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Workwear Bundles for Electricians

1 Man Bundle 3x Polo | 1x Zip Hoodies | Custom Embroidered Workwear - https://vividpromotion.com/product/1-man-bundle-3x-polo-1x-zip-hoodies/ Workwear Bundles: The Smart Way to Equip Your Team In today’s fast-paced industries, having the right workwear isn’t just about safety—it’s about professionalism, branding, and employee comfort. Whether you're outfitting a construction crew, a warehouse team, or a group of hospitality staff, workwear bundles offer a cost-effective and convenient solution. These pre-packaged clothing sets are tailored to meet the demands of various sectors, saving businesses time and money while ensuring consistency across the workforce. What Are Workwear Bundles? Workwear bundles are curated packages of...
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Good Morning Thread - Come say good morning, tell us what you've got on today. :)

We have this thread on TilersForums.com and it's just been restarted because the old thread had 20,000 replies and 500,000 views. And there were 700 pages. Started to lag a bit on slow connections. I think we had a bash of this before, but I can't find the thread, so thought I'd start another one off. If you have time in the mornings, come post in the thread before you head off to work, let us know what you've got on and what the weather is like in your area etc. Anything at all is fine. :) Posts and likes get counted towards your total stats in this thread. So GOOOD MORNING PEOPLE - WEATHER IS NICE TODAY IN STOKE. I'M THANKFUL IT'S FRIDAY, HAD A RUBBISH WEEK. THANK GOD IT'S OVER.
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Storm Arwen and Storm Barra

Parts of the country have still not recovered from Storm Arwen a couple of weeks ago and we now have another storm barrelling towards us called Storm Barra. With wind warnings across most of the UK and snow and wet weather across a large swathe of the country we are wondering if the infrastructure will cope with a second storm in as many weeks when parts are still without electric. This image below shows Storm Barra approaching! Have our members been working to restore power in places hit by Storm Arwen? High winds are predicted for the next few days with snow on high levels due to Storm Barra, have you got any contingency plans in place in case you lose power?
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NHS Rainbow Fleece’s at Discounted Prices for NHS Staff

NHS Rainbow Fleece’s at Discounted Prices for NHS Staff Home / Blog Vivid Promotion Supply NHS Rainbow Fleece’s at Discounted Prices to NHS Staff Here at VividPromotion our nearest hospital is the University Hospital of North Midlands (the old Royal Stoke Hospital). And we have many NHS staff workers, whether nurses or porters or even the estates teams, buy personalised custom branded jackets, fleeces, hoodies, zipped hoodies, gowns and whites along with really good trousers with lots of pockets for the trades. We already supply the NHS Rainbow Fleeces to many healthcare workers from right across the NHS from small GP’s to large hospital chains. HOW TO ORDER NHS RAINBOW FLEECE Pick the fleece, gilet, jacket, hoodie, etc in any...
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Electricians Workwear Supplier - Forum Discount - What make are your Polos?

Hi guys and gals, After getting rid of Bulk Workwear as orders were not being sent out and their phone lines went dead. I thought I need to find another Electricians Workwear Supplier. Some of the Best Electricians Workwear going. Electricians Polo Shirt Embroidered. Electrician workwear trousers with pockets, and a couple of baseball caps all embroidered for free. So I have. The company is VividPromotion.com - The owner of it is an old friend who's actually let me have some office space here so I can get out the bloody house and go to work like a real human does. :) I'm setting up a website for it: Best Workwear Supplier | Workwear for Tradesmen - https://bestworkwearsupplier.co.uk/ - not quite ready yet but I'll get a link going...
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UK Tiling Forum opens its doors again after being closed while I was in hospital

That’s one of the main problems when it comes to running a UK Tiling Forum from the UK. We have to deal with the National Health Service (NHS) a terrible health scheme that is terrible for our country but that’s for another thread. I fell ill and had covid a few times from Jan 2020 to maybe Summertime 2022 and ended up in hospital I could feel it tight on my chest. Needed operate to remove some bullae (latin for bubble). That was assumed to have gone well but in Summertime 2023 it was a shock to find out it never really went. So had festered for a year in there. Ended up needing drains for weeks, antibiotics for weeks, and then surgery once infection had died, so they could remove the mass. Something they should have done the year...
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Electricians’ Talk Screwfix Community Forums

Electricians’ Talk Screwfix Community Forums The Screwfix DIY Forum is something of a joke at most times, its like the screwfix DIY shop. They claim screwfix shop is for professional tradesmen but their prices are shocking, go to CEF.co.uk or Yesss.co.uk or any one of the other 30 electrical wholesalers instead if you’re a pro – Screwfix is for DIY only – inferior quality parts and DIY-only drills no professional range with long guarantee even if they’re being used daily for professional use. But it’s really starting to ---- me off now with its sudden climb up the search engines because of the last ranking update. It’s a massive advantage large wholesalers like them and ebay and amazon have long had old of the unfair advantages to the...
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3.1 Million Awesome Reasons to visit Electricians Forums in April 2024

Electricians Forums provide Professional Electrical Advice to the Highest Standards Instantly Peer Reviewed by dozens of other electricians. Come join the Electricians Forums for free today and create your own discussion threads for free. Welcome to the Electricians blog. We’ve got a couple of ways that you can gobble up the content that we put out, one is by subscribing to the Electrical News forum, or Sponsors News and Offers forum. Another way is to follow the Electrical Blog. The content will be different on each, with various different topics of discussion on each news outlet. The idea being that unregistered readers and members alike can obtain lots of electrical information and news while on their dinner break or having a...
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New Lineman Tools in 2025: Essential Gear for Pros and Apprentices

Are you ready to climb higher, work safer, and get the job done faster in 2025? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your journey as an apprentice, having the right lineman tools is non-negotiable. The world of lineman equipment is evolving fast, and this year’s new lineman tools are all about boosting safety, efficiency, and comfort. Let’s dive into what’s new, what’s essential, and how you can build the ultimate lineman tool kit-plus where to find the best gear at your favorite lineman store. Lineman Tools List: The 2025 Essentials Every lineman’s tool board tells a story. It’s a mix of tried-and-true classics and cutting-edge innovations. Here’s a comprehensive lineman tools list that covers everything you need-whether...
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Checkout our new social media pages and groups we've worked on

Hi, Apologies if you didn't want this email. It's a mandatory one as it's about our business social pages which contain contact details and things. Warranted as important. I've been working on some Facebook Pages and Groups over the past 6 months and here is the outcome. Some further along than others I must admit. But I find now facebook has allowed personal profiles to create a new account within that account, with its own NAME and FEED. You now can promote your business and have it follow different pages and groups, than your personal account. This has caused a bit of a boom in activity as some businesses now allow their reps to have accounts named like "Screwfix Mike", "Mapei Rick" and so on. Whilst keeping their personal...
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It's with regret I have to inform you, Christina (Sparkychick) has passed

It's with regret I have to inform you that Christina, the Sparkychick we all knew and loved, has passed. I've just spoken to somebody on her phone and she informed me of the sad news. I'd been chatting to her about making a badge or 'golden spoon' as somebody put it, to give to those who are hitting or in retirement and deserve the nod. And I only spoke last week and she was up for it and asking about how much control we have over the CSS style of it, I said all, to which she was pleased. But I guess it was her time. Thank you for all your hard work with the forum over the past few years even before coming on as staff she was super helpful and knowledgeable and willing to share it with all budding sparks. You'll always be remembered...
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Register Your Klein Tools Online

Register your Klein Tools online today to access tool details and protect yourself against tool theft! If you own Klein Tools in the USA or the rest of the world, then don't forget to head over to the Klein Tools website to register them online. You can find their website here. Founded in 1857 before the American Civil War, Klein Tools went from humble origins in Chicago to being one of the largest tool manufacturers in the United States today. Starting with fixing some pliers to use on telephone cables, Mr Klein ended up producing an array of different hand tools to be used in the now booming construction industry. Fast forward to today and Klein Tools can be found all over the world, with subsidiaries in many countries. The...
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Automotive Tech Forum March 2024

There is a virtual Automotive Tech Forum event on 27th and 28th March 2024. This event is being held at the end of March and is a virtual event, so you can attend from anywhere in the World! All you need to do is register here and claim your place. The Automotive Tech Forum is held to provide updates on what is happening in the Electric Vehicle and Autonomous Vehicles sector. The Forum will have all the top developments the the field and showcase the new efficiencies that have been made in the EV and AV industry. This includes discussing advancements in battery production and faster charging, making vehicles cheaper for consumers and improving technology used in Autonomous Vehicles. Autonomous Vehicles are reliant on other technology...
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Electrical2Go - Home Security: Using Floodlights, CCTV, and Door Entry Systems

Electrical2Go - Home Security: Using Floodlights, CCTV, and Door Entry Systems In an era where technology is advancing rapidly, home security has become a paramount concern for homeowners. Protecting your home requires a multi-faceted approach, and three essential components that can significantly enhance your home's security are floodlights, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and door entry systems. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into how these components can be strategically integrated to create a more secure home. The Power of Floodlights Floodlights are a fundamental element of any home security. Adequate outdoor lighting serves as a deterrent to potential intruders and enhances the visibility around your property...
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CityElectricSupply.com Reviews And Feedback

CityElectricalSupply.com (CES) are an electrical supplier across the United States with over 550 branches coast to coast. Here in the UK we know them as CEF - a familiar name in the trade. With plenty of stores and fast shipping they can get your orders fulfilled quickly so you can spend your time on your job. CEF and CES are experts in the business of supplying electrical tools, parts, wiring and more. They have got over 1000000 items in stock. They care about their customers and family values are a key part of their ethos keeping local people in branches There is not much they don't know in the wholesale and contractor world. But, they also can supply the home DIYer making home improvements. With a network of branches and...
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Spring Budget 2024 Allocates £800m To Offshore Wind Farm Projects

Spring Budget 2024 Allocates £800m To Offshore Wind Farm Projects As Part Of £1bn Pledge To Invest In Green Power. Developers will be able to bid for some of the fund to create new Offshore Wind Farms in a bid to improve Green Energy in the UK. This is for projects that be delivered from 2027 and tendering will start soon. The rest of the 200m will be ear marked for other cleaner energy schemes such as solar farms and hydroelectric power. Todays announcement has been welcomed by industry experts but they warn more needs to be done to help get such promises from paper to reality. With the whisper of an election in the last half of this year, could todays announcements fade into oblivion if a new Party is elected? Tell us your...
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How to Advertise on ElectriciansForums.net (or our other forums) using Google Display Advertising (Google Ads)

I was asked how to add a 'placement' (advert) on ElectriciansForums.net via Google Ads. Apparently it's easy. According to this Google Help Page on it, you just need to select Display Advertising to advertise on websites, and then run a search when you get to the website domain name (so electriciansforums.net). Right now Google give you £400 extra spends if you spend £400. So this is for national companies who want to reach UK electricians. The following are some OLD instructions, I haven't had time to setup a demo campaign to run through it myself and get newer screen grabs. HOW TO ADVERTISE USING DISPLAY ADS (IMAGES) ON ELECTRICIANSFORUMS.NET You can add a placement by following the below steps: -- Click on Campaign Tab. --...
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Bulb placed into special administration - What now?

Bulb Energy, which started in 2015 and was one of the first providers to offer renewable energy at affordable rates, has gone into special administration due to the spike in wholesale prices. This means that for now the insolvent company is continuing to run as normal whilst administrators are brought in and the company sold at the appropriate time - if it can be. Customers will be transferred to another provider. Is it better to go with a bigger supplier or a smaller one at the moment? Should Bulb customers shop around or wait and see what happens? Have you got any advice for forum members affected by this and the collapse of other energy firms?
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Go Plus Inflatable Hot Tub Recall

The Go Plus hot tub is being recalled because you could get electrocuted taking a dip, according to press releases from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI). An Amazon spokesperson said: "Safety is a top priority at Amazon. "We require all products offered in our store to comply with applicable laws and regulations and have developed industry-leading tools to prevent unsafe or non-compliant products from being listed in our stores." It was originally available on Amazon Marketplace but has since been removed from sale.
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Case Study: A common UK Light Switch used to Remote Control Outdoor Lighting

Checkout the latest case study from RF Solutions: The SWITCHLINK is an RF wireless switching system ideal for outdoor lighting remote control. The system uses a battery-powered wall gang switch and a 230Vac MAINS receiver and has a range of up to 200 metres. The MAINSSWITCH, a similar system, instead uses a small pocket key fob transmitter. In this case study, Electrician Graham Halliday uses both SWITCHLINK and MAINSSWITCH for the wireless switching of outdoor lighting in the garden. Click here to read the full article SWITCHLINK - Click here to find out more MAINSSWITCH - Click Here to find out more To find out more about RF Solutions - Click Here To check out RF Solutions Blog - Click Here
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AFDD Webinar 10th November & Electrical2Go AFDD Guide

There has been a lot of talk and concern about AFDDs recently. I am alerting you to a Webinar by BEAMA later this week that you guys might find useful following latest changes to Amendment 2. Here is the link to find out more and register: Mythbusting AFDDs - A Webinar (beama.org.uk) We've also put together a guide on Electrical2Go in case useful for you or your apprentices: Electrical2Go Guide to AFDDs You will find links to our range of AFDDs from Lewden and Elucian by Click. The Hager AFFDs went live on our site just yesterday. Cheers
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Merry Christmas from ElectriciansForums.net - 2021

Merry Christmas from ElectriciansForums.net What a weird year we’ve had! We will need to keep our wits about us during these next couple of months, but I think we’re near the end of it all and at a place where we just live with it. London Christmas Tree feels the same as every single person in the UK. Tired and Scraggy. 5 Days to go until the big man climbs down the chimney. I hope you’ve all got your Christmas presents sorted out. You’ve almost certainly had some extra time off to go shopping. That said, we’re classed as essential workers. So things should have been a bit normal. I know that wouldn’t have been the case, but ‘normal’ doesn’t mean the same as it did in December 2019. That poor “Patient Zero” who got on the plane...
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