Hi everyone, my husband has turned up on a job with a very old mains that he will need to shut down at some stage. Does anyone know the procedure for shutting down/re starting this type of mains? Photos attached. Apologies if this is the wrong forum and thanks for reading!
My pool pump (230V 1Ph cap start) US Motor k63cxdfw-5159 ) wasn't working so I started to look for a reason. I found the terminal to the output control relay in the Intermatic program timer/ freeze control was burned off. None of the terminals were insulated and very close to each other and...
Think I have the job they'll probably ask what I consider the correct procedure
Biggest variable seems to me the condition of the installation that you're re-energizing, would there be a standard for this ?
Check Condition of Meter Cabinet
Check Basic Condition of installation- Polarity ,EFLI...
I had people reply to a old thread and the attachments disappeared
so thought I’d post these sheets that helped me a couple years ago
the two pieces of paper explaining tests top to bottom
simple but worked for me
still got them in me van?
Attachment pics
I'm in the process of fitting a CU in my workshop can anyone tell me do i do testing at the new 2 way CU as i would on a domestic one or the main one in the house or both? I was thinking both
Before anyone says get a electrician in to do the job i'm a NICEIC domestic installer just not done...
installed a secondary 2 way consumer unit to run a boiler and immersion heater i know i have to issue an eic but what do i actually test? r1 + r2 of the radial to the secondary consumer unit and both radials from the secondary consumer? please can someone give me a rundown of what id need to test?
Hi All,
Advice needed, we had someone round to modify a tumble dryer but first had to do an earth loop test but when plugging in his tester it kept tripping the switch on the CU. We have had occassional nuisance tripping and have had to unplug some things before being able to reset this.
I have...
Thinking of getting MCS certified?
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme aka MCS have now published their own QMS, so i guess if you follow it you should be compliant. (well maybe !)
Microgeneration Certification Scheme - QMS Templates -...
Just had my Stroma assessment. I just wanted to put all the guys minds at ease that are awaiting theirs. Went ok and I was pooing myself to say the least. (Who enjoys being interviewed about their job and knowledge)
Had a guy called Gary who was very chilled and eased my nerves. Got a couple...
Hi all,
I have my Stroma assesment tomorrow, and I am bricking it lol.
I have my calibration certificate, qualification, regs book, on site guide, electricity at work (pdf on my phone), passport photos and cv. Is there anything else I need?
What's the assesment like and what do they as you...
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Looking at joining storma I have all my quals and public liability, what else is needed?
What do you need to show on the assment is a board change enough?
How long after you have paid the money, intill the assessment?
Thanks in advance
I'm making some flash cards for revision and I'm doing a flash card on the safe isolation procedure.
can you tell me if this is correct
1. Seek permission to isolate and carry out work
2. locate and identify known sources of supply
3. Identify means of isolation
4. Isolate, remove fuse/lock...
Hi guys another q I would like to clear up,
when testing to confirm a pipe is extraneous in an existing install I use the equation 230/0.01 =23000ohms - 1000ohms= 22000ohms.
when carrying out the test I test from the earth block to the pipe in question.
just looking to confirm as I have just...
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Am doing 2394/95 at moment and trying to get procedure firmly stuck in head. Thing I'm getting a little bit confused with is with some of the vids/examples online some state to switch main switch on (obviously before supply connected) and others off. My thinking is that you might as...
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Just had the info through and contract to sign from the NICEIC about upgrading to Approved and have a couple of points I just wanted a bit more info on if anyone can clarify please.
There was loads of bullet points to check, but two of them just wanted clarity.
1. building standards...
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I have completed my C&G 2365 L2 & 3 this month and I would like to apply for the ECS H&S test now. Could anyone please guide me how to book it? Do I have to ring them or what is the procedure? I am not working at the moment.
Thanks.
Hi guys,
I would just like to ask if any one could look at my test procedure off the top of my head and give any advice or pointers or whether its too long winded or short. got an exam in 2 weeks so trying to drill it in to this thick skull :)
Many thanks
Safe Isolation has been carried out...
I'm really struggling to find any decent information on this subject could any of you suggest a step by step guide I've seen so many variations of it don't know which one to believe ? Many thanks
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