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  1. G

    help needed with fault finding

    Ok here we go, I changed a CCU and after getting rid of a few borrowed neutrals everything seemed fine. I carried out all the tests required. No problems there. Then came the crunch. When the central heating switches off via the digital timer it trips the RCD . This doesn't happen every time...
  2. G

    Help in Covering Fault Finding

    hey, Currently towards the end of my NVQ but need to cover fault finding on a few occasions as i have not included any in my job write ups as i did not think fault finding on new jobs would look very impressive. Just wondered if anyone knew the type of small jobs they wrote up on about fault...
  3. R

    fault finding

    My light in garage has stopped working. the other light has 230 v supply tested. when i test the voltage at the sw side of ceiling rose feeding light it only has 20v. Any1 shed any light on this and would it stop the light working?? thanks
  4. W

    Fault Finding with Continuity Tester Only!

    Would like some advice/methods for dead testing: Central Heating System Ring Radial Lighting CO2 Detector 3 Phase Motor Can only use a continuity tester to locate faults. Thanks :D
  5. U

    fault finding ring main.

    testing ring main on a house about 35 years old.one ring main for all the house plus extension plus garage. no continuity on phase conductor, dead short on nuteral to earth I,R test . concrete floors down laminate up.checked all skts for loose conections,no luck. split ring on to two 20amps...
  6. W

    Fault Finding - Dead

    I apologise in advance if this has been posted many times by others :D Im after some help on fault finding for my AM2 exam. Apparently you only get an continuity tester and insulation resistance. Would just like to know some information on testing different circuits and how to locate the...
  7. stidge

    Fault finding where to start

    Hi all any information will be much appreciated.Quick look at job today,customer says getting shocks off almost everything in kitchen when lights turned on!Only had 15 mins so quick look at CU. TT i Think no RCD,Old CU,Took a quick reading off light switch and sockets(seperate ccts) L - N 240v...
  8. D

    Fault Finding Practical 2330.

    I was wondering if someone who has done this exam would be able to tell me what certain faults will have on the test results. I don't have a job and have to do this exam in a couple of weeks and while I know how to test I am feeling very unprepared for it. I know that doing CPC check will...
  9. W

    2330-303 fault finding exam

    Well, i have mine tomorrow =-} i flu through the 302, but just wanted a little heads up if anyone has sat this one ? Is there any calculation questions in this paper ? Calculations happen to be a strong point of mine lol so that would be awesome. Also, "this may sound a little dumb" but...
  10. W

    Fault finding Help

    Hi I am in my 3rd year at college and wondered if anyone has information on what will be in the 3rd year exams. I really just want to know the main types of faults and how these can be resolved. :confused: Thanks Wayne
  11. I

    Fault finding

    Hey all, Im having to do some fault finding on a final circuit soon, there are many i have to do, but there are a few i don't fully understand... It would be greatly appreciated if someone could maybe describe the following faults and how exactly you locate them on a final circuit... - An...
  12. T

    AM2 D1 Fault Finding

    Hi Guys, I was wondering if you could give me a bit of advice on fault finding. I've passed all of my AM2 now and except for D1 which is fault diagnosis. I'm not too great on fault finding, I'm not bad which the sector that I work in, but when it comes to things in the AM2 bay I seem to end...
  13. J

    Discharge lighting fault finding

    On an installation of Metal halide low bays that i fitted a few years ago, some of the fitting are going on and off during the day. Some times they are off for hours. The installation does have heavy industrial machines so voltage spikes on start up or full load could have an effect but i...
  14. G

    AM2 Fault Finding Help Please

    Hey there, Sorry for posting another AM2 thread but with my test coming up next week, i would like further information or help on the Fault Finding. Im rather nervous about the test as a whole but i think i should be alright barring the fault finding, i have an understanding of it, but without...
  15. madeinengland

    fault finding procedure.

    i'm in my 3rd year of college and i have 2 exams coming up. 1st one is fault finding on a rigged up fault board. the 2nd is inspecting and testing on a rig. i'm not in the trade at the moment as we've got no work and will have no time to practise fault finding before my exam.my class has 22...
  16. I

    Books On Routing & Fault Finding

    Dear All Is anyone aware of any books on the market to help with the above topics?? Irish
  17. A

    Fault Finding a LV light Fitting

    Can anyone telkl me if this is an ok way to test if a transformer is working ok? I don't want to damage it. Situation: ceiling light fitting with 12 small halogen lamps, all run from a transformer inside the fitting cap, 230V to primary, 11.5V out of secondary side. It's not on the ceiling...
  18. L

    Fault Finding - Ring : Techniques?

    Currently have an unknown fault on a ring circuit on a job i've been on, not had time to look as it was end of the day, wanting to know everyones techniques in finding faults on a ring in a house, as how the house is wired isnt going to be straight forward etc... your comments please
  19. C

    Fault finding help

    Ok chaps, a customer calls you saying he has a 'tripping problem' on his CU. Apparently it is totally random and no rhyme nor reason to it. No work done recently etc etc but the RCCB trips every now and then and the guy is worried as he is going on hols soon and naturally doesn't want fish to...
  20. S

    How much for hourly rate when fault finding

    Hi everyone, as the title says, how much do you charge for hourly rate on a callout? Do you charge a call out fee? Thanks to everyone who responds.

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