Hi all
I want to buy The electricians guide to good electrical practice for my son (the little green book)
My college has ran out and we will both be sitting the exam in a couple of weeks, Should of got two copys when they were handing them out.
Anyone selling one or know where I can buy one...
Went to do an EICR, property about 8 yrs old. Thought Its a 1 bed flat, should be a nice little number. Then once i got in and took the lid off, i dont see many done like this.
It was a pleasure to work on it. By the looks of it i have 15 more like this.:drunk:
Called around to recce a job coming up soon for a builder. Looks around house (unoccupied - nice one) things looking good for the extension. Takes a look at at existing bonding cu and supply etc. Noted the clamp on the lead covered incomer, thought thats naughty, and it was 10mm. then followed...
Here's one for you. In a foster home for naughty boys the client has a requirement to be able to "remove privileges" of TVs/PCs etc when necessary. They seek a means of doing this without having to get staff to use the Distribution Board. Would a DP switch of the correct capacity be the best...
Was looking for a combination ladder and came across these Little Genie ladders on ladders-999. Very similar to Waku/Little Giant ladders but much cheaper. Just wondered if anyone has a set or has used them, if so are they any good. Look forward to hearing your views.
(Please note - I'm in my 2nd year of the 2357 course. I will not be attempting any work on my own.)
I'll soon be moving to a new house with an external double garage that has power to it already for a couple of sockets and lights. I will need to rewire as I'm planning to use the space to house...
I'm stuck on a question on 2357-302 Task B,
During construction work, a fuel tank on the generator used for temporary supplies ruptured causing fuel to escape onto a nearby water course. Explain the possible consequences of this and how this situation should be reported?
I have been trying to...
Hi.
Am working in a factory, most of the machinery on the main floor is fed from are fed from spurs (2/3 machines per spur).
As they have all been fitted with D type breakers, we need a tight Zs.
We have not got it.
I am trying to think of the easiest way of fixing it.
Turns out I'm not 100%...
Hi all,
On friday I have the re sit for my 2391 practical, I'm confident on all the dead tests, Zs, RCD's and functional checks etc. And I'm fairly confident with the PEFC and PSCC, However on our test rig we have 2 boards (A main board, and a 'Garage' board) So do I need to do the PEFC and PSCC...
Hi everyone have been reading the forum a little while and think its nice to see people who freely give some advise out so have decided to ask for some. I know sorry a bit cheeky as this is my first post but if you want an answer ask people who know.
I currently have C&G level 3 in...
Just quoting for a C/U change, scenario is:-
O/S meter box, PME, existing 60A switch fuse in meter box, 16mm TWE from switch fuse to C/U in center of house with 16mm TWE coming down wall to C/U embedded in plaster, no bonding to water or gas.
Because the C/U is situated in center of house and...
Hi, The alarm forum seems to have no posts in it so im posting here instead sorry....
I just wanted to pick the collective Brain of the forum. My Dad has had to go into hospital and his house is now empty and i want to get an alarm fitted asap. I've been thinking about a wireless one as this...
Hi everyone just a little confused,when calculating volt drop using table 4Ab do you measure the voltage of the installation and use that value to calculate or do you just use the 230 volt value
One of the first things i learnt was, if you pull a dno fuse, remove the load first.
Of course i never pull fuses but that's another story...
Has anyone ever pulled one accidentally or otherwise with a load on it? What happened?!?! Bloke i work with said it's fine but he's ex military so...
I've come across a job where the emergency bulk head is wired direct to the CU, but it isn't lighting up, however if you trip the MCB, then the emergency back up kicks in and it is lighting, anyone come across this before?
Cheers Jools
Q-state 3 factors that influence selection of a protective device??
Would this be
1-cable size
2-ambient temp
3-equipment??
What you think? I've tried to answer best I can
Well here i am , 9am in the basement of a council owned public building , ready for todays mains change to the new
uprated dno service.
at the main building db - all ready to whip out old cut-out tails and connect new swa sub-main from new switchboard.
so i pull main fuses , everything is off...
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