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  1. HappyHippyDad

    Todays fault finding

    I had a bit of a head scratcher today, I think I've got to the bottom of it but thought I would run it past you guys. 0.15MΩ between N and CPC on a ring circuit. I started breaking down the circuit and when I disconnected one of the sockets the fault cleared. I now got 15MΩ. Nothing obvious...
  2. R

    Books on Fault Finding Electronics

    Would anyone be able to recommend fault finding books or YouTube videos. I’m just looking to brush up on my knowledge. I currently work in fire and security.
  3. Calebp43

    Fault finding job

    Did a fuseboard change yesterday from an old wylex board to dual rcd on a TT system with 14ohms ZE and finished pretty late. Went back this morning to test and was told that her cooker was tripping the rcd. Before checking the cooker element I did an rcd test this morning on the left side of...
  4. littlespark

    Fault finding head scratcher.

    Quick drop in at a house on way home…. Customer couldn’t reset mcb for rfc. Power off at board, outgoing cables disconnected… I was getting 200V between the neutral bar and the earth bar within the CU. With the CU mainswitch on, I am getting a voltage on the disconnected live cables. Have...
  5. B

    Finding posts amongst the junk

    We've had many episodes of being difficult to find threads amongst all the ads. Now that's been replaced by posts being lost among all the "posting to avoid account deletion" posts.
  6. M

    Anyone got any drawings they’ve made for finding downlights in a new ceiling?

    So I’m an apprentice and only get to do downlighter jobs as foreigners at the weekend, but they’re typically added when the customer no longer wants a pendant so the ceiling is already finished and I’ve never seen downlights being wired while the ceiling is exposed and then finding them after...
  7. AngelLaHash

    Finding Zs the Hardway

    Now Ive done Periodic Inspection and Initial Virification Qualifications with LCL/EAL (so non C&G 2394/95) # strange part building Modules , this is like a part of the building than you slide in and then hook up. my Manager says i could find out the Zs , i look puzzled at this but the guy with...
  8. G

    Fault finding weird issue

    Hi all, Gone to look at a intermittent ground floor sockets fault today, the RCBO was tripping at random times with no pattern. Nailed down a potential leg between 2 sockets ( 0.01 ohms on IR test) and temporarily replaced it to get the radial circuit (2.5mm on 20a B curve) to get it back on...
  9. S

    UK Bad brakers of is there something else

    Hi I'm trying to find if I have a fault in these to brakers of in the lines. The 32A braker leads as far as I know only to a junction box that use to be used for the old boiler. It's been off for a long long time but want it back on again but it keeps tripping out for some reason. I've turned...
  10. S

    Need help finding the right fuses !

    Trying to get the daughter's old VW Beetle Cabriolet (2003 plate) back on the road and need to replace a couple of fuses. Problem is that all the modern day standard fuses appear to be different in terms of the blade shapes. The ones in the VW are shaped like "maxi" fuses and have no notches in...
  11. L

    Fault finding in FICA test in scotland

    Hi. Im just about to resit my FICA test in edinburgh. Im only resitting the fault diagnosis section. Can anyone who has sat the FICA be able to give me some advice while trying trying to find the faults with the continuity buzzer you get to do it with
  12. A

    Finding buried panel

    4 outlets, living room, not on main panel. Can’t find another panel. How can I find buried panel? Built about 1990, Atlanta area
  13. J

    Fault finding- AM2S. What is the pass mark for AM2s fault finding

    Fault finding- does any one know how many faults out of seven you need to find to pass the AM2S fault finding section ? any info would be helpful. Thanks
  14. E

    Design help level 3. Finding length

    Hi guys, I'm struggling with working out the length to fill In the gaps for my upcoming exam. I'm struggling with finding the length as I don't have or know the correct formula to use. The yellow highlighted areas will be blank in my actual exam. For example circuit 2 cable length is 12m and...
  15. T

    Fault finding with a multimeter

    Hi, I’m just wondering what sort of readings I can expect for faults on a multimeter? I’ve only ever used a multifunction tester. What readings can I expect for a short cct fault or a polarity fault? I know that open cct will be 0L/1, cheers
  16. S

    Have you ever used contract finding companies successfully?

    Work is ticking along ok, most days are filled by domestic work (obviously appreciate it), but we always seem to miss out on the bigger contracts. I was wondering if anyone used any tender finders successfully, and of so who are they? I was quoted £1600 per month by a company who would find...
  17. V

    How reliable are you finding smoke detectors..whos do you prefer

    Hi all Recently we've been having a few issues with smoke and heat detectors.. been fitting them for years and years now mostly without any issues..occasionally changing battery's or units that are out of date.. but in the last 18 months we have a some problems. Last year we did a rewire and...
  18. LewisM

    Help with finding MCB

    So a friend of mine has a new build (2020) typical new build lashed in. Hes getting an electric car soon however fitting a charger will be a pain in the backside as the meter cupboard is in passage on the side of the house the fuse board is fed by a sub main and is in the toilet under the stairs...
  19. jammersp

    Transformer/power supply required - difficulty in finding

    Hi all, its been a fruitless task task thus far. I'm trying to find a transformer with a perculiar output pin config for 24V and 0.1A, please see picture. The ref on the 'plug' is cp39b0240v0100b. Any help welcomed? thanks JP
  20. Raptor0014

    Finding borrowed neutrals

    Evening all. I did an EICR recently and then changed a consumer unit. As part of the EICR process I take off around 25% of all accessories to check terminations etc. Property was well maintained and EICR was satisfactory with a few C3s. Board was a split load single RCD board. Light and...

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