Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install?

[Bradzz]

Hi can anyone give me any infomation pointers in regards to inspecting and testing a school.

 

[truckster]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

If it's a secondary school, keep your hands off the girls, teacher doesn't like it!

 

[Farmelectrics]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

if your ok testing domestic youll be ok in school same principles refer to gn3

 

[Electricalserv]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

Non different! Inspection& Testing is just that no variations!

 

[IQ Electrical]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

Hi can anyone give me any infomation pointers in regards to inspecting and testing a school.

If you've only got domestic installation experience then I might question your competence for this work, you should be familiar with the type of installation to be inspected.

Are you familiar with 3-phase systems-you will find most schools are 3-phase for kitchen, woodwork, metalwork supplies etc. as well as the general distribution system.

Nightshift/out of hours is a must for obvious safety reasons and you may need access equipment for main hall/gymnasium lighting.

The caretakers can be a great help for locating difficult to find circuits etc. always get a mobile number!

In classrooms, always check behind posters and pictures for switches/sockets, they always get covered up!

Anything else specific, just ask, we do about 40 schools a year!

 

[Bradzz]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

3 phase all ok.

If you've only got domestic installation experience then I might question your competence for this work, you should be familiar with the type of installation to be inspected.

Are you familiar with 3-phase systems-you will find most schools are 3-phase for kitchen, woodwork, metalwork supplies etc. as well as the general distribution system.

Nightshift/out of hours is a must for obvious safety reasons and you may need access equipment for main hall/gymnasium lighting.

The caretakers can be a great help for locating difficult to find circuits etc. always get a mobile number!

In classrooms, always check behind posters and pictures for switches/sockets, they always get covered up!

Anything else specific, just ask, we do about 40 schools a year!

 

[Big n Daft]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

What ya messin at!!!!!!!!!
Get stuck in. Just have your wits about ya and think what ure do'in.

 

[Sparky Ninja]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

Pay consideration to the change in external influences as well.

 

[nickblake]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

Phase balancing , loading , also wiring methods clipped direct how the cables are protected , seen a school where the cables were clipped direct down a wall it was full of holes due to a bored pupil and a compass , and i know its petty but make sure you check every socket for the shutters are working you'd be suprised whats stuck in the things , also positioning of consumer units , placing out of reach ,as widdler has said too , the testing is very much the same just normally three phase , but but rigorouse with the visual side

 

[Kamikaze]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

Don’t be too surprised if you can’t get any readings from the sockets in the science labs. They are usually supplied via “Blackley Units (Transformers with RCD’s & MCB’s)”. Also, make sure the isolators and emergency stops are functional in the workshops.

 

[Paul.M]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

Don’t be too surprised if you can’t get any readings from the sockets in the science labs. They are usually supplied via “Blackley Units (Transformers with RCD’s & MCB’s)”. Also, make sure the isolators and emergency stops are functional in the workshops.

kamikaze are you feeling ok mate? It's the first time in 838 posts that you've talked about electrics . (i know you'll get your own back . )

 

[Kamikaze]

Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

kamikaze are you feeling ok mate? It's the first time in 838 posts that you've talked about electrics . (i know you'll get your own back . )

Rumour has it I was in a state of altered consciousness. The truth however is I can’t think of anymore mindless nonsense. Besides, I have to get cracking if I want to keep up with that post-ho Telectrix.…lol