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Anyone recommend any seals to use when taking a cable outside through a brick wall?

My main bonding conductors on a TNCS system as well as my main earthing conductor are connected to my distributors meter. When doing a Ze I can't disconnect the main bonding conductors because the meter is sealed therefore giving me' parrallel paths. Would I write this as a limitation on a...

Hi guys Did a IR test on my CU. On my N/E all results were good (>1000) except for kitchen (42.9) lights (44.7) boiler (45.3) shower ( 44.6). I know they all pass but as a lower reading would this indicate age deterioration? Property is nearly 20 years old. Your thoughts please

When completing certificates if the protective measure against electric shock is not ADS, what should be stated?

When completing certificates if the protective measure against electric shock is not ADS, what should be stated?

With regards to metre tails, who has the authority to extend them? I understand you can't extend them 3 metre's from the incoming supply but can't remember who can extend them. Thanks :)

Hi guys, can anyone recommended a cordless hand tool to use as an Electrician? Im looking for one with drill, hammer and chisel . Thanks :)

This is a fictional example. A kitchen ring has a design current of 26a Protection of bs60898 32a Cable will run through 0.5mm of insulation and be installed as ref. 102 in stud wall with cable touching wall. Therefore current carrying capacity= 32x0.88=28a Go to selection of cable...

Hi guys So, my Dad has got a full loft conversion which acts as a bedroom. The current three point spot lights that are up sit on a beam that goes across the apex and doesn't look great. I was going to build a flat false ceiling running parallel with the appex and install some...

Where would you find earth free equipotential bonding?

So yesterday my oil heater which is portable appliance rated at 2500 W was on for a few minutes,started to smell and than went BANG!! Blowing both the 13amp plug top fuse and the ring 30amp fuse. I want to have a look inside the heater to see if I can see the problem. Could a large amount of...

What is meant by "the neutral shall not be distributed?" as quoted in regulation 431.2.2 refernce to IT systems, In what instance/examples would a neutral be distributed? And how do you distribute a neutral ?

What is an example of a circuit/equipment that requires a high protective conductor current please?

What in a simple definition is prospective fault current?

What in a simple definition is prospective fault current?

Hi there Just returned from Thailand and want to put up an oriental fan, about 40 inches span in length, whats the best way to put one up? Providing no nails can go through it anyone had any experience? Thanks in advance

Hi guys as u know I'm learning at the moment so please don't berate me if I'm wrong. My friend called me to say that he was home when his whole flat went out at once, when he went to his cu (old board with ceramic fuses maybe?) he said the knob on the far right had turned to off. ( i dnt know...

Hi guys Am taking my electricans exams with ATL. Part of the course is a home exam that you do on your own and send to the examiners, just for them to check on you and see how your progressing. Any way, Im coming up to week two and on my last home exam I have one question that I don't...

Hi guys, wife just calls me and says laptop hasn't got enough power to run without being plugged in but when she plugs it in it cuts out,turns on and then off again. The top of th cable is a bit exposed and insulation fraying from wear and tear. Any suggestions?

Hi guys just a post wondering how people conduct their r2 tests. In the OSG it says to do it with a long lead attached to the met and test cpc at various points, what happens if you don't have a longlead? Is there an alternative?