To view this video, ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION TIMES, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14XPKfUaDdI To view all our videos, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA Many times we have been asked why we have disconnection times and how should we use them. Another question is that once the disconnection time is known for a particular circuit,…
VIDEO 041 – SELV and PELV – What is it?
To view this video, SELV and PELV – What is it? click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_0fZpcDYGw To view all our videos, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA In this video we will answer the questions – what is a SELV circuit, what is a PELV circuit and what is the difference and if there is…
VIDEO 040 – VOLTAGE DROP FORMULAS for Electricians
To view this video, VOLTAGE DROP FORMULAS for Electricians, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej3-6wcHfkE To view all our videos, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA Many electricians, especially new starters in the trade, will have a vague idea of voltage drop but may struggle with the concept, what causes it and more importantly, what…
VIDEO 039 – COLOUR BLINDNESS TESTS … What are they?
To view this video, COLOUR BLINDNESS TESTS , click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Cgglc391M To view all our videos, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA We are sometimes asked why some training centres and colleges carry out colour blindness testing when welcoming students onto new courses. Others have commented that they were asked to take…
VIDEO 038 – SCHEDULE OF TEST RESULTS
To view this video, SCHEDULE OF TEST RESULTS, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqit2fpaYQc To view all our videos, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA We have received several requests to produce a Tech Tips video on how to complete an Electrical Schedule of Test Results in order to comply with the Wiring Regulations. Many…
VIDEO 037 – FIREFIGHTER SWITCHES – What do they do?
To view this video, FIREFIGHTER SWITCHES – What do they do?, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0zDSc4hHnM To view all our videos, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA In this video we will look at firefighter switches – which are often installed and then forgotten about; but they do have an important role to play…
VIDEO 036 – PART P – WHAT IS IT?
To view this video, PART P – WHAT IS IT?, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX_BZynfUdg To view all our videos, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA In this video we will look at Part P of the Building Regulations and how it affects both the electrician and the householder. We keep hearing about Part…
VIDEO 035 – Zs WHERE DO THE NUMBERS COME FROM
To view this video, Zs WHERE DO THE NUMBERS COME FROM, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjpJK1eJLzw To view all our videos, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA Many electricians will have experienced, in their early days, a moment of panic when they have been presented with too much information. Too many tables to look…
VIDEO 034 – WHAT IS R1+R2
To view this video, WHAT IS R1+R2, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvDuVLDxvhs To view all our videos, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA Have you ever wondered why electricians have this fascination for R1 and R2? What is it? What does it mean? Or perhaps you do know but just need to understand more…
VIDEO 033 – EXTENDING CONSUMER UNITS Adding a second consumer unit
To view this video, EXTENDING CONSUMER UNITS, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdKtFEhP3Eo To view all our videos, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA This video is about adding an extra consumer unit to an installation. It happens sometimes, that a customer will ask for a new circuit to be installed for a new shower,…