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    Demand of Solar Irrigation Pump is increasing in Bangladesh

    Irrigation is one of the major part of Bangladesh economy. In most of the area Farmers don’t have the access to grid electricity for well pump so demand of solar powered well pump is increasing. Currently, there are almost 1.61 million irrigation pumps running in the country, of which 1.34...
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    Socket and switch for electric water heater

    Hi I am in Spain just now at a friends flat and the cover from the switch of the water heater is broken and keeps falling off when you turn it on so I am going to change it. It comprises of one 2 pin socket which the boiler plug fits into and next to that the switch which activates the 2 pin...
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    Cable end box

    Hi Sorry I don't know if this is the right section but I have a question. I need to know how to terminate PVC cables (up to 1200volts insulation) for entry into cable end box using mechanical and compression methods? Thank you
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    Well pump burning out

    Hey folks just wondering if any of you could give a possibility in what is happening. basically i have some family in the middle east they moved their for quite some time now. The power in this country isnt really stable for example it keeps turning off maybe twice a month thne when it comes...
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    Do RCCD's work in two phase systems

    Hi, I'm a newby hear and wonder if anyone can help me with this question. I work on a ship and our sockets are 2 phase 220volt instead of Live and Neutral 220volt, i.e we do not have a star point at our transformer. Our network voltage is 11KV / 440v Delta / Delta and then transformed down to...
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    Type of power cables for home

    Hello, I'm from Ukraine. May be I've created this topic in wrong place - sorry. May be this is strange question, but we have a holy wars based on this question... Our standards are not perfect, that's is a reason of such questions. I want to ask, which types of cables are you using for home...
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    Electricians Abroad?

    Not sure what thread to put this in so I went for this and if it's wrong i'm sure it'll be moved to the appropriate thread... Just wondered if there's any electricians on here based in Canada or have been in recent times ( last 5 years), Looking for a few tips.
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    3 phase temporary board

    Hi, Hopefully there is someone out there who can put my mind to rest. I have a new 3 phase supply, meter and mains switch in my french farmhouse, whch I am stuck with, as it is too expensive to change it to a single phase supply. It is connected to the EDF networkbut not connected to anything...
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    Work in Canada

    I've been thinking of going to work in Canada and was wanting your opinions. So here's the deal..... The company pays for flights, accommodation and sorts the visa out. You work for 5 weeks and then they fly you home for a week. The shift pattern is either 6 days with a day off, or 13 days...
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    Continental Light Switches: Are they a better design than UK ones?

    I have moved from Britain to Poland (type E plugs) very near German border (type F plugs) Generally I am appalled by the standards of domestic electrical components and work on both sides of the border: very flexible back boxes, flimsy sockets without switches, most plugs difficult to wire...
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    Employability of overseas trained Electricians in the UK

    Hi I am currently in my last year as an Apprentice Electrician in Germany. I really want to move to the UK and work there after my Exam. I realise I must get my Documents translated by UK Naric, pass the 17th Edition BS7671 Exam and hold a SJIB/JIB Card in order to be employable. My question is...
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    Qatar

    Hi all Just joined the forum I am looking for work in Qatar as a sparks anyone have any information that could help. I have worked in Oz, New Zealand, Iraq and UK (Time served in UK) Thanks in advance
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    RCBO vs RCCB

    I'm a Canadian electrician thrown into the 'European' wiring world (not in Europe though). I was just reading up on RCCB in that they are 'similar' to our GFCI's but do not provide over current protection, therefore, an RCBO is required as the O in RCBO is over current protection. As I've been...
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    Bulgaria and RCD

    Hi, All - and greetings from a newbie in Bulgaria! I wasn't sure if this should go in the DIY section or here, since both are relevant, so apologies if I made the wrong choice. In a nutshell, our house in Sofia is "old", ie 1990(!) and very substantial. There is a supply coming in which is...
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    Electrician looking to work in new zealand

    Hi I'm looking to move to Christchurch in 2 months time I am just wondering can I turn up and start working then register with the governing body out there or do I need to do it from the uk? I amazing 17th edition JIB gold card sparky here with 10 years experience any help would be appreciated...
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    boris johnson proposal

    if this was to be passed it would.be brilliant in my eyes.. coming and going as we please. if we wanted to go work in canada or australia then no matter what age we are we can no questions asked.. what do you think ?.... Let Australians live and work in Britain: London mayor Boris Johnson backs...
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    adding test procedures to the NEC code

    well Ive joined the NEC forum and sent a post about adding a testing procedure section to the code book heres the post. I know that testing procedures are taught in apprenticeship but Ive found it to be severely lacking in clarity and tends to be an issue with many apprentices not being...
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    Vettessess

    Hi all, I am moving to australia with my three kids and have recently found out that my visa will involve me taking a vettessess exam! Now I am a little worried about the written side as I have not been to college for ten years now! I would really like to be prepared and any information would...
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    Electrician looking to move to Australia.

    Hi, looking into my future within the electrical sector within England and looks very limited. Ive got all my qualification for England to be an electrician and also have my 2391 testing too. Just wanting more details about going and working within Australia. Need more advice on the process and...
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    electrician in portugal

    just wondering if anyone can shed light on moving to Portugal as an electrician im qualified in the uk but not sure how that will translate to there ?? any advice will be much appreciated jake

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