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  1. La Poste

    Is this a cowboy dodgy practice?

    This is a SWA question. If I have a length of SWA that is not long enough to reach a plastic CU can I jubilee clip around the armour and run an earth braid or cable to the CU. Basically what has happened is the new CU has been dropped down to a position lower than the old one because it is...
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    Safe zone ?/good practice

    I need to run a lighting circuit cable up a bedroom wall into the loft from CU on ground floor. For ease and minimising cable length I see two options. Shown by red lines in diagram. Questions are 1) In option 1 does the position of the window break the corner safe zone? 2) In option 2 is it...
  3. W

    Lighting Circuit....

    Is it acceptable to do a normal lighting circuit but have 2 x 1.5mm twin and earths coming out of 1 6a MCB for a full rewire? Reason being is that the house has an awkward step upstairs which makes it difficult to get cables to the other two rooms. Thanks
  4. W

    Socket backboxs

    How many sparkys on here earth the metal backboxs for domestic sockets ( linking the earth from the socket to the backbox)?
  5. V

    Another RCD question

    Hi Can anyone tell me if any make of RCD will fit any make of C/U Is it o.k mix different makes. Thanks chris .
  6. P

    Lvl 3 Written Exam papers for practice

    I'm doing my level 3 and passed 301. Does anyone have any example exam papers for the rest of the level? The more the merrier! :)
  7. D

    C&G 2377 Portable Aplliance Testing Questions

    Hi Guys, Practice questions for those studying towards the 2377 Exam. Regards Dichroic;)
  8. A

    Building a test rig

    Hi, I've read a fair few posts that have suggested to newbies that building their own test rig is a good way to learn and start running through testing scenarios. I have a fair amount of electrical gubbins in my shed (I'm a real magpie) including various patress boxes, sockets, switches, fused...
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    lighting circuit

    Hi All, I changed a CU yesterday and discovered that the lighting circuit had no CPC, just twin cable. Anyway, I duly noted this on the certificate and advised him to have circuit rewired. He now wants me to add some downlights to this circuit but doesn't want it rewired. I'm gonna walk away...
  10. G

    Best practice for submain circuit protection

    I am currently changing an old consumer unit for a new RCD protected split board. One of the circuits is a 6mm submain circuit protected by a 32A MCB that exits the house, crosses the court yard via a catenary wire, and enters the garage 4 way RCD protected board. Is it ok to put this circuit...
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    Best practice for testing off peak boards

    What would be conceder the best practice for testing an off peak board and associated circuits during a periodic inspection. In particular the ZE and ZS when there is no supply on?
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    Building a Test Rig for Practice

    Hi I am thinking of knocking up a test rig to practice on:) Does anyone know what sort of spec is used for the rigs they test 2391 on? Ideally I want to be able to mess about with the effect of rcd, transformers, light bulbs etc on test readings. What sort of resistors should I use to...
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    ESC Best Practice Guides.

    Always handy.:)
  14. Dan

    ContractorForum: Practice, Practice, Practice: Hi All,I have set up a training wall i

    ContractorForum: Practice, Practice, Practice: Hi All,I have set up a training wall in my shed and i am looking for some ideas o.. http://------/5jRTiB More... Follow us on Twitter.
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    Practice, Practice, Practice

    Hi All, I have set up a training wall in my shed and i am looking for some ideas on different circuits to built just as practice. I am currently training to become a spark and just wanting to put in a bit more practical as i find easier to understand. Is there any more complicated lighting...
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    Good Practice or not

    Hi good people can someone tell me is it good practice to feed a kitchen with two ring mains i feel its good practice what do you think ?
  17. B

    PIR Practice & Approx Costings

    I know that nobody likes talking about costings and of course prices vary region to region however I have been asked by my local council if I would like to be included on their lists to carry out PIR's where the average cost is £80 now I know that I couldn't operate at such a cost (I could but...
  18. H

    EAL Level 2. Practice questins?

    Hello. I'm new on here and new to the trade. I'm due to take my EAL level 2 multiple choice exam on monday. Are there any practice papers or questions about on the internet? I'm pretty confident but a bit of practice never hurt. I've tried searching but not had much luck. Thanks
  19. T

    1.5mm SWA, Acceptable or bad practice ?

    I know it depends on its inststallation method but what is the max current carrying capacity of 1.5mm swa 3 core? If im looking at the correct table 4D4A it says 18a clipped direct. But then this manufactures spec says 32a. (page 3) http://www.alertelectrical.com/upload/pdf/329armoured.pdf...
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    First visit/inspection

    Hi not sure if this is the right place to ask but i have read all the the threads relating to these things like when you do a cu change who is responible for the full installation? But what i would like to know is is there anything you would fill out when you go and view a job and find the...

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