Electrician Forum http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/ en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:38:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://talk.electricianforum.co.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg Electrician Forum http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/ Fused Spur - Concealed? http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11610&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:32:48 GMT id just crimp the 2 cables together as thats a much better connection but do a crimp joint in the back of a socket so if ever theres a problem or the... id just crimp the 2 cables together as thats a much better connection but do a crimp joint in the back of a socket so if ever theres a problem or the cables are needed again its acessible ]]> Electrician Talk Badger http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11610 Am I qualified?? http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11619&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:45:17 GMT ---Quote (Originally by dv324)--- Hi everyone, my names Damian and I currently work in the industry in southend on sea. I have worked for an...
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Hi everyone, my names Damian and I currently work in the industry in southend on sea. I have worked for an electrical company for the past 3 years and during this tim have gained levels 2&3 of the c&g 2330 qualification, the 17th edition wiring regs qualification (I think its the 2382?) and the 2391 test and inspect qualification.
After all of this I am still unsure whether or not i am fully qualified? if not, what else do I need to gain & what am I qualified to undertake at the moment.
Also which is the best governing body to join? and how do I go about it?
All of the information I have tried to gather seems to send me in circles, so any advise or help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks
D.
Hi mate . Although you have not done an apprenticeship I would say that with your qualifications you are certainly competent in performing many tasks and qualified enough to do the job to BS 7671 .:good luck: ]]> Electrician Talk Megaohm7 http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11619 electric radiator - Cable size http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11608&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:28:23 GMT ---Quote (Originally by initforthemoney)--- That only applies to cooking appliances. ---End Quote--- How so? Instructions supplied have to...
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That only applies to cooking appliances.
How so?

Instructions supplied have to be followed so if they require a dedicated radial then thats what it needs. ]]> Electrician Talk ianmacd http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11608 NICEC whats it about http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11614&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:12:51 GMT ---Quote (Originally by steptoe)--- what is 2391-10 ? ---End Quote--- 2391-10 is the old 2391, and 2391-20 is the old 2400.
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what is 2391-10 ?
2391-10 is the old 2391, and 2391-20 is the old 2400. ]]> Electrician Talk Risteard http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11614 RCD Trip times http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11611&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:58:37 GMT Hi Gs It may be your meter? Are you testing at the rcd or at a point on a final circuit? Regards chris Hi Gs

It may be your meter?

Are you testing at the rcd or at a point on a final circuit?

Regards chris ]]> Electrician Talk Plumber http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11611 Re-wire: Best method for wiring lighting? http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11602&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:14:41 GMT like i said loop in/out at all light fittings then to switch wether a fancy light or spot lights :p unless outside light from loop / mains in to... like i said loop in/out at all light fittings then to switch wether a fancy light or spot lights :p unless outside light from loop / mains in to fused spur then to outside lantern bulkhead etc ;) ]]> Electrician Talk Badger http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11602 What to charge? http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11565&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:13:36 GMT I have both Luckins and Spons, the two differ a little. I very much doubt you can get a free download, I've only ever seen it in book format. My old employer (from my apprentice days) has a similar book and it's quite old. It isn't by Luckins, mmmmm, made me curious now I'll ask him about it tomorrow. ]]> Electrician Talk Voltimax http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11565 Would you have missed this? http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11598&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:10:33 GMT This sounds like my house, I have a taped up cable emerging from a hole in the back of my bathroom cabinet. I was thinking about fitting some fancy... This sounds like my house, I have a taped up cable emerging from a hole in the back of my bathroom cabinet. I was thinking about fitting some fancy lights on top but then found i didnot need any as the centre light, gives more than enough light anyway. ]]> Electrician Talk Nicky Tesla http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11598 fire alarm supply http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11596&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:56:38 GMT I wouldn`t - depending on the system being installed, of course. i.e. We`ve been installing in the communal area of flats. DNO supply one... I wouldn`t - depending on the system being installed, of course.

i.e. We`ve been installing in the communal area of flats. DNO supply one overhead cable, split into 4 HEDs; each feeding a meter in the communal hallway. The meters feed KMFs, then out to the flats in tails.
One flat has the tails "henley`d", and a split to a communal supply. Main switch, and RCBo`s for communal socket, lighting / em lighting, and smokies.
The smokes have a local "hush / test / locate" switch, using the same "noburn" 4 core as the detector cct. the two lengths are taken into the DB, and split to provide power at that point. No spur or other form of isolation provided / necessary. System is grade "C", cat L3.
The EM is in with the communal lighting, via a 3+E, using NM3s.
To look at Sidewinder`s post; the scenarios have the back-ar5ewards cabling - fire rated for CBUs, and "standard" for self-contained. ]]> Electrician Talk kme http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11596 couple of pat testing questions http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11567&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:52:51 GMT ---Quote (Originally by rugbymacc)--- 5.5 fixed equipment or appliances..... (iee code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of...
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5.5 fixed equipment or appliances..... (iee code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment)

""""" nothing about being portable""""

an item of fixed equipment or a fixed appliance is equipment that is fastened to a support or otherwise secured in a specified location,
eg central heating boiler,hand dryer,fixed air con unit,bathroom heater immersion heater or luminaire.

picture shows hand dryer connected to a switch..

i was told .... if safe to do so (and your competent) remove item from switch or fused spur and test item.
If none of the above can be met .... perform a formal visual inspection.

I could wrong !!! but i paid over £300 for that info ;)


and also continuity of earth bond as minimum ]]> Electrician Talk nutsy http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11567 <![CDATA[Shower "problem"......]]> http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11549&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:48:55 GMT my showers white with grey buttons. my showers white with grey buttons. ]]> Electrician Talk bengie http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11549 Changing 2 way lighting to Intermediate http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11570&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:02:14 GMT It is you and KME's Guinness. ;) ]]> Electrician Talk Admin http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11570 CXT/GXD SY Cable Glands http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=10633&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:32:45 GMT It depends on the job for me, sorry! Sometimes, pigtails out, sometimes in, somtimes fully assembled then witl locknut inside etc. Room is a big... It depends on the job for me, sorry!
Sometimes, pigtails out, sometimes in, somtimes fully assembled then witl locknut inside etc.
Room is a big factor with these glands as they protrude a long way into enclosures. ]]> Electrician Talk Sidewinder http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=10633 Outside PIR light - Wiring http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11579&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:06:52 GMT that would be used with an ovverride switch making the light being able to be used when ever you want ;) that would be used with an ovverride switch making the light being able to be used when ever you want ;) ]]> Electrician Talk Badger http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11579 possible asbestos dust contact http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11524&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:35:10 GMT ---Quote (Originally by steptoe)--- can I just ask how many of us has drilled for a downlight in artex? if it was artexed before 2000 then it was...
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can I just ask how many of us has drilled for a downlight in artex?
if it was artexed before 2000 then it was probably containing asbestos.

I really dread to think of the amount of artex and various other assy boards I have drilled through in my lifetime thus far.
its in just about anything you can think of. wallpaper, floor tiles, pipe lagging. unfortunately, no amount of legislation or elf n safety will stop all exposure to it (still reduce it though) ]]> Electrician Talk Andy™ http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11524