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    Garage supply and changeover switch

    Hi, wondering if some more experienced can advise on the following set up to supply a garage and for a small generator which will be used to supply a house during power cuts. I have ran a 4mm 3core swa from non rcd protected side of consumers unit and protected by 20a mcb, route is...
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    becoming an industrial sparkz

    Hi guys, I am a domestic/commercial sparks wanting to get into industrial work. Will having compex help me to get into this field or am I gonna hit dead ends even with compex due to inexperience. Any advice would be great thanks.
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    Water Level Pressure Switch (Advice needed)

    Hi. I was called to a local hotel to find a fault. Fault was traced to commercial dishwasher in kitchen and more specifically the element. Against my better judgement I decided to order one up and repair it for them (what could go wrong?) Whist changing the element the manager began to tell me...
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    Help with testing a CU install and signing it off

    Hi all, I am in need of some advice ahead of my ELECSA assessment onTuesday 28/08. I decided to replace the Consumer Unit in my house and testsome Minor Works. All has been going well, replaced the CU no trouble all readyfor testing. The trouble started when I completed the InsulationResistance...
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    insurance is a nuisance .... read this

    With regards to our conversation please find enclosed the quotation for liability insurance under the trade of Electrician. Terms: (SE16) The Company shall not indemnify the Insured in respect of any claim arising from or in connection with the erection of external aerials, aerial masts or...
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    Wiring for Grid frames and switches.

    Wiring up a Grid System only for 3 Appliances but never really installed one before Methods I have done is FCU's or Mini consumer board to run off, these grid systems the one I am looking at is 8 Gang and will hold 3 appliances with fuses and have 1 spare I am struggling a bit seeing the wiring...
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    electromagnetic effects

    Electromagnetic effects upon cables both single and three phase cables upon entering a metal distribution board. this was picked up on a periodic test and inspection on a small block of flats. This has caught me out and i cant think of what causes this or the implications, any ideas ????
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    continuity testing

    The electrical installation withinthe office and shop includes a separate CPC for each circuit installed withinthe containment system. The socket outlets in the shop area are installed on aring final circuit. a. The method for carrying out thecontinuity of protective conductors for one of...
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    Faulty appliance

    I acquired anElectrician/husband model number 001 in April 2006 and recently it’s becomefaulty. It seems tohave interfaced with a forum message board and is no longer responding tosimple instructions. It seems to come home from work and conk out at around5.30 when it plugs into the message...
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    EICR Classification codes advice

    On carrying out an EICR on a ground floor flat approximately 30 years old with TN-S earthing, dual tariff board. What classification would you give if any for the following? a) Ring main no RCD protection b) Shower no RCD protection c) Shower controls tight to turn d) Socket switches...
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    ignorance of builders

    doing work for builders , i had booked myself out few days to other guy and builder seems to think he can just ring me and drop everything for him. he puts no planning into jobs and is just a nutter. ps when i saaid no on phone for 3rd time he just ripped them out . and then he said he got it...
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    DPDT relay connections

    Hi please can someone help on relay wiring. I have a dpdt relay of 30 amps(all 230v) i am using a central heating control to power the coil to turn relay on, as i understand i put the switched live and neutral to pins A1 and A2 from central heating control, to energise the coil to switch the...
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    voltage reading on the nuetral

    Hello all, Been to my local campsite to fit a hairdryer in the toilet blocks. Before starting works i ran through a few basic checks as the installation is prettry old. I checked the voltage at the main switch at the board. I got a reading of 216v phase and 10v on the neutral. Has anyone got...
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    Megger

    Anyone other megger 1700 ownes been rang by megger to arrange for a fireware update to be put on it?
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    Voltage Trips

    Just wondering how sensitive the old crabtree voltage trips are compaired to a RCD ?
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    Working for women.

    Greetings. I don't want to turn this into a sexist thread but do any of you find it hard (excuse the pun) working for women. I mean often when working for a bloke he can see what you are doing and why it takes time but with women it just seems to be "how long will this take" and "when will you...
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    Thinking of training to be a sparky, please post your thoughts

    Hi. I am considering working towards becoming a qualified electrician. I plan to take the 17th edition course, a place near me do a 3 day course for £540. And then look for somewhere that will take me on as a trainee. What advice do people have? is the 17th edition a good place to start? I have...
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    Job Organisation

    mainly aimed at small business with 2-3 employees... what software/methods do you use to organise work load and time keeping??
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    Compressor blowing 13 amp fuse

    I am trying to find out why an air master tiger 14/60 turbo air compressor keeps blowing the 13amp fuse. MCB does not trip when this happens, always there is no sign of bad connections or a short in the cables. The compressor is a 230 volt, 10 Amp 2.2Kw motor. Anybody have any suggestions as...
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    Is this a TNCS PNB? Large Commercial Site with local 11KV Tx

    Hi All Sorry for the poor photo's, just after some clarification as to the arrangements at source of the supply below. No info from the DNO with little info available in the sub. Photo 2 clearly show a PEN between the neutral and the earthing bar in the section board. I am presuming this to be...

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