Using a heat-resistant device, made of tungsten and alumina layers, researchers have found that the device can absorb the sun's broad spectrum radiation and convert it to electricity.
Broadband solar absorption previously has been achieved using metal-insulator-metal (or MIM) resonators, which...
Hello, long time since I came here, but I had a question that couldn't be answered by my french peers, there's some material that I am having trouble with translating names into english, here is a picture :
For information, we use it in france in order to : individual protection/thermomagnetic...
Hi Guys
I'm sure this has been brought up before but I'm unable to find the answer I need. I was to believe ammendmant 3 regarding metal consumer units kicks in on the 1st of July, I have a board change lined up in July and someone told me today that they have extended this date until December...
Following on from this thread http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electrical-wiring-theories-electrical-regulations/101079-plastic-amendment-3-cus.html I emailed Keith Smith from BEAMA to so if this was correct.
My email:
Hi, could could please confirm if ABS flame retardant material consumer...
So will the new changes to regulation about no plactic consummer units also apply to commercial?
ive seen quite a few recent installs in commercial propertys were the electrician has installed new plastic consummer units.
New build with internal service head. (No external white box). Head and meter will be in an internal plant room.
Do DNO's normally require any sort of specified cabinet/enclosure for service head and meter board when internal for new build? - Obviously millions of garages and under stairs...
I dont know how helpful people will find this or whether they care or already know and think its too basic or whatever but i learnt it an old knowledgeable boy (he knows who he is) said it took him back to his apprentice days so it definately cant be harmful to know and learn. The rho values for...
Hi,
Came across some sockets mounted in tall skirting using metal frames screwed to the front of the skirting (trunking adapters?) with no back box. Void behind is hollowed out brick. Pretty sure this is a no no but I can't find the relevant reg, anybody?
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Hi all,
Ive enrolled on a part time NVQ level 2 course starting in Septemeber. The aim is to completely retrain from my current office job however to do this I need to go to night college. I want to make sure I can get the most out of the course and would ideally like to start reading some...
Been having a good old clear out and have come across the following which may be of some help to you.
If there is anything for course that are no longer running then apologies.. Cant keep up with all the course changes..
Hi everyone
I am doing the above course in a couple of weeks. Can you advise me what books or study material I can go through before the course? If anyone knows of a website or has any notes I can use - would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
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I passed the inspection and testing exam.
I have my Fault Finding and rectification exam coming up, and I am having a problem!!
I cant find any help (books, pass papers, websites) on Fault finding and rectification.
I looked every where but no luck! I have the books OSG, IEE Wiring Reg...
Evening all,
I wonder if anybody could help me what to enter as the material and size of earthing conductor when 25mm steal conduit is used as earthing, so what is 25mm steal conduit equivalent to earthing conductor mm!
I am struggling to find out what to put down in cert.
Thank You in advace...
Current suplier has let me down!! who has got stock for a 40KW system? would prefer either schott or canadian solar, sma invert and good quality rail system (v exposed site + on coast). any sugestions or suppliers.PM, cheers alexander
well it looks like my nosy night tonight :D what`s your favourite read?
at the mo mine is all tied up in law and sociology but my favourite reads are normally Andy mcnab,
papers are the times and the star (not much contrast there ) :D
oh and of course the regs :p although gn3 has had it`s...
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