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  1. ruston

    Help please

    Kind of you to say so , many do not bother saying thank you..  You do not have to spend a fortune on testers . There are many calibrated second hand testers for sale on a well known auction , just to get you started. Just be careful and pay by Paypal.
  2. ruston

    Help please

    I do not use a multifunction tester. Like Rob I use Megger separates. I do not like all my eggs in one basket lol.
  3. ruston

    Help please

    You are very welcome.  I hope the PDF helped.  Good luck.
  4. ruston

    Help needed

    It is amazing isn't it , the dog handler can be charged with assault with a deadly weapon , I wonder how many definitions they actually have to stack up in favour of the criminals. 
  5. ruston

    Help please

    And this is all you need to understand Part P . Don't let them rip you off..  As you will see a lot of work is NOT notifiable . Good luck. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441872/BR_PDF_AD_P_2013.pdf
  6. ruston

    New outbuilding/ house is on TT

    Lol. You can have the WB if you want it . I have an old chrome clip on ammeter hidden away somewhere too , but I am keeping that if I can remember where it is.
  7. ruston

    New outbuilding/ house is on TT

    Really , how would that be then to an old poor pensioner, :) PS . I have a Wheatsone Bridge gathering dust.
  8. ruston

    What books to buy to revise for the test

    If you are experienced in inspection and testing and have a grounding in electrical installation ,then with a lot of work and revision you should be able to pass this exam. But your post says that you are also to do the 17th, if this is the first reg course you are doing ,and you are new to the...
  9. ruston

    What books to buy to revise for the test

    It used to be a two hour practical, and a two hour written exam. I know it has changed , but you should have a good grounding in testing and inspecting to attempt this exam .
  10. ruston

    What books to buy to revise for the test

    You are very welcome , and good luck.
  11. ruston

    What books to buy to revise for the test

    Plus gs 38 free download. http://www.hse.gov.uk/pUbns/priced/gs38.pdf.  It used to be a tough exam , the ones mentioned are essential. GN3 is a must.
  12. ruston

    Powering A Garage

    A day spent 'PAT' testing.  :B  
  13. ruston

    Is this phenomena widespread I ask?

    I have done similar on a site loading shovel. 
  14. ruston

    Insurance

    Again lol , another valid point from you.   20% of the people surveyed said.....
  15. ruston

    Is this phenomena widespread I ask?

    Yes, I had a mate who was a bus driver, he said it was quite common for the nuts to snap off like machine gun bullets on a lock on a hanging bend; due to over tightening.  I think I saw the the yellow alignment indicators on buses first , if I remember correctly.
  16. ruston

    Is this phenomena widespread I ask?

    More like the saving on a hundred or two thousand wheels and tyres, not to mention the jack kits.  A lot of cars have run flat tyres now though. Top of the range Range Rovers do not have spare wheels , it's a free call out to get you home .
  17. ruston

    Underfloor heat mat connection crimps

    Sorry no Idea.  I don't think I would want to go down that route to be honest.  Probably more prudent to get that section replaced , they are not that expensive.
  18. ruston

    Qualifications ?

    We used them all the time, They are still alive and kicking - I think. http://www.citb.co.uk/#
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