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    in the middle of setting up on my own

    Hi im just in the process of setting up self employed. i live in the west midlands. I served a full nvq level 3 apprenticeship and AM2, passed my 17th edition and currently sitting my 2391. I looking in to subcontracting to fill in the gaps until i can generate enough work for my self. Im not...
  2. P

    Setting up a website

    I am looking at going self employed int he new year, so would like to purchase a domain name and set up e-mail and a website through that. Initially I think I will just be using it as e-mail as that looks better than hotmail.com, gmail.com etc I really don't have any idea on how to set all...
    • Plonker 3
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    • better bsi business email setting website
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Business Related
  3. K

    PAT TESTING setting up your own thing

    Hi guys just a quick question if your going to set up self employed as a pat tester and are qualified, is there a need to have to join NICEIC or any governing body? what i mean is isit compulsory as theyve just quoted 400 quid to join them, and i am seriously wondering wether that 400 is not...
  4. D

    setting up a solar pv company

    Hi every one i have had my electrical company for 12years now we have loads of work through recomendation and im thinking about setting up a solar only company I now I will have to do the courses apart from these what cost with gear will I need to pay out to start ie testers not stock and also...
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    ze testing - high current or no trip

    Testing for cu change .Customer had eic for 2 wy rcd protected cu fitted for kitchen sockets when refurbed a year ago. no prob but noticed the ze had been put down as 0.41(tncs) bit high so i tested on high current as always 0.21 changed to no trip 0.42. ive never test ze on no trip as high...
  6. edexlab

    DNO over frequency requirements

    We've received a note from WPD with an application which has been approved in South Wales which is out of our usual area although same DNO different office: ''As a temporary measure(until 2nd March 2012) G83/1-1 may be applied to inverter connected generators rated between 16A per phase and...
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    MEM RCD Tripping Times

    Hi. Should the x1 and x5 RCD tripping time test results for the MEM AM1004M RCD 100A 100mA still be as usual? 0.4s etc... Also if doing a ramp test that should trip in? Finally, as I think the one I tested is faulty, any ideas where I could get another from? Thanks.
    • Ladders
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    • aus rcd rcd tripping required setting times tripping tripping times
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
  8. V

    Setting up

    Hi All Im looking at setting up my own business, im a qualified electrician but do not hold a 2391 What do i need to be able to carry out installations in domestic dwellings? Is it a problem that i dont have my 2391? im pretty competant at testing and inspecting but is that good enough? any...
  9. P

    Setting up from scratch

    I have the chance of taking voluntary redundancy and would receive over a reasonable sum of money if I did. Now I know times are hard at them minute but was maybe thinking if I took it I would set up on my own as I have never done this before. Now having no experience of this is there actually...
  10. W

    Fluke 1653 mft??? !!!

    Hi guys, I need help with my new 1653 mft, Which reading do i use for Ze, & which is Zs i don't seem to be able to work it out!!! Is it me or am i reading it wrong ? Thanks
  11. Amp David

    Setting out for downlights

    Although over the years i've installed thousands of down lights, when it comes to marking the positions, i still seem to spend far to long on it. If its a simple run of say 2 lines then i usually snap a chalk line from corner to corner, find the middle the measure out from the midpoint, then...
    • Amp David
    • Thread
    • aus downlights lighting lights out setting
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Australia
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    overload setting for a D.O.L starter, 0.65Kw motor

    overload setting for a D.O.L starter, 0.65Kw motor, I have got 1.2A i am just wanting someone to clarifly this please
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    Zs tripping RCD on no-trip setting

    Practicing with my tester so I wanted to measure Zs on my cooker (At least I now have clean floor behind the cooker ;)). The cooker is on its own M6 Type 1 - 32 A MCB. It is protected by an 80 A / 30 mA RCD. I have tested the RCD and it is functioning correctly (x0.5=NO TRIP / x1=27ms /...
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    Power washer setting off 30ma rcd

    While testing an installation the client asked me to remove a 30ma rcd which protects a power washer as it trips quite often. The powerwasher has a 13amp plug fitted which I'am about to fail,(portable applaince test) as the the maximum load is 17amps.How The fuse fails to blow I don't know.I...
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    setting up on my own

    hi guys just need a bit of advice please. ive worked in industry over 20 years,for years been running electrical projects throughout the uk.the company i worked for have run into difficulties. i have some quite good contacts for domestic and commercial work. although i dont have 2391 i can test...
  16. D

    Aurora 3600 inverter giving "E013" Wrong input setting

    Chaps, I've just installed our first Power One Aurora 3600 inverter with two strings (7 & 8 Romag 235's). When I turn everything on the inverter gives an error code 013. The manual has this down as "Wrong input setting". I guess it thinks there should be 1 not 2 strings. Have been looking...
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    Looking for helpful advice from Self Employed electricians. Setting up on my own.

    Hello, This is my 1st post on here so will give you all a bit of info first. My names Chris and im a fully qualified electrican. I did a JTL apprenticeship from about 1999 and have worked for various companies over the last few years expanding my knowledge throughout the domestic & commerical...
    • Chris Ward
    • Thread
    • advice electric electrical electricians employed helpful looking self self employed setting
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Business Related
  18. V

    calculating Zs at socket outlets

    Hi all After some advice on measuring Zs at socket outlets using the megger 1553 what setting should the megger be on for this test ? i no i have to use the plug in plug i got with my megger just not sure what setting the megger has to be on ? I no how to calculate Zs by calculation using Zs...
    • voltage
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    • calculating circuit megger outlets setting socket
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
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    setting a dol starter thermal overload

    as in the title can anyone help with selecting and setting the limit on a thermal overload relay, the motor is rated at 2.2 KW single phase, is it a case of run the motor at full load, clamp measure the max A then set the overload just above, or set the overload to just below the max CC Capacity...
    • Welchyboy
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    • aus dol overload setting starter thermal
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
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    setting up a joint venture!

    looking at the possibility's of offering Solar as service to customers however!! i am a one man band with a part time worker and little in the way of changing any time soon! what im looking for is a collective number of other electricians in a similar situation who would like to offer PV...
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