[Question] Master Electrician

[EddieD]

Hi guys
I’m new to this forum and I joint as there is so much to learn here. thank you for everything said and posted firstly

The reason for this post I that I want to become a master electrician. I did installation rules 3months ago and want to get the specialise codes behind me as well. is there an place in cape town I can do this course, books I can buy(download as I am a poor man) question papers, (although I got a few in this forum), lecturers I can speak to etc.

If there is anyone that can help, please respond

Thanks in advance

[AndyD]

Welcome to the forum Eddie. Good luck with furthering your qualifications, hopefully someone will have the resources you're looking for.

[EddieD]

Welcome to the forum Eddie. Good luck with furthering your qualifications, hopefully someone will have the resources you're looking for.

Thank you Andy

does not seem any one can help me tho. realy getting frustrated.

hope some one will reposnd soon

[AndyD]

What books do you need specifically? Can you list them?

I doubt I will have them but I have a look around when I have a few minutes.

[EddieD]

What books do you need specifically? Can you list them?

I doubt I will have them but I have a look around when I have a few minutes.

Thanks Andy

This info a found on the internet...

SANS 10086-1 2003 3.03 The installation, inspection and maintenance of equipment used
in explosive atmospheres — Part 1: Installations including surface
installations on mines
SANS 10086-2 2006 1.00 The installation, inspection and maintenance of equipment used
in explosive atmospheres — Part 2: Electrical apparatus installed
underground in mines
SANS 10086-3 2001 1.01 The installation, inspection and maintenance of equipment used
in explosive atmospheres — Part 3: Repair and overhaul of
apparatus used in explosive atmospheres
SANS 10089-2 2007 3.00 The petroleum industry — Part 2: Electrical installations in the
distribution and marketing sector
SANS 10108 2005 5.00 The classification of hazardous locations and the selection of
apparatus for use in such locations
SANS 10123 2001 1.01 The control of undesirable static electricity
SANS 10142-1 2009 1.07 The wiring of premises — Part 1: Low-voltage installations
SANS 60079-0 2009 4.00 Explosive atmospheres — Part 0: Equipment — General
requirements
SANS 60079-10-12 2010 1.00 Explosive atmospheres — Part 10-1: Classification of areas —
Explosive gas atmospheres
SANS 60079-10-23 2009 1.00 Explosive atmospheres — Part 10-2: Classification of areas —
Combustible dust atmospheres
SANS 60079-174 2009 4.00 Explosive atmospheres — Part 17: Electrical installations
inspection and maintenance
SANS 61241-4 2001 1.00 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust
— Part 4: Type of protection "pD"
ARP 0108 2007 1.01 Regulatory requirements for explosion-protected apparatus
Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993: Sections 1, 8, 9, 10 and 22
Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993: Electrical Installation Regulations
Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993: Electrical Machinery Regulations

[bergie]

try college of cape town (western province tech) 021 531 2105 i did the course there many years ago. the books you buy at sabs in mowbray. half price with student card. when you do the course they will tell you what books to buy. f'ing expensive even half price.

[EddieD]

try college of cape town (western province tech) 021 531 2105 i did the course there many years ago. the books you buy at sabs in mowbray. half price with student card. when you do the course they will tell you what books to buy. f'ing expensive even half price.

Thanks A-moviese-lot Bergie

Will definitely do this today and will keep you posted.

[Rowansear]

Hazardous Locations - Inverter installations

Hi Guys

Please can you clear a question for me, in the SANS 10142 code book, Page 266/267 on hazardous locations, My question is, Does a garage or a room the houses batteries for an Inverter make it a Hazardous location even with good ventilation?