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    Resistors in Parallel Help

    Hi All first post. I'm currently doing a Pre Entry in Electrical Engineering and really enjoying it so far. My question is i'm finding the Resistors in Parallel a bit tricky see below. The question asks me to determine the values of V,I2,I3 and R Suppose i'm more confused in whats best to...
  2. GMES

    Do people really think we are ripping them off !

    Got a phone call today. the conversation went something like this; caller-hi I got your number from someone and just wondered if you could give me a price for doing me a certificate on a takeaway I am opening this week, I have fallen out with 2 different electricians who have been doing the...
  3. C

    Wiring Diagram

    Hi everyone. Any help would be very appreciated. In the process of building/wiring an industrial oven, im planning on purchasing all the components in the morning so i would really appreciate it if you could have a look at my wiring diagram. I am studying Electronic Engineering at the moment but...
  4. W

    Will this work?

    Dear all, This is my first thread on this forum, so please be bear with me! I've found my self in a situation where I'm having work done on my house and the electrician on the team has pretty much decreed, you buy everything and I'll fit it. Basically, I need to make sure what I'm purchasing...
  5. D

    Review your van! (and help me choose!)

    As above really! I'm in the market for my own van and need help deciding what to go with. I currently drive Transits and Sprinters quite often for another job, but I think the fuel burn would be unreasonably high for me to have something that large myself. Bit of a ---- up between the smaller...
  6. D Skelton

    Really annoying problem!

    I installed this SWA a while back and ever since I have been back on a monthly basis to keep replacing the cable ties as they seem to snap all the time. What's going wrong with my install???? Maybe the wind is getting to it???? :D :D :D
  7. M

    Assessment / Install questions

    Hi All, I soon have my Assessment with Elecsa (1st one) a friend of mine needs some work doing so am going to take advantage of this and use it as my Major works... I have a couple of questions though.. (as I am obviously nervous and worried about covering everything correctly) My friend...
  8. I

    testing tips and advice

    testing is all new to me so i have a few questions to ask , so i know what to do in future if there are any surprises in store 1- when testing an old board: some cables IR test 6 Mohms , above the min 2 but is this cause for concern or normal ? 2- both rcds tripping at once , how do i solve...
  9. J

    Solarimmersion installed - Really need some help installing a de strat pump

    I recently installed a Solarimmersion unit to work with our 4kw PV system. The hot water tank is 1050mm high and I have just fitted a 27" immersion heater (as the old one was only 11") I have also added an immersion jacket to the existing foam covering over the tank. I've moved the cylinder...
  10. B

    C2 code, really ??

    So, just had a guy from an insurance company come round to do safety survey. He reckons that a fuse board cover, screws lost. Now held on with self tappers, that is perfectly secure is a C2? Can anyone point me to the relevant regulation ?
  11. GMES

    As it really been a year

    As the title says, I decided 1 year ago to take the plunge and go solo. And what a great ride it as been so far. Some people said I was mad to try it in the middle of a recession, well to those people " what recession ". order book is looking healthy, plenty of repeat work, good customer base...
  12. D

    really?!

    wtf. this guy can't be serious can he?! just spotted it on Facebook
  13. D

    2365-303-304-305!!!!

    I've changed career about 2 months ago and decided to do an intense course on! So from knowing nothing to completing level 2 and right up to these assignments I've felt I am learning and getting somewhere! On tues I've received the 303-304-305 with tasks A n B to all 3! This has blown me away...
  14. P

    I Don't Believe it! Customer

    I was booked into go to a customers house in London travelling from north of oxford, last Thursday she delayed saying the builder wasn't ready best make it Tuesday instead so I phoned this afternoon at 3:00 just to check everything was ok no answer then a text a minute later oh so sorry the...
  15. C

    Working out of hours

    Hi there, im new to site! Finished my apprenticeship last year, with my dads company, a subby has just recently left and its just me and him(we dont get on great but get the jobs done) He doesnt do anything but work, even at home, home is the office... As he is the boss, he has to do the...
  16. K

    Corridor 2way switching

    Morning everybody, Im new to the forum so please be aware if I don't post in the correct protocol. What I would like to know is can you use two PIR detectors at either end of a corridor as per a 2way switching set up as is now the case ?
  17. W

    Well, here goes - Alarm stuff

    I am looking for some suggestions on an Alarm, this is what I need: Has to be a main panel and a remote for two seperate entrances. Three seperate zones - one a door break and PIR - One door break and PIR and preferably some sort of Glass Break or Shock sensor (yes, I know they had a poor...
  18. B

    Cutting seals and pulling fuses, REALLY SORRY TO START THIS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi, I work at a local council and our NIC assesment has brought up the age old problem. I know what should be done and what i have done thousands of times in the past, but some of our operatives are being funny about it. They are refusing to pull fuses as its "ILLEGAL" I want to put out a...
  19. S

    Currys (do they really know how)

    So just recently had a new range master dual fuel (very old one packed up) 2 guys turn up to install (bare in mind they have walked passed my van on the drive fully sign written) whilst one chap testing the gas the other telling me how he's doing rewires etc and bungs his mate £60 to sign off...

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