Hello everyone. I know an amp from a volt and a ring from a spur but despite being electrically trained and a background in Electrical Engineering, I’m not an Electrician. So I’ve joined to get opinion, advice and guidance from the experts, to help me with my DIY projects and to do things...
I'm used to the IET on-site guide but as I prepare to splash out on the latest edition i see the NICEIC site guides also being pushed.
Anyone had experience of both ?
Pros\ cons etc of either
Hi everyone,
I’m new on this site, but started in the trade back in 1981
Looking at the interesting subject of EV chargers and the impact of BS7671 : 2018 is having regarding not using PME and installing earth rods at the load end.
Thanks guys
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I am doing some research into Main Frustrations for an Electrician on Site and would love your help in giving me some examples:
Example No1
Plasterers filling back boxes with plaster and hiding the cables after first fix
Hi all,
house basher working with a local contractor in Galway. Currently waiting to be called for my final phase. Was googling testing and verification as i havent done much of it in recent years, and came upon this site. Most lads I call havent a clue how to do these tests. Hoping to find...
Hi all,
im starting my level 2 2365 course soon and am looking to buy the 18th edition book with onsite guide.
Does anyone know of the cheapest place to get these.
Tried looking for second hand but no luck.
cheers
Morning all,
We are currently looking for a gold card electrician for our Shepherd's bush site for Monday 3rd September start.
The project is a large residential apartment block.
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm with 45min break. We have enough work on this particular site until around...
A portfolio job i used for an NICEIC visit required me to return and carry out some extra works, take pictures and send evidence to the NICEIC.
the client does not care about the certificate being invalid as a result on not carrying out the repairs and they wont allow us back on site.
What...
Dear All
Looking at the 18th edition bundles on offer at mo
Some offer regs book and on site guide and some offer
Regs book and site guide
On site guide us the blue one. Site guide appears to be a different thing altogether. Any idea what the difference is
Ta
Hi all,
I am going camping in a few months time the camping pitch that I'll be on will have a electrical hook up.
Is it safe to buy a standard household extension lead and replace the plug for a camping hook up one ( IP44 industrial plug) ? Like this one
I think I might try this for the office.... I already have the outfits from the weekends.... As all us men have...
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We are looking for experienced new build electricians to wire new houses and flats on the above developments. Price work - earn between £800 and £1400 for a 5 day week. Either full time or would consider 3-4 days per week. Immediate start available. Great opportunity to join a small...
carried out dead testing on new site accommodation,all dead tests were fine however, when I conducted live testing I got high zs redings on lighting circuit 22 ohms, fused spur for heater 21 ohms so I thought maybe its a tt system but when I tested sockets I got a reading of 0.69 ohms ze at...
I've been discussing site temps with another contractor on site.
The supply is TNCS, there is a consumer unit in a fiberglass box which has its own rod (TT) and 2 Commando sockets and a double 230v external socket. All these are protected by the consumer unit in the fiberglass box The sockets...
Hi Guys, I'm new to this forum and want to say Hi!
I've been an electrician for 40 years but still learn something new most days.
I've joined up to learn from and give guidance on this site where I can.
I will be checking out emergency lighting tomorrow and want to check if BS 5266-1: 2016 is...
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I am hoping to that someone might be able to point me in the direction of a suitable resource that will help me interpret the details of site electrical plan that will allow me to get the necessary details that I can use for cable calculations.
I came across this issue when I was...
I've recently taking the plunge and left the office life and traded the keyboard for a screwdriver. I've been applying online and realised that I'm only likely start out working on site. I'm willing to work for free if anyone knows anyone in London looking or has any recommendations this would...
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