Any Non sparks done the 2391 course ??

[72-van]

Hi All Thanks for the advice so far.

An update.

I have now got a meter from ebay a metrel 61557 but it will need a couple of new probes a croc clip and calibrating.
I have one of the books you recommended the scaddan one and have had my nose in that ,having said that most of the info in that book is avail elsewhere but it does give you it all in one handy size book easy to shove in your pocket for those spare 5mins,
The Kitchner book is due today from Amazon,

i have a loan of Gn3.gs38

But probably most significantly...

A chance conversation with a builder/developer pal of mine has lead to an opportunity to labour for a T/S spark on a decent sized job due to start where three sets of wiring will be installed into flats and should provide an excellent opportunity for me to see the initial verification first hand.
The semi retired spark does not have an apprentice/labourer and seems happy to have a hand to assist with the menial work so win win for both of us..

Day one of my course (one day a week for seven weeks) went well but in truth mainly recovered topics we had done during the 17th edition course if in slightly more depth .

thxs again 72-van

 

[Phil]

Hi All Thanks for the advice so far.

An update.

I have now got a meter from ebay a metrel 61557 but it will need a couple of new probes a croc clip and calibrating.


thxs again 72-van

i may have a spare crock clip and maybe a probe in the tool box. i will have a look tomorrow for you. if you send it to metrel they will calibrate it for you. great set of lads in the testing room down there

 

[72-van]

Thanks Phil 7677
I hadnt thought of sending it direct to metrel .Whats the usual cost for these to be calibrated.
It looks like a nice box and from some of the posts on the forum here some of the guys who use them regularly seem to like them.I will say that the manual aint the easiest thing to read.

Its the installtest version and looks like it will do everything i will ever need

cheers 72-van
fife

 

[Phil]

i was talking to the service manager today at metrel. he said the 61557 is a good meter and if you bought it for around 150 off ebay from a guy with a few they are ex british gas meters. metrel charge 60+ vat. if you have an electric ctr near you they will usually send them to metrel direct for you so you should avoid the postage. if you slip a note in they will upgrade the firmware foc at the same time as calibration. if i don`t pm you tomorrow to let you know about the croc send me a pm my memory is not always 100%

 

[Phil]

Hi All Thanks for the advice so far.
I have now got a meter from ebay a metrel 61557 but it will need a couple of new probes a croc clip and calibrating.
thxs again 72-van

I have dug a croc clip and a couple of probes out for you. let me know if you want them

 

[V]

i have found some old pass papers with answers
cant recall what ones i gave you but found some more

 

[72-van]

thanks yo every one who lent a hand

the books you recommended are very good .You cant get enough past papers to try and get a feeling for both the layout and common questions asked in the exam..

I sat the exam tonight and managed to leave an answer for each question however wrong they may be..several of the questions were the ones i feared were a bit tough as they required the knoledge of at work sparks which your ave it guy would struggle with ..

so i have already failed the practical having taken way way to long .

i guess i will have to wait a bit two or three months to see the result of the written exam tonight...

i could really use some on site time....ny one want a free hand ?


once again thanks an good luck to those who sat the exam tonight..
72-van

 

[pushrod]

i guess i will have to wait a bit two or three months to see the result of the written exam tonight...

i could really use some on site time....ny one want a free hand ?


once again thanks an good luck to those who sat the exam tonight..
72-van

Sorry to hear about the practical exam.

Post your location in your profile and someone might PM you.

 

[72-van]

I am up in fife ..Scotland

make excellent coffee

i might try and make my own test rig so that i can go over it time and again to get my super slow time within limits ..

72-van

 

[james.cumming]

Hi
I am in Edinburgh. I can not coach you through the exam but I can help.
www.jcet.co.uk.

 

[72-van]

I would especially welcome any help to get me skilled enough to pass the 2391 exam ..any tips ideas .

i have dropped you a mail mr cumming

72-van

 

[honda127]

yeah id say practical harder than written , your just waiting for examiner to tap you on the back and say,, better luck next time lad

 

[knasher]

72-van,
just to let you know, I am a none spark who passed the 2391, so it is possible but hard work as you know. I did it after doing 2330 level 2 and 3 and 17th ed regs. I did it because of my interest in electrics basically. good luck

 

[72-van]

Excellent well done Knasher ..but with 2330 lvl 2 & 3 and 2391 arent you getting close to being called a spark ?

good that you managed tho

72-van

 

[knasher]

i wish i could call myself a spark but i'm not - not without years of hands on experience