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  1. R

    First Day of AM2 exam finished! Just need alittle bit of help.

    first day done of my AM2 exam. Just wanted to let people know what I done and if I will loose any marks. So first of all risk assessment and safe isolation. I completed the risk assessment no problem at all and the safe isolation I completed fine as well asked for permission to isolate, prove...
  2. C

    NICEIC Certification Scheme First NICEIC Assessment

    Hello, Ive got my first NICEIC Approved assessment coming up with Tim Leibe. Ive been with Elecsa in the past but decided to go for the full scope. Just wondering what to expect, questions he may ask and if anyone has had dealings with Tim in the past? Any help would be great.
  3. TonyJohnson

    Hi Folks, everyone has a first day.. Today is mine

    A newbie to the site but been in the game for 13 years... hopefully i can help others as well as them help me... Cheers Tj.
  4. C

    First time in years could not find fault

    split load DB Every circuit (7circuits) 1st half tripped RCCD And two circuits second side tripped The 1st RCCD whist the second RCCD supplying these circuits remained on?? Swapped over the RCCDs to prove the units were not faulty. Removed every neutral to prove borrowed neutral not at fault...
  5. T

    Bought a dud off ebay, first time for me, just a word to the wise.

    Bought a Van radio with satnav and dvd bluetooth etc. etc. Turns out the sat nav software was playing up so got on to the people who sell it (sat nav software, not the radio) and they checked my version and told me it is pirated software. I suppose I should know better at my age. But Erisin are...
  6. C

    Intermediate switch first in 3 way?

    So.. we've dropped a clanger. 3 way switching for large Hallway. Switch wire drops to 1 gang switch(2way), then 3-core to 4-gang switch, then 3-core to 1-gang(2way). This means our 2nd switch isn't an intermediate - but a 2-way. (Not aware of anyone who makes a 4-gang switch with an...
  7. Pete999

    Pete's Videos No more arguments about which is the best tool bag

  8. Lip.82

    I know this happens but this is the first time I've seen it

    I came across this today. Does anyone know how long it takes to totally destroy a cable?
  9. rdsn

    Start second device when first device starts working

    I'd would like to know if/how to turn on a second device (220V fan) when another device starts working automatically (air compressor). The idea is to have both always plugged to the electricity, but the fan working only when the air compressor kicks in. Could someone guide me how to do it...
  10. loulew

    My First Van Break In......

    So I've just experienced my first van break in. Happened an hour ago, broad daylight with the van parked at the front of site I'm working on. Only managed to get a drill though as a cyclist disturbed them. How's everyone else's day?
  11. loulew

    Hi everyone, not new but first post

    Hi everyone. Been on the forum for a few years now, but this is my first post. Thought its about time i stopped snooping and started getting involved. I'm multi-trade at the moment but am planning to switch to a full time electrician in the near future. Have my DI assessment with the NICEIC...
  12. G

    My first big job, made up of lots of little jobs, please help with pricing!

    Hi all, The title says it all really, I have been asked to do a series of jobs in a 2 bed flat based in South West London. He's a really nice man and want to charge a fair price. Historically, I have only completed individual jobs at a time so am a bit stumped of how to charge for what he...
  13. J

    Cooker installation first time

    Hello just wondering if this is correct its all working fine just want to double check
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  14. Gary Tollison

    Consumer unit: which comes first?

    greetings. Just a quick question about switch order. Should the main circuit breaker be wired in first before the main switch, or is the main switch always first in line from the supply feed? Thanks, Gary
  15. D

    FIRST HOME - Help with new Consumer Unit

    My partner and I bought our first house a week ago. We don't have much DIY experience but we are determined to learn and do as much work as we can to save cost. The house is a 3bed an ex-council house built in 1959 and needs a complete refurbishment. The existing CU is not too old (pvc wires)...
  16. R

    Struggling with my first write up (NVQ3)

    Hi guys, I'm about 4000 words deep into my first write up.. I've now got onto the fault finding section, I've go to answer the following.. Perform tests to find the following faults: Loss of supply Overload Short circuit and earth fault Transient voltage...
  17. A

    First post- fault finding

    is anyone aware of any electrical fault finding guides or books (if one exists). Possibly with examples of common faults found in domestic installations? Massive thanks! I'm at the end of my 2357 nvq 3 just interested if anything like this exists?
  18. A

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC approved contractor first visit

    Info for anyone currently looking to join, Whilst I was very nervous the night before, there is no need to be, as long as you know how to test and your upto date with the regs, then this is a breeze, Inspector arrived 9am, Quick meeting explaining about the scheme. Went through the office...
  19. DavidSpark

    First MFT - thoughts on Di LOG 9083p?

    Good evening! I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Di Log 9083p 17th edition MFT. I am looking to get my first MFT and this seems to be coming up as a nice cheapish "starter" one compared to the more expensive Fluke and Megger ones available second hand. They are popping...
  20. S

    First job - light hearted reminder of the past.

    Not sure if this is in the right section or has been covered before but you first job on your journey to becoming a Sparks. Mine was when I was indentured with EIL turning up at Whitelys Department store in Queensway to start my apprenticeship I was on a laughable .89p per hour and working with...

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