Hi all,
two questions, one to settle an "argument", the other for an apprentice's question that I haven't got the (confirmed) answer to at hand...
Q1 - First, a three phase DB, with a three phase 32A supply to a three way switch fuse, which in turn serves a three phase socket outlet. Is the...
Job is to install a spur of a RFC. Once installed I will issue minor works as should be done.
However, I was thinking, the r1+r2 value reading/test, is that from the spurred point or from the board?
Also another job I have is to replace some floor sockets that have been damaged. Sockets are on...
Hi there,
I have a setup at the moment involving a leisure battery/inverter. I am replacing the single battery with 3 batteries. What I'm wondering is will this mess up my previous calculations re wire/fuse sizes? I'm very confused by the information I've read online. And to connect the two...
Couple of questions. I’m at a job just now where the existing tails from the meter needed upgraded, they were 15m away from the fuse board & weren’t of an adequate size. The customer has already run a 3-core 25mm SWA to existing fuse board which will be upgraded to a 17th Edition consumer unit...
ive got my ECS test tomorrow so thought id give a mock test a quick go, how is it possible to fail these with questions like this
Q:6-Which of the following would NOT make a load easier to handle manually?
Mark one answer:
Painting it a bright colour
Securing the load so that it does not...
HI Guys, so looking for some advice I've had a re-wire for our new kitchen all was going to plan until yesterday when I realised that my changing of appliance could be a issue.. I told the electrician I was getting a range style cooker so he wired up for this, I changed my mind after seeing the...
So I'm just wondering what the best practice is on cable entries
If you are running SWA through an outside wall. What is the best way to seal the hole where the cable runs through? Silicone It? but I figure that's not the prettiest. Are there any cable covers for SWA? I understand you can...
I have my initial verification practical assessment in a few weeks.
I'm pretty sure I have covered all aspects however I have a few things I'm unsure about and was hoping someone could clarify.
Firstly, is zs of the installation performed directly after ze? And zs on a installation is the same...
Why do some drivers, on a 2 way road, stop if they see an ambulance or fire engine coming towards them. They are not in its way, no need to stop or even slow down. The other one is when you pull in to a petrol station, and there is a queue for the pumps for cars with fillers on one side, but no...
As the title hopefully suggests, what do you guys and girls do when you have sensitive questions that you may like to ask the guys and girls in the trade advice and opinions on ?
I'm sure there is a section but I've had trouble finding it, I'm sure it's been right under my nose.
I might have a...
Thought I would sign up to the forum for the giving and receiving of advice and help
Been running an electrical business now for 12 years, heavily focused on PAT testing early on for the repeat custom. Currently up to 22 full time employed staff. We now have a huge base for commercial work...
Hi Guys,
I've recently moved in to an upstairs flat and in the bathroom there is fused switch on the roof - which I have to turn on so that the extractor fan would come on... Can I remove the fused switch and fit a cord pull type switch? Any ideas why there would be a fused switch fitted?
Also...
Hello all,
I have recently begun carrying out more I&T jobs and have a few questions that I wanted to put to the forum.
1. Why are Zs readings, taken at the main switch disconnectors at distribution boards fed via UPS systems so high and how do these readings satisfy maximum permitted Zs...
Hello,
i've done a bit of research but dont know what im talking about and have a few questions before i garble down the phone at an electrician if anyone can help..
I want to run computer servers/processors in my home and put them all in the spare room so i can control the environment, if i...
I'v picked up a couple CU changel that I intend to use for my assessment. The question is - i know I need to notify bc before work comenses but the plan would be to notify the work myself once assessment is complate. Also if I remove main fuse do you think this would be looked at negatively...
can i be expected to be on call every 2 weeks?
im not provided with a phone for such duties
i only got a retainer fee for the xmas period but doubt this will continue for the rest of the year, ive been googling for some laws on this issue but can find nothing of substance
basically they want...
just about to book my AM2 as a final part to get myself approved.
What do I need to brush up on?
I’ve recently bought the regs book even though I know the 18th edition is due in June o_O and have a well thumbed on site guide somewhere, am I right in it being open book on the theory side...
Hi Everyone,
I have my first Stroma assessment coming up, i qualified from college a few years ago and have been working building up my experience until i felt ready to go for sign off.
I'm preparing for my assessment and have been reading about what to expect. One of the things that i have...
Hi all,
Just posting to quickly introduce myself as well as to ask a few questions.
To quickly summarise I am in the Army and by trade I am an electrician. Just assuming nobody here has much knowledge of how the army actually use us trade wise, they don't. Unless your on a construction tour you...
Hi guys, I have very limited experience with starters and contactors as my work has always been domestic and have not once come across either that I've needed to work on. Until now...
I have been asked if I can update a swimming pool control panel and I think I have the general idea but am...
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