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    certificate for replacing rcd

    Afternoon all, I got called out to a job which had a faulty rcd not tripping at x1, so rcd will need to be replaced, what certificate should be issued along side replacing the rcd, would it be a full EIC with just the rcd times, or a Minor works :s
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    Whats the weirdest thing you've come across at work

    .jpg] had to take the painter to a&e after i showed him this on site
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    deadlocks for vans

    Afternoon everyone, after a long time working out of my car, my company have finally got a new batch of vans coming in this week, my car was an unlikely target as it had privacy windows so no one knew I had tools and materials in my motor, but a van everyone knows what's behind closed doors, and...
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    what mcb"s to carry

    My boss is starting to send me out to do EICR"s after carrying out a few with him shadowing me, and he's impressed and setting me up to start testing on my own, What is a good selection of mcb"s and rcds to carry, what are the most common? What do you guys carry? Mostly general domestic, cheers guys
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    2391 results!!

    Finally got my 2391-10 results after a long wait, and I passed !!! What a relief that is
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    NICEIC software on tablets

    Hi everyone, the start of may our company have got a new contract of voids and electrical installations condition reports on all their property's so will be loads of paper work left for the boss, we normally write ours out on a draft and hand it to the boss, he looks over it and re enters it...
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    2391-10 exam tonight!!!

    Have my written part of the 2391 tonight, and I must say I'm shaking in my boots
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    tradeskills4u college

    Hi there, was looking to do a few short courses here, like door entry systems cctv etc to expand my knowledge, has anyone done anything here? If so are they any good, thanks
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    2391 question, SPD"s

    Hi there all, got my 2391 theory in a couple of weeks and ran through some questions with the tutor, but 2 tutors giving different answers, what is the definitive answer , A test of IR is to be carried out on a 230v circuit that contains a surge protective device which cannot be disconnected ...
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    what is the difference between switch start and high frequency light fittings

    What is the difference between high frequency and switch start? How do each operate , cheers
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    ze reading on a job

    Hi there all, had a job today, installing a new circuit, done a ze at board and got 0.02 with 10kA for pfc, board was a hager with 6 ka rated mcb"s, done it again and got 0.07 with 3.5kA if I remember rightly, I know reading may diiffer slightly but isn't that a bit much, I'm using a fluke...
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    great little read

    I must say since I've joined this forum I've learnt more than what I've learnt at college, great for trainees , thumbs up
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    free work mate weekends

    Hi there all, was looking for someone that worked as an electrician in London area , I'm from harrow, don't mind traveling, was looking more commercial/ light industrial , I work as a electrician apprentice doing maintenance , but don't really cover much in this job role, and would like to gain...
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    when are you considered to be fully qualified

    when are you considered to be fully qualified electrician
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    electrician apprentice wages!!!

    Hi there, I've been studying the electrical field for about 3 years now, been working for an electrical maintenance company for over a year currently got 2330 level 2 and 3, 17th edition and currently 2 weeks into my 2391 course, working along side a sparky as an apprentice carrying out...
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    question on three phase??

    Hi there all, I'm an apprentice working as a maintenance electrician, deal with domestic day to day, wanted to ask a quick question on three phase, a voltage indicator measures the potential difference between conductors, 230v between line and earth single phase, and on three phase 230 between...
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