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  1. rapparee

    What is happening with Automation?

    They're to be redeployed somewhere else in the factory The idea being that if we are automated, we are more competitive and are able to get more orders which in turn calls to raml up more production It's about working smarter Not work less
  2. rapparee

    I thought short courses were fine. Just done a week on site. Now i think they're not fit for purpose.

    It depends on your pedigree I would be more unsure of my self on a building site than in a factory I used to be intimidated by certain things and was plagued with self doubt Then I realised everyone has a different skill set. I used to think panel builders were streets ahead of me,but...
  3. rapparee

    Ladbrokes banner! - Dan is fixing the forum ads, and other things - Sorry lads!

    Everyone must have more interesting lives than me. I'm being offered admin jobs at the company I currently work for.
  4. rapparee

    Are lorry drivers (or lack of) having an effect on any of your regular supplies?

    I honestly didn't care I've had to pay Russians to buy me produce out of China before due to different reasons There's always a way if you throw enough money at something ?
  5. rapparee

    Are lorry drivers (or lack of) having an effect on any of your regular supplies?

    Sure where else would I be ? Rapparees have stalked that area for many a generation ??
  6. rapparee

    What is happening with Automation?

    It's quite simple We live in Western Europe with the highest wages in the world If we want to compete with China, India and the rest,we need to be more productive So we automate and have a single man and robot do the work of 5 men. If not we will lose our edge
  7. rapparee

    Are lorry drivers (or lack of) having an effect on any of your regular supplies?

    Had some d*ckhead today refuse to sell me a centrifugal pump unless I had a "mainland" UK address and EORI number. I even offered to arrange my own collection I'll just route my business through "mainland" Europe where I live, I have an XORI number No problem.
  8. rapparee

    Are lorry drivers (or lack of) having an effect on any of your regular supplies?

    Irish cowboy ? outfits have registered themselves as Hungarian companies and pay tax in Hungary whilst driving in the UK and Ireland
  9. rapparee

    Are lorry drivers (or lack of) having an effect on any of your regular supplies?

    Yes I had to wait a fortnight to get a decoiler from Walsall to Ireland. It was actually picked up in a van and delivered to Liverpool before being placed on a trailer I'm also waiting on a SMC Rodless cylinder which is being held up by Parcel Force. It's already a week late These issues...
  10. rapparee

    For Sale C.K 37021 180 VDE SIDE CUTTERS

    Just give them to the apprentice £20 won't make or break you ?
  11. rapparee

    UK What should the voltage be going into a hardwired ring doorbell transformer in the UK?

    I suspect you are getting a reading of 430mV
  12. rapparee

    Any good resources/videos for 3 phase or industrial stuff?

    A higher voltage will actually mean a lower amperage. The big advantage of there phase is the simplicity of using 3 phase motors as opposed to single phase motors with start run capacitors etc
  13. rapparee

    Are all cards-in jobs now basically slave labour?

    I assume he spends half the week twiddling his thumbs and the other half sitting about drinking tea
  14. rapparee

    Are all cards-in jobs now basically slave labour?

    What's the national average? I haven't heard
  15. rapparee

    Greatest Electrical Game Changers

    Variable Speed Drives Has anyone mentioned these yet?
  16. rapparee

    Multimeter Recommendations

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124827683354?epid=2254762133&hash=item1d104f4a1a:g:wOkAAOSwPSphABp0 Buy this now. It's a good bit better than the 115 and isn't much more expensive. He's just giving it away at that money
  17. rapparee

    Multimeter Recommendations

    The continuity buzzer on the 115/7 is a bit weak, but is decent enough. I used to have one,but I ended up giving it to the apprentice. He likes it
  18. rapparee

    Multimeter Recommendations

    This is my general meter to use. I have better ones,but I think it is a good rugged all rounder. You might be able to save few quid by getting a 177 it's literally the same just with out the thermocouple
  19. rapparee

    Quote for a tiny job

    There was me thinking £40 ? Is this just a homer, or is it a real job
  20. rapparee

    what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

    https://instrotech.com/fluke-1734-eus-energy-logger.html?amp=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6ZOIBhDdARIsAMf8YyFPJXtaEskYOMwoek9MQtkbScMiQ28HVpH0Mz6husO9jXNusBnDUEwaAk4_EALw_wcB So I've just had to get one of these. It'll be quite good to demonstrate how our site complies with ISO 14001

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