overhead

  1. R

    Interview help/information needed on an overhead linesman post

    Hi I've recently got an interview to become a linesman in northern ireland, would anyone be able to provide me with any interview tips/skills or even any extra knowledge of the trade would be helpful. Thanks.
  2. J

    overhead incoming supply TT TNCS?

    Looked at a rewire for a 5bed house reno this morning bit of a odd setup! so the house is supplied overhead- see pic 1- 2cores through the roof in loft into a 60a fuse then what looks like a 16mm T+E- but cpc (if one) is not used this travels some meters (at a guess 10m) down to the ground...
  3. Soulsurfer

    Fixing to Stramit overhead !

    Hey all, I have a flat rewire for a regular and upon cutting ceiling we have found that old stramit straw covered in cement stuff quite deep before the concrete again, anyone got any advice / ideas on method to attach slip tube to run cables in before skim again ? I can't think of much...
  4. A

    South African overhead transmission linesman looking to get work in uk?

    Hi, I am a south african overhead transmission linesman looking to find work in uk. I am 46, but can keep up with guys 15 years younger than me. If anyone can help, I would appreciate greatly!!! Thank you
  5. T

    Overhead light flashing on and off by itself (not switched on)

    Hello, Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post in, but I have a problem with my hall light switching on and off by itself. It's a ceiling light and it has two switches, however it isn't switched on but is flashing on and off as I said. Any help is appreciated, thank you!!
    • Tamsin Moore
    • Thread
    • flashing light overhead switched
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  6. R

    Overhead Supply with PME, DNO?

    I have been called to a job that has an fault unrelated to this question. When conducting checks to earthing and Main Bonding I noticed the earthing arrangement has been converted to PME, there was also no main Bonding. I have attached a picture, I am a little sceptical to who has altered...
  7. Dan

    Worker suffers serious injury from contact with overhead power line

    A stonemasonry company in Perth has been fined after an apprentice stonemason was seriously injured from contact with an overhead power line. Continue reading...
  8. N

    Overhead tns

    Hi guys, Went to see a property today. Just wanted to clarify the supply type with you. I believe it's overhead tns but others have told customer it's overhead tt. Could you share your thoughts? There are 3 incoming cables that come from above the house and run down into the suppliers...
  9. S

    Overhead garage supply question

    Hi, I am currently considering the best way to go about this job for a customer who wants garage power wiring from an overhead supply cable (to replace the current 1.5mm T&E swinging in the wind supply!). The cable will go from his under-stairs board, up through the landing to the loft...
  10. C

    Cg machinery co.,ltd

    Cg Machinery Co.,ltd is a professional supplier for overhead cranes, gantry cranes in Vietnam. We have more than 10 year experiences in this industry and hope to expand the activities through out the world. It is not only Overhead crane which is so call Cau truc in our language. Nice to...
  11. B

    Overhead cable route

    Got this one job, fella wants a supply to go out to his stables about 30 metres away from th house but doesnt wanna rip up the concrete for the cable, he wants it above head from the house to stables just wondering any specific kits u can get like a zipeline type thing for cables, don't wanna...
  12. L

    Overhead cable advice

    Hi, I have a job where I need to get a 10mm single phase cable from farm house (not a working farm) to outbuilding for a solar pv installation. Client adamant he does not want cable in a trench and wants it overhead from gable end to gable end. The distance is 22m, was thinking 10mm split...
  13. Robertbaker63

    Running 35mm armoured overhead

    A farmer wants me to run a new supply to a building, it's to be run in 35mm armoured, part of the route is a 25m overhead span between buildings, is this okay for the cable or should I be getting an extra pole in the middle put in to take the weight
  14. R

    Overhead SWA Supply

    Good afternoon, Hope everyones well! Quick question. Running a 60A sub-main top adjacent barn about 40 odd meters away. I'd naturally prefer burying the cable however the client would rather overhead. I'v only ever suspended T+E cable on a catenary set-up. Is there any reason an SWA can't be...
  15. M

    Overhead supply

    Hi everyone new to the site. I have read other threads on this but still a bit unsure. I have been asked to wire a supply to a mates garage and i am just looking for a couple of pointers. I havent done this type of instal before so excuse my ignorace if i have a couple of things wrong. I plan...
  16. D

    Scaffolding and overhead power lines !!!!!!!!! (Moderate content)

    Not sure if the other guy survived but its blown a right chunk of tarmac out!! LiveLeak.com - Skip to 50seconds... Watching again they both run away but damn lucky!!
  17. joel89

    Konecranes anyone work for them?

    Hi anyone work for these on the overhead crane electrics? they're advertising for service engineer's wondering what the rates of pay you get? Im an industrial spark poor money though where im currently working. cheers
    • joel89
    • Thread
    • advertising anyone electrical work overhead rates work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Business Related
  18. D

    New supply from overhead pole

    Hi all , if a new supply is being provided for a domestic new build from a overhead pole across the street would it mean that the earthing system would be a tt? the cable is being ran down the pole then underground to the properties. Have read on other posts that it may be tn-c-s. Will be...
  19. S

    Overhead supply earthing system - help!

    Hi everyone. I am seeking some assistance/advice. I have almost finished a job on an overhead supply system which has an earth rod. Resistance measures at 62 ohms on the rod so well within guidance. However, there is also an earth from the cut out making it look like a TNCS (PME) system rather...
    • soamesi
    • Thread
    • earthing help! overhead supply system
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. O

    Overhead street wiring

    Is there anywhere in Britain in major cities that has overhead street mains like 11Kv on the top then 3 415 volt wires for street lighting,4 415 volt wires for houses with cable tv fibre optic broadband POTS etc underneath,i only saw u/g in the main cities.
    • Old Jag Lover
    • Thread
    • overhead street wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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