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    Need to change alarm panel without setting off the alarm

    Hi, i need to change an optical xm alarm panel for an optima compact g4 panel, problem is the old panel has stopped working and the keypad is frozen, is there a way to stop the outside siren from going off without getting the ladders out. If it's not possible then which wires in the outside box...
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    is there a tool on market for setting heights of flush (metal ) back boxs

    does anyone use owt , u know on newbuilds etc, just wondering if there was a quicker way than measuring all time, or setting laser up, we dont do that many new builds and iv not worked on large sites
  3. W

    Setting timer from star contactor change to delta contactor

    Hello everyone. I would like to know how many second we need to set on timer to change the star contactor to delta contactor. Is it depend on motor rating. let's say i have 10hp motor. so how many second should i set on timer? Thanks
  4. G

    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
  9. 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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    Work in Nottingham

    Now seriously considering setting up in the new year as self employed, is there realistically enough work in the Nottingham/shire area to do this? I would be looking at setting up min January so appreciate there wont be much work out there then but then again wouldn't be losing too much business...
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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.
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    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...
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    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...
  14. 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
  15. 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...
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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...
  20. Goody

    Setting a good example!

    Is he using an insulated screw driver or the one from Wickes. Setting a good example, cowboy! YouTube - Polarity

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