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    testing

    Hello, (I'll have a go, :shock:) r1 + r2 ,rn 'readings' are only possible on 'a1' ring main circuits ????. Hows that for starters ?
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    believe it or not

    Hello Breezer, As you may know I am on a 'learning curve' , I have encountered the 'space factor' in trunking systems :shock: , but surely this mouse was 'breaking the rules' ? by setting up camp, let alone having babies ??? :lol: , and as for trying to disable the alarm it makes me think...
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    Car / Dog

    Tell her to "get out the road, and lose some weight "!! :lol: If tou are being 'driven' then let the driver take action, you can lean out the window, shouting. :lol: :lol:
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    Oven & Hob Wiring

    Hello Graham, How long is the cable 'run' from the cosumer unit to the cooker points ? How is the cable installed, through the joists and 'in' plastered walls ? clipped surface ? in trunking ? We should be able to advise you if we know the above. Cheers.
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    Gaming problem.

    Hello gcol. Thanks for taking the time to reply with 'issues' I can look into.
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    mA/VA ??

    Thanks for the replies, I will go have a read up, and no doubt be back later when I get to scratching my head ! :shock: Maxxy, I just want to understand the whole 'concept' and know when it is applicable, or when I would ever have to use the info, (maybe I will come across earth leakage in...
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    mA/VA ??

    Hello, mA/VA, Does anybody know of any internet sites where I can find out more information please ? It is probably 'rating' I should know, but to be honest don't !! :shock: VoltAmp ????? what's all that about ??? !!!!!!:shock: :lol: Thank you.
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    Screwfix direct digital safe !

    Hello Castle, Can you tell us what's in it, first ???? Or don't you know yet ?? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Assessment

    Hi, I only met up with the assessor on the second job, and to be honest he seemed a little arrogant to me, (his reply to my initial 'good morning' was 'well we dont know yet, do we' etc) after this I stayed out of the way and to be honest I was very anxious.(I really wanted to pass...
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    Gaming problem.

    Hello gcol, Yes the game only crashes when I race online. The game sounds like a scratched cd ? It comes up with an error message and drops me back into the lobby, (where you join /create games). Other people do have this problem, but nowhere near as bad as me ! I dont know if it is...
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    Identifying cables and wires

    Hello Bernard, The regs state 'so long as it is clearly identifiable for testing, inspection, repair or alteration, and its durable.' Which these 'idents' are in my opinion, I am not sure about what 'complying' with BS3858 involves though to be honest. I have used these in panel wiring...
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    novice issue with a residential dimmer

    Hello Secure, 'young Eddie' happens to be an his 40's sir... :oops: Please keep 'posting' mate, you are a sound 'source of information' and I and I do thank all the 'regular' lads, who take their own time to help and advise us people learning, and others with their answers and opinions.
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    Gaming problem.

    Hello, I do opologise but I am not computer literate. :oops: I play an online motorcycle racing game and all was going well for a few months, but for the past few weeks the game keeps 'crashing', (there are up to 16 racing at one time, and the room can be full, or empty). The site tells me...
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    novice issue with a residential dimmer

    Hello, Do you know the 'range' of power the dimmer is designed for ? You may be under the minimun load.
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    Assessment

    Hi mst, I was working with an electrician I knew and ,(he answered the assessor)I was not exactly the 'brains' of the 'outfit', and have not done enough testing to be truly confident to do all the tests, (without taking ages and getting the books out). I will get the exams needed and have a...
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    Assessment

    Hello MST, I have put my tools away in the garage http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/EddieCurrent/SpottheBall.jpg , the meters getting flogged and I am looking for work as an electricians mate again. I am going to keep on learning, and do a 2391 course when I feel more confident but...
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    Assessment

    Hello again mst, Once I had submitted the flat and house addresses , I received a letter back @ 5 weeks later. The letter came through on 23-10 and the assessment was on 13-11. So about 7 weeks from start to fail with me. :lol: :oops: :lol: Read up , and do as much testing as you...
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    certificates for fire alarms

    Sorry Lads, Anybody enlighten me as to my question about the 'assessor' not wanting to see any certs, or mentioning the smokes and rise of heat detectors that were present ?? He seemed to want to know everything else !! :lol: :lol:
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    Calculating resistance under fault conditions

    Hello, R1+R2 is a measurement (of resistance in ohms) between 'live' and 'earth' , it should be measured using a calibrated test equipment with the supply 'off', (and from each point). The point furthest from the CU should have the highest value, and this is the figure that you need to put on...
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