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Hi guys, I need some help, im doing a periodic on a building and when carrying out an insulation resistance test line to earth it reads as 0 on every circuit i tested, the circuits have neons and fluorecent fittings connected hence why i did line to earth. its doubtful that every circuit is...

Hi, today i tested the voltage on a 3 phase board and discovered something unusual, when the boards main switch was closed i tested between L1 and N and had 400v, L2 and N 230v, L3 and N 110v. But when the main switch was open, all of them where at 230v. Could this be something to do with the...

i removed the post, dont want the client sueing me hahaha

I currently work full time and looking at setting up my own business on the side. I havent got a clue what van to get though, i own an astra sport hatch, so instinctively i've been looking at an astra van. What are your opinions? too small? My concerns are i cannot get a van vault in one, well...

When a surveyor came to look at the house he said the consumer unit did not comply, so they sent an electrician out to look at it today. He said that the consumer unit needs to be upgraded and so does the bonding. I said that this only has to be upgraded when the property is going to be rented...

I did this board about a year ago when i was in my second year of my apprenticeship, just wanted to see what you guys thought, the board make is hager.

Looking to do a hnc in electrical services for buildings, is it a lot harder than the 2391?

Can you run a 2.5mm cable off a 32a breaker to spur or socket outlet? I know the cable is not protected by the mcb for overloading, but its protected by the fuse in the spur or plug top? Its the same as spurring off a ring right? is it acceptable? Dont know if im making any sense, but it is...

Hi, Looking for some advice about what I can claim for, at the moment im using this accountancy firm to claim back the miles that i do when commuting to work, but not in work. Im insuring my car for business use at the end of this month as my firm are expecting me to use my car inside of work...

Hi guys What are the best books to help with the 2391-20? Cheers

Is this allowed by the regs? If so, could someone provide me with the regulation reference please. Cheers

Which one would you go for? 10.8v impact driver http://www.itslondon.co.uk/pd_MAKTD090DWE_TD090DWE_Makita108vCordlessLithiumIonImpactDriver.htm or 18v impact driver http://www.itslondon.co.uk/pd_MAKBTD140Z_BTD140Z_Makita18vLithiumionCordlessImpactDriverToolOnly.htm I already have the...

Is there any difference between the exams? except for the amount of questions? I have past papers for both 2382-10 and 2382-20 and was wondering if i should use both to revise? I've been advised to do the 2382-20 as i've only just finished my second year of my apprenticeship and have been...

Hi, Looking to do my 2391 pretty soon, Im after some revision materials in the form of books, past papers and maybe dvd's Could you please give me advice on which are the best books to purchase? Also any past papers you may have/ links to website containing revision materials, past papers...

Hey, Im after a volt stick and socket tester. Which would you recommend? Dont really want to spend mega bucks on them either :) Cheers

How do people become apprentice of the year? What do they grade people on? Who nominates them etc? I'd like to know all about what happens if you dont mind. Cheers

Hey, Providing i get the grades this year in college, the college has asked me if i want to do an optional course in the 3rd year. It consists of: 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations - C&G 2382-10 Fundamental Initial Inspection and Testing - C&G 2392 Inspection, Testing and...

Hi, From what i've been told, the 2330-302 is an open book exam? what books are you allowed to take into the exam? regs and onsite guide? At the back of the regs book there are blank pages for notes, are you allowed to use these in the exam? What information could i fill them up with? O)...

I've been looking at getting a makita 18v sds as i have a battery and charger for it with my combi drill. Would it be powerful enough? http://www.toolstop.co.uk/makita-bhr202z-18v-lxt-sds-rotary-hammer-naked-p6017 thats the one i'm looking at. its the cheap option for me, plus i dont have to...

Dont know if this has been done before. Basically a thread to share tricks of the trade. For example. The best way to strip T+E The best way to strip flex The best way to strip SWA When cutting out a slot in trunking, whats the best way to cut it out? Personally i use a hack saw to cut two...