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Hi can anyone give me any infomation pointers in regards to inspecting and testing a school.
 
Re: Is there any difference in inspecting and testing a school, to a domestic install

Non different! Inspection& Testing is just that no variations!
 
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!
 
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!
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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 :). )
 
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 ;)
 
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