Loop test

[1stfix2ndfix]

136.4 ohms at lights whilst doing the loop test before we change the board. Guessing they've been lucky ? Plus side is I get to put an earth stake in were see how much I remeber from the one I did 2 years ago

 

[shanky887614]

Still think I'd get a rod in faster with one of these

ah but would it be a stable reading?

 

[telectrix]

all depends if there's a horse in the stable. ask dingledong.

 

[shanky887614]

all depends if there's a horse in the stable. ask dingledong.

you can take a horse to water....

 

[Knobhead]

Still think I'd get a rod in faster with one of these

I'll go for one of these.

 

[Bobster]

I've used both, needed a rod installing for river pumps. Had the pump taken in the shovel of the 988, killed 2 birds with one stone and had him push the rod in with the bucket.

 

[edexlab]

1st fix I've pm'd you

 

[1stfix2ndfix]

I've been in the loft and dug out all my college work, 3 years worth, so soon I will have loads of questions which hopefully I'll be helped with?

 

[edexlab]

Good man! [emoji6]

 

[Knobhead]

I've been in the loft and dug out all my college work, 3 years worth, so soon I will have loads of questions which hopefully I'll be helped with?

I have no problem helping someone who is willing to study.

You’re obviously not competent yet, why are your college notes in the loft?

I’ve only got to reach out my left arm to get my apprentice log books. (Believe me, there’s more in them than you’ll ever come across.) They’re there as an aide memoir to point me where to look for information.
The internet was a wild idea in some college professors mind back then so couldn’t be referenced. The library text books was the only way for many of us.

You have access to sites like this. Use them as an aid and not a replacement for study.

 

[shanky887614]

I have no problem helping someone who is willing to study.

You’re obviously not competent yet, why are your college notes in the loft?

I’ve only got to reach out my left arm to get my apprentice log books. (Believe me, there’s more in them than you’ll ever come across.) They’re there as an aide memoir to point me where to look for information.
The internet was a wild idea in some college professors mind back then so couldn’t be referenced. The library text books was the only way for many of us.

You have access to sites like this. Use them as an aid and not a replacement for study.

i was a book worn tony, i dont have space for many more books so ive started going digital.

got a couple hundred books in my bedroom alone.

not counting music books

my college books are easier to reference things in a way if im unsure on somethings

 

[PEG]

I have collected books since a youngster,it was what my mum said to me,as a child,which spurred me to do so..."Books are knowledge...and knowledge is power" :bow: My other personal favourite,which i trundle out every week,usually to someone extolling the virtues of electronic wizardry,is "the magna carta is NOT on a floppy disc..."

 

[shanky887614]

I have collected books since a youngster,it was what my mum said to me,as a child,which spurred me to do so..."Books are knowledge...and knowledge is power" [emoji144] My other personal favourite,which i trundle out every week,usually to someone extolling the virtues of electronic wizardry,is "the magna carta is NOT on a floppy disc..."

i still get my fav in hardback, i dont trust this electrickery

 

[trev]

which i trundle out every week,usually to someone extolling the virtues of electronic wizardry,is "the magna carta is NOT on a floppy disc..."

You might need a rethink on that one mate.
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...lUBjrwh-tuCBDAF9A&sig2=BOBYfPaSGK9lX-8u8pQVPA

 

[Knobhead]

My main interest since I retired has been the history of our trade.

Without the internet I’d be struggling. The people I’ve come across have been great. How else would I get access to US military archives?
A theory I was unsure about was checked out by the head of electrical engineering at Mumbai University.

The internet is great as a tool to access obscure information. It can also obscure your view of information.

 

[Knobhead]

You might need a rethink on that one mate.
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...lUBjrwh-tuCBDAF9A&sig2=BOBYfPaSGK9lX-8u8pQVPA

That me out of the loop for a while.

Thanks Trev!

 

[trev]

When the youngest lad started his law A level we had a look at that Tony. It's an absolutely fascinating document, one which is still very relevant even after almost 900 years

 

[Knobhead]

It'll take time but I'm going to have a good look at it.

 

[1stfix2ndfix]

I have no problem helping someone who is willing to study.

You’re obviously not competent yet, why are your college notes in the loft?

I’ve only got to reach out my left arm to get my apprentice log books. (Believe me, there’s more in them than you’ll ever come across.) They’re there as an aide memoir to point me where to look for information.
The internet was a wild idea in some college professors mind back then so couldn’t be referenced. The library text books was the only way for many of us.

You have access to sites like this. Use them as an aid and not a replacement for study.

I can't wait to get cracking again im sure a few will state I should no this but I'll ignore them and focus on the posts and posters which try and help me. I've always liked leaning but it's a lot harder now days finding the time but I'll make some sacrifices elsewhere as it's got to be done for my own benefit and I should be able to do an hr in the week (most nights, and then more at the weekend although there's no rush to get it recovered in 50hrs say, it will take as long as it takes.

Tony have I got anychance of getting a copy of your apprentice logbooks, someone like me could put that to really good use. It's a bit cheeky I know and what have I ever done for you but as I say it would go to appreciative hands and turn me into a much better electrician for sure plus God will make a note.

 

[1stfix2ndfix]

And edexlab youve been great mate

 

[trev]

It'll take time but I'm going to have a good look at it.

I did A level law years ago for something to do so I've got a tiny understanding of how the whole thing works but it's fascinating to see where a lot of modern law stems from and how the demands of the Magna Carta cannot be repudiated.

I've always liked leaning but it's a lot harder now days finding the time

If you were properly lazy you'd always find the time for a good old lean

 

[Geordie Spark]

When the youngest lad started his law A level we had a look at that Tony. It's an absolutely fascinating document, one which is still very relevant even after almost 900 years

I think it should be a lot more relevant and a lot more of us should be getting clued-up on it and start using it!!!

While I've been laid-up these last 12 months I've been reading a bit about Common Law and am thinking we have a lot more rights than we are led to believe we have.

 

[Knobhead]

Tony have I got anychance of getting a copy of your apprentice logbooks, someone like me could put that to really good use. It's a bit cheeky I know and what have I ever done for you but as I say it would go to appreciative hands and turn me into a much better electrician for sure plus God will make a note.

The simple answer is no. They’ll never leave here and there’s too much to copy. You’re welcome to travel to Nottingham to have a look at them and take notes, that way you’ll get what you need from them. It’s all industrial, we never touched domestic even at college.

 

[trev]

If I were you Lofty I'd take Tony up on that. There'll be gold in them thar files I'll bet.

 

[DPG]

For goodness sakes, don't start ----ing in front of the monkey cage at the zoo.

I haven't got anything to say, I just wanted to get this post repeated Nice one Archy! Daz

 

[1stfix2ndfix]

It's a bit of a long drive, will u put me up for the night, weekend week lol. It was worth a shot I really would of made the most of them but I can't blame you for not giving me a copy. Looks like I'll never learn about industrial which is a shame as domestic gets a bit boring tbh

 

[shanky887614]

a quick question on zs tests, when testing through an overload, how do you tell how much resistance the overload will give, i know there setable to different overload ratings but im not sure

was testing at some triacs and was getting 11.2 etc,less than 3m from the panel

 

[Guest111]

It's a bit of a long drive, will u put me up for the night, weekend week lol. It was worth a shot I really would of made the most of them but I can't blame you for not giving me a copy. Looks like I'll never learn about industrial which is a shame as domestic gets a bit boring tbh

of course you'll learn about industrial,the internet is your friend here,look up about motor wiring,controls etc then come here and ask your questions.At least it will give you an idea of how things work.

 

[1stfix2ndfix]

I'm going to be going through my stuff tommorow evening and will have loads of questions so hopefully I ask them well and will be able to teach myself a little bit. Do u think it's possible to yeah yourself that side of things having never done it. Obviously studying and then being able to put it into practice would be the ideal thing but I'm not that lucky

 

[Knobhead]

It's a bit of a long drive, will u put me up for the night, weekend week lol. It was worth a shot I really would of made the most of them but I can't blame you for not giving me a copy. Looks like I'll never learn about industrial which is a shame as domestic gets a bit boring tbh

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