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  1. M

    Who is right?

    Hi, I did some electrical work for a customer which involved the replacement of an outside light and a couple of PIRs that the builder broke. The lights were intermittently tripping the RCD, When I changed the lights etc it was working fine so I assumed that the issue was solved so I billed...
  2. uksparks

    Fluke Leads

    Hi, I have a Fluke MFT 1654B, I have had this one for about 3 1/2 years now, ever since new, when you zero the leads, regardless of if its the blue red or green leads, which ever combination, they always come out at around 0.20 Ohms. I have periodically had issues over the last 6 months or so...
  3. F

    Hob Beko HIC64102 - is this manufacture fault ?

    Hello I have small problems as my new hob beko have probably missing connector. As I have 1,2,3 on left hand side, on right hand side I have 4 empty 5 As per manual i don't see logic here ? Any ideas why I get hob like this ? Thank you for help
  4. L

    RCD tripping under load

    Installing a split RCD board in a new barn conversion build, IR tests come out clear, ring continuity tests fine, but the RCD will trip out when something is plugged into the circuit, happens on both sockets that are currently running off that side of the RCD but when I swapped one over to the...
    • Liam_Spa
    • Thread
    • circuits fault load neutrals rcd rcd tripping right tests tripping under
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. Worcester

    How to protect consumers when you know soething isn't right - Thermodynamics

    The bandwagon's rolling .. I guess you've all had the recent emails. MCS (under pressure) have created a new standard for solar assisted heat pumps, aka thermodynamics. This is now causing all sorts of action in the market places. ALL of the previous sales led, commission based Solar PV...
  6. P

    Im i on the right track?

    HI all I have read these forums for while now, i have always enjoyed reading them, and found them very informative. Finally i get my chance to post a relevant thread. To start i should probably introduce myself a bit, i am currently training to be an electrician, and I'm working towards my NVQ...
  7. M

    Am I right or wrong?

    A question to the experienced electricians out there... I'm a mature 2365 level 3 student with plenty of previous DIY experience and over the last few months, have been lucky enough to have been doing some casual (as-and-when-needed) work with an all round fully approved electrician. Been doing...
  8. J

    hi/low beam led indicater issue

    i have a problem ..on my motor cycle headlight im running a 3 way switch ..left (low beam) middle(power) and right ( high beam ) switch works fine switches between low and high ...the problem on having is ive run a blue led indicater light straight off the high beam wire and when i switch to low...
    • jonboy32_nz
    • Thread
    • issue led light lights right switch voltage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  9. J

    Running a submain through distribution board, right or wrong

    Hi I've been pulled today for installing an swa glancing into the top of a header trunking then taking it through the db, saying its against the regs saying a once a main sw is off the whole db has to be dead, I can't find a reference to it, normally I would always gland it in the bottom of the...
  10. J

    quick Q re kitchen grid switch

    Evening chaps just quick one looking at a job to do some bits- and rewire kitchen is on the to do list... clients got me doubting myself now- even though I know I am right (well 99.98% now lol) he wants the under unit points- isolation above at a central grid switch which is fair enough so...
    • J.C.E
    • Thread
    • appliance grid kitchen quick right socket switch switches
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. G

    nearly lost our MCs accreditation......

    ....... because we'd not put a 'solar pv on roof' sticker on the mains incomer and our deadline to correct this was today. oops. Luckily the customer wasn't on holiday so we got it done tonight, but that gave me a minor case of squeeky bumcheeks. we did have a dual supply sticker, and the...
  12. D

    Pass my Assessment

    Right i'm logging off for the night, drinking some Cider stuff and i dont drink But ive Passed my Assessment with NICEIC, just the guy who checks the Assessment is right next (out of my hands).. been up since 5am for a assessment at 8:30am trying to get ready and nerves only another 12-14mths...
    • DuaneMHunt1976
    • Thread
    • assessment hands right
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. I

    Choosing the right governing body for my certification needswi

    Hi all, I have recently started business and I am looking down the route of signing up to a certification scheme. I have over 10 years experience in all electrical scope, can you help me choose the best and reliable scheme that won't cost me the earth. Also what do they require on inspection...
    • Ian Holdham
    • Thread
    • becsa body certification competent cps person right scheme
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. A

    Solid crimp right there!!!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXijl52yUyw&list=PLw4Ey_X1LyBO1nFjDCodvlfU8t8bxtmaN&index=8 by the way thats 70mm cable 3phase. they wanted that because the villa is supposedly very big and takes a lot of power
  15. S

    9KW Shower on 4mm cable

    Hi, While carrying out a periodic inspection I came across a 9kw shower on 4mm cable, 40A type B ocpd, 30ma rcd. I have given a code 3, for the following reasons; 1. No sign of thermal damage at any termination. 2. Shower cannot overload as fixed load. 3. Short Circuit & Earth loop impedance...
  16. uksparks

    Sync Box on dragons den right now...

    Come on then, let's here your thoughts...
  17. B

    Is it legal (and safe) to reset a jumped installation

    I'm a 17th ed. qualified part-timer, I work in a college during the week and take on electrical work for friends and such - I am therefore aware that this does not put me on a par for the knowledge of lots of you who use this site. I'm also aware that I may not use the right terms so I'll do my...
    • BigMatt
    • Thread
    • cable installation legal remove reset right safe
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. Dan

    Cabling Done Right

    Cabling done the right way. :cool3::yes::38: SHOW US YOUR PRETTY CABLES!
  19. A

    series and parallel combinations

    Hi all I am carrying out my assignment and a little stuck on this i have to work out the Total inductance and total capacitance now I'm aware of the formulas for series and parallel inductors and capacitors but as you can see from the picture i have a series/parallel combination and I'm...
    • andyc425
    • Thread
    • answer parallel right series trainee
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. uksparks

    BBC 2 right now

    Who just saw an electrician doing diagonal wall chases on the programme on BBC2 right now, "Britain's Got The Builders In"
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