Hi guys, bit of a strange one, ive got to test a 3 phase conveyor system tomorrow, our Austrian side of the company have sent me a sheet to input my readings into but there is one thing on there I don't understand. 1) it asks for measurement earthing of neutral, it then goes on to...
Hi all, Just a quick question about Perioidic Test and Inspection on a rental property.
I know the regs say that it should have a Periodic Test and Inspection every 10 years or change of occupancy.
Is this just a recommendation?
Its for my sister. I am unable to sign work off as I am an...
Just a quick one guys, purely for people opinions. Has anyone ever considered testing whilst during a storm, For example earth loop tests and carrying out earth continuity "what if there was a massive lightning strike and there was insufficient protection in place???????????
When testing lighting circuits that contains multiple fittings connected to the circuit via plug in roses, are the readings for either R1R2 or R2 taken at the plug in rose or the fitting?
This question is aimed more at doing a periodic rather than at the initial verification stage. Personally...
Hi ,Just wondering if any of you did the ECA Testing and Inspection course ,it would have been in the early 90s. You got a certificate saying you had completed the course and it has the ECA name and symbol all over it.
Just wondering if it has any standing when it comes to JIB Grading, sorry if...
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First many thanks to the guys who advised me on the best route to retrain and get my part P. Will be doing some time with some local sparks to get back up to speed.
I understand the need to test installations during and after a job but it is really nothing that I have actually done in...
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A friend of mine is moving his buisness into a unit on a local industrial estate. He hasnt bought the property he is leasing it he has asked me to come and make some modifications to the wiring but on arrival it is clear that the current installation isnt up to spec and frankly parts...
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Done a fuseboard change today, but getting a bit confused with the Ze and Zs tests
Where are these tests done? At the DB main tails incomer, at the origin (sweated earth on incoming cable)
It is a TN-S supply and i have a 3 lead L-N-E megger loop tester.
Getting a bit confused aswell...
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i was wondering how you all felt about doing pt&i on older houses...rented..
i have been asked to do 3 for a landlord customer and although they have passed a test i still have concerns about the installs.
i guess what im saying is i have a feeling that if i really look hard (which is...
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I haven't posted anything on a forum before, but someone recommended this site to me, so here it goes.. Hope you all can help?!
In two weeks time i am starting my 2391 exam, i don't have much practical experience, but i was wondering what is the best way to approach this exam, both...
Hi all, my uncle is having an extension built so im doing the wiring for that and also re wiring the rest of the house. Can anyone issue me a cert for the building regs people. I live in east kent. Ta in advance.
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I have a house rewire coming up but I am not Part p registered. I have been working as a subby so I did not need it. I do not want to spend £1000 because of that one job so what can I do?
Thanks!
Well guys, what do you say?
Not saying i can do it, but what ive been ask to be looking at doing it for.!
Basically this is for on most occasions for a one bed flat or even studio flat. Electric Hob and oven, sometimes shower basic spec lights. av. amount sockets. sometimes elec heaters on...
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Newbie confused and needing some clarification on what I can or can't do and when.
I am trained and up to date to 17th edition, but not registered to a scheme.
How do I carry out a notifiable install in a domestic?
So I notify the local authority before works.
They inspect first fix
I...
Having spent the evening browsing through the various forums and reading lots of very useful information, one thread has brought up a question. In the thread the poster comments that they do not have 2391 so can not do periodics.
Is this so? I am a time served electrician, and have my 17th...
One of my customers rang me and asked if I could have a look and certify one of his properties. Is this a small PIR or a visual inspection? Can I do it being an NIC EIC Domstic installer and what certificate do I use?
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Help 17th or Test and Inspection. Ihave some money problems at the moment. I have to choose between doing the 3 day course to update to the 17th edition or he full test and inspection certificate. Which should I do and why?
Hi all, firstly apologies if this has been answered already but after trawling the internet all day for what in theory is a simple question, but the answers out there are far too contradictory i thought i'd just post and see what you bright sparks have to offer.
Ok, basicly scenario is i'm...
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A colege d of mine asked me to inspect a work he has done in his bathroom. Some lights and maybe a socket as well. He would like me to inspect it and sign the required certificates for it.
Now, I am not a member of any organization like NICEIC or NAPIT so can I do that? But I am a...
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