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HNC/HND Electrical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering options via open learning?
Hi, I see there are posts on specific HNC courses already but I don't think there is a general discussion on options - sorry if I'm wrong!! I'm looking into starting an HNC in Electrical Eng or Electrical/Electronic Eng. via open learning and was wondering what experience others have of this...- blurplespark
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- courses degrees electric electrical engineer engineering learning salary students
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Residential cable options
I haven't done much residential wiring for a number of years and reconsidering whether to use 12 gauge for all convenience recepticals and lighting or to use 14 gauge for all lighting and keeping those circuits separate from all others. Doing this I would use 20amp breakers for recepticals and...- infinity man
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- cable residential
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LED downlighting options and bulb recommendations
Hi all, I have just built myself a kitchen extension so have a blank canvas so o speak hen it comes to downlighting. I will be having installed a series of LED downlights and I am looking for advice on weather to install low voltage unit or mains voltage units. I am aware of the excellent...- vincentvega
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- bulb fitting install led light lighting mains recommendations
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new solar pv set up, hot water options with combi?
http://www.solartwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Combi-prefeed-NONmodulating-giff.gif http://www.solartwin.com/solartwin-features/basic/plumbing-in-solar-thermal-to-a-combi-boiler-combination-boiler-geyser Hi all imhaving a 4kw solar pv system with an immersion controller(i dont have an...- Joe Markey
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- combi cylinder hot water new solar solar pv water
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options for adult trainee
Hi guys, A bit of guidance needed please, I'm looking to get back into the electrical trade after about 4 years out, I gained my 17th back in 2008ish when I was a mate for a firm for about 7 yrs on/off. Ive been in touch with with my 2 nearest colleges (I'm in Carlisle, Cumbria) about night...- rugbylad
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- adult electrical employer option trade trainee
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- Forum: Electrician Courses : Electrical Quals
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Other Options
Hi folks, went to see a board change today at the moment it's bs3036 fuses. only major problem that came up was new bathroom circuits(shower/light) had been installed via a 2way type b rcd unit....... But the cables are about a foot short from current db position. I'm planning in installing a...- paul_h
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Adding RCD to existing installation - what options are now allowable?
Hi, First off let me say that this will be a professional job, but I want to fully understand the possible options before getting anyone to look at and quote for the work. I'm posting in DIY as I'm not an electrician, although I think I understand many aspects. The house has had a very...- aesmith
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- adding existing installation rcd
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- Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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options for taking the 17th edition "online".
Hello I'm new to forum. I'm a 33 year old 16th edition electrician in UK. I'm constantly working away from home but would like to take the 17th edition , has anybody had any joy with these 17th edition online courses. Seen a few advertised with online course notes and a physical exam date...- ayenotsobad
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- 17th 17th edition edition online taking
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- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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FiT options after a divorce
Had a very depressing call today. Chap has 4kw system on dream home he built then got served divorce papers. Has been ordered by lawyers to hand over panels to wife within 28 days even though he still owns the house until she buys it which she must do within 2 years. He asked how to transfer FiT...- jerriais
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- after fit
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Advice on course options please
Morning all, Im hoping some of you can give me a bit of advice on the route to go down to becoming a qualified electrician My plan was to do the 2365 level 2 and 3, and then find an employer to be able to complete my nvq and am2 The reason for me not doing the 2357 is basically because I...- matt1386
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- advice course please
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Career options
Speaking with my boss this afternoon regarding furthering my career in the trade. He told me to have a think about what area i'd like to progress in, estimating, design, contracts management etc. He'd then have a look at some courses and planning a route forward. I dont't really know what way...- pcam1984
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- career
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Light switch two on positions and an off for use with timer
is there such a thing as a light switch that has two on positions and an off. I have a DIN mounted timer, controlling lights but would like to put a switch in between to either turn off the lights when the timer is activated OR turn the lights on when the timer is out of hours. see diagram thx- ianbrookes
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- light light switch lights off option switch timer
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moving a socket 50cm!!
Customer wants a socket moved 50cm to the right. The wall is brick with socket fed from below (floorboards), channelled into wall. The 3 options I've given are: 1. Blanking plate on current socket and channel across. (cheapest option) 2. Take out cable from wall, under floorboards and channel...- HappyHippyDad
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- moving option plate socket
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LED T8 tube lamp holder options...
Hello guru's, does anyone have information on any retro type 230v t8 lamp holders, to use instead of using a fluorescent light batten fitting? im basically installing led tubes across a gym but want a low profile look and its not a replacement bulb install but starting from scratch. to buy...- BELEC
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- holder lamp lamp holder led lighting lights tube
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SDS drill options
Looking for my first SDS for chasing out etc and looking for some advice. Definitely going corded route, domestic stuff with capability for handling brick, concrete and stone. First query is how much difference does the kg make? ie some say 2kg, 3kg 4kg and even 5kg. I am guessing each is a step...- The Flint
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- chase drill enough hitachi sds
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15A 3 Phase RCD supply... What MCB / RCD options are there?
A friend has a house in France. He's on a 9kW tariff, and after the meter there's a three phase 15A 650mA RCD. Specifically the RCD is marked "650ma", and "manufactured 1967". On the sealed side the RCD is adjustable from 5A to 30A (IIRC) in 5A increments. The sealed side (top) also covers...- Dom.
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- 3 phase mcb not uk phase rcd supply
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SDS drill options
As some will know just starting out and building up tool collection. Looking at SDS for chopping out , domestic. Decided on corded for now based on prices. I have noticed there are different kg ratings. While I realise higher value will make job easier, would a 2kg for example do an adequate...- The Flint
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- decided drill index sds
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thermostat options
Hi Have never lived in a house that had heating thermostats installed and am putting them in a new build house. I have stayed in a mates house where there is a stat in the bed room and the clicking on/off was a bit annoying. Are they all much of a muchness or are there solid state versions or...- J_T
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- heating never night putting termostat thermostat
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- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Commercial rewire options
Have a cafe job to price this week, il get look tomorrow maybe.. 2000 sq ft.. I don't think he is going to go with steel pipe so nearly all my circuits is going to need rcd protection . I know there's roughly going to be 5-6 3 phase machines , and maybe 16 single phase circuits im going to...- i=p/u
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- commercial equipment going phase rewire steel
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3 gang switch options
Hi, I'm wiring a 3 way lighting circuit along side 2 x 2 ways. I need a 3 gang switch that contains 2 x 2 way switches and 1 intermediate to suit all circuits and look like all my other light switches. Does anyone have any experience if switches of this type are freely available? Can I pick...- J_T
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- 3 gang click intermediate other plate switch switches
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- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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