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    Help needed to understand an alternator load problem

    Hi all, I am looking for some expert advice and knowledge to help get my head around an alternator load problem. This has been on-going for about 18 months... Vehicle summary; 1993 Mazda MX5 import. Originally a 1.6 but I have put a 1.8 engine in from an early MK2 MX5. I also fitted a UK...
  2. andysparkfree

    need to fully understand ... and im just not getting it

    Hi guys i need an idiots guide to the following and i know you guys know your stuff swa armouring as a cpc only now i think i know the following , but how to put it altogether and where 8.8 comes from is just confusing me , so if i start again and you good people so 4 core 35mm swa has csa...
  3. N

    Trying to understand 3-way switch and smart lighting

    Hello, Total newbie here and as you can tell from my name..... I'm definitely not an electrician. I've done a bit of electrical hackery in the past, mostly in cars and a bit of soldering, but this all feels a bit beyond my ability and I'd rather not be electrocuted and die before my 30th...
  4. N

    Trying to understand why smoke comes out of my monitor.

    So I have been renovating some old Steadicams. These run off V mount batteries on the bottom brackets which feeds power to the camera and accessories on the top stage and the monitor on the bottom bracket. Electrics is not something I know too much about but I’ve tried to do some research and...
  5. K

    2357 Portfolio Question I dont understand

    Hi All, Im trying to answer this requirement for my portfolio: 'Show me evidence of procedures that are in accordance with requirements for electrical systems and equipment for relevant sections of the building regs' (criteria section 312.1.2) Now it may be me but Im struggling to answer this...
  6. D

    Quick Question - Which course should I begin with?

    Hi guys, I'm thinking about a career change to becoming an electrician. I've found some courses at my local college and was wondering if it was worth me doing the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) course before any other? Or am i going in too deep with that straight away? I have no...
  7. T

    Help with replacing a double light switch - don't understand the wires

    Hello All, Hoping someone could help me with a problem I have trying to change a light switch. The switch starting feeling a bit 'loose' and didn't click anymore. Then it reached the point when the power would trip out downstairs every time I tried to use the switch. I thought it would be a...
  8. M

    I need help with wiring, please!

    Hi guy, I have a project to do and I am a little bit stuck. So, the problem sounds like this: I need to connect a cable with 4 wires (power, data+, data-, gnd) with a 6 output pins to get pwr, smclk, smb, 2 more pins and the ground. Could someone advice me with his, a little bit? I would...
  9. G

    Hello

    Hi all, I just signed up to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I am not an electrician but I convert vans and trailers for specialist use or just basic racing and lining. Anyway thats my introduction. Ive been on here a few times to find or confirm information and i am impressed by the...
  10. S

    I'm dissapointed with Ableskills

    So disappointed with Ableskills. The day arrived for induction doesn't even last 40mins. The assessor doesn't explain in many details , more like he's quickly flicked the pages. At the end of session wanted to ask him more question but he's more into hurry out to the office collecting the fees...
  11. W

    What's needed for domestic if already qualified and have 2391?

    Hi guys, I'm already qualified as apprentice trained (NG Bailey) to 17th edition (new, C&G parts 1&2 and AM2) and have 2391 test/inspect. I worked on industrial/commercial from 91-2008 then moved over to periodic inspections. I've been out of it the last three years to bring our daughter up till...
  12. Z

    The problem with learning by wrote and working without calculation

    Firstly I just want to say that working from tables and on site guides can be great for convenience, and this is good. But so often the very presence of these easy and convenient rules of thumb to comply with regulation may prevent a person from developing a deep technical understanding of why...
  13. S

    Spurs off Spurs on radial circuit

    So you can spur off Spurs on a radial socket circuit, is this because the cable is protected via a 20amp breaker at the board compared to 32amp on a ring?
  14. O

    The IET are really taking the pxss now!

    This months PE, page 38 is a full page advert for a new guide they have produced – “Guide to Consumer Units” So they write RUBBISH regs, that most of us think are knee jerk, and them they expect us to pay out more money on a new Guide they have written. They should be giving them to people who...
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    Can somebody help me understand these light wires please?

    In my property i need to install a light that i have just bought from a shop. Although i understand electrics a bit I'm not an electrician and I'm not quite 100% confident. Can somebody be kind enough to advise me the procedure they would take when faced with the wires situation in the picture...
  16. M

    Help me to Understand to get value of R1+R2

    This problem solving was on Virtual Scenarios (Ring Final Circuit) Getting Value of R1+R2 2.5mm and 1.5mm size cable used. 1st From the C.U. values of following connection L to L =0.27 N to N =0.27 CPC to CPC =0.45 2nd from the C.U cross the outgoing L to the incoming N and vice versa Measure...
  17. Dan

    Survey: Majority of schools 'don't understand' apprenticeships

    Electrical and electrotechnical firms express concern over schools’ careers advice Read the full news article
  18. J

    Electrical Supply in Rural Area. Trying to understand supply arrangements

    Hi All, I have recently moved to the wilds of Scotland and to a house in a rural area. Now I have worked on electrics for a number of years in the SE but have been pursuing a teaching career for the last few years. Intend to take on a little domestic electrics to supplement incomes. Now most...
  19. P

    Ive booked the g59 course

    Hi all this is my first ever post so bare with. I'm currently qualified to carry out the 'Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Photovoltaic Systems'. I understand this covers me up to 16A per phase. So far I only have a few domestic installations under my belt and I have been approached...
  20. A

    Trying to understand 3 phase

    Hello everyone, I am currently training in college and its my second year, we have just started on 3 phase topics. I just wanted to ask what is 3 phase actually? is it just a bigger consumer unit that can power more normal single phase circuits like 6 amp lighting etc and 32 amp rings? and...

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