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  1. cliffed

    External lighting around perimeter of Sports Complex

    Recently did an EICR on external lighting, installed in the early 70’s, never been tested before & never compliant. The Swa’s are 2.5 x2 core entering in a recently new Cut Out. The problem the Client as now is that @ least 4 lighting points have high Zs reading over 10 ohms. Installing new Swa...
  2. telectrix

    BACK ONLINE WITH THE BEST FORUM AROUND.

    hI, I am back with apologies for my prolonged absence ( I haven't got a sick note as my GP wanted £35 for do one). Had a couple of heath issues ; still got a load of pain, mostly back and legs. Anyway, on a lighter note, early hours of Tuesday morning, one of our mutts ( Willow ) gave birth to...
  3. P

    Skeleton board? How do I get around this?

    Been asked to move, remove and add some sockets the kitchen and I’ll need to add a circuit for an electric hob. Looked at the board and it’s one of those Wylex skeleton boards (image attached). Doesn’t look like much room in there to get a new consumer unit installed. I’ve never had to deal with...
  4. A

    Regulations around stairwell wiring

    Hi all, I have two questions regarding wiring and containment on commercial property stairwells in Ireland. We are currently wiring a 3 story pub-to-be. We plan on using plastic conduit- surface from top stairwell landing to the bottom landing. I can't find anything to the contrary in the...
  5. HappyHippyDad

    Is the superlec forum sponser still around?

    I haven't received part of my order from superlec. Its been 3 months. Lots of phone calls, lots of promises, nothing happens. Just wondering if the forum sponsor is still around? I can't seem to find them.
  6. D

    I Need Work Basildon college. Did anyone attend around 2005 2007

    Did anyone attend basildon college around 2005/2007. Trying to track down my nvq. But don't know who it was under. I thought it was eal.
  7. strider6

    I Need Work Looking for work around South West London

    Hi there, This might be a bit of a long shot, but doesn't hurt to try. I'm based in South West London (Richmond/Twickenham) and I'm about 7 weeks into my C&G 2365 L2 course (602 exam soon) at the moment. I have some past commercial and residential site experience (~1yr) and have my own hand &...
  8. R

    I Need Work Looking for work around North-East area, willing to travel.

    Mate with site experience, 18th edition, ECS, 2365 own tools and transport looking for work around the North-East willing to travel. If interested message me for more info. Thanks
  9. A

    I Need Work Looking for Electrical improver jobs around London

    ECS EXPERIENCED WORKER CARD HOLDER Certification. C&G 2382-22 Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 603/3319/4 18th Edition City & Guilds 8202 Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma Electrical Installation City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical...
  10. Z

    I Need Work Hi I’m looking for part time electrician mate/ improve jobs around we Midlands

    Hi I’m 40 years old, finished Level 3 diploma college. I’m looking to find electrician company in the Midlands to improve my skills and to be full qualified electrician in the future. I’m ready to work on minimum wage, couple days of week . My phone number is 07561389603. Any news send me...
  11. P

    Running wire around ductwork

    Hello all, I'm renovating my kitchen and had a question about running wire around ductwork. In attached pictures - I need to have a receptacle and a dedicated dishwasher line to the right of the ductwork. However, there is no good way to avoid the ductwork without running about 40 feet of...
  12. A

    I Need Work Looking for apprenticeship opportunity around Liverpool area.

    I have completed level 3 C&G electrical installation course and I'm looking for an apprenticeship opportunity, or if anyone knows of any companies currently seeking an apprentice around Liverpool area.
  13. S

    I Need Work Looking for work as an electricians mate in around medway and kent area.

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for work as a mate, I have a recently achieved a City & guilds level 3 in electrical installations (2365). I already had level 2, PAT testing (2377), Part P buildings regulations, 18th Edition BS7671 ECS card. I'm hard working and honest and for 4 years i have been...
  14. J

    Can I complete my NVQ 3 portfolio abroad or around the UK?

    Hello, I am about to embark on completing the C&G 2365 level 3 diploma, but I was curious about the portfolio evidence gathering required at the end of the process. I have a few construction friends who work in Scotland as well as Australia and New Zealand who were keen to let me effective...
  15. L

    Anyone around Exeter (Barley valley ) area?

    Trying to find out if a relative (2nd cousin ) has passed away .He was a recluse late 80's , no phone etc .Cannot really find anything on Obituaries etc etc .
  16. T

    Wire nut has black ring around it

    My Whirlpool dishwasher lost power. I checked all of the connections and nothing is loose. Nothing looked corroded. It's a newer model ( a few years old) and does not have a thermal fuse. So we popped off the bottom and we noticed one of the wire nuts has a black ring around it so I'm assuming...
  17. Pegasus

    Insulation Resistance Test, trying to wrap my head around it

    I am self-teaching fault-finding and testing, but I can't wrap my head around insulation resistance tests. From my understanding you send 500V for domestics down the conductors using an Multi-Function Tester, and the values should be over 1M Ohm, now my question is why should the resistance be...
  18. timhoward

    Any electro-magnetism experts around?

    I wasn't quite sure where to post this random question, but I'm fairly sure that some of the geniuses on this forum will have some ideas. I'm trying to find a way of re-magnetising some 50 year old small magnets used in open-frame motors for model railway locomotives. There is a machine...
  19. danJ04

    I Need Work Looking for Work experience around Kent/South East London

    Hi All, my college course requires me to complete a certain amount of work experience and thought looking around this website might solve some of my problems. I have some prior installation experience from wiring up around my house, but as of now I have no professional experience but am willing...
  20. O

    UK Advice around electric fire power supply

    Hey guys! I'm hoping to get some advice. We are in the process of building an entertainment unit which will have an electric fire floating on the front. However, this fire comes with a plug. I guess my question is, what's the best way to plug this in so the wire can't be seen? I wanted to add...

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