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  1. R

    Initial verification and testing

    Hi All I’m in charge of the maintenance (machinery and facilities) in a plastics manufacturing business. I have a ‘team’ of little old me and an apprentice! We have 7 (soon to be 12) injection moulding machines and 8 extrusion lines, so to say we are busy is an understatement. Anyway, enough of...
  2. B

    Does a CU swap require a full initial verification on all circuits before it can be energised?

    To my understanding it would be ideal to test and inspect before energisation, but it isn't 100% necessary. If it leaves a client without power, it breaches health and safety (no power to safety services etc) or inconveniences them I'd have thought it would be reasonably practicable to turn on...
  3. Q

    What do people charge for the first hour and for callouts

    I couldn't seem to find a recent thread relating to this but sorry if I'm repeating past posts. Evening all, Am I am wondering what others charge for the first hour of jobs... historically Ive charged £40 per hour regardless but have been thinking when you consider the driving to and from, re...
  4. F

    Initial and periodic of turbines

    Hello, Does anyone know the requirements regarding the initial inspection and periodic requirements of domestic turbines? I’ve been told there’s no requirement to test them however I can’t see how that could be possible? If nothing else sure would come under a minor works? Waiting on a...
  5. R

    Initial verification exam help

    Hi this is my first post, I’m looking for some advice I’m doing my Inital verification course as part of my NVQ. I’ve passed the practical part but I’m on my third resit of the 90 min exam. There’s a particular section towards the end based around, “ Being able to test electricial instalations...
  6. Helloworld88

    Initial steps to bring power onto property.

    Hey all. First post. Looking for friendle assistance. Building our own home. Getting power brought onto the property. Getting ready to purchase service wire and conduit so we can bury the run underground and under driveway. What size conduit? Schedule 40 2"? Wanting 200 amp...
  7. BrumElecEng

    2391-52 Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing Exam

    I sat the 2391-52 Initial Verification & Periodic Inspection and Testing online Exam last week and failed by 1 mark. I got 100% in 2393-10 and 90% in 2382-18 so not unfamiliar with electrical exams. I was wondering: 1. Does this exam follow a sequential format as similar to that of the 2382-18...
  8. S

    UK Initial Verification on large commercial sites

    I'm trying to gauge what the common industry practice is relating to Initial Verification on large commercial jobs. I've been working as a tester for the last few years in the South East, and when I test an installation, I'm expected to correct any minor faults, which I do. As any tester will...
  9. M

    Salus RT505TX wont fire up the boiler after initial testing.

    Hi all, just fitted a Salus RT505TX thermostat an reciever, connections are all correct and tight, 230v live and neutral to the reciever, a loop from live to the common terminal, then a switch live from the boiler also to the reciever, ive paired the devices up and when I increase temperature it...
  10. A

    Initial verification question

    So I've got my 2391... and was always taught and was under the impression that when carrying out R1+R2 tests on all circuits you must carry out the test at all points on the circuit, not the furthest point or a selection of points, I thought the test was to A. Prove a earth path that is suitable...
  11. DjMadness

    AC circuitry: basics of energy flowing and returning to its initial source (origin)

    Hellos In AC circuits, electrons flow from phase (live) and must return to neutral through a load (assuming single phase) just like the way in DC circuits where energy flows from + and return to - (supply terminal) hence "completing" the circuit and doing a significant job i.e glowing a lamp...
  12. S

    Initial Verification

    Hi I work in the food industry and I am checking who can do initial verifications after you have installed a system. Also what qualifications if any do you need. I currently Hold 18th Edition, Nvq level 3 and time served. Thanks in advance
  13. Gary Tollison

    Earth fault loop impedance, initial verification, multiple DB

    Hello. Not sure if this is the correct forum to post this in (still trying to work out where the trainee section is). Just been doing some practice fault-finding online. Found this scenario: After doing initial verification on an outbuilding with its own DB, which is supplied from the main DB...
  14. gazdkw82

    Initial verification questions

    I have my initial verification practical assessment in a few weeks. I'm pretty sure I have covered all aspects however I have a few things I'm unsure about and was hoping someone could clarify. Firstly, is zs of the installation performed directly after ze? And zs on a installation is the same...
  15. S

    ECS card - changes for initial applications

    Hi Guys, I hope you're all having a relaxing Sunday. I'm currently studying my level 1 C&G 7202 in Bedford, 1 day a week. I have been trying hard to find entry level electrical work without success; Whenever an electrician hears that I'm only on a level 1 course, they cut the conversation...
  16. B

    Initial thoughts and advice please!

    Hi all, I've already posted a hello with some info but needed some advice so reposting some info here! I've bought a house, built in the 70's which has apparently no issues but I'm not happy with the electrics so need some help please. It was a 3 bed semi but has been added to with a garage...
  17. Anthony1674

    Initial Verificatio & Certification

    Hello all, Can you please advise, I have my C&G 236 prt 1 & 2 and AM1 can you please let me know if I need to complete the C&G 2394 for Initial Verification & Certification of an installation as from what I can remember this was covereded the C&G 236 prt2 course? Thank you, oh and thanks for...
  18. Anthony1674

    City & Guilds 236 prt 2 Initial test and Verification

    Hello all, Can you please advise, I have my C&G 236 prt 1 & 2 and AM1 can you please let me know if I need to complete the C&G 2394 for initial verification & certification of an installation as from what I can remember this was covereded the C&G 236 prt2 course? Thank you, oh and thanks for...
  19. gatuka

    pass mark %

    does anyone know the pass mark for initial verification
  20. J

    Initial verification and periodic inspection.

    Anyone can help me here? Does anyone know how the initial verification would differ from a periodic inspection and test.

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