Could do with doing some testing as to what we want the limits to be.
Try upload some normal photos from your phones and tablets and you on that PC do a screen shot or cam shot but clothes on this time please.
Let's see what we end up with getting through and I'll make some adjustments. I've...
HI Guys,
Hopefully someone here might be able to offer a plausible answer to my question because my electricity provider certainly can't.
I had a smart meter installed last March. Analysis of the data shows that we are using, on average, virtually the same number of units between 00:00 and...
I want to put a 16mm compression gland into an oversized round plate, say 100mm dia or smaller, basically to act as a stopper against a loose object it's supporting (this is a custom stage light). 1mm-ish sheet steel would be ideal but before I go diving around the skip bins of sheet metal...
I have applied for a 15kva single phase supply on my site. There is a 11kV 3 phase service in the verge.
The soil is light/sandy with crops/grass.
Western Power have quoted £27,000 for a pole mounted transformer installation saying that I need to dig 135m for 3x70mm2 earth for the 11kV and 120m...
I have to say thanks for your patience during this forum upgrade lark. Out of the three forums, you've kicked off the least lol
I know it's weird when buttons move, colours change, font sizes change.
And also bigger changes such as tags being removed and / or added.
And then me just storming...
Derailed another thread with AFDDs, so I am starting this one. I will simply say that UK RCDs and MCBs provide arc fault protection as is. UL not only knows that, but extensively researched UK power systems in an effort to emulate the very same concept 40 years. One the simply fact (growing...
I work for an FM company, we’ve just taken on a brand new refitted and rewired premises.
There is a 3phase DB supplying sockets into which there were loads of electronic equipment which has suffered multiple failures. The DB is supplied via 4pole contactor which is switching the Neutral. It’s a...
My summary:
Going up from £15 to £35 per install
Annual fees reducing from £110 to £55
Can only stockpile a few credits in advance. (I just tried to buy loads at the lower price - it's blocked).
Installers out of pocket if they do more than 3 installs per year !
Microgeneration...
Hi all,
This morning I visited a new client who needs me to find out why there bills are so high.
At the moment I can only give a quick rundown of the installation as it was just a general chit chat about the issue. I will be going back to do some proper investigation in a week or so.
This is an...
Hey, looking for some online revision/exam questions to prepare me for the 2365 unit 301 exam, environment and renewables.
Been sprung on me that this was missed from my apprenticeship structure, so have no knowledge of the unit but booked in for an exam as its only thing holding me back from...
Hi all
Just a quick post to let people know about a good resource i found it is called
swindon massive, google it and it will take you to a site with practice questions and exam questions.
If this post is not appropriate or allowed please remove and my apologies im new to the forum and...
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I'd just like to say a massive thank you to Andy78 for his help yesterday, he is a top bloke.
Despite the best efforts of the weather we got it set up in good time and pulled off a clean and safe display :)
https://youtu.be/YeXBME2YVQo8 seconds for the shockwave to hit - the filmer is 1mile away. It was a warehouse that was designed to store explosives and hazardous waste - more details here:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-33896292
Hi i'm 3rd year apprenticeship, however i've been off work for the past two months with a knee problem. I am looking to study as much as I can until I am allowed on site by the company I work for.
I just recently seen Swindon Massive on the forum and only just heard of this. It has all the...
Hi all
just started my 2365 level 2 and fought I'd say hi, im currently working in the domestic sector of electrics and have been now for about 7-8 months. Will eventually want to get more involved in commercial, but as for now I feel domestic is a good place to start to get a good understanding...
Hi guys,
im in doing a rewire in an old listed building sitting on 7 acres of land. About 190 meters away at the end of the garden they are going to put a temple type of pavilion so the daughter can get married there next year. Now of course they've decided they want lighting there. They're...
Has Alec Salmond today scored a MASSIVE own goal this morning, by claiming next weeks vote for the Scots, is going to be like the first vote South Africa had after the end of Aparthide.
All I can say to Alec Salmond - got back under the stone you crawled out from you ARROGANT WXNKER.
I am...
Hi Guys
Just signed up to the forum to get a bit of advice on a problem I have with my electric meter (pay as you go/ keycard). I say problem however it's actually NOT. Until I end up receiving a HUGE bill.
It started about a year and a half ago. One day I topped up my key card as usual after...
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