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Megger 1kv IR faulty? Hi, I have a megger 1741+ that won't perform the 1kv IR test. Everything else on the tester is good but when I press test with 1kv IR settings it triple beeps, that's with the leads not connected to anything (or connected to a circuit). Is there an easy fix for this or...
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Help picking a new SDS battery drill - Day 3 Good morning I'm after a new battery operated SDS drill. I currently have a Bosch SDS hammer drill 240v that I bought 10-15 years ago for home use, however after being in Electrical vehicle engineering, I'm now doing L3 Electrical Installation and...
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Pulling main fuse and smart meters This is an issue that is starting to get more of a ball ache for me, when theres a smart meter installed without an isolator and I really need to cut the power (CU change for example). My question really is this, has anyone here, or any of your customers been...
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How to reduce power to a heating device. OK, this is a weird one! I have a grid tied PV system which exports spare power to the grid. The maximum it will export is around 2.5kW Now I want to use around 1.5kW, but I want to use it to heat a 3kW element. So it will be a slow long heating rather...
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Intense short electric course there hope everyone is safe Thinking of a career change and been looking into become a Electrican or gas engineer https://www.options-skills.co.uk/electrician-courses/nvq-electrical-training-course/ I know it’s a 6 week classroom base course but reading...
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Surge protection on wind turbines I have recently been asked to surge protect a family friends wind turbine. It's about 30-40foot high and it's something I've never done before. Any ideas? I have done a lot of looking into it and it looks like a much bigger job than I originally thought. I've...
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Trainee Electrican LEEDS AREA Looking for a bit of help for a friend, Leeds Area. finished 2 years at Electrical College Looking for a bit of help for a friend, Leeds Area He's just finished 2 years at Electrical College passing everything with Merit Only to be told he's no chance of getting a...
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I want to go to Russia This looks like an interesting What3words location I want to go to Russia to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice and more
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Do I need to downgrade my main breaker? When I moved into my house 42 years ago, there was already a 100 amp panel with a 100 amp main breaker but I recently found out that the service wire to my house and all my neighbors (who also have 100 amp min panels) is a #8 aluminum, which is only...
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Littlespark. A Thread A Day (5)- "I Failed" Sorry, Dan... I couldnt do it.... Ive posted 4 really good threads but ive completely missed out on the 5th.... No badge for me now, i guess.... :( Littlespark. A Thread A Day (5)- "I Failed" to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the...
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Torque Multiplier Not strictly electrical but anyone used them Supposedly open the tightest truck wheel nuts with ease No particular use for them but i'll be testing soon😁 Torque Multiplier to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice...
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It's Fridayyy... Happy Friday Everyone! I hope everyone is having a good Friday. I only work until 12 on Fridays so my Fridays are always gooood. Does anyone have any interesting work or non related work things on today/over the weekend. Paul It's Fridayyy... to Continue reading...
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57mm Height single powerpoint Hi, We would like to have installed new single powerpoints which are on the skirting boards of our old house. However the existing ones we have are of an odd size, and we were told that if we want them that size we need to source them ourselves. https://upload...
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a 3 core from an intermediate position to get another switch (madness?) In a moment of insanity my tiny pea sized brain has malfunctioned and told me that it was a good decision to run a 3 core from an intermediate position to get another switch 🫣 I'm now at second fix (wondering what the F I...
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I need a job I have completed my health and safety and, I have an ecs card. I need employment to be able to progress with my training onto a fully qualified electrician. All my course has been self funded so no additional expense to an employer apart from wages. I am in Bolton area. I am ready...
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