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  1. Coach

    There's always one.

    It was a Pat testing day today in a workshop and I had just checked out all the appliances in the kitchen area ok and then came to the bad bit. It was already not clever as the kettle and microwave had previously been plugged into a custom built 2 way trailing socket. Now it seems that the guy...
  2. M

    110v 16A power outlets

    I got sent to a job today to move a 110v to above a newly buitl workbench which has is going to have 2 mitre saws when i got the there where 10 * 16A(5 doubles but each outlet has its own feed) outlets from 1* 5kw fixed transformer with only 2 legs coming directly from so then i thought it...
    • Maestro
    • Thread
    • 110v always outlets power protection really tranny
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. A

    I always get the stupid tight customers

    Priced a job Wednesday night existing fan in bathroom wasn't working properly. Said she needed a new fan. priced for an manrose 100t inline fan and new ducting etc and to install a new spot in bathroom £170. She allready had it done for £85!!!! Today!!! Materials are the best part of £70-80 and...
    • Andystraughan
    • Thread
    • always customer customers doing first get kitchen priced stupid switch tight
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. B

    Smoke Alarm's

    Is it pretty common practice these days to put smoke alarms on their own circuit when rewiring a domestic property ? If so, does it appear in the regs as good practise because I've always put them on the end of a lighting circuit due to the fact that to the untrained. If there's no lights on...
  5. M

    What would you expect from a trainee ?

    Evening guys, im looking for a little bit of advice and guidance for my current situation please I currently work full time as a trainee electrician, and have had this job for the past 6 weeks while studying my 2365 level 2 at college on evenings what I would like to know, is from your...
    • Matthew87
    • Thread
    • always asking learn tools trainee
    • Replies: 83
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. J

    solar quote

    i have been quoted £6395 for 16 antaris p6 polly panels(12 year warrenty) kaco powador inverter(10 year warrenty) both german. £6500 if i take i boost at the same time. any comments on the quality of the panels /inverter or i boost. i live in iv12 post code cheers
  7. stidge

    Isolator overheating

    Hi ! Situation is this , 10mm t&e approx run 10 M , 10-10.5kw Shower, 60898 40 amp , I recently( February) replaced isolator due to overheating( neutral load side) . Installed a mid price range (45a)new one , made sure off good tight connections , but now have same problem overheating load...
  8. W

    The big jobs aint always the best

    Ive been analysing my work over the last 2 years and have confirmed what i have suspected for a while now; it seems that in this game everyone is always brainwashed into the mentality of getting the big jobs in, large contracts are good! well i have personally found the big jobs are up to 45%...
    • Welchyboy1
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    • agree always best builders electrical work jobs paperwork small these
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Business Related
  9. D

    why is this RCD tripping?

    Went to a job today to try and rectify a fault on a ring circuit. I visited the property some time ago and noticed the main ring was not RCD protected on a 17th ed high integrity board that had been very recently installed. I assumed a fault was present. No paperwork... I disconnected all...
  10. S

    LED Lighting for outdoor decking?

    Hi Guys, This is sort of an introduction/first post as I am new to the forum, so any advice welcome.Can anyone please tell me the current compliance for fitting LED lights in outdoor decking? Any info appreciated. Cheers Sparkman123
    • Sparkman123
    • Thread
    • always cable generally led lighting lights outdoor voltage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  11. G

    core drill set

    can someone recommend me a decent core drill set ? thanks !
  12. R

    jib

    Hi guys I have 2330 level 1,2,3 NVQ 3 and 17th. I now work as a trainee electrical engineer in a factory. Is it worth me getting my jib card or shall I wait and pay the fees etc when I'm back working on sites? My company doesn't pay jib rates anyway so I'm a little confused. Regards
  13. W

    Outside junction Boxes, switches

    Hi all Is it ok to fit conduit into the top knockout of an outside...
    • WolvesJon
    • Thread
    • always boxes can't drain drill junction outside switch switches water
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. H

    Underfloor heating!

    Customer wants to put carpet down on his underfloor heating mat in the conservatory. Obviously a screed will need to be applied over the mat first. Anyone know the minimum depth of screed as he's limited on space under the doors, also Whenever I've put electric matting down its always had a...
    • Hanch123
    • Thread
    • always design doors heating screed underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
  15. applemac

    is it ok to use a mobile number as my business number

    im using google adwords and have notices most other local sparks use a landline but I'm busy and cant sit over a home phone all day and night. is it a bit unprofessional or is it ok this day and age? i am 24hr call out...
  16. A

    NICEIC Certification Scheme niceic assesment advice

    Hello. I have my niceic first assesment soon and am looking for any useful advice or tips on the 2 jobs they will be inspecting. The first 'major' is a cu upgrade. All done 17th edition split load board. (Anything to watch out for they're picky on)? Second is straight forward 16amp...
  17. G

    board change

    this is the board change i said i was on with this morning: this is the intake arrangements for the 4 flats getting a Ze=0.09 the existing 4 way BS3036 board old board removed & finals broken out ready for IR and (R1 R2) (R1 R2) at the furthest point on the lighting circuit=1.28 new board...
    • GLENNSPARK
    • Thread
    • always attach board change point
    • Replies: 84
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. Fast&Rough

    New job

    Just got a new job as a Multi Skilled Electrician. Very Exited to get started and further my career in the industry
  19. G

    Job Notifications

    Hi all, just wondered if anybody can give me with a bit of advice, i registered last year with a scheme provider and my re assesment is due in the next few months, having checked all my paperwork is up to scratch as you do, i have realised i have forgotten to notify a job i completed in...
    • gafc156
    • Thread
    • always assessor electrical work notify paperwork
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. L

    Testing Ze

    Hi all, Just a quick one, I've been asked to price a EICR / PIR on some shared offices, its just the landlords testing so the general test to each "sub owned DB" plus the landlords communal lighting and small power. I've been told I can't power down to one unit as the company has Servers and...

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