Since the introduction of part P I have observed with complete dismay an influx of under qualified, so called electricians.
The country, like others, is struggling through a recession.
Many of the bigger electrical contractors are going under.
Many other types of trade are also suffering.
The...
Hi I've been looking over the forum for the last few weeks now as I've had no work. Some of the threads are really good as after completing apprenticeship and working as a spark for the past 6 years I still find learning never stops. I hope one day I can be as clever and good at my job as some...
I ain't seen one of these posts for a week or so I'm sure you will be missing it..
Pulling main fuse.. It's ok to pull if the following conditions are met right??
1) its a Tuesday
2) its 9:32
3) your customer is called Doris
4) you have pink underware on
5) the attached seals do tricks
Please help me. i want to charge two batteries 12v7a+12v7a=12v14a parallel with PC power supply as i show you in picture on of my friend doing same like this...! but, i don't know how to do it this job. Please i require your help. Thank You so much all of you who help me. Please
Hi. I have just passed my Pat testing exam, and I am after a pat tester, I will be doing things like Kettles, PC Leads, Printers, Photocopiers, etc. I have been advised to get a Seward 100 so I am on the look out for a second hand one, if anybody has one, or something similar, doesn't matter if...
Any body with knowlege onSDMO 400 KW gen sets wanting to talk abou it?
I am having a litle problem with the speed acquisition device into one of these!
hi all would just like to say a big thank you to all who have helped me over the last month or so to get ready for my assesment, passed today with elecsa grade A once again thank you to all who helped
Good Evening All. First question on site so apologies for bad formatting.
Am interested to know best work around for testing the off peak side of a split load board fed by a teleswitch meter running economy 7 storage heaters. Able to perform dead tests but no power until after midnight so cannot...
I need to fit a 16A external socket to provide a feed for a caravan for appliance testing etc prior to going on the road. The main house has a TNCS earthing arrangement. I have checked out 708 and 721 of BS 7671 and it isn't giving me what I need to know. What is the best circuit arrangement for...
Hello,
Is anyone involved in Solar PV projects in Alderney or any of the other Channel Islands?
Seems like they have been focussing on off shore wind, wave and tidal power only.
Even though the Feed-in Tariff doesn't apply to the Channel Islands, solar PV could make sense considering the...
Hi guys,i`m new here so PLEASE be patience with me...i`m foreigner and i have few issues with understanding 100% some words means...i changed an old DB with a new 17th Ed one and now i`m in completing the workpaper stage...can tell me what square i need to thick in new installation,addition to...
having problems with test equipment, Megger 1502/2 .will not do continuity test or insulation resistance test ,reading low battery sign plus symbol which looks like resistor with a line running through it. any one had this problem and is it costly to repair thank you
I just wanted to say a big thank you to all the experienced guys out there who take time to answer all the queries and questions from the less experienced electricians. It is reasonably easy to carry out domestic work, but it is only when we hit unusual situations that we need help. I have...
I can across this lovely display today in one one the orange sheds.Shame there was not the same sort of display in plumbing so I could replace my gas boiler
Hello gents, I don't normally pop in here but I believe its the best place to ask a question on behalf of a friend. And it is a friend, I don't do PV.
Q. My boss as told me not to waste time testing the DC side of PV installations, only the AC.
My friend has not put his signature...
Just wanted to say thank you to all that share their experinece and advice in here. I am one of the dreaded part P qualified domestic installers, although I managed to pass my C&G 2391 this year to give me a bit more 'credibility'. And there is no doubt that reading posts on this forum helped me...
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