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  1. J

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Getting accredited to

    Looking for some advice regarding joining a CPS. I've been in the electrical industry in various roles for nearly 10 years. I started my electrical education back in 2008 when I completed a level 2 qualification and picked it back up in 2016 gaining a level 3 C&G followed by inspection and...
  2. M

    About ibew interview

    If my ibew interview was short does it mean i have improved chances of getting in?
  3. cliffed

    Codebreakers getting a update

    Things are changing so much in this industry… how are we Electrician’s supposed to catch up when the ruling bodies dont know what’s going on😂 Spot the difference.. I had to make a change in my not so old book. its always been a C3 on existing properties
  4. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    Getting 18th Edition and Part P without having taken NVQ level 3

    Good evening all Just wanted to run a question past those who might have time to look at it Basically, I have my NVQ level 2 and am gaining experience in the field at the moment, working as an electrician's mate (self employed/sole trader, effectively sub contracting) mainly in domestic. At...
  5. I

    Seeking advice on getting side jobs as an Electrical Engineer for Buildings

    I am an experienced electrical engineer consultant in building services, and I am looking to expand my professional horizons by taking on side jobs during weekends or bidding on new projects. With 5 years of industry experience under my belt, I feel confident in my abilities to deliver excellent...
  6. R

    Would you advise getting all the GN publications or is OSG + 7671 + GN3 enough??

    Just like the title really. I like the thought of getting all the guidance notes but is it worth it or would a copy of the aforementioned books suffice?
  7. Mark Wright

    Getting refund from college – Help –Where to start? Feeling ripped off

    Hi, Can someone help point me in the right direction of where I turn to get a refund from college?. Hi, this is not about an electrical course but I have done my level 3 2365 etc in the past and I know what to expect from a level 3 course. I did a course at another college in Epsom and it was...
  8. E

    Why is one plug getting hot and the other isn’t?

    My Tesla UMC plug gets extremely hot and then defaults to the max output of 5amps after about 20 mins. However, I tried my brothers Tesla UMC and it stays cool at 10amps for hours on end. I mixed and matched the plug adapters to the module bit, and diagnosed that it is defo my plug part of the...
  9. T

    A headache getting clarification re Solis inverter

    Hi all. Having a real headache trying to find out further details in regard to connecting a MODBUS smart meter to a Solis 5kW S6 inverter, Model S6-GR1P5K. Apparently, there are a couple of different versions - a 'Meter' version and a 'CT' version. The manual states that you must get the...
  10. O

    Getting strange reading when I test a recepticle

    I have moved back to my house i was born in some 60+ years ago. Most of the original house's electrical receptacles are 2 prong with the center screw that holds the cover plate on as ground. They all test, OK. My parents had an addition installed on the second floor sometime around the mid to...
  11. R

    My plan, to retrain and getting help with experience

    Hi all, My first post and would like to share my thoughts on my plan to retrain. Currently a Network Manager but started out as an CAD Draughtsman, then moved into electronics as pcb layout designer and electronic test engineer. An opening came along via a friend to work as a network...
  12. impish15

    Getting 10v on Steel Capping

    Hi All Recently bought a wandering lead and was practicing with it on a few of my relative houses checking if metal sockets / fittings / appliances had continuity etc and also checked 0v on some of the fittings. Couple of items with no continuity (CPC popped out at the back so re-terminated)...
  13. Oliver123

    UK Baby Belling stove 1972 tripping power when getting warm.

    Hi, I want to restore an old baby belling stove/oven and it worked at first but after about 1min it tripped the power. After that, it trips the power immediately when trying to turn on. The two elements on the stove did this, the grill and even the oven. What is weird is that when I leave it for...
  14. A

    UK PV Off grid setup getting a grid connection

    Just hoping to pick someones brain here: Customer has an existing off grid PV install to a barn He is now building a house on the site (this will include a fast EV charge point) He has a 3 phase grid supply available, with the intention of running/ exporting the barn on one phase. the house on...
  15. A

    Plug pin getting warm

    Hi guys Recently I've had a wall paper steamer plugged into my upstairs ring main and noticed after several minutes a fishy smell which was the result of a burnt out live pin in the socket. To add add main breaker did not trip at this point or even the plugs 13amp fuse (could you advise as to...
  16. robd

    Getting new MFTs any recommendations please

    Hi All, Have decided to replace my Megger 1553 MFTs after 12 years, batteries don't last long and there are a few foibles with them and I've had enough so criteria as follows: Must have rechargable battery pack Needs to be able to test A type RCD test facility Not bothered about linking up to...
  17. banny07

    UK I am getting very high zs readings

    Hi Guys. When measuring zs I get very high reading. Ze is 0.3 (tns), zdb is 0.21. r1 and rn are is 0.42. r2 is 0.72 , r1+ r2 is 0.29 . when I test zs it 8.26 ohm new to testing. I even buypassed rcbo but it stays same. Do you think my mft if faulty? Any thoughts guys? I am new to testing.
  18. HappyHippyDad

    Getting paid by OZEV!!

    Is anyone else having a ridiculously long wait to get the OZEV grant for EV installs? I did my first EV install in July and have still not been paid the £350. The install has been accepted but the payment team keep saying they are waiting for OZEV to send them a vendor number!! Bloody...
  19. ksemmler

    Getting meter data remotely

    Hello, I am not very much familiar with interfaces and communication protocols and I am trying to get data from several meters to read it remotely (in a sort of experiment). The meters have an M-Bus interface to a Data-Logger. The Data-Logger has the following interfaces/protocols: To the...
  20. ksemmler

    Getting meter data remotely

    Hello, I am not very much familiar with interfaces and communication protocols and I am trying to get data from several meters to read it remotely (in a sort of experiment). The meters have an M-Bus interface to a Data-Logger. The Data-Logger has the following interfaces/protocols: To the...

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