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    2391 prep books.

    SSShh only on sundays! Rita the rest of the week! :wink:
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    2391 prep books.

    :D My names not Dave at all it's Rodney LOL! I just thought it'd wind you guys up when i first signed up as i noticed some chew on some posts i read before initially signing up!Lol! I'll call myself shockinglybadspark or CallMeBrendaOnSundays so long as i pass! :lol:
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    Can someone please type the whole of the regs book out?

    Cheers Mart i'll have a lookski! :wink:
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    2391 prep books.

    Well no offence but its not a test i'd sit just for the crack of doing so lol! Yeah i'm a big failure! :oops: :cry: This will be my second time, mind you i passed my driving test 2nd go so hopefully this will be the case for this course!Fingers crossed like! I found last time the...
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    Can someone please type the whole of the regs book out?

    Haven't read all this article but i bought the regs and i am currently studying for the 2391 course so if anyone wants to type a whole load of stuff orientated around testing and inpection be my guest! :lol: Wish Sparky heaven was still online! Practice papers and all sorts! :cry:
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    2391 prep books.

    Right guys thanks for the advice i think i've made my mind up. I'm gonna keep reading my old books (16th including GN3, NICEIC testing & inspection, Brian Scaddens book too) plus obviously the regs (17th) that i have. I'm also gonna buy these four books reasonable prices you lot reckon...
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    2391 prep books.

    The college i'm studying at suggest 2 books (on-site guide and regs). It's a brand new college and you can't even hire/loan any books from their library!(SHOCKING)! I'm definately going to buy the OSG 17th and already as mentioned before got the 17th regs. Started reading the NICEIC test and...
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    2391 prep books.

    Hi folks i'm starting the 2391 course 3rd feb, 12 week night course and am wanting to get the right books to revise from. I have the new regs already but this will be the 2nd time i'm sitting the course as i unfortunately failed last time out. I have books from back then as testing and...
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    (P-I-R) Testing a building.

    Thanks Adam, the building consists of 2 seperate businesses, one being a newsagent which is getting tested first, next door (same building however) is a bakery. They are served electrically seperately as the bakery shop has a 3 phase supply whilst the newsagent is single phase. However both are...
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    (P-I-R) Testing a building.

    Thanks Taylor for your advice, the link looks like it sustains some bulk info cheers. I have already told my sister to let him know that she has a spark for a brother but will get her to put the point of test only across to him that makes sense. The shop isn't huge and only has one ring...
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    (P-I-R) Testing a building.

    Yep i'll look out for any simple failings i can put right. I wish i was wise with what things are test failures apart from the obvious really, ie dangerous hazardous wiring and dodgy megga ohms readings. For example i don't know if its best my sister has a 17th edition mcb/rcd fuse board and...
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    Electricity Running Costs Calculator

    Thanks for uploading this, will be useful!
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    (P-I-R) Testing a building.

    Thanks Rocky, are you a tester by any chance?
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    (P-I-R) Testing a building.

    Hi there, i'm a qualified spark but don't have 2391 and no real on-site testing experience. The thing is my sister owns a couple of businesses and she is due to get her premises tested by a certified contractor. I don't want her getting fobbed into providing work for the electrician if it...
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    2391 Testing and Inspection practical.

    Thanks ricicle. I'm pretty confident about the individual tests, obviously in getting (R1 + R2) in doing seperate continuity tests and the IR test. I know to take all control gear out and short any sensitive equipment out. Though because of the lack of experience i'm a little less confident in...
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    2391 Testing and Inspection practical.

    Hey guy's i'm studying my 2391 testing and inspection and have the practical next week. Before anyone say's i have used sparky heaven which has been very useful but mainly in perparing for the theory side of things. As has the college course i've been on, there has been no practical training...
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    Urgent help required folks Please,sharp responses needed!

    Hey folks, can anyone please quickly respond i need a little help. i'm doing my am2 and i have got inspecting & testing tommorro. The question is about the IR test, I have to test; Main isolator, DB, Motor and lighting circuit. I know how to test and i will remember to take fragile sensory...
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    Landlords keyswitch??

    Thanks everyone for helping, however like i asked Leccy who gave me the same answer can you please describe in a bit more detail. How do you physically link the landlord switch with the strappers (travellers)? thanks
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    Landlords keyswitch??

    All the test booklet says is - "Install PVC insulated cables for two way and intermediate lighting circuit. Install key operated override "on" switch adjacent to the intermediate switch". I suppose i'l have to wait and see at the exam how they want it to work. I know if it is the main switch...
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    Landlords keyswitch??

    You are right i've got the exam very soon. Thanks for replyin as soon as you did, i've been busy practicing certain bits of the installation and revising the routine of inspecting and testing. I have been getting advice off a range of people at work and college but with regards to the question i...
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