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  1. Dan

    Just testing posting

    Did this one work?
  2. Adam00

    Testing unusual installations

    In the case when there’s things such as battery storage and an inverter that charges are off-peak times or other things where there may be an inverter all alternative power source what do you do in terms of testing when the manufacturer specifies certain test could not be carried out that you...
  3. Dan

    Im testing some badges out.

    You may be awarded some but they will be taken away again so please don't get too attached to them while I work them out a bit. ;)
  4. Dan

    Testing uploading an image

    Size limit issue test.
  5. SBElectrical

    Using an EU PAT testing device

    Hi all, first post here. I'm looking to buy my first PAT testing device and I've been looking at the Megger PAT400 range. I've found this used PAT410 but after looking at the images I see that the plug socket on the top is an EU one and the leads that come with it are also European. I am...
  6. B

    EV testing

    Hi, just a quick question I haven't seen asked before. I have a number of chargers that I need to test on a commercial property. To begin, I have to download an app and create a profile and pay some money to my account in order for the EV charger to start releasing power so I can conduct my...
  7. Dan

    Link to alarm thread (testing something)

    https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/which-alarm-system-brand-do-you-most-use-for-installs.213132/
  8. M

    RCD testing

    Hello all. Can anyone inform me on what the latest guidance on the frequency of RCD testing is? I test my RCD's annually and record the x1/2, x1 and x5 trip and 0-180degrees annually, and replace failures. I also carry out a functional test whilst I'm doing this, and then a further functional...
  9. T

    Does replacing a mains switch, which feeds an existing DB require all circuits to be tested on the DB?

    Hi Ive been tasked with replacing a mains switch, which is fed from the cutout and in turn supplies a domestic DB. It’s a BS88 switch fuse which I’ll swap like for like, but the existing DB, which is plastic will remain untouched. There will be henley blocks installed between the switch fuse...
  10. J

    UK Need help with testing

    I’m doing my level 2 electrical practical exam in 2 days time I’m confident with everything apart from the testing. Could someone tell me all the tests I gotta do ? I posted the sheet
  11. timhoward

    Testing large amount of PIR controlled lighting

    I just wondered if anyone had any tips for testing an irritating design. It's a large self-storage facility, several RCBO protected lighting circuits serving two floors, no light switches anywhere, just PIRs on radial circuits controlling about 4 lights each and there's about 30 such setups...
  12. littlespark

    Testing ip camera without the nvr

    One of my customers managed to fry the rj45 socket on a Lorex (cheap!) brand ip camera. No idea how, but the pins are cooked. He had purchased a new socket but needed someone else to repair. It’s an rj45 with a standard power jack on the side. Of course, the colours are all different.. so...
  13. J

    UK RCBO Testing

    Just wondering if someone could help provide an explanation as to why this might be the case when testing an RCBO. Testing the RCBO at the DB recorded a value of >300ms (test probes connected N&L load side, and E bar), yet when running the same test at a socket-outlet of the same RCBO tripped at...
  14. P

    Earth resistivity testing in wet ground

    Hi. The question is..... can saturated ground affect earth resistivity testing equipment? Some days there's an unacceptable earth reading, another day it'll be perfect. The only variable seems to be the weather - ie very wet. I've asked northern powergrid to convert to a PME system but they say...
  15. S

    Books to learn testing etc

    Hi As some of you will know . I'm studying level 2. I have the onsite guide. But does anyone know any books I can buy to help me understand testing etc better. Anything that will aid my learning. Thanks for any input.
  16. P

    UK Looking for testing experience (unpaid) East London and surrounding areas

    Hello fellow sparks, I’m looking to do my testing and inspection course which starts on the 30th of April, but I have not got much testing experience. My only source of learning is hitting the books and lots of YouTube videos which I learn a lot from but of course it’s not the same as hands on...
  17. P

    PAT testing courses

    Yes, we all know it is In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment now... We are thinking of sending our technician on a course to get some formal accreditation in this. We have a Seaward 100 (that our now-retired technician used at our previous place), and they can work their way...
  18. Weezy

    Can you ‘N/A’ most of a Minor Works for a like for like replacement?

    Seeking advice, we have been replacing extractor fans for a local council and was originally told no ‘like for like’ replacement works needs a minor works certificate. Came into the office today to find they now want minor works certificates for about 250 fans we replaced. Now normally if...
  19. A

    Inspecting and testing

    Hi Guys, looking at doing Initial and Periodic inspecting and testing. Looking between the CandG and EAL Just wondering if I can ask peoples opinion on both courses who have done them recently? How did they find them, does anyone recommend one over the other or any other input would be great. As...
  20. AngelLaHash

    UK 3rd Party Testing

    I got a TEXT message (i dont know them and i cant find out who they are from the phone number) "Hi speaking from Indeed Are you available to give electrical certification for a job at Melton Mowbray?" Guessing they have seen my CV online on Indeed and found my phone number and wated me to Sign...

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