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  1. J

    Hello i am new to forums regarding test and inspect

    hello, new to forums, I am looking to get into the 2395/6 test and inspect and i am wondering what the kind of maths are needed for electrical theory any books that cover that stuff want to get all the maths (hard stuff) understood before booking the course vectors? as in power correction are...
  2. Q

    Info regarding part p

    hi, I'm looking for a little bit of information regarding part p and I'm hoping you can please help. I work for a company that provides student accommodation. We have over 500 rooms and do basic maintenance work. At present when a bathroom light or bathroom extractor fan needs replacing our boss...
  3. Lee Gold

    Question regarding ring final circuit

    Started a level 1, completed practical assessment, was given test paper and tutor told me to answer these questions, bearing in mind I haven't had any theory practice or anything given to me on this information before hand. 1. Give TWO health and safety regulations related to assembling a 13amp...
  4. T

    Advice Regarding Part P And Becoming A Domestic Installer

    I currently have city and guilds level 2/3 2330. And I understand t that I'm not fully qualified yet for my gold card till I get my full nvq! Also I'm about to do my 17th edition and have been working as an improver/Mate for the last year. I'm pretty comfortable regarding 1st and 2nd fix of...
  5. HappyHippyDad

    Discussion regarding mixed colours in CU

    I am having a discussion with a friend who is currently training to be an electrician. He is adamant that you cannot mix colours withing a consumer unit. He says the regulations state it and he will find the reg number (we haven't got one to hand at the moment). I have always been under the...
  6. S

    EICR, question regarding tails and fan isolator

    Good afternoon Guys, I am writing up the certs for 3 flats I recently tested for an EICR and wanted to get some opinions on my views. Back ground info; they were wired in 2000. Certificates present altho a bit incomplete. Test results there, just missing dates, cert number things like that...
  7. Z

    Question regarding old steel TN Earthing conductor from supply sheath

    I'm a little confused as to where the responsibility lies for the conductor described in the title. You know the type - on old TN supplies where you've got a bare multistrand conductor coming from the sheath to the M.E.T that's always of a fairly piddly CSA. My understanding is that this is the...
  8. Z

    Question regarding service cable / head for EICR

    I'm doing an EICR for a customer in an old property at the moment, and there are a few things I'm not entirely sure about. The consumer unit is in a kitchen cupboard, mounted behind the units below the worktop on what looks to be some old wooden panelling from a previous kitchen (the back panel...
  9. S

    Question regarding my VOC readings

    I've recently purchased 4 Helios 275 watt solar panels. My plan is to run a 48 volt system. 2 panels will be in series and both sets of 2 panels will lead into a combiner box down to my charge controller. Their specs read a VOC of 38 volts. I made the BIG mistake by not initially checking...
  10. D

    Questions regarding Ring Circuit

    Hi Everyone I have recently started a C&G 2365 level 2 course and seem to be stuck on, a few things are unclear hope you guys can shed a little light on the queries below. Regarding Radial & Ring Circuits The questions I am a little confused with are below "State the number of spurred...
  11. Z

    Question Regarding Adding Wiring To Lighting Circuit / Going Down A Cable Size

    I've got a lighting circuit wired in 1.5mm T&E on a 6 amp MCB. There are some lights that I'd like to add on to this circuit, controlled by an existing switch. Due to the position of these lights, the most aesthetically pleasing way to install these lights would be to run cable to the new lights...
  12. Z

    Simple question regarding Non RCD protected SWA run from CU

    As the title suggests, I'm running a submain. The space in which I have to work at the supply end is extremely limited though. The CU at the supply where the SWA needs to terminate is mounted on the inside of the external wall in the porch. Ideally, I'd just run the SWA through the wall and up...
  13. E

    Question regarding providing power to kitchen island

    Hello all, I am undertaking electrical installation in a new build house myself (notified to building control and will be inspected by them for sign off) and i am looking for some advice on providing power to a kitchen island. I had installed two cable ducts within the floor slab to carry the...
  14. R

    Newbie seeking help regarding contactors please :)

    Hello people, I'm Mark from Barnsley and I'm in need of some help, I am new here and not sure how this forum works yet so please bare with me and feel free to correct me if I am wrong! Anyway, What I'm actually here for.... I have a Murex Tradesmig 160 mig welder that I bought recently as...
  15. Simonslimline

    A quick question regarding PPE and employers.

    I have googled this first but am still not entirely sure on this. I understand it to be the responsibility of the employer to provide his employee with the appropriate PPE free of charge no matter how many employees work for the company. Is this correct? I know that a company does not need a...
  16. D

    questions regarding my NVQ level 3

    hi I was wondering if anyone could help regarding a few questions i have in my nvq please, i am struggling a little in wondering exactly what they are asking me to find, maybe someone could put it in simple form for me haha, the questions are; provide written and if possible photo evidence for...
  17. B

    Urgent Advice Required Please Regarding Electric Meter

    Hi All, I am looking for someone to tell me the regulations regarding siting of my electric meter, long story short I'm getting a new kitchen installed and installer didn't contact my supplier soon enough to get the meter re sited but still continued with installation and the meter now looks...
  18. V

    Amendment 3 Regarding Fireproof CU's

    Seeing as you guys have been so welcoming on my previous posts!!!! What's the score regarding CU's in unattached buildings from the main house like sheds and garages that are fed from the main house CU? The new regs say CU's in domestic dwellings (household) have to be fireproof or in...
  19. B

    Very interesting regarding down lighters.

    During a conversation with a local building control guy on site today something came up that I found to be an interesting twist. These days we all tend to fit fire rated down lighters, with the open type becoming more and more frowned upon for obvious reasons. Now the conversation got around to...
  20. B

    Advice Needed Regarding Potential Rodent Damage To Electrical Cables/System

    Hi All, I was advised by a member of another tech forum to ask for help over here. We have had an influx of Rats & Mice at our home over the last six months. We got very badly screwed over by a Pest Controller that was recommended to us - he told us that he had checked the drains & that was...
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