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  1. D

    Advice required regarding finding a suitable "certifier" when not personally registered

    I am an old "spark" who is looking to re-enter the industry working self-employed in domestic premises. Can any of you kind folk help with the following. I am City and Guilds qualified (A and B ) and also have the 17th edition certificate. However due to working in other fields / abroad for...
  2. kenny maccuish

    Found during fault finding

    Hi guys just wanted to ask if there are any Irish electricians here that can tell me whether these examples of making off SWA are accepted in Ireland. Just had to fault find a light not working in a garden and opened up a couple of manholes to find PVC 4x4 waterproof boxes with SWA going into...
  3. naylorpd

    Finding replacement LED driver

    I have in LED light which has stopped working. It's well-travelled, made in China, bought in Azerbaijan and installed in the UK. I assume the problem is with the LED driver, picture included. Made by Guo Xin, model GX-F36x1W for which an internet search reveals...nothing! So how do I find a...
  4. G

    Intermittent fault finding.

    Was called to a commercial lighting issue on Friday where the circuit had tripped, RCBO protected. On arrival reset the RCBO and all held, three lights weren't working, two were lamps and one had a black scorched ballast, replaced this and all works. The circuit has eight lights, two PIRs a...
  5. P

    Finding correct plug cable?

    Can anyone advise on how to find out the correct detachable UK plug cable (amperage, wire gauge etc) for electrical items where you don't have the original cable for comparison and the manufacturer of the item doesn't publish the specs for the original cable? I had previously thought these...
  6. J

    Finding work after completing level 2

    Soon to be completing my Electrical installation level 2 evening course, intending to go on and do my level 3 next year. Don’t have any experience outside the classroom but I’m 31 years, reliable and can drive. Thinking about starting to look for work once I can get my ECS labourer card...
  7. P

    Am2 testing: Fault finding

    Hello everyone, I have finished my 3 years at college and now have my AM2 tomorrow. I have confident in the installation but need some help on a bit of the testing and fault finding. We will be usin a megger tester. How do I carry out PEFC and then PSSC on a three phase DB. Also could do...
  8. B

    Help finding a lampholder insert that fits?

    Hi all, I'm struggling to find some info. My electrician (old Greek bloke) and local lighting shops not able to help so far. I'm trying to find a replacement for this lamp holder insert for an old SBC wall light. As you can see the pins broken. Its an old wall lamp the wife got ages ago. No...
  9. markneilbarnett

    Fault finding simulators for AM2 trainee

    Hey, I am currently doing the AM2 but finding it difficult to find anything relating to fault finding well anything with any substance. I was wondering if anyone has come across any fault finding/trouble shooting software that can help me get to grips with the principles. Thanks for your time.
  10. telectrix

    Fault finding. never trust Appearances.

    as title, just been called out to a fault, 1st floor and attic conversion no lights. arrived at the house to find as title. 1970's CU in cellar. MCB labelled cellar and upstairs lights. cellar light working. all cabling in cellar surface. top of cellar stairs is a switch. T/E and 3core/E...
  11. LewisM

    Help finding old MCBs

    Hello, does anybody know where I can get hold of and old VOLEX MCB in this style??? 20A Thanks Lewis
  12. Adam_92

    Testing and fault finding

    Hi looking for some assistance which tests would you remove an rcbos functional earth? Isit when you do your rcd tests? And another one if anyone can help me clear this up when fault finding how would you go about splitting a ring? What would you link out at the consumer unit?
  13. P

    AM2 Fault finding failure. Bonding splan motor circuit

    Hi everyone. I sat my AM2 last week and passed everything except the fault finding. They just tell u pass or fail not what u got right or wrong etc. I struggled on the faults I'll explain below. I know the faults will be different next time but would still like to know how to approach these...
    • Pete286
    • Thread
    • am2 bonding circuit failure fault fault finding finding motor
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. markneilbarnett

    Fault finding for AM2 exam

    Hey, fellas does anyone have any resources regarding fault finding. Unfortunately for me i failed the AM2 due to lack of knowledge on this particular subject. Its just so difficult to find a tried and tested method. I can't believe it's all guess work. All you get issued for the exam is a low...
  15. A

    Fault finding an intermittent RCD trip

    Hey all, really hopping someone will be able to help me with my issue. This problem relates to my personal home, but i can't seem to figure out the issue. Quick background. The main switchboard at my house feeds into a sub-board in my shed. This sub-board then feeds into another sub-board which...
  16. T

    FAULT FINDING USING CONTINUITY TESTER ONLY

    Hi all & thanks in advance for the time. I'm due on Monday to complete my trade test. (FICA IN SCOTLAND) The part of my test i am to undertake is Fault Finding and rectification. For the test i will be put in a booth by the assessor and issued a job card that briefly describes the...
  17. A

    imersion heater thermostat fault finding

    Hi all, hoping someone can offer some knowledge/experience of immersion heater fault finding. My parents-in-law's imersion heater stopped working, on inspection I found the time switch had failed open. Also the isolation switch neon indicator was dead. The heater itself had a good resistance...
  18. K

    Need help finding work

    So I have city and guilds l3 in electrical installation as well as 17th edition and initial verification test and inspection all of which I achieved at college. However since I didn’t go down the apprenticeship path I’ve not had a lot of experience on the job apart from a few days helping out on...
  19. D

    dumper dynostart wiring - finding correct diode-help required please!

    Hi, I am new to the forum so firstly hello all. I have a basic understanding of auto electronics but have encountered a problem that is beyond me and need your help. I am retrofitting a dynostart (startermotor/generator) to a dumper engine that was previously hand-crank start. It is a Hitachi...
  20. M

    Fault finding an intermittent RCD trip.

    Hi all, I’ve had a headache of a fault and can’t think what to do next. The house has an RCD main switch, and I’ve verified the circuit which has the fault to be the kitchen ring final. The RCD has tripped once without interference, and several times when a switched fuse spur is turned on...

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