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I was replacing a socket outlet on a ring circuit and noticed the kitchen ring has been connected together with connector blocks in the backbox. I guess its not ideal. I can't see it being particulally dangerous, it is accessible. I would be interested in your thoughts on this...

What is wrong with an electrician earning a decent wage. Its a skilled job that takes years to become competent. You are paying for something that will sit there providing a safe supply of power to your home for decades. So spread over the life of the installation the cost may not seem so...

200 watts !! That will be 0.86 amps

Sorry I don't know the answer to your question, but what sort of current will that welder pull.

Which is the best to join ? I thought it would be interesting to find out what you all think of your current scheme. Rate you Scheme from 0 to 10 0=Bad 10= Sound as a pound Your Scheme is. Assessment process Quality of assessor Value to your business Customer...

Hmmmm. Re read what I wrote last night, might be a bit to strong towards the end.

Following on from RF lighting thread I have had a quick go at a letter Dear PE I read with interest the letter from Mr England. Red Mist for Red Tape I feel they are a many points raised that deserve comment. I think all electricians would agree that experience is priceless...

Thanks very much for replies

Cheers OK Lighting circuit 1.5mm 10 metres OSG says Resistance/metre or (R1+R2)/metre (mohm/m) 12.10mohms/m If linked Line and earth at CU does that mean I only measure the one 10m from CU to fitting R1+R2 or do I measure 20m ( line and CPC) If 10m the reading would be...

Anybody know where I can find the "reasonable" results for electrical tests Its a college question 1. The expected test results for a three bedroomed house after complete re-wire (before connection of supply) Continuity of CPC + main and supplementary bonding Continuity of Ring Final...

So it must be the wires in the bathroom. As when I bent them the plastic sleeve fell off in bits. You sure its plastic, unusual for the insulation on fall off unless its old rubber type cables. (Or does the cable go through loft insulation?) By disturbing it, the insulation may have come...

I think Ive misunderstood As for what use the 2382 is, its only an indication (at best) that you know the regulations, it does not show or prove that you can actually do the installation work or know what your talking about. If you are looking to join a scheme, I think it states that to...

2382 is a certificate to say you have passed the City and Guilds exam on the current 17th edition regs. a 60 question multiple choice exam. Part P is a completely different requirement. The 2382 is one of the basic requirements you need before you start the process of becoming registered...

Yes the imprints of the dots are both in the centre Should they be on the inside or outside of the crimp,the dots that is Looking at my crimper one side of the teeth shows the 3 colours the other side has the dot impressions I have been crimping ring crimps today, I have tried both...

Thanks for the replys Kwikfix,tried your testing technique and was disappointed to find that one half of the crimp came out. Still not mastered yet. Agree with your comment about the railway bridge though, i am giving it some serious pulling :shock:

Ok yes thanks for that Had another go, only striped off about 7mm of insulation which butts up to the metal tube and conducter is half way in then crimp Could you tell me if I m crimping in the right place, should the dots be closer together? The joint feels quite strong but each wire...

Am I doing this right I over lap the stripped conductors then crimp twice, with the imprint of both dots from the ratchet to the centre of the crimp. I can get nice strong connection like this, however the spec say Red 0.5mm-1.5mm². Blue 1.5mm-2.5mm². Yellow 4.0mm-6.0mm².s say...

think so ratchet type

Cheers Not very good at crimping yet, I only ever seem to get one tight, the other always pulls out Im off to buy some to get a bit of practice Oh and sorry securespark don't want to Hijack your thread with my problems