Hi guys me again still learning at 54.
Just doing some testing at home to get my head around things
Testing end to end of rfc and getting different readings on end to end of phase and end to end of neutrals.
Am I correct to be thinking a bad connection on an outlet somewhere as rfc wired in...
Could someone point me in the right direction for learning everything I need to know on heating systems throughout my apprenticeship I didn’t get to do a lot of it and would like to know my stuff . Thanks
So am on one of the last modules concerning the appendices and i am sure the formula at the bottom of the screen grab (see lower down) should say ...0.8 x Zs and not ...0.8 x Ze.
Further, i can't seem to find this formula in the regs book - i guess because it is 'Informative' only maybe? The...
Hi All
Could someone explain this to me please. Connected to the contactor, over load are two coils (are they ferrite chokes) please see photos. Also why only two and not three one for each phase, marked with a 65 in the photos.
The motor is used to control a blower unit, that moves a bean...
Hi guys, thanks for approving my app to join the trainee section.
Obviously as an early trainee (Still doing 2365 level 2) YouTube is pretty invaluable for knowledge, seeing how things actually get done in practice, not just reading it from a book.
So far I've found quite a few useful channels...
Hi all,
I am looking to take a Red Seal exam to start my process to move to Canada as a skilled trade.
Here, I don't do much with motors, but there its more prevalent in the exams.
Does anyone have any advice or suggestions for web research or books I can use to give me guidence?
Afternoon gents and ladies.
I didnt do my distance learning during my apprenticeship due to me being a complete idiot so I am doing it now, anyone done it recently? Or ever? Fancy helping me out as I am at breaking point.
Does anybody know where i could do the following sqa modules by distace learning.
1) DG3N34 Electronic Testing Skills
2) FY9T34 Analogue Electronic Principles
3) DG3C34 Combinational Logic
4) DG3G34 Electrical Networks and Resonance
5) DG2W35 Active Electronic Circuits
6) DG5834 Engineering...
Hi all,
10 years ago I completed a domestic installer course and completed 17th edition and 2391 along with it. I worked as a sparky for 6 years and covered all domestic installations and maintenance. I then went on to do some agricultural installation.
I’m now working in a factory as a...
im just about to start my 2365 level 2 course which is an evening one and iv also just taken on a new job and was wondering about my spare time.
I will now have about 2 hours a day commuting and wondered if there is anything i can do to fill the time.
Is there any kind of audio cds out there...
Hi all,
I have an interest in hobby electronics but would like to learn more about household electrics. Can anyone recommend any books, i'd consider a course but think they're not really for people not looking to become an electrician, at least not unless I get really into it.
I've considered...
im new to the forum.
Just to say hi.
I'm a spark trained late, started college at night for 3 years at 27 and did my nvq 3 at 30. Did few years with a couple firms including Mitie on some big projects to get plenty of experience before going self employed 12 years ago and developing a small...
Hello all,
I've worked as a sparky for 3 years before now only deciding to do my tests, got level 3 unit 301 out of the way pretty quickly but dreading unit 302!!!! Any tips on what to revise formula wise? Am I going to need to know every formula??
Thanks,
Dan
Hello,
So here is my situation.
I am 27 years old and work for a major telecommunications company and have experience in the engineering side of things so have an idea that electrical engineering is something I'd enjoy BUT no qualifications or experience.
I've had enough of my boring office job...
Evening all,
Second post of the night, first was over at the Trainee Forum side to request access.
So here I am, took a three month sabbatical at the beginning of this year from my previous position. Decided I'd like to retrain as a sparks, so paid for a course and currently divide my working...
hi, just thought I would introduce myself.
I am currently training to be an electrician on a distance learning course with 4 weeks practical training.
my first year I will gain city and guilds 2382 and 2392 (doing it this way as I need to keep working full time whilst I get my qualifications) I...
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