My advice would be - connect every cable you pull in and then move on. This will stop you missing anything and getting confused

Thanks for this video much appreciated, one tip we were given is to wire up/and 2nd fix the pre wired circuits first to reduce confusion when coming to 2nd fix

keep these uploads coming!

Got my am2 next year, you’ve calmed a few nerves!

@jamiegibbs5348

3 жыл бұрын

That is one of the main reasons we created them. You still need to be competent to pass the exam, but having the nerves settled is really important for you to show your skills and be successful.

@pvegod1484

Жыл бұрын

how was it ? booking for mine soon nearly done all coursework

@blueboy4life

Жыл бұрын

@@pvegod1484 it was put off for a year, it’s booked for the 5th of December. I’ve just done their online course for preparation I couldn’t recommend it more, it costs £100 but my employer got me it. Hopefully I’ll pass I am pretty confident!

@pvegod1484

Жыл бұрын

@@blueboy4life nice one good luck mate. Thinking of doing a prep course myself and you’ve made me more confident to do one now.

@blueboy4life

Жыл бұрын

@@pvegod1484 it’s just knowing what’s ahead of you so you don’t crease to the pressure of being watched and tested. I work alone 90% of the time!

Thank you for you videos very helpful

@jamiegibbs5348

3 жыл бұрын

No worries. We have 5 videos on You tube of the 45 videos in total. Hope these help.

Thanks for the help from all ur videos. Passed first time ❤️

@XSTrainingLtd

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome Harry, thanks for taking the time to comment and let us know they help you 👍

Exactly what type of heating system will I be required to work on please? I was told it isn't a honeywell S plan so I don't have a clue what model I should be using to practice on

Great videos very clear explanations 👍

@XSTrainingLtd

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Jimmy, much appreciated 👍

Looks exactly like the AM2 rig !

@jamiegibbs5348

3 жыл бұрын

Similar but not exactly the same! Hope these are useful and help put learners at ease before entering a very difficult exam..

@oldgrunger5

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamiegibbs5348 must admit its a close one but every little helps lol

Hi .Great videos 😃👍just bought Am2 preparation course from you. Could you tell me how many cores does your flex have from the solar controller to main control box please? From the video looks like you are using 3cores (L,N,E). What about connection between R2- in the solar controller and no16 in the main control box? Thank you for your help.much appreciated

@XSTrainingLtd

8 ай бұрын

Hi Monika, thanks for purchasing the AM2 Preparation course and thank you too for bringing this to our attention. Yes, a 4 core is required due to a change in spec and we will update the video in the course as soon as we possibly can. Many thanks once again Monika, much appreciated.

What size cables are used from the wiring centre to the thermostat, and the wiring centre to the timer?

@XSTrainingLtd

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Samuel, Thank for the comment. This will be stated on the diagrams given to you before you install the circuit. This is commonly 1.0mm but always read the specification beforehand.

anyone know if brown sleeving is needed for cables that are prewired like port valves?

@jamiegibbs5348

3 жыл бұрын

Check the specification in your AM2 pack on the day but this is not normally required.

Hey there. Just wanted to know if we have to do metal pipework and traywork ourselves?

@XSTrainingLtd

10 күн бұрын

Hi, If you are doing the AM2 all the containment is already installed for you. If you are doing the AM2E then you need to install the PVC and Metal conduit only.

Regarding fuse size for switch fuse spur- My specification didn't specify BUT it does say to the BS7671 Wirings Regulations, so if you read Reg 553.1.5 (i) it states "the connection of an eletric clock, provided that the plug and socket-outlet are designed specifically for that purpose, and that each plug incorporates a fuse of rating not exceeding 3 amperes complying with BS 646 or BS 1362 as appropriate." Obviously the programmer has an eletric clock so I took it that you need to use a 3AMP fuse. I found this after the exam but put a 3AMP fuse in cos I honestly couldn't sleep as I was pretty pissed off lol.

@XSTrainingLtd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

@adventuresofanathan

Жыл бұрын

@@XSTrainingLtd thank you for your videos, fully qualified thanks to you 😊

@XSTrainingLtd

Жыл бұрын

@@adventuresofanathan Thank you for our comment. Congratulations on now being a fully qualified electrician and we wish you all the best for the future.

@samjennings701

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I put a 13 amp in and failed that section. Use a 3 amp guys!

just wondering if the correct cables to use will be specified on the wiring diagram in the am2? just think its a lot to remember off by heart .

@XSTrainingLtd

6 ай бұрын

Hi Joel apologies for the delayed response... Yes, there will be a wiring diagram to hand in the AM2 for the learner to follow step by step. Happy New Year and all the best for your AM2 when you come t take it!

Does anybody know If the tray and boxes are mounted ready on the AM2? Is it just a case of wiring to the diagram?

@XSTrainingLtd

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nathan, thank you for commenting. Yes, the tray and boxes are pre-installed.

What are the conductor colours for the pre wired values. Are they like the drawing. Grey and orange for the contact and brown blue and green/yellow for the supply to the valves?

@epicell1711

3 жыл бұрын

Grey is the permanent live Brown is the switched live from the stat Orange is the switch live out - to the boiler and pump

@johanburger6109

3 жыл бұрын

@@epicell1711 are those standard colours by law or can you use others like purple yellow etc?

@epicell1711

3 жыл бұрын

@@johanburger6109 I’m sorry I don’t quite understand your question. I presume your talking about if you would have to extend the prewired cable (via junction box or similar). In this situation, I’d just use a standard 5 core cable ( Brown, blue, green/yellow, black, grey) And just use brown sleeving on black and grey.

@johanburger6109

3 жыл бұрын

@@epicell1711 yeah that's it. You cleared it up. I only asked because I recently did the AM2 and passed but I noticed wire colours in that assessment weren't orange. Thanks for clearing that up. I immigrated to the UK only recently so haven't grasped the colours yet besides 3 phase and single phase. Colours were a little different in South Africa

Do you get the diagram when you’re doing the am2 ?

@dezire8470

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Hello on the channel timer do you have to put a line link from L to 2

@XSTrainingLtd

Жыл бұрын

Hi, it all depends on the centre you do the AM2 at. This link could already be in or you may need to add it yourself. It does however need to be there.

Is there a permanent line link to add in to terminal 4 as well as as terminal 2 within the 2 channel timer ?

@XSTrainingLtd

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Unlike the link of Line to terminal 2 in the timer there is no need to do this for terminal 4. The live feed to 4 comes from elsewhere in the system (the room stat). The drawing in the video shows this but I do appreciate that you'll have to 'pause' it to see it properly.

Do you identify your control switched circuits ?

@XSTrainingLtd

Жыл бұрын

Hi, this is not a requirement

How do you know what to do in singles and what to do in flex? Does the spec say?

@XSTrainingLtd

Ай бұрын

Hi Matthew, yes the spec will give you all the information. Cheers

@matthewcampbell9956

Ай бұрын

@@XSTrainingLtd thanks for the reply! Got my AM2 tomorrow. Terrified 😂 but your videos have been a good help

@XSTrainingLtd

Ай бұрын

@@matthewcampbell9956 You're welcome and thanks for the positive feedback about the videos. Best of luck for your AM2 tomorrow! 👍

When you fuse this down would you use a 3a fuse or a 5a fuse?

@Shukovsky

3 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, I dont know the answer personally, but hopefully the wattage or amp value would be given, telling us what fuse to use in the moment, hope ive helped

@jamiegibbs5348

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shukovsky Both would be acceptable as the load on both the Carbon Monoxide and heating system will be minimal.

@Shukovsky

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamiegibbs5348 ah so its just for fault current overload protection then?

@jamiegibbs5348

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shukovsky Yes on the load side of the Fused connection unit. Cheers

@adventuresofanathan

Жыл бұрын

My specification didn't specify BUT it does say to the BS7671 Wirings Regulations, so if you read Reg 553.1.5 (i) it states "the connection of an eletric clock, provided that the plug and socket-outlet are designed specifically for that purpose, and that each plug incorporates a fuse of rating not exceeding 3 amperes complying with BS 646 or BS 1362 as appropriate." Obviously the programmer has an eletric clock so I took it that you need to use a 3AMP fuse. I found this after the exam but put a 3AMP fuse in cos I honestly couldn't sleep as I was pretty pissed off lol.

U don't need to follow a Diagram to wire Central heating....bollocking

@XSTrainingLtd

10 күн бұрын

Bo***cking recieved... 😂

@XSTrainingLtd

10 күн бұрын

You don't, if you wire them up on a regular basis. Most commercial/industrial sparks wont have touched these circuits. A diagram is always helpful in this situation.

simple system with a horrible diagram and crap terminal layout, but then you have to make it look complicated to fool the turd techs

@XSTrainingLtd

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, Thank you for your comment. I am not too sure what it is that you are trying to say in the message above. However, if you have any issues you would like to discuss please send us an email to enquiries@xstraining.com

@miketucker7466

2 жыл бұрын

@@XSTrainingLtd nothing that your doing wrong it’s a typical domestic heating set up and diagram - if you had an industrial control system with diagrams like that it would be a complete nightmare

@XSTrainingLtd

2 жыл бұрын

@@miketucker7466 Hi Mike, as you have highlighted above this diagram is quite difficult to work from but similar to what the learner will be working from in their AM2. Hopefully this will give others a chance to understand such documentation before the exam, therefore alleviating the pressure.