Hey hows it going,
So was doing two different EICR the other week. Two different locations, same issue and I’m not sure what the best course of action is. Both constructed in 2016, 100% new. Hager metal dbs. TN-C-S (PME)
So for example on one:
Original test sheet Zdb - 0.21ohms, 1.18 kA
(No...
I have got these questions on 2391-52 inspection and testing but can't remember option of 1st two questions. Please any suggestion will be valuable for me.
1) Why protective conductor are connected to MET during insulation resistance?
2) what test, other than an external earth fault loop...
Folks it seems that we now have Issue 7 of the BPG#4 on EICR. Trying to compare them shows only minor changes, but those of note are:
Page 9
Note: The use of photographic evidence in ‘remarks’ column of the test schedule. relation to the observations noted would be advantageous.
Page 14
It...
I recently just done my AM2 resit and in my inspection and testing, despite the invigilator watching me do the tests, I think I may have forgotten to tick the RCD test button on the Electrical Installation Certificate despite actually doing it the test.
Would that mean an immediate fail for not...
I have a megger 1721 and occasionally when I’m doing testing a large amount of circuits the continuity locks on even with no leads attached any one had anything similar
Hello everyone,
Just wondering if anyone has any advice for the 2391-52 as I have it booked for next week? I've been going over past 2394/95 exam papers for the short answer questions, is there anything particularly I should be looking at?
Thanx
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...
Hello, I’m in dire need of help.
here is the question
A kitchen Ring final circuit is wired in 2.5/1.5mm T&E and protected by a 32A type B circuit breaker. 70m of cable has been used.
Q1. What is the expected r1, r2, rn value ?
So far I’ve used the equation R=Mohms/m X Length =1,365.7...
A charity I assist requires an inspection, test and certification of the fixed wiring in its recently refurbished premises on the old Alconbury Airfield site in Huntingdonshire.
There is a new 3 phase main switch and distribution board into which mostly existing circuits have been connected, and...
Hi all
I am taking the Niceic Pat course on Monday 3rd August, unless it's cancelled due to the current pandemic I am awaiting an answer.
As it may be postponed I'm loathe to buy new copy of the the 4th edition with the 5th edition being released shortly. Does anyone have a copy they no...
Does anyone know off hand when the 5th edition is supposed to come out, with the lockdown I can't get an official response.
The draft "in service inspection and testing 5th edition" was out late last year for comments, and as I haven't got a copy of that, I don't have the timescales that were...
Hi Guys and Girls
Just checking if you have completed the level 3 NVQ and the AM2 does this make you a qualified spark and are you able to sign off work EICR Reports without doing the inspection and testing course or do you need this course aswell ??
Sorry if this question has been asked...
When I bought my house we had it inspected before buying to highlight faults, so the inspection and testing done by RICS Chartered Surveyor and the report made. This clearly covered more than the electrics, but it did refer to the electrical installation so included a type of electrical...
Hello all. I'm starting to do more fixed wire testing at my company and wondering about asbestos checks. The last company I worked for (was an apprentice at the time) didn't check any asbestos register before starting the test so just wondering where to stand with it. These will be commercial...
Hi my employer wants me to go on a electrical course so all electrical work is in-house. we are a large holiday park with over 300+ caravans with a mixture of fleet vans and privately owned also out buildings ie club house swimming pool.at the momment i do like for like and issue a minor works...
good afternoon all,
ok so just wondering if anyone has some tips and advice for domestic testers in the social housing sector.
I am now working with a company who do a a lot of social housing periodic testing (change of tenancy) etc and i was wondering how everyone does there testing, do they...
Hi,
I'm a recently qualified electrician and my parents need their consumer unit replacing as they are having a new bathroom and they currently have an old rewirable fuse board so obviously no electrical work can be carried out to it.
The installation has no bonding present and 16mm tales...
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