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  1. J

    Whole house rewire questions

    Hello, I am renovating a house. I am rewiring myself. I am getting an electrician to install a new consumer unit & test all my work. I'm looking for a sanity check before I run all the cables. I want to do first fix and get the house plastered. Some of the cable colours in the diagrams are...
  2. Blank00

    Questions for Electricians DIY

    Hello everyone, I hope you are having a good day. I would like to ask a few questions about the electrician profession and the journey to becoming one. Thank you in advance for taking the time to answering some questions. 1. What did you study when you were in high school? (if you went) to...
  3. S

    Calculaton questions

    I embarrassed that don't remember this but swallowing some pride is sometime good for a person. I am wiring a 3 phase in-line water heater and the manufacturer lists the current draw at 177A. at 480 volts, (144kw). Would that be per phase rating or would that be just the total. I was thinking...
  4. O

    CEC scheme questions

    Hi all, Wondering if anyone has completed the SJIB’s CEC scheme? How did it go, and how strict were they regarding your previous qualifications. I’m looking to make a career change and would like to become an approved electrician if possible. Thanks
  5. D

    Changes to AM2 testing section causing more failures

    Has anyone else noticed that AM2 Testing now has 10 questions at the end and that they are a lot harder than pre-Sept22 AM2
  6. Q

    Transformer and MCCB Questions

    Hello All. New here and will be flooding with terrible questions for my own knowledge. Just trying to learn so some questions like this maybe very simple and I'm just daft 1) On site we have a Aux Transformer, From the LV side of the transformer we have an MCCB Board with a few circuits. Now on...
  7. S

    Hi Guys, im new to the forum and looking forward to reading some of the questions and advice.

    Hi Guys, im new to the forum and looking forward to reading some of the questions and advice. . I have been asked to install a safety device / relay system to an existing domestic property 4Kw solar system, so if there’s a main supply power cut to the property, we want the solar panels to trip...
  8. T

    Questions regarding EICR for rental property

    Recently booked an EICR for a 2 bed rental property (first time letting this property). Quoted price for the test. How long should an electrician allow for the test? Should they automatically do any remedial works needed? Should they phone me and quote for any works needed? Many thanks in...
  9. D

    Garage Subpanel Questions

    Hello everyone, I have a detached garage with a Subpanel that had all been wired by previous owners of my home. The lights in this garage are turned on and off by using the breaker. I wanted to add an actual light switch, something I've done in the past without a problem. When I opened up the...
  10. JoeMagin

    Level 3 Design Questions

    Hi All! I'm starting my level 3 course soon and have been going through my course notes and textbook doing the cable calcs etc. But i want to get a head start on the design stuff and what im in for. Does anyone still have their questions from the project that they could sharr so i could have a...
  11. R

    Transfer Switch questions

    This is my setup/plan/objective for a California house I only plan to implement Solution #2 for now. But you are most welcome to comment on #1 feasibility as well. Please specify your country (UK or USA) and whether your suggestions are code compliant. Thank you much. RayMin
  12. H

    Dumb questions about PEN fault and solution

    Sorry if these questions are dumb, but I thought I'd ask you guys as I'm brand new to this field. I was watching this video from John Ward and had a few questions about it. 1. In a TN-C-S system, if there was a PEN fault before the service head, the current would go through the protective...
  13. L

    A couple of basic questions regarding installing an outside outlet...

    I've done some basic wiring, but nothing beyond. I know enough to shut off the circuit. I have no basement or garage, so when I work with a table saw or mitre saw, I have to go outside to a patio area where I run an extension cord to an outlet inside. After 30 years, time to finally add an...
  14. Dmcg98

    Sectt test revision questions

    Sitting my pre employment sectt test soon. Revision material provided is very basic with only a few questions. Can anyone please help with where to find additional revision materials/mock tests, or give me info on what the exam involves. Thanks
  15. S

    Aerator voltage questions

    Hi everybody, we are currently renting a aerator system from Culligan and we have been trying to replace it with a unit we purchased that was used, but I have some questions about how to setup due to different pump voltages. The current system consists of the outlets shown below which are both...
  16. R

    Passed Am2S buzzing! Ask me any questions.

    Just smashed the am2s exam, with a distinction 97% mark. Let me know if you got any questions i’ll try and help out.
  17. S

    Am2 question on bonding and ir test

    Hi, I have a couple of questions from the am2. The install bays have the cutout fuses in a adaptable box with just a banana plug on the earth. This then acts as the met up in the cu, should I disconnect at the cu and test down to the banana plug for continuity, like for the main bonding? Or keep...
  18. D

    I need some help! ASAP, questions a put wire, three ways and stoves.

    This is the digram that i came up with, i am running mostly 12-2, on 20amp for everything. Except for my electric stove, i was planning 6 gauge wire on a 50a. i am trying to wire in two three ways light switches, and was going to run 12-3 between them and 12-2 to the lights and the service...
  19. D

    Cargo trailer solar install and questions

    I'm installing renogy 400w solar kit this weekend on a cargo trailer, and renogy's 700w inverter. I have one 79Ah battery, and will buy 3 more, for 12v parallel. I have 4 circuits of lights I want to put up also, parallel. I am new to electricity, can you please check my diagram to confirm fuse...
  20. H

    What is notifiable and FCU questions

    Hello my name is Hanson and I am new to these forums, I am a retired plumber. I recently purchased a freehold ex local authority 3 bed property for my own use, everything appears fine except for two minor issues. Cealing hights through out is 7ft 10inches. Bedroom 1, the largest of them has...

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