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    How to modernise an old brass table lamp ?

    You could use these 10mm holed earth tag for earth integrity between ceiling rose and lamp - https://www.vintagelights.co.uk/lighting-electrical-accessories/281-earthing-tag-10mm.html Have an awesome range of traditional fabric cable too ;) Run by an escaped sparky Gareth
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    Looking for an Electrical Supplier for a Forum Sponsor - Any contacts or suggestions?

    Hi Dan, Not sure about a top spot but we at vintagelights.co.uk might be interested in being a site sponser. We sell lots of lighting components, cables, lamp holders, ceiling roses etc. Obviously we are more niche than a full on electrical supplier. Gareth
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    Customer bought funky light...

    Red is a bit old hat now. If you want different colour flexes have a look at buy fabric cables-braided flex-lamp holders-switches-light fittings from our on-line shop - Vintage Lights Ltd - https://www.vintagelights.co.uk over 100 types Shameless plug! there are also some instruction videos...
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    Buckle clips.

    I know this is an old thread, but this company Vintage Lights Ltd UK on-line store, we supply inspirational fabric lighting cable, lighting components and lighting accessories - Vintage Lights Ltd - http://www.vintagelights.co.uk sell the traditional buckle clips as well as an awesome range of...
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    changes to part p (new)

    If its outside Zone 1. What a joke! What's the point in being Part P?
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    Worst times for being in the trade

    Lucky for you! I have one that constantly undercuts me, although he doesn't always get the work :wink_smile: You might want to put your location in your profile, someone might be able to help you out with a bit of Sub work.
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    Another quote too much.

    Sign of the times, things are really getting tough for me. I have a local Slovenian halving my quotes. 1st available exit and I'm out of here!!!
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    wago

    Yep, these are the dogs nuts been using these for a while now. Dare I say it "handy when connecting in live":smilielol5:
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    The No Bonding / No Work rule......who obeys?

    Simple don't work for friends or family! I wouldn't do it unless the bonding was installed at the same time, if you can't charge him the extra then bite the bullet and do it off your own back. Show him this thread! To many sparks get sucked in like this, if we all stuck to the rules it...
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    Business idea buzzing around in my head - opinions sought!

    Mybuilder Check a trade Rated people Lots of these already up and running. you're just a year or so behind the rest. As a tradesman it can be worth while, I have used my builder (no joining fee) and pay for leads if I am interested in the job. The only draw back is the customers don't pay...
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    NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA

    For what its worth I joined Elecsa. The joining process was very thorough and if your not up to scratch they will soon know about it. I had a bad experience with one of the NICEIC inspectors (many moons ago) so avoided them (too eager to send you on their additional courses, at your expense...
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    CV

    Thanks Guy's This is going to harder than I thought, early onset of alzheimer's and I've got to try and remember what the hell i've been doing for the last 25yrs.
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    consumer unit change

    When I was a little green I spent almost an hour once on the phone to a supplier trying to get permission to pull the main fuse! Waste of time IMO. Told them that under the electricity at works act I have no choice but to cut the seals and pull the fuse. Which I did and have done ever since...
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    Lurking in the shadows

    Thanks guy's HandySparks apparently you can't access your profile until you have made at least six posts. Please don't tell me your the Eastern European electrician who kills me on quotes every time ;-0
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    CV

    Thanks Trev Does it matter that it's American? or are they all the same format
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    CV

    Hi All, Since my work seems to be getting on the scarce side I have started looking at online employment recruitment agencies, trouble is they want CV's What the hell is that! I have been self employed for about 25 years now, never had or done a CV in my life, can anyone point me in the...
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    Lurking in the shadows

    Hi Guy's, Been a member for a little while, I've been lurking around reading through the archives. Part P registered through Elecsa (although at this time wondering why the hell I bother). Self employed for more years than I care to remember, based in Farnham Surrey Cheers Gareth

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