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...
Any one no any other companies for 10kvas MDAs ect I used to use Blakley and swapped to elbjorn witch was awful equipment but blakley is so expensive when they just get bashed around on site
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...
Is there any resource anywhere or any point of reference where you can search for a downligt by hole cut-out size? Looking for non integrated gu10 fittings for existing 82mm holes. It takes forever going into the spec of each downlight
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I’ve been asked to inspect and test a temporary power setup on a construction site involving 3 ldu with 110 and 230v outlets. We have no 230 on site however practically doing the test procedure on the ldu themselves the 110v outlets how would you go about this ? Thanks bare in mind I’m...
a few months ago working and today decided to tidy up my tool-bag, I can swear that at least half a dozen screwdrivers have gone missing as well as a level, some hole saws and my favourite sharpie pen.
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hi all i was just in the middle of doing an eicr on a caravan park and wanted some opinions on what codes are relevant to the site.
ive got tncs pme 100a 3 phase. each phase feeds a db like in the picture by a 100a main switch and 63 amp mcb and 10mm pyro (earthed with bonding clamp) which in...
Hello,
I have bought some site lighting with 110v plugs to rig up in my shed workshop which has a 240v domestic supply. Obviously I can use a site inverter but I would like to avoid this. Is it just a case of rewiring and fitting 240v halogen bulbs? Some help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.
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I have enrolled on to the NVQ level 3 course with the AM2 assessment and I'm eager to complete my portfolio in order to further my career.
I've worked on various sites, worked for various reactive maintenance firms and now I work for myself. I've focused on been a self employed domestic...
Hi all,
I have enrolled on to the NVQ level 3 course with the AM2 assessment and I'm eager to complete my portfolio in order to further my career.
I started off working for free as I had a career change at the age of 26. I've worked on various sites, worked for various reactive maintenance...
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Ive been asked to look into a supply for a caravan site.
I would like to know if i could get the local (northern power grid) to install this for free. If not what would the most be around for a 3 phase supply.
The local supply (house) is around 150 Mts away.
He would like to have...
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