hi to all, im new to this and find this site very good reading.
heres a little bit about me for the last 7 / 8 years im been my wifes main carer 24/7 52 weeks a year. To cut a long story short
i have been told by dwp that i will not get any more benefits to look after my wife and told to get a...
I was just wondering with the N-E being joined at the incomer, if i was to go downstream of a circuit which was "NOT" Rcd protected and tested between Neutral and Earth that would appear as a dead short between N-E is that correct? but if i was to go downstream of a RCD protected it wont be...
Im scratching my head here at this, its probably because of the time off night but i cant get my head round this at all, here in the picture is a contactor for the outside lights, now this is one of many contactors throughout the building. there is contactors at each consumer but there is 1...
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My name is Liam and I have just joined this form in the hope of gaining information and hopefully some experience. I am have completed 3 years of my electrical apprenticeship and was made redundant in December last year!! Since then I have tried and tried to gain further...
Hi I have used the forum before but I was not a member so I have decided to join.
I worked on the tools many moons ago but have since work in the office on the design and engineering side of things.
Forums like this are extremely useful no matter what level you are working at, so I will be...
Good evening to everyone; just thought I'd intorduce myself.
After some very careful consideration, I have finally committed to do something about moving from the job that I hate to something that will give me satisfaction - and actually make me feel like I'm doing something useful.
Just...
Hello everybody.
After using this site for light reading which has helped me to work to a better standard, I have now joined and hope to be able to contribute, but fear I may not be as knowledgeable as some of you guys, but I genuinely want to lean and become as competent as all of your good...
Hi all,
Just embarking on a Night School course studying City & Guilds 2330 certificate in Electrotechnology.
At the age of 47, this is a completely new direction for me. Thanking you all in advance, as I'm sure I'll be asking a lot of questions.
Bob
Hi there, well have just joined as its a little long winded but ill make a start, i have a lot of electrical equipment etc as i friend passed away and need to sell for his wife, ive been searching on line but other than ebay cant seem to find anywhere i can sell it? just joined as maybe someone...
Hi everyone,
Well, I'm in !!! Elecsa assesment went well........just about.
2 weeks ago, I had my full scope with Elecsa. The assesor, Trevor was a fantastic guy. He came along with Keith (an observor he said).. great thought !!
Anyway, after 2 cups of tea and the formal stuff out the...
Hi guys I have a quick question, I have been Reading the entry requirement for joining Elecsa and it states that no qualifacations are required but indepth knowlage of 17t. Is neede and that you will be required to complete the 17th with in a year.
Can any one confirm this is the case for...
Hi, Im Rodney from N.Ireland, currently lecturing electrical installation in my local college.
I would be particulary intrested in any chat with regards offshore work as there is a few local lad's very keen, I have so far advised them to complete the BOSIET and HUET.
continutity tested both rings no earth on 1 and no live on the other every thing works on sockets when swiched on but get high readings on 1 ring when other reads ok help please every thing diconnected from sockets when tested
Hi.After years of plumbing,(fully qualified and GSR)I've advised my son to train as a spark.Best route into trade?Cost?We are in the North West and obviously I'll be funding this.He is 19 BTW.Cheers
Thought id say hello and introduce myself. Im currently taking level 3 2330, Have done well in level 2 but currently in need of work to gain more practical experiance and hopfully start an nvq.
HI, Ive just joined ELECSA, full scope part p. But its just for domestic? can i do commercial work? Or should I have joined the NIC? any Help would be most appreciated as i Have to quote for a commericial job; but not sure if I can actually do it. thanks
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