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    JIB grading problems.....PLEASE HELP

    HI, Basically i passed my AM2, all log books passed off and received all certification. With that i had a copy of the JIB grading form. I am employed by a JIB company and have been since i started 6 years ago. My employer keeps fobbing me off with poor excuses as to why he wont sign it, me...
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    ring mains joined

    continutity tested both rings no earth on 1 and no live on the other every thing works on sockets when swiched on but get high readings on 1 ring when other reads ok help please every thing diconnected from sockets when tested
  3. M

    Best thing to do next? (seeing advice)

    I Finished a short course in electrical wiring and, long story short; I don't feel competent to rewire houses, or place peoples lives at risk due to my lack of real world experience. I have applied for many apprenticeships both before, during, and after finishing this course but have been met...
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    Advice Please, Want to do the right thing

    Hi Guys Im new to the forum, came on here to find out some answers from experienced sparks. Ok im not working right now, i have Part P and 17th Edition, a Mate wants me to help him on a job doing voluntary experience, he has 16th but not Part P or 17th, I got a feeling he might want me to...
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    Economy 7 Switch

    Having a few problems with my water heater in my flat. Basically when my feed switches over at night it seems as though the circuit isnt switching. I had a look in my circuit breaker box in my house and found this thing which i think is where the problem is. There seems to be 3 positions on...
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    This whole 17th Edition RCD thing.

    Righty, since deciding to retrain as a spark it's amazing how many people come out of the woodwork with jobs that need doing. The situation with one elderly relative is this: At one end of her kitchen, there is a single pendant light operated by a single switch. Apparently the light stopped...
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    Cooker Switch Again!

    Hi All, I am chasing in the wiring for an extension to my house. The extension is a new kitchen and I am just putting in the cooker isolation switch and cooker feed flex. I have located the switch and outlet (double + deep box) directly above the cooker cabinet (600mm Tall 2.2M) on the...
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    Enough work?

    Thinking about going out alone to do domestic/small commercial work. Wondering how busy it was at the moment.
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    what do you reckon? Megger or metrel?

    A megger mft1552 or a Metrel MI3100 Eurotest Easi 17th Edition Tester? The metrel is £75ish cheaper - is the megger still a better buy - any opinions welcome as i have no real experience of either. Thanks
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    National tradesmen association

    Has anyone heard of the national tradesmens association? I applied for a job I found and the jobcentreplus web site, I got a reply from the national tradesmen association. No one i know seems to have heard of them and can't find anything on any forums except for one guy with the same doubts as...
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    Hard Wired Dryer

    Hey up, friend of mine has a 4575 W dryer, big american thing. Now it says in the manual that it needs its own 30A supply with an isolating switch. Am i right in saying it will need to be fed from a 32A breaker from the mains board in 6mm ? or will 4mm cover it ? Its about a 10 metre run under...
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    Rechargable work Light

    After spending another day in near darkness im in the market for a work light. Can sombody reccomend a rechargable work light, someting like a floodlight with an array of leds would be nice. Thanks in advace guys
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    oddest thing you have found under a desk

    hi there Following on from a thread about Pat testing:rolleyes::eek: what is oddest thing you have found under desks in offices to start you off 1. Kayak paddle and cover 2. Paddling pool not blown up 3. A kilt and sporon 4. A hedge trimmer 5. a ken wong wok and accessories 6. Several car...
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    110v Transformer

    I've got a 5kvh Transformer, a basic knowledge of electrics and i want to wire this thing into the 240v supply. Someones mentioned something called a stepper? Used to reduce the voltage to the transformer, could anyone help me out, is this easy to fit, is it readily available? I should...
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    A 702 thing.....

    I've relocated a hot tub from my old house to a new build property and it's failed Part P: Using PME of main house.. TT recommended Control gear less than 2 metres from zone 0 There's no structural (or any exposed metal) at the external location so guess (1) is wrong? For (2) if all the...
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    Right then this "Credit Crunch" thing

    Thought the subject warranted a bit more consideration and I'm still waiting for Rummy to back up anything he's said thus far on the subject with anything approaching reasoned argument. Like it or not this one's going to hurt gentlemen. I hope the following helps folks understand the...
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    Is this thing safe? possible fire hazard?

    Hi guys, I'm asking you too. Look what I came across surfing on Instructables. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/714116...re_cable_mess/ It's about a charging box, it sure looks tempting to make something similar (I see it's dead easy) but I was wondering... Does that thing look safe to you? Any...
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    the big red book

    Anyone found the mistakes in the 17th Edition book yet??
  19. B

    SDS Hammer Drill

    Looking to purchase one. What do you guys recommend please.
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    Website Mixup

    My PC is showing all times and datings wrong. Is any body else havine the same problem? it says a post came today and when I click on the post it shows me some of the posts from Feb or March. What is going on. Is it my PC or some thing else? Please help some body I am going Bananas.

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