Hi Im Dan,
I'm currently enrolled on 2365 Level 3 and im having difficulty with some parts of the coursework, just looking for answers to some questions I have.
I have 10 years experience with control systems, more specifically in hazardous areas, hence why i'm struggling with the...
Hi all,
As the title, just after a couple of pointers. Basically I've just bought a house, the existing wiring is the old colours but the CPC has a dark green sleeve, on top of that there is only 3 circuits for the house, a power a lighting and a 16a radial feed to the kitchen?
I've had a face...
Hey guys, I need your help. I'm finishing a levels this months, and want to become an sparky. I do not know what route to take:
A: Do a training course for CG level 2, then CG level 3 electrical installations. This would take under a year at the centre I'm looking on.
Or
B: Do an...
hiya lads
looking for a bit of guidance on this one I was asked to look at a controls issue in a nursing home and don't know what to make of this one.
on one of the doors of the BMS control panel there is a fire gas solenoid control panel and a boiler sequencer panel. These are wired in butyl...
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Can you please tell me correct way to wire this single switch .
does red goes in com hole and black above hole where is number 1? And does green remains attached to to old metal box?
Good evening,
I am completely new to the forum, hence on this forum. I am currently a serving Fire fighter and have been interested in the potential of becoming an electrician as a career change in the long term. What I really need is the correct information on what qualifications are required...
page 122, 0 degrees has factor 0.96 table A6,and page 129 table B2 has 0 degrees at 0.92,
I understand that table A6 corrects from 10 degrees,and B2 from 20,but why not same value ,
Hi All,
Ive just got my results through and I failed my first attempt of AM2 exam on the live testing of inspection and testing. I passed everything else just the live testing simply all because I ran out of time that was allowed for the inspection and testing. So Im gonna try and get re booked...
Hello all Sparkies,
Ive got a question how would you measure Zs on the installation at the origin? Even though the install is “dead”.
How do you test the motor circuit as in IR and Zs etc? Would you test the 3 phase IR from the supply to the contactor then do the same from the load side to the...
So I have my first cps assessment coming up just wondering if in this high tech modern world they do a pdf regs book yet. previously I’ve borrowed books and I have a green osg but I left the place I used to work at and I can’t really just borrow the books. It all seems a bit pointless with 18th...
Right some back story
we rent a unit, 3 years ago they upgraded/updated the old consumer unit (metal, pull out fuses to a crappy plastic crabtree ) as they said they needed to for new regs / insurances etc
now get a letter through as there 3 years old there due for inspection and testing (the...
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I’m 31 years old from Liverpool and just over half way through my level 3 qual. I’m just after a little guidance on what to do when I’ve completed my course and the best way to go about it? I know I need to find an employer to do my NVQ part of the qualification but I’m stumped on where...
Hi all, a few months ago, I asked on advice on the best route for a career change from Electrical Engineer to an Electrician. I was advised to take some course and since then I have achieved the following certificates (see below) but I have little practical experience.
However, I am lucky to...
Can anyone recommend any good books on the subject? Just about to move in to a house that can be best described as a project. Will be ripping the place to bits so will be looking to put in decent conduits etc. Will want some guidance on merits of Cat5/6 , HDMI, TV / satellite wiring.
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I am looking to leave the forces in the next couple of years and I have started a traing course with train4jobs, this should give me my city and guilds l2 and 3 and the am2 exam. I joined this forum just for any advice or tips that anyone has to offer on becoming an electrician.
Thanks...
My village has a small 2 day music festival and wants temporary lighting in the beer and catering tents. It'll be supplied by a generator.
I couldn't see a section in the regs particularly relating to this???
Is there some useful guidance anywhere?
Eg Is it ok to use standard 3core flex to...
Hi there,
I am an electrical & instrumentation engineer but I work predominantly in heavy industry therefore, I'm not entirely sure about this one.
I live in a semi detached house and am looking to mount a flat screen TV to the wall which separates me and the neighbor however, I have been...
Hi I'm 28 and currently a self-employed electrician wanting to permanently move to australia with my wife and kids.how to go about been a qualified electrician in oz any info would be much appreciated.
My qualifications are:
*C&G 2330 level 2 and 3
*17th edition iee wiring regs
*C&G 2399-14...
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I am a qualified college lecturer, tutor and currently working as an NVQ Assessor in Electrical Installations.
Would anyone be interested in purchasing NVQ Unit Guidance Notes to help them complete their
City & Guilds 2357 NVQ?
I already have my NVQ Unit Guidance Notes in place but not sure...
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