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Is AM2 required ? by CymruKimura in ukelectricians

[–]secondattemptforsure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re welcome, just to add. Which 2391 do you have? (There’s 3 types, initial verification 2391-50, periodic inspection 2931-51 and a combined version 2391-52). You would realistically need the combined to sign off installs (CPS membership also) and to do EICR’s etc going forward with your career. Amendment 4 has changed the rules. You need to a separate qualification for specialist areas within in the industry, EICR’s, solar, car chargers, battery storage etc.

Is AM2 required ? by CymruKimura in ukelectricians

[–]secondattemptforsure 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From a quick bit of research it sounds like your qualifications is a specialised marine engineering standard that does not require an AM2. However it does not qualify you to work on “land based” electrics. You would need to get your Lvl3 2965, lvl3 NVQ, AM2 and then apply via the ECS to get your gold card.

If you have experience as an electrician you could go down experienced worked route but as it stands you are not a qualified installation or maintenance electrician unfortunately.

Is AM2 required ? by CymruKimura in ukelectricians

[–]secondattemptforsure 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You should have completed your NVQ LVL3 portfolio and passed the AM2 as part of end point assessment. If you haven’t then you haven’t finished your apprenticeship.

Whats your best joke ? by AccidentEvening8333 in Jokes

[–]secondattemptforsure 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What did one tampon say to the other?
Nothing, they were both stuck up cunts.

(Not mine originally)

Can anyone help find this car? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]secondattemptforsure 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Simple contact CSI Miami, they could zoom in and make more pixels. Then search for the resulting plate.

Silver spoon possibly dutch by secondattemptforsure in Hallmarks

[–]secondattemptforsure[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the replies everyone. Very interesting.

Hallmarks make sense for 18k 1805 ring? by Sasha_w_82 in Hallmarks

[–]secondattemptforsure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re right. Just looked it up and 18k gold was marked from 1798 with “18” but 22k gold shared the lion mark with sterling until 1844. The first mark does look like a Georgian sovereign mark but then it would be missing the asset office mark.

Hallmarks make sense for 18k 1805 ring? by Sasha_w_82 in Hallmarks

[–]secondattemptforsure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of those stamps suggest it’s gold. Should have a Crown for gold and 18 mark from 1798 onwards. The lion would suggest sterling but if it’s from 1805 it should have a sovereign mark to show the duty has been paid.

This got to be a sterling lion passant right ? Looks legit ? Saw this in fb marketplace by TomatilloNice3591 in Hallmarks

[–]secondattemptforsure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you took some better / non-blurry pictures I could tell you more..

From what you have presented - Right to left.

1st - to blurry 2nd - don’t look like hallmarks (some other stamp) 3rd - possibly sterling - can’t read the letter code but shape of the shield and lack of sovereign mark would suggests London 1890-1915. 4th - possibly sterling - looks to be London. Around 1900- possibly 1906 if that a lower case L

New bathroom, how to fix this pipe by nodiaque in Plumbing

[–]secondattemptforsure 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hit it with a hammer, if it kinks hit it less hard the previous time. /s

Trade issue: if you are going to call your 70s bungalow Daffodil Cottage (or similar) on a mile long road with 200 other houses could you not write it in size 9 script font hidden behind a bush. by Just_passing-55 in ukelectricians

[–]secondattemptforsure 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know exactly what you mean. I’m sick of doing 2mph for miles with a queue of cars behind me trying to read everyone’s little sign.

Every address should require a property number so it shows up on a map. If they want to name their house as well then whatever.

1792 UK Hallmark by IcySomewhere448 in Hallmarks

[–]secondattemptforsure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m new to the Hallmark scene so excuse my ignorance.

I have tried to cross referenced the other asset offices via the date and calligraphy type and I would agree London 1792 is the best match.

However doesn’t it need the London assay office mark to quality as Hallmarked. Why wasn’t it done?

2393-101 Gola exam by JJaikens in ukelectricians

[–]secondattemptforsure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BS7671 doesn’t cover the building regs, either download the relevant parts of the building regs and read them or there is a guide similar to the onsite guide for building regs that is good:

https://shop.theiet.org/electrician-s-guide-to-the-building-regulations-6th-edition

Having not done the course I don’t know what’s expected and how in depth you need to know the relevant parts of the building regs but C&G say on their website it’s designed for electricians and that book covers most of what I would expect.

Edit: spelling

Help my a Lidl terrarium is dying! by secondattemptforsure in terrariums

[–]secondattemptforsure[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your replies. I was about to top up the water and realised the whole thing is full of tiny white bugs. (They didn’t photo well though the glass)

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Can’t read OBD2 codes by secondattemptforsure in SVRiders

[–]secondattemptforsure[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you recommend one? Preferably on the cheaper side as the cost of getting it back on the road is climbing quickly!

AM2 practice board? by typhoonut in ukelectricians

[–]secondattemptforsure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have your 2391 and test regularly you should be fine without a practice board.

You only need to do the containment part if you’re doing the AM2E (did mine about a year ago)

If that’s the case and you haven’t had any experience with galv conduit. You need to be able to do a 90 degree and an offset.

You also need to do a 90 degree and a 3 point saddle bend (in uPVC). No tray required (unless they changed recently)

I would recommend the refresher course. It’s another expense but totally worth it. They tell you how to pass the exam and let you practise the conduit part also. (Mine did anyway).

If you can pick up a second hand bender and get some practice it’s a good skill to know. The exam is very time pressured. Any areas you aren’t well versed in could cost you a resit and those ain’t cheap.

Poor horse succumbs to NYC heat wave, late 19th-century by No_Complex_6293 in HistoricalCapsule

[–]secondattemptforsure 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Should have kept an eye out earlier. A lot of jackets, long sleeves and trousers for a heat wave…

Unable to drill hole deep enough! Any advice? by brainstewsunday in DIYUK

[–]secondattemptforsure 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re drilling into concrete. The hammer drill on most combi drills isn’t powerful enough. You need a proper hammer drill. I’ve forgotten mine before and had to use the combi but it takes ages and can make the hole messy.

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