Some test instruments display a prospective fault current reading when carrying out an earth fault loop impedance test. Please can someone tell me why the pfc test must be carried out as a desperate test from an external earth fault loop impedance test?
My exams are near by I will be much...
Hi,
My name is Will Sargeant and I am a 3rd year geography student at the University of Birmingham.
I am completing a dissertation on Solar Energy, and am looking to post a survey on the subject, for completion by forum users.
Please advise me if this will be possible
Many thanks,
Will...
Does anyone know the requirements for the amount of smoke alarms required in a semi detatched house with 5 bedrooms in for students? Just wondering if there has too be 1 in each room, or at the top/bottom of stairs is adequate?
Hi everyone, I have just received a copy of a visual inspection on a student house and one of the items high lighted for replacement is the immersion heater as it has no over heat cut out, is this necessary ? thanks
Hi all,
My Names Adam, and just thought id introduce myself to everyone.
I've just finished my first year of the Nvq Level 2 course, and am going back for the second year in september.
Like all people on here im always happy for advice, tips and help on any problems i may have and in turn (when...
Hi every one i was wo wondering if any one could suggest a good but cheap insulation resistance / continuity tester That conforms to 17 edition / gs38 standards i dont want to use it on site i just want to use it to practice in my own time thats why i do not want to pay a small fortune for one...
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just a quickie....im down to test a student house,3 stories. basement is landlords flat with a c-unit that does his flat and the land lord areas. how long till next test??
1st floor and 2nd floor have a c-unit in each that just serve the particular flat. They are uni students so will how...
Why do circuits over 32A have a 5s disconnect time yet those 32A or less have a .4s disconnect time? I have read the relevant regs but do not understand why and cannot find the answer in my books
Hi my name is Spencer and I am currently studying a C&G 2330 level 2 in Electrotechnical Technologies at Chelmsford college. This is a evening course two nights a week and last for two years, so my days are free the work.
I am seeking the opportunity to work as an electrician's mate or a...
Hi Lads!
Got to price to install some heating in student housing. I'm considering Oil filled radiators with timers, probably just plugged in or spurred etc. Also need to heat 2 bathrooms, I thought ocver door heaters / pull cords etc.
Anyone got any advice on makes models of decent heaters?
Can anyone advise me on this:
1. Student house tennants always going out and leaving the heating on (home for xmas - heating full blast!)
2. Gas CH from backboiler heats water and house controlled through normal programmer
3. I want to have hot water permanently on.
4. I want to have a "push...
Not sure how much I'll be able to contribute at this early stage, but I have a strong interest in both LED and solar PV technology, and will use this forum as one of many sources to aid me during my studies.
I extend my thanks in advance to all those who regularly contribute in a positive way...
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i have a friend with a 3 storey victorian townhouse which is to be let out to students. It also has an annex at the back, attached to the house but rented out seperately. I am trying to find out what she legally has to have installed to meet requirements. I am putting interlinked...
Here's a few snaps from a PIR I did last week.
You might be surprised to know that I concluded that it was "unsatisfactory" and recommended a complete re wire. I could have put another 20 photos on here as it was one of the worst installations I have ever seen.
There were mouse droppings all...
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have any of you heard of a fire alarm having to be installed in a house that is being used for student accommodation? local council has told owner it has to be in fp200 breakglasses panel in entry zones etc. Its just a 4 bed terrace, building control are involved because he's done a...
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I am a final year student studying BSC Building Surveying at Kingston university. For my dissertation topic, I have chosen to investigate about photovoltaic systems to establish today’s demands and the reasons why some homeowners have chosen to install them and why others have not.
I...
Installing and testing photovoltaic systems. Just baiscly regarding the course and what it can lead into, i am currently just a time served spark and looking at the possibility of future learing as i have been made redundant. Its quite an expensive course so basicly looking for as much information
Hi,
What should you know:
- I'm studying HND electrical engineering at college (2nd year)
- I'm 19.
I've really hard times to choose between work or uni so I would like to ask older than me what should I do, here is a few choices:
1) Go to uni starting from year 1. I already get...
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