They had another go. So he got given another install with a 3rd year apprentice. The client sent an email to the MD saying that they were not happy with they filling around the PIRS after they had left the job. This house has an existing alarm that has a really old alarm in. So they had to fill...
So they’ve had another go at him for being slow. An Engineer has had a moan to Management about him. Even though he’s done the work to the standards, they have now said that he needs to work quicker.
They have also said that he will be working on his own soon and also will be on call out. But...
I think you are spot on with this. At the end of the day someone is paying for a job. Just because someone with more experience has said it should take two days doesn’t mean someone still learning the job should take the same amount of time. The saying of good work isn’t cheap and cheap work...
I was speaking to one of our Apprentices today who has been with us just under 3 years and is coming to the end of his apprenticeship. He said whilst I was away on holiday they gave him a ‘test’ which involved doing a full installation of an intruder alarm. You have another engineer there just...
I might leave the one one eBay. I’ve not tried a hacksaw tbh.
I’ve found these on eBay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292501728072?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gZHmJOpjRKO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=-hh-nLs6TQy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I may also get some small clamps as you...
What about:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203788367881?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=f1dtoiwTQoO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=-hh-nLs6TQy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Metal Shears, Aviation Snips with Wire Cutter, Straight Cut Klein Tools 1202S https://amzn.eu/d/1HuqQgh
I’m looking to buy a decent set of Tin Snips, mainly for cutting ceiling grid. Rather than drilling it when fitting cables etc for CCTV.
I’ve heard that Gilbow are Old School but that they are really good. But I’m also interested in other recommendations. Thanks
I may try Toolstation or Screwfix and see what they have. I tend to buy MT Conduit but their springs are a tad on the high side:
https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/1066023-25mm-heavy-gauge-conduit-bending-spring-sold-in-1-s
Would anyone be able to recommend a good 25mm bending spring. I assume there is a difference between say a Marshall Tufflex and a Tower one from Screwfix?
Where would the best place to get a Fuse Box CCU from. I’ve counted the circuits currently in the Garage CCU:
63A Main Switch
32A Sockets
16A Electrical Heater
16A spare
I’ve got to run a circuit that will power my sheds that just have a 10w LED baton light and a Socket and FCU. That is is...
I’ve looked at the Huepar Lasers and found this one:
Huepar 360 Laser Level Green Beam Cross Line Self Leveling, 2X 360 Vertical/Horizontal Line Switchable, with USB Rechargeable Battery & Magnetic Pivoting Base, Leveling & Alignment Laser Level, B02CG https://amzn.eu/d/cNlo0hG
It’s 60m distance
20 hour battery
Are just two. It’s got really good reviews online and I know a few people in the trade that have used Dewalt, Bosch etc and have used this and found it to be better.
I’ve use Milwaukee but their 12v laser is a tad on the extremely expensive side.
The laser...
I’m looking to buy a green laser level. I’ve seen this one which looks decent:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373779861650?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=x4hfrxdiqna&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=-hh-nLs6TQy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Or would these be any better:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292484468117?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=UWpjknFPSkG&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=-hh-nLs6TQy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
The board is fed from the main CCU in the house. It’s on a 40a mcb with a 10mm T&E it was the only cable that I available. The earthing system is a TNC-S
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