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  1. S

    EICR Test and tips thank

    First periodic test since doing my 18th edition top up months ago and I don’t have it t hand. So until I get home to have a nose and realise this question is ridiculous I need reminding. 3 circuits (lights x 2 and boiler ) are not on an RCD. The installation is over 10 years old as the last...
  2. B

    Labelling your regs, tips?

    Hi all, Nerves are kicking in now, pre-AM2 is next week, AM2 the week after. I'm thinking its a good idea to post-it all the most common regs (max zs etc) in the blue book. I believe you're allowed to take your own regs book with you, unless anyone knows any different? Does anyone else do this...
  3. Chizzle

    oven installation tips

    Good evening I am fitting in a smeg oven at home and a bit confused with what size off cable it should be installed in and also if it can be safely connected to a fused spur on the kitchen ring or a separate circuit. The cooker already comes supplied with a flex cable 1.5ml Looking through...
  4. P

    Any tips ?? Remembering formula

    Hey I’m studying 2365 at college and I’m at the science part now .. any tips on remembering formula or is it just a case of going over and over it till it’s in your head .. any help much appreciated
  5. H

    Mini Trunking tips and help

    Hi Been using quite a bit of mini trunking recently with a variety of different bends but can't seem to get the hang of it properly, my works doesn't come out as neatly as I expect and I've had to go over and over it to get it looking decent. Anybody have any tips when cutting mini trunking...
  6. Pete999

    Lost or forgotten installation tips from the past!

    Just thinking back to my Apprenticeship time, and working on a Large luxury Housing development, the chap I was working under, was a strict, but knowledgeable Electrician. At the time in question we used metallic oval conduit for our switch drop and sockets etc., one of his rules where possible...
  7. R

    CompEx Course this week, any tips?

    Hi guys, I’m doing my CompEx this week and in all honesty I’m bricking it. I have literally zero experience or knowledge regarding it. Any tips? Please and thank you.
  8. gazdkw82

    Silicone re-use tips ....

    Simple question, any tricks on now to use silicone on numerous jobs without the silicone going off all the time in the nozel? I've tried screw in the end, cling film and tape. None seem to work. Is it a case of new nozel Everytime?
  9. DavidSpark

    Steel conduit - tips and tricks?

    Hello! Got a few jobs on the way that involve large amounts of conduit work. All surface mounted and will mostly be mounted externally around the building. I was just wondering if anyone has any good tips, tricks or good points to think about when doing it to be quicker and more efficient...
  10. GBDamo

    Tips required for fault finding on track lighting.

    The track in question is Eutrac single circuit (i think) and the offending fitting is hung from one of these. EUTRAC - https://www.eutrac.de/3/262/en/products/~1_multiadapter_with_data_bus_option There are three pendant fittings on this one particular section of track; the one either side of...
  11. Gazthesparky

    Commercial EIRC testing tips advice

    Been asked to carry out an EIRC on a commercial shop unit. I haven't done any commercial EIRCs before so looking for a few pointers I use too carry out EIRCs for the council I used to work for years ago this was domestic change of tenancy ones. I haven't done this for a good few years so just...
  12. S

    Part P scheme any tips please???

    Hi I am new to the forum so thanks in advance for any comments. I am qualified to level 3 2330 and 17th edition, and looking to join a Part P scheme probably (Stroma) to start out on my own mainly house bashing etc... The problem is that I have had a fews year off and feel like im not ready for...
  13. J

    RCBO's tips and suggestions

    Has anyone got any tips and suggestions for terminating RCBO's neatly in consumer units? I'm more than happy with how I present my dual RCD and MCB CU's but I find that the flying neutral and earth from RCBO'S don't hold their Shape like a solid core cable would and often sag and look unsightly...
  14. R

    AM2 Exam in a week time any tips or advice?

    Hi all sparkies/apprentices, A quick introduction I am currently a electrician apprentice with a domestic contractor just a small business. I have now complete my NVQ side of my qualification now sitting the dreaded AM2 Exam on the 12th Febuary until the 14th. However, I do have the refresher...
  15. C

    ACA info and tips wanted.

    Due to sit my ACA soon. Was just looking out for some handy info and tips.
  16. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Holesaw tips, perhaps you weren't aware of

  17. Pete999

    It's American but the tips for Apprentices seem world wide

  18. C

    Any tips for my am2???

    hi there I have my am2 tomorrow and was just wondering if anyone had any tips for me? Thanks in advance
  19. G

    ACA TEST POINTERS AND STUDY TIPS

    Hey folks I'm sitting my ACA test soon to become an approved electrician and looking for some pointers on what to expect and any tips on what to study for it. Cheers
  20. D

    Hi guys tool tips for new electrician

    Hi Guys Am leaving the army and retaining to become an electrician. Have you guys got any advice on tools ?

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