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  1. KennyKen

    Long Hiatus and thought I would say Hi

    Just thought I would log back in to have a sticky beak at the forum. It’s looking good. How’s the week been for everyone?
  2. KennyKen

    Working with incompatible Electricians

    Just another rant.. was put with a new bloke last week. To say the least it's doing my head in. Don't want to drop the fella in it but it's coming to the point where I might have to have a quiet word. I would honestly rather work on my own. I get more done. Don't get me wrong I like banter. But...
  3. KennyKen

    Hinkley Point C... What's the Crack

    alot of lads are coming back to the UK and going to work at Hinkley Point C. Construction sparkies will be getting £300 a day before Tax. My source is from my mate who is supervisor for Laing O'Roukes who are currently building the camp... Balfour Beatty Bailey Joint venture between Balfour...
  4. KennyKen

    Prestart Stretches before work

    For the blokes who work in a fairly large crew 20+ Sparks. Before work do you do prestart stretches.. just wondered if anyone else does this?
  5. KennyKen

    Photo's of Work carried out today

    150mm Duel Feeders for HVAC Panel. Junction Box is Ex 'E' so limitations on core length.. That was part of my work tonight.
  6. KennyKen

    Alien Covenant What a load of poo

    well how disappointing was that... not impressed at all expected more from Ridley Scott maybe he is losing it as he gets older. I will wait for Shane blacks new predator film..
  7. KennyKen

    British Standards not highly regarded

    Thought this would be the best place to vent. As most of you know I work abroad. Australia. So during my long arduous Nightshift I got talking to some international sparkies. Three Aussie and One Canadian. The old conversation of Standards got brought up. To which I said that I thought very...
  8. KennyKen

    Favourite Battery Drill Manufacturer?

    Hey Folks just wondered what the go was with battery drill manufacturers. What's the "in" drill at the moment. I've personally changed from makita to Milwaukee and Hilti.... is there brands the mainstream haven't heard of that could be a potential competitor?
  9. KennyKen

    Started NightShift

    Agh I forgot how long it takes for my body to get used to my normal routine being changed. Anyways I shouldn't complain 30% loading on my hourly rate.. anyone else doing nights?
  10. KennyKen

    Dealing with condescending Supervisors

    Well The Area I'm Working in Has been closed off due to a roof installation that's taking place. In the meantime my crew has been placed on loan for a couple of weeks on a cable pull. Using winches and rollers on the ladder, quite simple stuff really pulling 120mm 3 core's along a run of 200m...
  11. KennyKen

    How do you get promoted to Electricians Arm status?

    Got a Gold J.I.B card if that helps?
  12. KennyKen

    Info on Pre Paid WiFi units for Online Gaming

    Hi Guys I'm currently working on a Project in Darwin Australia. After work I stay on camp. The camp facilities are great but there's too many people using these facilities. So to pass time I've brought an Xbox One with Battlefield 1. Phone Reception is ok on camp but individual rooms do not...
  13. KennyKen

    Customised Tool Bags. Are they Popular in U.K.?

    Well just thought I'll start a Thread regarding this. I know my Tool bag was bog standard in U.K. But in Australia they love there customised Tool bags. Made out of tough Vinyl with rock solid base fully customised pockets which are lockable. Strap is made out of car belt material with padding...
  14. KennyKen

    CompEX or EEHA Hazardous area's Training

    Hi Guys been working in the Mines - Australia. Completed Hazardous areas training. Just wanted to let all industrial or commercial sparks who will jump up a notch that I have eventually found the field that I'm satisfied with. Prospective sparkles who are thinking of doing the move to AUS should...
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