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  1. rolyberkin

    Changing a TT system board - Best Practice

    Advice please I have been reading through the regs re a TT system consumer unit change and the onsite guide suggests at 2.2.6 a-c that consideration should be given to the board being either be class 2 board or class 1 with RCBO's or a split board with an S Type main RCD as isolator. The...
  2. J

    Hello I am a new member and need Code of Practice for ins & Test of Electrical Equipm

    Hello i am a new member and require help! i need a copy of CODE OF PRACTICE for In - Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. 4th Edition. Need it tonight has anybody got a copy i can collect tonight cash waiting. I am in Halesowen B62 West Midlands. Name:Jason 07733852222. On a...
    • Jason Ravenhill
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    • code code of practice electric electrical hello member new new member practice test
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    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  3. P

    Is it good practice MCB then RCD ?

    Hello, would appreciate your advice. Old Federal Electrics D/B, Rederal Eletrics went under, meaning no suitable RCBO's, Would it be acceptable to use MCB's that are there and install an RCD after MCB ? Many thanks for your time !
  4. SibertSolar

    New IET Code of Practice

    Anyone read through it yet?....Some interesting changes. I'm waiting on my copy but got a quick look through it this week
  5. T

    3rd Amendment Metal Consumer Units - best practice advice please

    Afternoon all, I've been doing domestic electrics for about 4yrs now and although I've done a few circuit alterations on metal clad consumer units I'd say that 95% of my work has been with plastic ones. I'm totally comfortable with replacing a consumer unit and all that it entails, but I've...
    • The General
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    • advice amendment best consumer consumer unit consumer units metal please practice units
    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. J

    2394 practice question

    How would one figure out the following question? The resistance of a 2.5mm copper cable is given as 7.41M Ohm per metre at 20 celcius and that of a 1.5mm copper cable is given as 12.1M Ohm per metre. A circuit wired with 25m of 2.5/1.5 twin with cpc sheathed cable would have an expected R1+R2...
  7. J

    Dental Practice

    Got a call about installing socket outlets in a small very basic dental practice (1 Floor, 2 Surgery rooms containing a dentist chair in each, presumably one or both have small x-ray machines and that's about it from when I went to check it out. And then a reception area and waiting room). They...
  8. M

    EICR and CU change

    Hi guys. I have 2 questions to confirm my thinking. 1. If I perform an EICR on an installation, which was Installed whilst a previous edition of the regs were in place, does it mean that I can give a satisfactory condition providing all test results and observations are correct for that...
  9. N

    Voc and Vmpp in practice

    Sorry if this is a basic question that's been asked before, but I can't see the answer to my practical questions. We have 16 panels with a Voc stated as 37.4 - so total array Voc 598.4. They have a Vmpp stated as 30.3 so total 484.8. We have a SunnyBoy SMA3600TL and it displays the incoming...
  10. A

    Practice Exam Questions

    I have an installations exam in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone knew where i could find practice questions on things like cable calculations, protective devices and 3 phase supplies for a bit of revision. All help appreciated. Alex
  11. S

    L & N at the switch

    So i heard a fellow sparky saying taking L&N to the light switch is not allowed and is classed as bad practice! Is this true I've found it a good way to keep things tidy when wiring lots of spots etc. Thoughts?
  12. S

    The regulations with regards to calculating Zs and Industry Good Practice.

    Hello Gents Once again I’m looking for your expertise to resolve the following application. A local supply Authority has supplied a single phase 8Kw TN-C-S supply via a cut out, to which we have to terminate a 35mm2 3 core SWA cable to be buried underground. The cable cannot be easily...
  13. M

    Best practice choice for a CU?

    Got a call from a customer with tripping problems on their CU... Went out to see what the issue was: decrepit teasmaid causing the tripping so easily recified, however seeing the current installation made me wonder what decision making had gone on by the installer. The CU has been in for less...
  14. The Solar King

    IET Code of Practice for Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

    This is now available for download and comment from here: Draft code of practice for public comment - The IET Martin Cotterell of Sundog who has been involved with this has written an informative blog at Solar Power Portal: Preparing for the upcoming IET solar PV code of practice | Solar...
  15. R

    Electircal control design books

    I'm looking for a good book/s on basic motor control design for DOL starters overloads etc, good panel design practice what to include and best practice in design as per interlock methods basic principles etc. Anyone know of some good literature or websites
  16. L

    JTL aptitude/assessment Test

    Hi all, Completely new here this being my first post. I have recently been offered a electrical apprenticeship with a local firm. This is under the condition i pass a JTL aptitude/assessment test. Does anyone on here have any advice they can give on what to study, what the test will entail...
    • Leonb88
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    • application assessment paper practice test
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. J

    Test and inspection notes

    Hi all, just wondering if there are any websites out there that provide notes on testing and inspecting. im going to sit my 2394/2395 soon hopefully but have lost my college notes with a lot of valuable info on. are there any websites out there or do you recommend any books or other pieces...
  18. P

    2394 Practice Exam

    Can someone please tell me where I can find 2394 written exam practice papers/questions/packages etc... as i cannot find anything anywhere if such a thing exists?
  19. P

    2394 Practice Exam

    Can someone please tell me where I can find 2394 written exam practice papers/questions/packages etc... as i cannot find anything anywhere if such a thing exists?
    • picklesmartyn
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    • course exam practice training
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. M

    Addition DSOs on a radial - good practice?

    Hi, I was going to post in the DIY forum but don't seem to have permission to at the moment. If i could ask a quick question - are you able to offer your opinion on my plan below: I have a b16 circuit breaker in the CU for a radial circuit out to my garage. In the garage the cable feeds into a...
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