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  1. J

    Testing tips or tricks

    I am currently doing maintenance on flats, when people move out i go in sort anything thats broken etc and do a EICR. This may be a stupid question but i want to know if yous have any little tricks tips or suggestions to speed things up when testing ?
  2. a1guvner

    Fault finding with a TDR

    Hi Guys, I am going to be tracing a fault on a cable that is around 300mtrs in a field and I wanted to prove accuracy of the meters first, I have checked to separate meters on 100mtr drums of cable both showing the same results, 1 drum of 1.53c+e showed as 103.5mtr which i would expect, on...
  3. B

    Lamppost fault finding !

    Evening ive been testing an installation of new lampposts where some bollard type lights were removed and torpedo jointed to replace with lampposts or remove the lights completely. Now here's the problem the wiring is all buried in the ground 3way torpedo joints have been made beside the...
  4. happysteve

    Inspection and testing turns into fault finding

    Eh up :) So, I'm taking my 2394/5 exams at the start of December, and I'm coincidentally covering inspection and testing in my 2365. Thought I'd get some more practice in, having been appraised in (by my tutor) and confident with safe isolation procedure. I've got a 16th edition Wylex board...
  5. T

    Best way to improve testing/fault finding knowledge?

    Hi all Hopefully I'm not letting myself in for a verbal head kicking here but I'm prepared to take the risk so here goes!.... I have just completed my registration with Elecsa after going through the 2330 level 2 and 3 and the 2382 (which I did over 3 years) and I have started to pick up a bit...
    • th_walking_dude
    • Thread
    • best best way fault finding knowledge led testing
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. D00DY_T00DY

    Advice on finding an apprenticeship

    Hey guys, Currently doing level 1 in electrical installation(should be doing level 2 if I'm honest) all good, no problems flying through both practical and theory work with little or no trouble but i would much prefer an apprenticeship(Obviously) and was hoping for some advice on contacting some...
  7. Q

    Fault finding for prospective clients

    Had a call today from a prospective client who runs the maintenance for a small block of flats. They want a price for a EICR for the communal power. This bit is straight forward. In addition he explained that there are 2 x outside lights which are faulty (cause unknown). Also a light in the...
  8. L

    fault finding........

    Zs of 103.00 at the sockets in a third floor flat; (that's been lived in since it's conversion in about 1960 ish) ill go hunting for the source see if i can see the problem...................found the cellar...........ah yes..... AND a recent addition for outside power! the grey / green cable...
    • lister
    • Thread
    • black brown fault fault finding finding outside power
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. A

    Finding fault on socket ring

    We've had an intermittent fault that trips the circuit breaker on the socket ring for quite a few months now. The ring for lights is unaffected. It usually happens during the day when we are at work and then we come home to a fridge that is starting to warm up. I've had an electrician test the...
  10. D

    out of work sparks or peope finding it hard to get work or not

    any London based sparks out there who are a bit short of work in the next week or so, I posted a post in jobs bit but im also wondering how things are in general out there as being self employed an in a specific sector i am a bit sheltered from the real world of contracting.
  11. W

    Finding it difficult

    Morning All Advice and guidance would be good please. I've just come out the Army after 13 years service and for my resettlement I did the (what is known as) 'the 5 week sparky course', although I've had extensive life experience and experience over the years in all kinds of environments and...
  12. A

    Fault finding

    Hi all, I have a bit of a dilema, i visited my grandparents house a few days ago and they said the electric keeps tripping out (something up to 3 times a day). It is tripping the main switch RCD, i have no idea where to start looking for the problem so any help would be appreciated a lot...
    • appspark95
    • Thread
    • fault fault finding finding spark start tripping where
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  13. M

    Best tool for finding wood ,wires,metals behind plaster boards

    hayy whats the best tools for finding woods , cables , metals etc behind plaster bored im fed up of drilling a hole to find beams etc, thanks guys -mike
  14. P

    Having a hard time finding a college for 2365 lvl3

    Hey guys, I'm trying to find a college that offers the 2365 level 3 part time, ideally evenings. I completed level two but am due to move from North West to South East London/Kent. Could anyone recommend somewhere in that region? I've emailed City & Guilds and tried Google.
  15. P

    Just another Trainee

    Hey everyone, i just signed up after finding the site through a random google trawl. I've just competed level 2 C&G 2365 (one year, part time) as I attempt to move across from the motor trade where I work as a general fitter and have done so for most of my life. I was hoping to enter the trade...
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Finding a decent plumber!!!!!

    Everytime I get a plumber they are either ridiculously expensive, leave something dripping.... or both!! I dont touch plumbing in my house as both times I've attempted it I've just got into a right pickle. I dont understand water, with electrics you do things a set way and it works, with...
  17. M

    fault finding

    Anybody know any good websites for fault finding videos, currently studying for my am2.
  18. B

    finding apprentices

    hi, i have been in the trade for 10 years, and have often carried work out on my own. i have had the odd apprentice come and go over the years, but they seem to get put off once they realise they have to put down there fancy cutters and clean screwdrivers, for there cold and rusty scotch comb...
    • bowza
    • Thread
    • apprentices apprenticeship finding
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. M

    Live to neutral fault HELP!!!

    Ok pretty new to fault finding. Went to a property this is my fibdings Mcb trips NOT rcd Split ring main tested at socket got 0.22 on l-n insulation resistance on one leg Tested at board got o.oo on both legs??? Wtf Circuit has sky lights and underfloor heating on it. What is the best...
    • Missing-spark
    • Thread
    • circuit fault finding help live neutral what's you've
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. S

    finding centre to do 2394/95 combined

    im just enquiring to see if anyone has taken the combined course in Nottingham or the surrounding areas, I have asked a few places and the general price is around £800+vat, has anyone got it any cheaper anywhere else.
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