Went to a house to extend a circuit and upon doing the minor works I couldn't figure the earthing system. There was no DNO cutout and L and N came from overhead powerlines. I followed the main earth cable down and it went half a foot below the consumer unit to a connector block with 3 small...
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I have been on an apprenticeship with JTL for the past 3 years. The course is City and Guilds 5357. I have successfully passed all the knowledge units with college however I have not started my portfolio and I may be made redundant in the coming weeks. What options do I have with regards...
My Veritas R8 Excel panel recently developed a power fault and I have replaced the entire unit and reprogrammed it. I can part set the alarm when going to bed and unset in the morning. When I wanted to go out and the exit door was open I could not part set the panel. The keypad did nothing and...
Upfront disclosure, I am a DIY homeowner with basic knowledge of electrical safety.
Here is my issue:
Type GFCI Outlet- Eaton TR Installed mid to late 2020
Corresponding Breaker in Main Panel- Square D 20 Amp in number 20 position
The main breaker is designated as Bath GFCI and I know for a fact...
I’ve installed electric gates at a property.
One of the issues I’ve had is I was unable to bury the cables at a sufficient depth as this would have weakened the driveway. So, I laid an earthed SWA cable around the edge of the driveway and encased it in 5cm of concreate, marker tape over that...
As a rank amateur at electrics I had hoped to have an electrician complete the mains connection to my low voltage garden lighting. Owing to the lockdown this isn’t possible so I’m going to have a go. Question - I already have a fused spur, fed from a double socket, to feed an outdoor garden...
Hello all, just want your opinion on something. I'm currently testing retail stores and I cannot locate the water meter/stopcock. There is a 10mn earth that goes into the ceiling from MET. I have went round with my R2 lead and am getting 0.03-0.04 in kitchen, toilet etc. Like I said no sign of...
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Was wondering when testing for.insulation resistance and there is vulnerable equipment in circuit but unable to disconnect, I understand that you combine the line and neutral conductors and test to earth. I am just wondering if it's ok and safe to do this at 500v as there is no...
Hi, I’ll start off by saying I’m not qualified but have done some electrical work before and do the odd bit of DIY where I can.
I have an LED lamp that I would like to use with a plug in timer and it turns off fine. The problem is when it turns back on power goes to the built in switch (see...
Hi folks, I'm in the process of adding some more sockets into my "Socket" ring circuit. My plan was to open up the existing socket, cut 1 twin and earth higher up and add a socket there, leave the other twin and earth where it is then do a small ring of 4 sockets, starting at the existing socket...
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I was carrying out an EICR today. I could not find the earth rod anywhere. I could see a 10mm leaving the CU and going down the wall of the porch then it goes at an angle through the wall (towards the outside) and then I cannot see anything else. Following the angle...
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this has been same now for a week. any staff got a clue?
Hi All, i have just been sent on a job to certificate a new install in a hospital,but i am banging my head against a wall trying to locate the the primary supply characteristics/main switches/main protective bonding, the hospital has no idea where to look and all the existing test certificates...
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I've been approached by a builder who has requested several of his jobs are certified. He has used another electrician to carry out the work who is unable to certify his own work.
I've suggested an EICR report as I'm unable to inspect cable runs in permitted zones along with other...
Hi looking for some advice I am about to start a commercial job in a rural area the venue is being totally renovated it is a 30 bed hotel which is being extended will have 2 bars large function room a large commercial kitchen and a spectate motel in the future. The venue is only supplied on 2...
Unable to access any(but can see most) of the round type screw terminal joint boxes.
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I carried out anEICR last week, and the entire house is filled with SELV recessed downlighting.
All of the (78fittings) have been skimmed around/over at some point, and the(dangeling) round type...
Hi all. I've done an install and carried out all tests except Ze. The site is a large electronics factory. The install is supplied from a sub board but the board supplies equipment required to be on 24/7. I've heard about contacting the DNO. Any advice would be appreciated. Thomas
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