So who got the new regs books for Christmas

[fuzzydunlop]

Kinda sad that they were the highlight of my xmas presents

Just having a flick through the OSG which has changed a lot with lots of new pretty pictures, feels like its still built to last 5 minutes though

 

[Specialist]

Kinda sad that they were the highlight of my xmas presents

Ah but did you have to buy it yourself ? Know what you mean with the OSG though, they're not made to last. Mind you it keeps makeing the IET money.

 

[cablemonkey]

Yep I did and my wife put a bow on it too. Got to have something to read on the bog at Christmas.

 

[Specialist]

Yep I did and my wife put a bow on it too. Got to have something to read on the bog at Christmas.

What you could'nt think of anything better to read in the loo ?:rolleyes2:

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Kinda sad that they were the highlight of my xmas presents

Just having a flick through the OSG which has changed a lot with lots of new pretty pictures, feels like its still built to last 5 minutes though

well sadness comes in 2s then fuzzy as i have to admit now that i also have these in the post (a late present).......but if you need em..then.....better to get something that you will use rather than summat that just sits in the corner.......

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Ah but did you have to buy it yourself ? Know what you mean with the OSG though, they're not made to last. Mind you it keeps makeing the IET money.

none of it lasts spesh mate....got a GN3 that started to come apart after a few weeks....nope they definately aint up to much "site use"...lol.........think though that if they drop apart you can get a replacement for free from the IET.......

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Yes I did BGB and OSG.

 

[Specialist]

none of it lasts spesh mate....got a GN3 that started to come apart after a few weeks....nope they definately aint up to much "site use"...lol.........think though that if they drop apart you can get a replacement for free from the IET.......

Did'nt realise that, cheers Glenn.

 

[fuzzydunlop]

Bit of a tip but if your old regs book is in a half decent condition, Amazon trade in give you £29.99 for it - Or at least thats what they quoted me only sent it off on the 23rd so will find out shortly

 

[Guest123]

Not the regs book but I did get this one.......

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Yes I did BGB and OSG.

i see were all queing up here to congratulate ourselves on our new aquisitions then....love it..lol.....

 

[GLENNSPARK]

well i was going to give the old one to college....but if what you say here works out.....

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Not the regs book but I did get this one.......

Well done Lenny mate.....might be me needing one of these one day n all mate....

 

[cjp1]

none of it lasts spesh mate....got a GN3 that started to come apart after a few weeks....nope they definately aint up to much "site use"...lol.........think though that if they drop apart you can get a replacement for free from the IET.......

Every GN3 I have owned has had the pages fall out, I think they design them like that every time it happens I think I should ring them and complain but never get round to it,
I need a new 7671 and gn3 as I didn`t get them for christmas I will be forking out for them in the new year.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Every GN3 I have owned has had the pages fall out, I think they design them like that every time it happens I think I should ring them and complain but never get round to it,
I need a new 7671 and gn3 as I didn`t get them for christmas I will be forking out for them in the new year.

This sounds like a sob story like "why cant i come in the club?"...only jesting mate..and yes ....the IET books arn`t very well screwed together are they......but as i have said....its the content thats copywrited not the book and as such once you have purchased it......if the damn thing falls apart you can contact the IET for a new one...free of charge.......

 

[Engineer54]

Put these OSG's in a ''ring binder'' or similar, it's what i always did with there flimsy publications!! ..lol!!

 

[fuzzydunlop]

I'd wait on GN3 the new one is supposed to be coming out in March

*edit* April http://electrical.------.org/books/guidance-notes/gn3-6ed.cfm

Release dates of the other books are on the same page

 

[cjp1]

I think I will buy a ring binder when I get my new gn3 ready for when it falls to pieces up to now I just selotaped the pages back in.

 

[Rampage]

Staples will cut the spine off and ring bind it for about £4.

 

[Marvo]

Staples will cut the spine off and ring bind it for about £4.

If you're going to cut off the spine you could run it through a scanner and make a searchable pdf file then put it on your phone or ithingy.

 

[Engineer54]

If you're going to cut off the spine you could run it through a scanner and make a searchable pdf file then put it on your phone or ithingy.

Also run a copy or two off and keep the original at home. Then keep the copy in the Van, you can do that with all your flimsy ref books.... lol!!!

 

[trev]

Not the regs book but I did get this one.......

I'm going to need one of those very soon. I've decided to start the HNC,open learning through Teesside University (probably). I've been putting it off way too long

 

[Guest123]

I'm going to need one of those very soon. I've decided to start the HNC,open learning through Teesside University (probably). I've been putting it off way too long

Thats who I'm doing it with.

Anything you need to know, just ask.:34:

 

[trev]

TYVM Lenny. Just out of interest what would an HNC do to my JIB grade? I'm guessing technician

 

[Guest123]

An HNC is WELL above any sort of JIB grade TBH.

The 2391-20 will gain you a technician grade. HNC is moving in a different direction altogether. All IMO.

 

[The Ranger]

If you're going to cut off the spine you could run it through a scanner and make a searchable pdf file then put it on your phone or ithingy.

a scanned file wouldn't be searchable!!

An HNC is WELL above any sort of JIB grade TBH.

The 2391-20 will gain you a technician grade. HNC is moving in a different direction altogether. All IMO.

how do you find the HNC I sat the 2391-20 twice well once failed the first time and missed my exam earlier this month back on it in 3 weeks!! the HNC is next on my hit list!!!

 

[oldAL]

An HNC is WELL above any sort of JIB grade TBH.

The 2391-20 will gain you a technician grade. HNC is moving in a different direction altogether. All IMO.

so what does a proper 2391 get?

 

[Marvo]

a scanned file wouldn't be searchable!!

If you use adobe Acrobat or distiller to create a text pdf then it's searchable. If you file all your pdf regulations in one directory then you can use the search in Adobe reader or full acrobat to search all the regs in directory for certain words or phrases which is also very handy.

 

[trev]

so what does a proper 2391 get?

Approved, and that reminds me I need to get mine updated

 

[Guest123]

so what does a proper 2391 get?

The 2391-10 insp & test is needed for Approved Electrician status.

The 2391-20 design & verification in addition to the insp & test will get you Installation Technician status.

 

[Guest123]

how do you find the HNC I sat the 2391-20 twice well once failed the first time and missed my exam earlier this month back on it in 3 weeks!! the HNC is next on my hit list!!!

It's in a different league academically to the standard electrical installation courses.

The maths is very intense, if you don't have A-level maths, you will need to also take a maths bridging course, that's if you intend doing it with Teesside Uni distance learning.

 

[Rampage]

Are you meaning the 2391-20 or the HNC needs very good maths?

 

[Guest123]

Are you meaning the 2391-20 or the HNC needs very good maths?

HNC.:sailor:

 

[paul wild]

Hi guys
Also got he big green book and OSG form my boss for xmas
Some nice new stuff in both books { just right for a winters night or day?}
Cant wait for the 18th edition to come out ,Ha Ha

 

[Rampage]

HNC.:sailor:

I must have misread, reading it now its obvious