I Left the batteries in for an extended time and they corroded the terminals. I tried sanding them clean but it still won't turn on. Any suggestions for troubleshooting it before I tear it apart? Thanks.
I’m looking to upgrade my Cat5e tester and buy a decent brand. The cheap ones are hopeless. You do get what you pay for unfortunately.
I’ve seen a few people use these..
https://www.trend-networks.com/product/vdv-ii-pro-used/
Or a Fluke Microscanner2...
Is anyone selling a Fluke Microscanner2 or Idea Networks VDV? I’ve had the cheap testers but they are not that great. These are very expensive brand new.
I have been on hold for 45 minutes waiting to speak with someone in SSE Networks. All I want to find out is whether PME is available at a property I am going to do a CU change on next week. I am sure a lot of companies are using the pandemic as an excuse for crap customer service.
Does anyone...
Hi all.
I'm currently training as an electrician so would like your views on this for clarity and if I need to get someone in?
I have just moved in to a new (very old) house and on inspection of the CCU I noticed the incoming service cable from the overhead was chard at the top of the dno head...
UKPN have a 71 year old linesman who is still on the poles Being an overhead linesman is 'a different world' - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-kent-50347091/the-dover-man-maintaining-power-lines-for-over-50-years
Im currently in a dispute with UK power networks about who is responsible for the incoming earth? Now, i know under normal circumstances the owner has to take responsibility for the external earth, if an earth has never been provided via the normal channels (TNS, TNSC).
This particular...
This is long winded, so forgive me!
I went to a customers house on Tuesday to do an assessment and testing of the fixed wiring in the property following a flood in an upstairs bathroom, as requested by the homeowners insurance company. All tested out ok, so I was ready to leave to leave to go...
Hello all I have just purchased a 1970 Bungalow which is directly behind the main area sub station owned by Uk Energy Networks. My property has a 3phase head old brown bakerlite one I called up Uk energy networks who confirm that the property is indeed serviced by a 3 phase supply. I want the...
There seems to be a small cable fire in London, has affected key parts of the MV network BBC Local Live: Updates from London on Wednesday 1 April 2015 - BBC News
Hi all
anyone point me in the right direction or has a link to a pre application form from uk power networks for multiple connections in the same street?
Any help would be appreciated
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Customer has requested we wire his house so that he can have a wireless router on each floor. Is this possible?
In addition We are wiring every room with a Ethernet point from one central location. Will this system work and allow client to have wireless for each floor?
He...
The role is with a large global company who specialise in network design, construction and maintenance contracting services to the gas and electricity markets.
They specialise in building and maintaining high and medium voltage electricty networks and gas distribution networks.
Excellent salary...
EDT are currently working with an ACT based organisation that are looking to employ 2 x Regulatory Managers - Networks (1 x Senior role) on a permanent basis.
The primary purpose of this role is to contribute at a senior level the technical regulatory process to ensure that the business is...
Following on from this thread
http://www.electriciansforums.net/photovoltaic-solar-panels-green-energy-forum/57787-my-mcs-reg-installer-does-not-think-my-4kw-system-needs-registering-dno.html
I've obtained a copy of the G83 notification. The DNO is listed as EDF. I thought it should be UK...
Just started in North Wales. I am confused between the 16a 3.68 kW requirement (eg SSE Scottish and Southern Energy) in their area without surveys etc. and the 4 kW maximum allowed for the FIT and the fact that at 4 kw the installation falls outside the limits of G83 requirements. The...
Hi Guys
I have the possibility of installing up to a 50 KW system on a light industrial unit in East Sussex. The customer is unsure as to the size of system to install but it could probably be up to 50KW.So far only having installed domestic systems up to 16A per phase and am a little bit...
Hi Hope you can help with my understanding of the G83 paperwok.
Just doing my 1st notifications, all systems 3kW or so.
Have G83/1 appendix 3 forms all seem strait forward apart from couple points, where do I get the Max peak Short Circuit for SMA SB inverters? and SSEG Test Report, do you just...
I am soon to install a 17.1 Kw System.
The building has two energy supplies so to get the best FIT Tariff we are going to split the install e.g. 9 + 8.1 - the supply is 3 Phase
What is the correct application form to let the DNO know about this project.
I called up UK power networks about...
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