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    C2 Vs C3 for no RCD on various circuits

    So I'm getting various responses to this depending on how things are interpreted. Here's a scenario: Assume property is a tenanted property. Assume cables are run buried in walls/under plaster (depth unknown). Which of these circuits merit a C2 if they are not RCD protected. 1. Lights 2...
  2. S

    LED Strips wiring - various strips length to 2 drivers?

    Hi all, I got my place recently renovated with a cove light installed in my living room. The issue is that my contractor engaged with an electrician who didn't seem to know too much and got a bad result, so I'm looking at re-wiring by myself. The cove is roughly 3 x 3.7m. I have 2 x 80W 12V...
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    Time Current Curves of Various MCBs and MCCBs

    Does anyone have a link to various time current curves relevant to UK MCBs and MCCBs in the 16-1,200 amp range? Specifically, how many times the handle rating does it take for each to trip at 10, 5 and 1 second.
  4. cliffed

    Terminating various Swa into Main Panel Board

    Installing panel board,swa’s from 70mm to 16mm,all sub mains,using extension cableways,but struggling to terminate in the top areas,anyone know a better way,than steel trunking across the top of board.
  5. M

    Various bits of work needed... Various questions!

    Hi all Sorry the title's so vague... We'll be having some work carried out on the house electrics soon. We've got an electrician doing most of the work, although I might do some of the bits that I am allowed to. But I am also doing a lot of the planning of the work to be done by the...
  6. M

    @ 33 & 10+ years of various jobs with no end reward. Time to be a Sparky! Help please

    So I just got let go from my job last week as operations manager was in the role for 6 months, previously I was a transport supervisor at different company for 1 year pay averaging at 25k lot of responsibilities zero recognition. Now at 33 it’s kinda of daunting being out of work. Yes I’m...
    • marvel marv
    • Thread
    • because electrical work fit help please please sparky time various years
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    Various Test Equipment for Sale

    Having served my time, worked in both domestic and industrial, DNO networks and finally finishing off in metering before retirement I have several items of test equipment which may be useful to someone entering the trade. Megger 1710 MFT Fluke Phase Rotation Tester 9040 Fluke 117 True RMS DMM...
  8. S

    For Sale - Wago's Various Boxes

    I've got the following boxes of Wago's for sale, all new in box: 2 x Boxes of 50 222-413 3 x Boxes of 100 221-412 1 x Box of 100 222-412 4 x Boxes of 25 221-415 5 x Boxes of 50 221-413 Offers welcome. Postage £5 Cheers.
  9. uksparks

    Various Kit for sale - Leicestershire

    Hi, I have closed my business down and now have some kit for sale. All of this kit is in good condition in good working order, to be honest. I have listed the price you can buy them for new online, just as a reference point. Fluke 360 Earth leakage Clamp Meter = £375 RRP: £489. Comes in...
  10. B

    Hi Sparks

    Hi, My name is Martin, I started electrical installations at the tender age of 14 helping my brother (dockyard electrician) where I caught the bug,since this I've held various electrical positions in various establishments and attained my certs going to college (day Release) I'm now 50 ( it...
  11. M

    Installing a new cooker - various questions

    Hi all I've got a new cooker coming next week and was considering wiring it in myself. It will be replacing our existing similar(ish) cooker and is going in the same spot as the old one. But it turns out I might have to get in an electrician to do some checks (see my other post today!) and so I...
  12. M

    Earth wire on domestic heating oil tank - various questions

    Hi all I had a new consumer unit fitted 3 - 4 years ago. I was never told that I had to periodically test the RCDs by pressing the T buttons. Still, you live and learn! Anyhow, it is a split unit. The left side tripped when I hit the button. But the right side didn't. Did a bit of reading but...
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    Bathroom Electrics - Various

    Hi, I'm brand new to the forum, so please go easy on me! :-) I'm building a large extension, which includes a new en-suite bathroom. I appreciate that the work has to be done by a suitably qualified electrician, and is obviously subject to building control sign off. That said, I have been...
  14. dexy

    Various electrical installation materials

    "PLEASE NOTE ITEMS ARE CURRENTLY IN SCOTLAND BUT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE IN ENGLAND BY END OF SEPTEMBER " Various electrical items for sale (selling by a fully qualified approved electrician) prices below Defender 240v LED worklight £15 4 bar GU10 spot light £8 Philips master...
    • dexy
    • Thread
    • attach electrical electrical installation fully hager installation items light materials various
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
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    Confused by the Qualified Supervisor routes for the various schemes

    Hello I have recently done a few courses, funding by the training allowance when i left the forces, mainly so i can do the odd non-notifiable job within the house and for family but principally within the house i am renovating and to keep the mind ticking over. It seemed a waste to not use...
  16. S

    The various and many tickets and qualifications

    Just wondering what Electricians thoughts are on the many evolving qualifications, training and tickets that you must have for the multitude of industries out there? I am a bit split on it but leaning to my more cynical side of it: It seems there are constant "upgrades" and new qualifications...
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    Making a test board

    Let's say I want to make a board to practice my testing on, what is the best way to go about it? Say, for example, I get a bit of plywood and stick a consumer unit on it, a few switches, lights, sockets, and various other things to mimic various setups, so I can cement the testing procedure -...
  18. A

    RCD trips with various circuits on

    The RCD tripped out 6am yesterday, I'm still trying to get an electrician to come so looking for advice meantime on what I can do. There is one main board then another in our extension which is fed of an MCB in the main board. The house light circuits are fine and don't trip the RCD, there are 5...
  19. P

    solar iboost- do I need help??

    Hi, Looking to get some advice and or assistance possibly if required. I had an iboost unit fitted when my pv system was installed at Christmas but yet to use it we had other problems with our system which are now resolved - I am concerned that when I did swich it on the fused switched spur...
  20. E

    Boiler wiring training

    Hi folks. Is there anywhere you can recommend that does boiler wiring training or is a case of swatting up on the various diagrams and figuring it out for yourself? I only have 3months post apprenticeship experience but would like to know about boiler wiring.
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