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  1. F

    Second PV Array requires Three Phase?

    In recent weeks I have been exploring (and continually bumping into dead-ends) the possibility of adding additional PV to my property (I already have 3.75kWp with 3.6kW/16A-restricted Aurora inverter). I happened to get an out-of-the-blue phone call today from a solar company who were one of...
  2. sparkdog

    Second kit for long on site jobs?

    I have one on site job which is permanently on going but I also have to go and do other smaller jobs and take most of my kit out on them and then back again.It seems like the only way is to make up a second kit of the usual tools and drills to keep in the van.I just wondered what others do?
    • sparkdog
    • Thread
    • another apprenticeship cordless electrical work jobs kit long other second site plan
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. F

    Adding a second 4kWp+ array - questions

    I already have 3.75kWp (45.4p FiT). I am giving thought to adding a second array (subject to how the panels could be fitted into the available space to my liking) before the changes to FiT's in August. An identical property to mine, but without PV, had a recent EPC of E (only acouple of points...
  4. C

    SKY BOX SECOND OUTPUT - CONNECT TO TV`s WHEN THERE IS NO ANALOGUE TUNER [FUTURE] ?

    "Hello All", When I was reading various Posts about Freeview TV / Digital Switchover to try and find a reason why My Freeview Signals had become worse since the Digital Switchover I remember reading a comment from a very knowledgeable Member - mharries1 - to the effect that Connecting the Sky...
  5. S

    Removal of second consumer unit wired to meter with no isolator

    Hello, I am a householder who has a potentially dangerous installation. A second (redundant) Wylex consumer unit with one fused carrier is connected directly to our electricity meter, with no separate isolator other than the switch on the box (meter tails would obviously be live, with no way of...
    • seaknight
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit isolator meter removal second unit wired
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. T

    Job Ad

    An ad in the good old Jobcentre today- Vacancy due to start 20/2/12. Applicant must be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to rewire a domestic property in one day, first and second fix and testing. Must hold CSCS card and asbestos awareness. All this for £11.50 ph So no...
    • trev
    • Thread
    • electrical work first house job second
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. JD6400

    How to flag / protect on a moled cable ?

    I have been told in the past ( All be a builder that wanted the job instead ! ) that it is illegal to mole cables underground as you can not install a marker tape with it ! What thoughts do others have on this one ? Thanks in advance if you reply . Dave
    • JD6400
    • Thread
    • aus below cable how to led protect second
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Australia
  8. D

    Type 1 Surge Protection - Second opinion required

    Hello chaps, With the advent of amendment 1 and Surge Protection playing a big part now I need a second opinion on a job I'm quoting for at the moment. I'll admit my experience with these devices is zero apart from the usual Type 3's that are common place now in homes. I am rewiring a church...
  9. K

    To start a second argument.

    Come on you know me by now. OK you're asked to do a CU change for whatever reason. You do all your tests and the installation is in good order. BUT the MET to gas and/or earth is missing. Looking round you find laminate flooring everywhere, or what ever you can think of to block your way. The...
  10. S

    Trying for my 2391 second time around!:-( how to spend on test equipment the first

    Hi Everyone all the best for this Electrical year,my question going for my 2391 second time around fingers cross and a whole lot of revising lol, would like to get me my test equipment for the first time and wondered how much money to spend on test equipment. my two choices are MFT1730...
    • smthdeedog48
    • Thread
    • 2391 around aus equipment first how to second spend test time trying
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Australia
  11. S

    Cordless SDS Drill

    Hi All This is my first post on here so thought I'd introuce myself, Im 27, a first year Adult Trainee in Scotland and really loving my new career as an Electrician. I came accross this forum via one of the guys from college. As i've just started out im in the process of building up my kit...
  12. G

    the things you find at the second hand market

    not at work today boys n girls so thought i`l take a wander down the hill to the second hand market in town....as well i did n all really as i managed to pick up an unused tyco T107M label printer for £15 which after a bit of internet research turns out to be a badge engineered rhino...
    • GLENNSPARK
    • Thread
    • aus hand market second things
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  13. M

    Installing second 2Kw system in the same house

    Hi there I have had a 2Kw system for a while now, and with the FIT rate getting chopped soon I am considering getting a second 2Kw system installed. Can I install this as a completely separate system, with its own generation meter, and to safeguard myself from any issues, register with a...
  14. La Poste

    5 second disconnection time

    Just a quickie to refresh my memory. TN system disconnection times. Final circuits not exceeding 32 Amps. 230V 0.4 seconds. (table 41.1 page 46 BRB) Final circuits exceeding 32 Amps IE fixed equipment and distribution circuits. 230V 5 seconds. RCD's are used for socket outlets not exceeding...
  15. R

    Going self employed as a second income.

    Im currently employed by a company and amd happy there, however i wouold like to do my own projects evenings and weekends. So i wanna get set up, but on a budget witht the view to maybe going totally self employed one day. Thats the dream. Im going to see an accountant to get the low down...
    • Robo
    • Thread
    • employed going income second self self employed
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Business Related
  16. S

    second time lucky...anymore feedback?

    Hi guys. I have been thinking for a while that I really want learn the electrical trade but a bit apprehensive about making the leap. Obviously work is hard to come by at the moment, but by the time I qualify from an apprenticeship, it would be four years down the line and I would have learned a...
    • sjm1
    • Thread
    • aus experience feedback money second time years
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  17. A

    Adding a second PV array/inverter

    I'm planning this project for next spring so thought I'd ask for some basic advice well in advance: I presently have a 1.62kW installation (FIT registered etc,) but I'm looking at putting a separate 2.6kW installation c/w its own inverter on a remote outbuilding. The small consumer unit in the...
  18. Energetic

    Would you buy a second hand inverter?

    I have someone thinking of swapping a 3000TL out for a system that can charge batteries and island. Is there a second hand inverter market and would you buy a nearly new model? Or is there a system that can do this and is compatible with a 3000TL? Cheers... PS we didn't do the original install...
  19. dez0178

    First Year of City and Guilds complete, Bring on the second year!

    :rockon2:Well I have just completed the First Year of Level 2 C & G 2330, Got a Distinction on both exams and must say I am looking forward to Year 2. I have Heard It is more difficult due to the maths, is this the case? Can anybody please tell me what to expect in year two and when is the best...
    • dez0178
    • Thread
    • anybody city and guilds complete first guilds second welcome
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  20. M

    Second hand Megger 1552 MFT

    Hi, is it worth buying a Megger 1552 MFT second hand from EBay? I'm aware of the pitfulls of privately buying stuff, I was wandering if there was a way to tell that the multi tester is stolen before committing to buy, are they registered etc.. Thanks Maddemanblue
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