I was wondering on the views you have on lighting and the future. Do you think LED lighting is the way forward and other types of lighting will eventually become a thing of the past?
8kw pv installed two years ago 2phase jobs (2 x 4kw systems) The customer is now saying his electric bill has increase 100% . Its about 17000kw over this time and this is about what the pv has made. The house meter has 2.5mm cables going to it and its CT digital 3ph meter.
Could the PV make the...
Hello,
I have to teach/give a presentation on
"Explain the underlying principles in variable speed drive specifications for the control of a 400V 2.2kw 3-phase motor to a class of level 4 students (HNC)"
I do not coming from a teaching background, but I am very interrested in it.
So far I...
Dont know if we can either discuss this here or there's a separate section for this but I'm pretty interested in the above, even though its not all signed and sealed till Spring 2014
Just had a sales man round who was very helpful indeed and suggested that this is the way forward both in doing...
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Can anyone help me answer a simple question?
I trained as an electrical apprentice and have a HNC in elec engineering. I'm now a physics teacher and have done lots of simple household wiring over the years. Recently I've done a few house renovations and feel unsure if I should undertake...
Hi all, What shall I do people. I passed level 2 2330 C&G NVQ 3 years back, however I forgot most of the course, I know alot of the course is health and safety which is easy and ohms law etc, its just that I forgot continuity test, earth loop impedance test and various other tests (bits coming...
Got a call this afternoon from one of these. They seem above board - licensed by the EU and part of the government initiative to give small businesses a chance at LA work etc instead of the big boys getting it and then subbing it out with a price hike. Sounds good so far I suppose.
They want...
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have question about led lights 70ma constant current
just got design through i had wired them to star point 3 lights at one location with power behind other down light.
so i have 3 lights wired in parallel longest run 4 meters, just found out they need to be series so...
I forward calls from my landline to iphone when im out and about. The only problem is it doesnt tell me its a diverted call.
My nokia used to show a small symbol which told me i was recieving a diverted call.
Any one else know anything bout this?
Looked everywhere on google and nothing to...
Hi Guys,
Looking for an insight in which is the best way forward for me...
Background..
Always had a thing with electrics, wiring plugs etc from an early age, grandad was a spark in the navy so it must be in the blood!
Worked on vehicle electrics from the age of about 14 and then...
Hi All the problem with the feed in tarriff was that it was not done correct from day one.
1.The green deal should of been introduced at the same time as the feed in tarriff roled out. Would of stoped fat cats getting richer...
2. MCS should of only been given out to sparks with the correct...
Received an email at bang on 12 today with my results. To my surprise i have passed everything! I was certain i failed most of it but wow! WELL happy now :D
Guys
Can you please give me feedback on training providers for the PV courses, I am looking to train. I want comprehensive training, to include proper erection methods on roofs etc.
Looking forward to your feedback
Regards
Chris
Been called out to a house built in about 1980. 6 way rewireable CU. He told me over the phone that none of the sockets work, he rewired fuse and it went bang again, and again and all is OK, the problem is intermittent. He is a regular customer, and i look after 3 of his rentals. This problem is...
Can someone give me simple explanation (Do not too technically) about how lighting dimming module works for Forward or Reverse phase? If any other link that I need to refer, please advise..
Your cooperation on this matter is highly appreciated.
Thank you.
Regards
Hi, this is my first post and thought would be the best place to ask like minded people about our trade.
A feew years ago I made a decision to drop my current job (IT) as work there was slowing down and go train to be an electrician. 3 Years later I have my 2330 and 17th edition along with...
Hi Guys
This is my first post so appologies for being so forward...
I'm very interested in developing a PV and potentially Solar Thermal business in the UK. I'm looking to invest in and partner with an accredited organisation/ individual.
My expertise is in Marketing, Sales and Finance and...
All,
I'm after a sanity check on an customer job I'm looking at. The basic problem is that to get power from the ring, the the required point is near on impossible inside teh house but realitively easy if part of the run is outside, about 6 foot above the ground.
So the question is: can I...
Hi Folks got a call today and went to look at a bungalow. The previous person has split the tails so one set goes to a old rewirable box 4 circuits the second set of tails goes to a bare bones job with one RCD this covers a new extension and sockets therein.
Due to space limitations my only way...
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