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Looking for you knowledgeable people to help me out with question about the routing of sub-mains.
UKPowerNetworks are soon to install a new 3-phase supply to an external meter box. This will supply two separately owned maisonettes (shared Freehold) - one on ground floor and the...
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Our bathroom was installed professionally 4 weeks ago in a 1st floor flat, tonight our neighbour from the flat below came upstairs and advised us that water was leaking through 3 of his light fittings. I've captured it on video. The plumber came out and fixed the leak, however, we are...
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I've got a Fluke 1621652B which I've been using without fault for the last couple of years.
Was doing some fault finding on a job this morning, random RCD tripping issue, when I was using the ramp test function to check the installed RCD.
Tried first test with all load disconnected to...
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First up I'd like to say thanks to everyone on here. I've used this website for many problems since I first started in the electrical trade and its been a great help
Just a little info about me so you can understand more about what I'm trying to accomplish
Over the past 5 years...
The STA and Renewable UK have a survey out on potential job losses in the industry.
If you have not already done so, please complete this by 27th November. 130 businesses have already contributed (and its not pretty).
Thanks in anticipation of your help.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/G2ZXTQG
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Many thanks in advance for any advice, I know this is the place to ask:blush5:
Basically I am a 'consumer' who's having a pv array fitted and I want to check what the contractor's intending to do. I built my current house so I don't want it going up in flames! Unlikely but I'd rather...
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i am looking into a career change
i am currently a teacher
i was thinking of becoming a good and qaulified electrician.
for those that have become and that havent if you could give me some advice or some guidance i woulde really appreciate it, my concerns are the following:
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The following should be self explanitory. we are looking for signatories not from companies involved but from your clients - those who will be affected. If you are dealing with the likes of social housing providers or other maor users, or community energy groups, please get them to sign up to...
Hi All, I am looking for someone to tell me the regulations regarding siting of my electric meter, long story short I'm getting a new kitchen installed and installer didn't contact my supplier soon enough to get the meter re sited but still continued with installation and the meter now looks...
Will you please support the various trade bodies involved by adding your signature to this round Robin letter to the Chancellor. This is the text of a message just received from the STA. We are one of several Trade bodies involved in a coordinated approach to tackling this:
"Dear STA Member...
Afternoon!
Three and half years ago I moved to the UK with my Brit wife. I am an electrical engineer by trade. After applying for dozens of jobs, I offered to work for free and a local engineering company employed me, and then offered me a full-time job as a Cad technician and estimator...
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I'm wondering if someone could help with explaining EARTH FAULT LOOP PATHS in a competent way for TT, TN-S, TN-C-S systems. I can draw them on a diagram however find it difficult to explain things. I'm currently doing a HND in Electrical Engineering and unfortunately have poor...
Noticed the low battery level indicator today so got home and changed them. It's dead!
Anyone know anywhere I can hire a meter from in Tyneside? I've got 2 jobs tomorrow that I don't want to put off.
Hello all. I have a few months work lined up as a LABORER. I'm told i need to get a CSCS card, i'm aware of them but haven't needed one yet. I am really struggling with which one i need, as i have various qualifications that may be speed up the process of getting one (instead of the H&S courses...
Hi guys, I'm new to this so go easy with me lol
iam stuck in Brazil away from my regs books and contact of other knowledgable guys I use but am in urgent need of a question being answered please!
i recently converted two flats, one on top of the other, into a two story house.
>we only kept...
I've just seen that DECC have a part B of their consultation for the over 5MW solar Farms that actually applies to 50-250kWp RooFIT systems.
They're apparently trying to boost the roof mounted installations in this sector, which I'd support, but the way they're proposing to do it is complete...
Hi Guys. I need to get a report done by 2pm. Sorry if this is a lame question but I am having thoughts on the main switch rating. Its TNC-S. 100amp 1361. Small house. Immersion removed and single socket installed, one socket ring, one cooker radial, two lighting radials. All on 63a Main switch...
Hi all, I'm Mike!
Ive been renovating my flat and have need to change a light switch, but before I do I wanted to know exactly the type of switch im going to need...
Basically I have 5 light locations A, B, C, D and E over 3 floors. I also have 3 double switch unit locations for them, lets...
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