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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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
  10. 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...
  11. uksparks

    Sync Box on dragons den right now...

    Come on then, let's here your thoughts...
  12. 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...
  13. Dan

    Cabling Done Right

    Cabling done the right way. :cool3::yes::38: SHOW US YOUR PRETTY CABLES!
  14. 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...
  15. 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"
  16. andyb

    PIR Observations & Recommendations

    I've been asking for a while now for the installation certificate for work completed at our village social club, we rent a small part off the village hall and the village hall management had a pir undertaken in 2011 that resulted in a lot of work for the contractor. Eventually I was handed an...
  17. D

    Right place, right time

    Just been to quiz night at the local and as the quiz just finished we had a total power failure, now been the local I mean local as im 200yrds down the road.. so got my gear and came back, after a bit of humming and harrring I told landlord the cutout has gone and to ring the emergency call out...
  18. R

    looking for the right mr16 led transformer

    Hi i want to change my 9 halogen spot lights with mr16 (6.5W) LED spotlights i would like to if i can use one transformer or an led drive and if so , would you be kind enough and show me a wiring diagram . thanks
  19. K

    Job hunt

    So after college the day fancied taking a wander to a company to put my CV in.. they wernt taking anyone.. so wandered back and seen another "electrical" place which turned out to be a wee shop, so went in and asked if they knew anyone looking for apprentices. Had a chat with the guy for a wee...
  20. J

    Help me qualify..am I on the right course?

    A few years ago I tried to become a sparky. Went to college and did a PE02 course, I couldn't do level 3 as you need to already be employed to do it so I was stuck. In sept I enrolled on a level 2 nvq course and next year I apparently don't have to be employed to do level 3 but I do need to do...

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