Hi, after having a somewhat bad experience with a previous sparky and having to get the work fixed I'm after some advice with regards to some additional work I'd like done. I don't want to have similar issues. I'm not an electrician, I can wire a dash-cam and that is as far as I want to go, that...
hi i am currently taking the mature candidate course and i'm struggling on a few of the underpinning knowledge questions. i would appreciate any help please.
1. How would you carry out an assessment of risks and plan a safe system of work?
With reference to: access to the workplace...
Hi I’m Currently taking the mature candidate course. for Part of the course I have to answer the underpinning knowledge questions. im struggling with a number questions, just wondering if anybody has the questions to hand and would be willing to share them with me please
1- What are the...
I have been asked to price for a supply to an outdoor swimming pool (domestic).
The electric supply will be for a air source heat pump and the pool pump. (see pics)
The pool is above the ground rather than buried in it (so figure 702.2 applies with regards zones). It has metal sides and metal...
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I have an aftermarket ignition coil harness utilizing a 5 pin relay, the relay is corroded and doesn't work. It's also discontinued by Denso and they don't have a wiring diagram for it (P/N 056700-7240).
I managed to source a similar harness from a later model which has a slightly...
There are two questions that Ive been unable to locate in the regs book;
1. If the line conductor is 10mm2, the min size of of an associated Surge Protection Device connection conductor is?
2. A 230 V 30 A radial circuit is protected by a BS 3036 device. If the value of earth loop impedance...
Hi I’m Currently taking the mature candidate course. for Part of the course I have to answer the underpinning knowledge questions. im struggling with a number questions, just wondering if anybody has the questions to hand and would be willing to sent please
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I have been reading the topics on this forum which have been very helpful.
I am looking to change my consumer unit to a full RCBO unit - I am not going to fit it myself, I am just trying to gather knowledge as to what is available so that I am informed as to choice.
I have gathered that...
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Sorry the title's so vague...
We'll be having some work carried out on the house electrics soon. We've got an electrician doing most of the work, although I might do some of the bits that I am allowed to. But I am also doing a lot of the planning of the work to be done by the...
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What is correct method for testing heating s plan circuit including main fcu, wiring center, 7 days programmer for CH and HW, CH valve, HW valve, cylinder stat and boiler?
I do understand how this circuit is operating, but how to do:
- Insulation test? I need test all circuit so is...
I've been working for a firm for a number of years now with jobs on the side, recently gone full time solo. Everything I've done up until now has been either day rate, or price work.
I'm based in Surrey / Middlesex by the way, most of my work is in the areas surrounding Heathrow airport and...
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I'm a DIY'er with a technical background, I try to do a lot of work myself (within reason, ie being responsible about risks) and get it signed off b y someone who knows. Thanks in advance for any help, I hope I won't ask too many dumb questions!
Thanks
John
Hi all, Got a bit of a query with my mains supply where it enters the house. Its in an empty room that i'd like to either fit a bathroom in (as in my picture) or a toilet and wash basin. Would I need to have this DNO fuse etc moved or can it be boxed in with a water sealed access hatch? All I've...
Hi to evryone, I am starting NVQ level 3 with quickstep and I am wondering if anyone would like to help me with all those knowledge units questions?
Not for free of course.
Thx
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Wishing to retro fit some DRL into a vehicle.
Instructions, among other wires, state to:
White wire to headlight
Blue wire to ACC [accessories]
[+ve wire is fused just in case any readers ask]
Had a chat to auto electrician and he said best and easiest way is:
White wire to park light...
Hi everyone.
I am currently wiring a garage that is not joined to the property, its about 12 meters at the bottom of the garden.
The house supply is PME. I have been told by my cps provider that I am not to extend the earth and I must TT the garage.
I have run 6mm twin and earth from a rcd...
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I’m new to self employed domestic (having done my apprenticeship and time in industry with a utility supplier) so looking for a little guidance on the below.....
Got asked to look at an Rcbo tripping issue. Called in for an initial look. Nothing seemed obviously wrong so as to cause the...
Having a conversation at work about testing and a few things have come up that we all have different views on. Bare in mind we have all just passed 2391, it's surprising we have different views.
So, when performing a Zs on a circuit, or even a Ze, will the meter need to be zero'd?
Is Zs at...
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