Carrying on from the types of cables etc got me wondering, what are the oldest types of wiring you have worked on?
Myself I can recall working with Lead covered cables, cleated singles, capping and casing (no not PVC trunking) TRS, VIR Bare MICC apart from us old timers, the list wont mean much...
sorry another question.
Im being asked by a family member to rewire her house ..
quals-
17th edition. 2365 lvl2 +3 . 2357 bridging units. converted to final year of an nvq lvl 3 apprenticeship. so just portfolio and am2 left
my question is to be able to rewire a house what do you need is it-...
Hi
Ive been asked to PAT the below and I'm slightly unsure how they should be done or if they should be done.
Small water heater over a sink just for washing hands
Shower
Towel radiator with 100w heater in a bathroom
Thanks for any help
transformer battery charger - http://overunity.com/16932/transformer-battery-charger/msg494683/#new
Basically do you know what will be the voltage of the charged capacitor on the right side?
the three phases have same number of turns.
so 240 V AC 50 Hz is splitted into two 120 VAC 50Hz (left...
Hello all,
This question has always puzzled me - hopefully you will be able to help?
I'm looking at replacing my main lounge light, as it's current light low voltage transformer has failed - so I want to replace it with a mains voltage light, to prevent any more transformer issues in the...
Hi Guys
This is my first post so please go easy on me .
I have basic knowledge of domestic electrical installations and I'm not just a diy nutter, so I was quite prepared to swap a socket in my own house.
Here's what happened.
I was in Plumbfix when I saw a promotion for double sockets with USB...
Saw this in pro electrician and am unsure what's wrong. I know I'm sticking my head over parapet here but what's wrong in the photo
Thought it may be that the L. and N have been swapped but didn't think that would matter. Mostly use Hagar boards and they say it's ok
Ta
DNR
Hi guys,
Ive came across a main DB with 6 triple pole circuits breakers that are MEM MEL633. Does anyone know the BS number of these?
I was thinking they may be BS 60947-2
Any help is greatly appreicated. :flowers:
Hi Guys, would appreciate some feedback on the going rate for new build site electricians? Its in the Royston / Bedford areas. I guess it depends if they are on the cards with holiday pay etc, or whether self employed? What do you get?
How do people do their quates.
Time, Costs (insurance, testing, college cost) plus Cable switches Fuses etc.
I'm not very business minded person, coming from Agency where you normally get 10K a year if your lucky so im more used to living on the edge, and the reason why i wanted out of it...
So it's the first day back for a lot of us me included, some of you may be a bit down so thought I would start a thread that may help to make you smile. So what is your favourite most funny single comedy moment, sketch, scene etc over the years which bit of comedy genius as made you belly laugh...
hi i havint worked as an electrician for a good few years and a problem im having is wrecking my head. I came home last night and my lights seemed dim and where flicking (just put it down to bad weather) but when i turned my cooker on all my lights went out. after pulling the house apart i...
My local E/W are trying to get me to change to Europa Components items such as C/U, garage boards and enclosures.
Haven't come across there items before, what are people's view's if they've used them in the past.
Hi ok im really confused what qualifications do i need to obtain in order to become JIB certified or NICEIC certified to become a domestic electrician? as their is that many regulations you cant tell which is required as a must and which are to enhance you qualifications.
Im currently 24 and...
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