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    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...
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    Advice on Finding Work - No Experience

    Hi guys, Not sure if this is the right place to ask since it's more of a general question. I'm looking for a bit of advice. I completed my level 2 and 3 a few years ago and I'm now looking to get into electrics full time. The problem I have is I have no on-site experience. I technically have...
  3. 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
  4. 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...
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    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been fitting them for years and years now mostly without any issues..occasionally changing battery's or units that are out of date..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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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
  8. 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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    Finding a broken wire

    Hi all, I have been installing CCTV camera for a few months. But right now, I have been placed on the service team... I am supposed to replace a 300 meters long cable for a faulty CCTV camera. Another member of the team has identified the fault to be the cable (one of the wire is cut somewhere...
  10. HappyHippyDad

    An interesting fault finding job!

    1pm, quite happy doing my planned job. Builder then asks if I could go out to another job where the top lights have all tripped out. I like peace and quiet when fault finding, plus I like to plan it in advance and always first thing in the morning as you know it can get pretty complicated and I...
  11. Carolina

    Finding transformer VA rating

    Hello everyone. I'm in training but we haven't seen transformers or how they work yet. I have a transformer here I'm trying to figure out. There are no labels or inscriptions on it. Primary side has 3 wires: black, blue (AC in), yellow (AC out?) and Sec has red and blue. Labeled USA 18AWG so a...
  12. S

    Hi, question on Fault finding L-E

    Hi all, what appliances could show really low ir results between L-E? And give a Kohm reading instead of ohms reading L-E? Thanks
  13. S

    Help finding a suitable electric radiator

    Hi, I'm looking for an electric radiator to heat a small WC, about 1-2m^2 so would not have to be high wattage, I'm thinking 250w or less. The specs I need are • very slim profile • controls on the left hand side • IPX4+ rated Does anyone know of such a product or where a good place to look...
  14. K

    Price for fault finding? ££

    What do people charge for fault finding for a domestic customer?
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    Failed my AM2 fault finding 3 times….please help!?!?

    Failed AM2 Fault Finding 3 times!!! hope somebody can help me, I’ve spoken with the examiner, he said my fault finding itself is fine it’s just my writing/explanation. Can someone give me some examples of what to write so I can pass it this time!? Thanks
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    Finding the correct neutral to pull in a DB

    So, I can’t turn off the board, can’t really turn off circuits except the one I am replacing with an RCBO. It’s all singles in trunking no sheaths to trace back to find the appropriate L and CPC, and obviously, nothing is labelled and they definitely aren’t in the correct neutral terminals...
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    Portfolio Fault finding unit

    Hi was just wondering if anyone has been doing/has done the city & guilds fault finding unit in the portfolio they could send me please?
  18. W

    Intermittent fault finding

    Is there anything more frustrating than an intermittent fault
  19. B

    Need help finding a specific meter box

    New to the forum. Hopefully somebody can give me some advice on finding a very specific meter box for my house. A few weeks ago our house was vandalized and the vandals ripped our power meter out of the socket, breaking the meter box door in the process. The house was built in the 70s and as far...
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    Fault Finding

    AM2 exam bonding high resistance higher than 0.05 ,connection is loose or corroded. What is the rectification rewire
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