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  1. Z

    I'm qualified but never registered, need advice on getting registered

    Hi all - this is my first post so go easy! Firstly I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who contributes here, I've found many-a-solution to problems by searching, and I hope to get to the point where I can be the one contributing, but for now I'm desperately in need of some advice from those...
  2. S

    Live pipework in flat no power

    Called out to a 1st floor flat in 3 storey 9 flat council block. Leaseholder was getting shocks of the shower and the shower room floor. Suspected either static or insulation fault. Lifted saniflo cable and got a shock (just a nip but definitely not static!) when my hand brushed against the...
  3. C

    Plug Socket Seals

    I've been lookinng online to little avail trying to find a seal for a 2 gang plug socket. We have a cat, who at the moment is spraying, and she keeps doing it above one of the plug sockets. Which then runs down the wall and often shorts the socket. I've had to replace the socket a few times...
    • ctomlinson109
    • Thread
    • doing getting plug seals socket sockets terminals
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Usual policy for getting paid?

    I am doing a job for a builder who is doing a fairly big job on a domestic house. His work will take perhaps another month to complete. I have completed 95% of my work but cant finish the rest until he has completed certain bits which may be another few weeks or even the full month. It's been...
  5. G

    Retired Sparky getting back work

    Hi, I left electrical work for another field of work over 25 years ago, but now would like to return. Probably self employed domestic work. I know I would need 17th Edition and this new Part P. - I have to say Part P seems like a money making scheme. If you've completed an electrical...
    • Grosvenor
    • Thread
    • before building edition electrical electrical work getting retired sparky
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  6. M

    Fire Alarm Devices Getting Faulty Progressively

    Hi All, Feels great to in the community of intellects! I am facing a problem in one of my projects and need urgent help. The fire alarm system (Edwards brand) is behaving very funny. The devices installed on the loops of the panel are progressively getting faulty in a random order. There are...
  7. Marvo

    Baboon Getting Shocks

    Re: Any Ideas I have a quick pop-quiz type question for the trainees; A 400 kilogram baboon is frying a couple of dozen burgers for his breakfast on an electric flat top grill. Due to him being lethargic because he's overweight, he's sitting on a stainless steel table which is a couple of feet...
  8. P

    Tragic IR fail on EICR

    Hello all, I could use some help here: I was recently asked to do an EICR at a small warehouse/office unit. The installation was, to put it mildly, less than satisfactory; with multiple C1 and C2 conditions. However, of greatest concern to me were the insulation resistance readings I was...
    • putalightuponce
    • Thread
    • correct disconnected eicr fail getting reading
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. T

    Another Aussie moving to London

    Hi guys, I'm looking at moving to London in a few months time. I'll probably only be there for a year. I have my full Australian electrical license and 4 years post apprenticeship experience. Do you think its worth getting my 17th edition? or can i still find enough work without it? There...
  10. S

    Getting More Industrial/Commercial Work

    Hello All, Ive been self employed for about 2 years now with just over 15 years experience in the game and have a full time apprentice. I've got plenty of domestic work on through word of mouth, little local magazines etc and although I do have a couple of industrial/commercial regulars I...
    • sparkyparky
    • Thread
    • commercial electrical work getting industrial work
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Business Related
  11. J

    Rcbo's tripping times

    I am testing a new build installation of 90 flats all the flats have 1 16a Rcbo when I test the tripping times I get a higher reading at 5x than 1x on all 90 flats they r all wylex can anyone help me on this matter
    • jimmy84
    • Thread
    • evening flats getting hello rcbo rcbo's times tripping tripping times
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. M

    Delta training/NU Training/ New Delta/Tom Harvey

    Hi guys, I was with delta doing my NVQ and tore recently a guy called TOM HARVEY contacted me and has continued my NVQ. Everything has been fine but now it's time to issue the cert, I just can't get hold of him. I've tried ringing his mobile left emails and voicemails but to no avail! Can an...
  13. G

    Bizarre voltage readings

    I have installed a new cooker supply to the new DB. The cable is a 10 mm T+E. It's on a 50 amp RCBO. (Big cooker!!) tested the cable and made put it in connector block and switched it on. I was getting 240v down live to earth which is correct but neutral to earth is was getting 40v. Then live to...
    • Gossy
    • Thread
    • cable cooker earth getting neutral readings voltage volts
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. S

    Taking 2394 & 2395 - A little advice

    Hello all FINALLY getting around to doing my 2394 and 2395 in a few months. Got all the required reading I believe (GN3, GN8, Onsite guide, 17th Regs etc) Any other useful links or past papers available anywhere? I really do struggle with exams and getting stuff to stay in my head - hence...
  15. N

    Advice on getting paid work

    So i am trapped in the never ending rock and a hard place; I apply for a job and told i need more experience, yet i need a job to get the much needed experience. I currently work full time but am getting some experience with a local spark this is unpaid. I am planning on starting my 2365 in...
  16. J

    loop impedance on lighting circuit

    Hi everone,I am new to the forum and think its brilliant,I am currently studying for my 2394&2395 and am testing everything in sight with a fluke 1651 multi functional tester.When i try to do a loop test on a lighting circuit,I follow all the instuctions,but i keep getting >2000 ohms,i am...
    • jimmymack56
    • Thread
    • circuit doing getting impedance lighting lighting circuit loop loop impedance something wrong
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
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