Hi,
A cable from my solar PV panel to the inverter was accidentally cut.
The PV panels had some safety mechanism installed and the guy who cut the cable did not get electrocuted.
I rang the original installer (***********) and they advised me that the entire system would have to be tested and...
Hi, not been here for a long time as have not needed to.
anyway, I've a problem with my solar plant.
13xsanyo 235 hit from what I remember?
power one pvi 3.0 outd inverter (maybe a 3.6?)
All fitted December 2011.
at startup after wet weather I'm getting low riso error, sometimes as low as...
Hi all,
Hi,
My partner and I are considering setting up a CCTV company and I am looking for a course for him to attend.
1. The course must hands on experience too. Can you recommend a course?
2. In order to install CCTV at residential properties, will my partner need to be part P qualified...
Hi all,
my name is Sal and I am planning on doing my assessment with NIC for my domestic installer scheme
just wanted to see what tips I can be given on the assessment and what sort of questions and scnarios I may come across during the assessment?
Any input would be great
cheers!
Hi all new here.
I have recently qualified as a domestic installer however i have no experience whatsoever as i have been in the security business for the last 12 odd years!
I am ideally looking for work fairly local to myself i understand i need to start at the bottom and thats no...
Hi All,I'd like to get the qualifications needed to become a domestic installer and self certify/sign off my own work. I'm currently a security engineer so do have a good knowledge of electronics. I've looked at multiple courses from the likes of Able Skils and trade skills for you etc.My...
Got a call today (new I shouldn't post so often on here :) ) an end user has a Power-One PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD - with an E031 error (failed grid relay).
I've given him the contact details of ABB to arrange the replacement unit, however he needs someone local to swap it over for him.
There's the...
Hey guys,
after constantly annoying every tutor on my course to the point of them wanting to kill me i finally got the
head of electrical in today to speak to our class about the route we have to take to get to our destination.
so fair play to her she put it all out there and this is what we...
Hi everyone
i am looking into a career change
i am currently a teacher
i was thinking of becoming a good and qaulified electrician.
for those that have become and that havent if you could give me some advice or some guidance i woulde really appreciate it, my concerns are the following:
-...
Hi,
We are looking for a Sub Contract PV Installer. We have been installing systems for about 3 years and operate solely in the newbuild domestic market. We have secured more work and could do with another hand to install. Applicants must hold relevant qualification and be able to provide...
My Solar Edge installation was damaged yesterday by a lightning strike close to the house. The inverter is completely dead - no lights, and no display - and my best guess is that there was a power surge from the panels to the inverter. There could be further issues, but to take matters...
Wondering what the MIN amount of qualifications need to do, for (Now i get lost with Job titles) Min Electrical Work, but odds on branch out ...
17th Edition and Part P maybe
An advert for Part P Course
"The "Ensuring Compliance" Level 3 qualification and membership of a Scheme will allow...
Hi,
I'm looking to retrain to become a PV installer. I've posted in that forum question about what course would be the best route.
I'll keep reading threads to see if I can find the right info but basically I'm looking for advice on what courses I should take? What I should expect from...
I'm currently self employed as a window cleaner, I started this 2 years ago after quitting my last job as Psychiatric Nurse, and previous to that I was a bar man, telesales, post man, tyre fitter, MIG welder and mechanical engineering apprentice. Missing out all the crap jobs in between you...
Hi
Totally new to the trade, having taken redundancy recently just completed Domestic Installer course (C&G) but in need of real hands on work experience as mostly had theory apart from self testing/certificating.
Afternoon all
Does any body have a wiring diagram for the installation of CT'S into a ryfield ct chamber.
I have installed the chamber and the eon meter installer had said it is my responsibility to wire the CT'S and do all the interconnecting cabling to allow him to fit a meter. I have had a...
I am a newly qualified domestic electrician and solar pv installer looking for a break into the electrical industry.
Qualifications gained:
- BPEC Solar PV Installation
- 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (2015)
- 2392 Inspection & Testing
- Part P Building Regulations
Plus CSCS Working at...
I have been dabbling with the idea of studying to become an electrician for about a year now. But I am still confused about the different courses, qualifications, final statuses, etc etc! Is it just me being a muppet, or is the whole system really complex and convoluted?! (No offence! Feel free...
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