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  1. C

    Advice on Finding Work - No Experience

    Hi guys, Not sure if this is the right place to ask since it's more of a general question. I'm looking for a bit of advice. I completed my level 2 and 3 a few years ago and I'm now looking to get into electrics full time. The problem I have is I have no on-site experience. I technically have...
  2. B

    Bathroom wiring advice

    1. Does every powered item in bathroom needs fused spur outside? 2. Can separate RCD be required even if the supplied power is under CU RCD (for example whirlpool bath or underfloor heating)? Please check and comment rough wiring diagram (there is no details like L N G etc, just rough...
  3. P

    skills refreshing advice

    Hi Everyone, Fairly new to the forum I think I'm in the right thread. I'm hoping to get some advice. I originally served my apprenticeship as nvq level 3 electrical install and maintenance focused in commercial industrial. That was nearly 20 years ago now. I ended up moving into multi skill...
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    Advice on where to find work for older trainees?

    Hi all. Just a quick one to introduce myself, am 43 and decided to give up the office management job that I never got any satisfaction from to take the plunge. Hoping to go self employed, and have done the Level 2 with Level 3 ongoing. Any advice on how I can get opportunities to work to start...
  5. B

    Advice on wiring a lightbulb

    Recently moved into a house and there are exposed wires (3 wires) for overhead lights. I just need simple lightbulbs put in, so I got lightbulb connectors (see picture). I have a couple of questions. The 3 wires have this little attachment with two screws on them (see the picture - I took it...
  6. J

    I Need Work Looking for advice on different electrical roles.

    Hi, I’m currently working as an electrical maintenance technician for the RAF. Although the apprenticeship scheme was top class, working life post apprenticeship hasn’t been what I’d hope for in terms of work load. Some weeks you can go a full week without doing any trade specific work...
  7. A

    Please help, I need advice to build a case

    I am in a bit of a pinch at the moment and trying to argue a massive amount of used of electricity with my provider which I find it hard to believe for my living circumstances. I am a single person who lives in a one bed flat and is out of the house from 9-5 during the week days, I am on an...
  8. Sdcannon71

    Have any of you guys installed or worked with wireless light switches?

    This is in regards to wireless light switches i posted to two other forums. Surely someone here has some experience with the switches that is willing to share. So here is the meat. I have no experience with these switches but I am considering one for the purpose of adding a switch where running...
  9. S

    Hi Guys, im new to the forum and looking forward to reading some of the questions and advice.

    Hi Guys, im new to the forum and looking forward to reading some of the questions and advice. . I have been asked to install a safety device / relay system to an existing domestic property 4Kw solar system, so if there’s a main supply power cut to the property, we want the solar panels to trip...
  10. C

    Advice please on a 220v receptacle

    Hello and thank you for accepting my request to join the forum! So, I have had a Miller 140 welder now for 5 years or better and it has suited me fairly...until now. I purchased a mini jet boat project and I need a welder that will handle aluminum welding better, a 220v unit is needed now. What...
  11. rzarhm

    Need advice with a "complex" light fixture

    I'm trying to install a pendant (single bulb) in a ceiling light fixture. I've run into an issue with the wiring of the fixture box. Here's the setup of the wires: 5 green wires (never hot, I suspect ground) 5 white wires (never hot, I suspect neutral) 5 brown wires (one is hot but they are...
  12. M

    Moving to oz need advice.

    I'm moving to Perth this year as defacto on my partners visa as she is a nurse it's abit easier that way. I earn decent money in the UK as an electrician and quite comfortable here feel like I'm jumping in the deep end abit and there's not much advice online I can see. How much of a ballache...
  13. Tommy10toes

    UK Wiring advice for a novice

    I discovered a blank face plate in our large food cupboard and thought- ‘if there’s wiring behind this then I could put a little microwave in there’ There is wiring. (See horrible photo) so I will wire in a single plug socket there. Being a novice I wanted to check the following- After...
  14. S

    Motor/Gearbox/Contol unit advice for a Plastics Shredder

    Hello, I need some help. I'm building a plastic shredding machine for the charity I work for Atlantic Pacific International Rescue Ltd Atlantic Pacific - International Boat Rescue Project - https://www.atlanticpacific.org.uk/ . Its a Shredder Pro designed to Precious plastics specifications...
  15. P

    New member seeking advice on spurs ring mains

    Hi, I'm new to the site and wanted to seek some advice thanks, relating to adding fused spurs to existing ring mains in a commercial premises. Some of my other colleagues have been asked to explore ring main alterations, but they look after some site based kit and this is more related to...
  16. T

    UK Advice on becoming qualified.

    Hi, I’m just looking for some advice/ someone to point me in the right direction please. Basically I worked as an electrician for 5ish years from when I was 18 to 23. I’m 25 now and want to get back into electrics but the only qualification I currently have is the AM2. Is anyone able to help...
  17. HappyHippyDad

    Some advice on infrared heaters please.

    Evening all 🙂 I have been asked to quote for installing infrared heating panels (smart) throughout a house. This will be a first for me and I thought I would talk it through on here. In total 5.8kW. Top floor is 2.7kW (3 panels and a towel panel) and ground floor is 3.1kW (4 panels). These are...
  18. gcrawley02

    Ring video doorbell wired bypass advice

    I have the following transformer/chime and need to install the bypass cable. Can anyone advise how this should be wired up?
  19. J

    I Need Work Adult apprenticeship advice in Scotland

    Hello all, I appreciate you taking the time to read my post. After leaving school, I followed the typical university route. But, unfortunately, I have found myself at 27 years old, realizing that I would be far more satisfied in my work if I were in the electrical trade. I have been...
  20. O

    Advice on new home EV charge point install.

    Hi all, New ill ( not used yet) of 7.5kw EV charge point. New house consumer unit fitted 6months ago and fitted with 16mm tails as the main fuse was 80amp. Electric company then come to visit to see if the...

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