What is the general opinion for time until next inspection for a holiday let property, I have always put 1 year, I know this can be somewhat a grey area but my understanding is that the duration between inspections should be dependent on how old the install is vs it's condition (ten years - new...
Just answered a question on another post ,and it dawned on me , yippee the brain kicked into gear , i have read on loads of posts that people say doing an inspection just calculate the R1R2 by doing a Zs and taking away the Ze , i have never liked this method and heres a reason why ...
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hi all,
i am currently an niceic domestic installer but i would like to be able to do periodics aswell which the domestic installer scheme doesnt allow. i spoke to the nic and they advised that i have to become an approved contractor to be able to do them. they said that i would have to show...
Hi All,
im C&G 2330 Level III qualified, with the 17th Edition but im not presently a scheme member, due to being really poor. I don't have my 2391 but aim to do so when l can afford test equipment.
My question: Am I permitted to perform a periodic, using calibrated 17th Edition approved test...
Hey guys,
I have been asked by a work mate it I can complete a Periodic Inspection Report for his brother who is in the middle of buying a house which the insurance company have required a survey of the electric's assessed.
I am booked to take my 2391 in July but they need the report sooner...
Hi Folks, could someone answer a couple of questions please.
1. Should an underground SWA 6mm 3 core feed to a garage be RCD protected, the garage DB has an rcd but should there be one at the other end?
2. whilst testing an RCBO today, it passed the half x test, 1x was 35mS but the 5x was...
Hi can anyone tell is the correct sequence of tests to do on a periodic in college as ive got my practical exam Tuesday and just wanna make sure ive got it rite. Cheers.
i was just looking over some notes because ive got an exam today and was wondering if someone could confirm if this is correct.
if im doing a periodic on an installation with 2 dbs the total number of certs would be 4 comprising of:
periodic inspection report
schedule of inspections...
where do you get the info for:-
1-main switch or circuit breaker in section J?
2-characteristics of primary supply overcurrent protective devices in section J?
Ok i don't expect a exact amount but i have a factory installation last periodic completed 4/2008 but a lot of additional bits and bobs have been added.
It consists of 4 Distribution boards all 3 phase and 2 are 24 ways and 2 are 36 ways,also additional boards to control storage heaters for...
Hi
Have done PIR of church today.
There are quite a few lights at high level, more than 30 feet off the ground. There are pews in the way and I cant get up to them even with a tower although someone has installed them off a ladder or with full scaffolding at some stage. There are also some...
I've just been reading the Q & A guide and found that Q14 states
Q14. Is it acceptable to calculate (R1+R2) values when carrying out Condition Reports (PIRs), using measured loop impedance values?
No. In any event, it is not essential...
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i have a friend whos landlord needing a periodic test done
i am confident in testing but hav never sat the course the bak of my sjib card says recognised 17th edition testing
can i sign
On another point --
When finding broken ring circuits when carrying out a periodic inspection, some with all legs discontinuous and some with the Line discontinuous - is it acceptable to mark this down as requiring attention without actually finding out the reason why the circuit is...
Hi folks, have too price a periodic on a bowling alley, only in service for five years. 285 circuits, this includes sub-mains and earthing. Should I cost per shift or per circuit??:)
Dont you just know it when you get the call ive no earth on my sockets i would like my electrics tested , walk through the door and greeted by an elderly lady and the first thing you see is a round bakalite switches dating back to the 40's old wylex CDU with ceramic fuse holders ,VIR meter...
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Hi there i was wondering what code you would give for charred black and melted insulation on line conductor at termination point in fuseboard? the circuit is feeding a wall mounted heater in 2.5mm T and E cable protected by a 3036 15 amp fuse. Is it caused by loose connection what action would...
I'm about to carry out a periodic and after asking other sparks i know (who seem to have different opinions) and reading up from various sources i'm still unsure on the correct coding to put on the certificate.
The PIR is at a shop which also has an upstairs flat. It's a TNS system and there...
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