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HI guys, I'm thinking about buying one of these for doing R1 and R2 tests, one of these http://www.tester.co.uk/kewtech-kewcheck-r2-socket-tester?gclid=CLHQ-JS78MkCFUESGwodSsEC5w my insulation-continuity tester is the Robin 3075DL using  SL20 test leads like these...

Hey guys, i have started to do some inspecting and testing, i am finding it very interesting although the certification part is a little confusing lol.  To help me i have been out and bought GN3 plus the NICEIC guide to inspecting, testing and certification, but there are some parts i am still a...

Hey guys, as the title suggests i am trying to find a SWA brasss gland reducer, to connect a 20mm CW gland to a 25mm threaded plastic enclosure knockout. I am running a 3 core 6mm SWA, between 2 whiska 40a adaptable boxes. These ones to precise...

Hey Guys, i have got another question for you. Tomorrow i need to bury a SWA, it is only a short run about 3m, from a house to a detached garage/workshop. The tench where the cable will be run, runs across a concrete path running down the side of the house. Whats the best way to dig out the...

Hey guys, when running SWA underground whats the best method to run the cable where it leaves the ground/concrete. The cable willl be run in 40mm underground twin wall ducting, buried, then warning tape, and then concreted over. Whats the best practice for where the cable rises up out of the...

Hey guys, today in work i got offered a really good opportunity. An electrician we were working with offered to take me on a job tomorrow with him, and if all goes well he will take me on more jobs to boot. My current boss mainly does domestic and commercial jobs, but basically no industrial...

Hey guys :)   I need to terminate 6mm T&E, plus 6mm earth single, and 6mm SWA into an IP65 junction box. The junction box i am using is this one https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LB9065.html The SWA will be glanced into the 20mm knockouts, and the 6MM T&E and 6mm earth single...

Hi guys :)  I would just like to seek some clarification on running multiple circuits in conduit. This is for a domestic installation, installing 2 new circuits, one of which is 6a lighting circuit and the other a 32 a ring main. Both circuits will be run in round pvc conduit which will be...

Hi, i am currently working towards my NVQ, and the one unit that really seems to trip me up is unit 302. The first issue is the key criticals. 1   Three electrical systems   1.1)  Lighting and control   1.2)  Power   1.3) ...

HI all :) I have read these forums for while now, i have always enjoyed reading them, and found them very informative. Finally i get my chance to post a relevant thread. To start i should probably introduce myself a bit, i am currently training to be an electrician, and I'm working towards my...