Archive for August, 2009

Hi all,

Last week, my life took another turn…..

Last year the contracting outfit I worked for went pop in October. The training business attached to it closed the following March.  I had drifted away from these businesses last June as the writing was on the wall in my opinion.  Anyhow I have been busy since but went quiet this June. I then mailed one of my employers that I used to work for years ago ( yep, on the millenium dome, that long ago!) and asked if he had any work for an old sparkie.  To my pleasant  surprise, he welcomed me back and last week was spent in Manchester city centre installing dado trunking and  doing some minor works in offices.

The company is a young, competent and  forward looking outfit, and though they do not have a website, I put a link on for you…

Oh, how the mighty fall!

Hi all,

This week has been a distraction from normal activities.  I am doing my first 2391 at my local college and I believe it has gone well!

Remember, if you are looking at doing this, you need to know the basics…..

GS38

Basic and fault protection

Exposed and extraneous conductive parts

Difference between B, C and D breakers

Breaking capacities of fuses and breakers

Earthing systems and earthing terminology

The testing order (CRIPPER) That’s Continuity; Ring; Insulation res; Polarity Dead: Polarity live; Earth loop impedance/earth electrode res; RCD.

Thats enough to whet your appetite for now!  the practical exams  are tomorrow. I will keep you posted……

stop press….

I had a verification visit today (Thursday) while doing my practicals!  Everything went well!

I have had calls tonight from some of the lads saying the exam had gone well. However, there is now a 10 week wait for the results! I will keep you posted…..

Bye for now…..

alan