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  1. Stator_Electrical

    Thoughts on R1 + R2 on lighting circuits

    The guidance in this instance is to "test for continuity AT EVERY EXTREME END" within the circuit. Therefore just in case you couldn't prove the method of wiring used (if you hadn't wired it yourself) you would prove continuity of the cpc to every point and also verify the highest value of...
  2. Stator_Electrical

    Find your Local Electrician Here. List of UK Qualified Electricians.

    Business Name: Stator Electrical Solutions Business Address: Church Walk Brinsley Nottingham NG16 5AT Business Telephone Number: 01773549233 Business Mobile Number: 07852305550 Business E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Website Address: www.stator-electrical.co.uk...
  3. Stator_Electrical

    GET Ultimate flat plate

    I used some from screwfix - I think they were these ones. IIRC you need to make 100% sure that the box is mounted dead straight at the sockets have a plastic rim which sits tight inside the edge of the box.
  4. Stator_Electrical

    help - has any one had dealings with........

    I had some issues with them too. I said I would try there service when I was trying to win new customers to build the business. I eventually found out that they had been taking money from our account and had not provided us with a single lead. I did however get the money back after a bit of...
  5. Stator_Electrical

    Emma consumer unit

    I think "EMMA" used to be the own brand of CEF.... not sure if this is still the case TBH
  6. Stator_Electrical

    Beware EASY SERVICES 24HR

    I have had experience with this company. Fortunately I did get paid eventually for every (about 6) job. I have since been notified that they have gone into voluntary liquidation. I actually severed ties after struggling to get paid - seems this was a good judgment! There are other non 0800...
  7. Stator_Electrical

    help from those that know

    Colleges and training centres are all governed by funding. Unfortunately over the last few years funding has been all over the place - and as caused just as much, if not more hassle and lost jobs for colleges and their staff than the individual wanting get a change in career. There has been...
  8. Stator_Electrical

    Zs at db

    As stated above, you need to know the difference between Zs & Ze - then judge when and where you would actually record "Zs at DB". Also look at the information supplied on the certificate for guidance....
  9. Stator_Electrical

    Level 3 Practical Exam (Day 2)

    You may be given some information about each fault in advance - As if you had turned up to a job and asked a few questions of the customer. So if you think logically you can usually work out the nature of the fault, and thus the type of test needed to prove it. Then all you have to do is break...
  10. Stator_Electrical

    Apprentices thrown on the scrap heap

    I'll throw in a few comments from the college perspective.... Over the last few years there have been major changes in the way that colleges get paid and also what courses will actually be funded at all. This led to many colleges (specifically vocational areas like electrical and plumbing)...
  11. Stator_Electrical

    3330 Practical

    You should bear in mind that the majority of faults will be "switchable" by the tutor/assessor. In most cases this means you will be looking for open circuit, insulation or crossed polarity faults. Colleges don't want the hassle of manually creating faults for each candidate.
  12. Stator_Electrical

    Hello to our New Members...

    Hi All I am Carl. I am the owner of Stator Electrical Solutions, based in Nottingham. Also I am a full time lecturer, teaching all electrical courses at Castle College, also in Nottingham.
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