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  1. B

    Help am I too old to be an apprentice?

    Hi I wondered if anyone could offer me any advice. I have completed my 2330 level 2 and am just about to start my level 3. The problem is doing the NVQ level 3. I am 33 and re-training. Because of my age employers don't want to take me on as an apprentice because they can get kids in cheaper...
  2. M

    Is my Zs too high?

    Hi There, I have installed a 16A radial circuit into mycustomers loft via a new DB. The current system is a TT system with the Main Bonding Conductor being a 6.0mm. We have noted this to be an issue. However, on testing, the electrode resistance came out as 9.96ohms, and then a Zs on our...
  3. R

    RCD rating too low

    Went to inspect a rented property the other day. TNC-S, Consumer unit has RCD as main switch protecting all circuits. Not too keen on the idea of one RCD (16th edition install about 10 years old), but anyway that wasn't really my concearn. The RCD was only rated at 63amps and it had the...
  4. A

    Hello-before it's too late

    Only joined a couple of weeks ago, and was then informed I'd be removed if I didn't post....nice! I'm a builder, not an electrician, but have been asked to set up an MCS company, so I'm here to learn all about the PV side of things. I'm looking forward to learning lots...and hopefully finding...
  5. V

    Reading on 30ma trip too high

    Hello, I have completed a test on a flat ,everything was fine until I got to the RCD test. The set up is T-N-CS ,6 circuits on the main switch side of the board and four on the trip side .I,m using a Fluke tester and have recently got it calibrated ,when I do x1/2 it,s ok ,when I do x1 it reads...
  6. V

    Car battery too powerful for LED MR16's

    This claim was made by a popular ebay seller (female) today. My original (filament lamp) boat lighting (boats use a 12V car battery supply) pulled 28 Amps when all the lights were switched on. Just fitted a mixture of white 4500K (heads-bathroom), and warm white (3200K) MR16's and total current...
  7. D

    17 day domestic instalation too good to be true ??

    I have no experience as an electrician but a coleuge has advised me of a domestic instalation and inspection course, this course lasts seventeen days and allows you to register with nic when completed. I know most electricians train for a couple of years. What are the oppotunities available to...
  8. M

    too much speed for switches

    Hello everyone I need help if possible I have a revolving disc....outside of this disc on static ground i have a series of switches around the outside of the disc...the disc needs to spin at 1000 rpm. problem...the switches are burning out and melting...and the system is only 12 volt. the...
  9. J

    RCD x 5 touch voltage too high

    Hi, When I test socket ring x 1 I get 44ms and when I x 5 I get greater than 25V touch.. Zs is 0.53 and Ze is 0.17, IR is low 25M. Any ideas greatly appreciated
  10. stidge

    To CAP or not too CAP

    Been having this discussion with a few of my mates(all Domestic sparks).How many off you still cap cables ? i tend to cap if the plasterer is just patching but dont bother if its "Dot and Dab".One of my mates never bothers the other one caps all the time????????
  11. F

    CU wiring too short for new board!

    Hi Guy's, first post for me. I have a client who has asked me to replace a rewireable fuse board for an 8 way split load board. No problem. Until I look into the existing board to find that the spark who fitted it took great pride in ensuring that the outgoing supplies were measured to the...
  12. S

    Paperwork for beginners, or those who are not too sure.

    I have answered a few posts regarding certificates etc. So here goes, the definitive answer to the question for the benefit of those who don't fully understand. You must and can only issue any one of the following, whichever is relevant to the work undertaken on an Electrical Installation...
  13. S

    Horses are important too

    Poll..... Did Telectrix wire up Newbury race course?
  14. sparks1234

    Its all too much

    We have probably won a boat load of work in Leeds / Milton Keynes / Margate / anyone interested?
  15. K

    Zs too high at distribution boards

    The boards i tested were none RCD protected, with 60A sub main protective device. Is the easiest way to solve the problem to install a main RCD incomer, eg 63A, 30mA at each DB? any advise?
  16. T

    Where should I run this cable too?

    The job I am currently working on sky have come to install there cable. They have ran through the building a shotgun style cable with a coax and phone (looks like 2pair for master) joined throughout the length then this cable to the office. I need to get the office first fixed so it can be...
  17. Amp David

    Downlight holes too big.

    Looked at a job which is to replace eyeball downlights in a bathroom to IP65 fixed downlights. However the holes for the existing lights is 95mm and can't seem to find any IP fittings that will cover the hole completly. Is there anything that can be bought that fits to the fitting to cover...
  18. M

    Is it too late to sign up for the 2356 nvq?

    Is it to late to sign up for the 2356 nvq3 and do you have to do the am2 with the new 2357? As an adult trainee i thought aslong as ive been working on site so long i didnt have to do the am2?
  19. i=p/u

    Gu10 Bulbs Blowing Too Often

    can any1 tell me why my bulbs dont last.... they the gu10 .im. sick to death with them, so's the wife.
  20. E

    is £40 callout charge too cheap for domestic house holder??

    the new year is here and every thing is going up in price. are you all putting your prices up to?? ive been charging people £40 for the first half hour then 20-30ph after that. i get good bit of work charging like his but have the feeling call out is on the cheap side. recently people...

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