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LEDs & Interference

I'm led to believe that LEDs (as in the actual basic semiconductor device themselves) are comparatively strong emitters of radio frequency interference. Don't know about how much power or where in the spectrum but that's what I was once taught. Just wondering whether anyone has seen this as a...
- NickD
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- Apr 2, 2014
- become frequency interference led leds where
- Replies: 4
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing Elecy?

Hi guys, I am new here and would really like some advice concerning a career change. I have a BTEC in Electronic Engineering which I gained some 18 years ago. I have never put it too much use, however I always really enjoyed testing circuitry and problem solving and wanted to make a career of...
- slinger69
- Thread
- Mar 24, 2014
- become btec courses degrees electronic engineer engineering inspection inspection and testing salary students testing train
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Electrical Engineering Chat
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what do i need to do to become a qualified electrician?

hi all. new here and wanting some good advice. im wanting to become a qualified electrician and currantly only have my 17th edition. i have years of experience and knowledge in the electrical field but have nothing other than my 17th edition. can any of you offer any advice? Thanks Dan
- danlad
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2014
- become electric electrical electrician qualified qualified electrician
- Replies: 54
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Want to stop working with my hands and become a paper pusher

Hi there having been in the electrical business since Jan 1980 I now want to stop the physical part and get into design etc. I have my C&G2400/2391/ 17th edition etc. Being self-employed I have some great customers but do not know how to make this change, as my customers will no longer have a...
- RetireEarly
- Thread
- Mar 13, 2014
- because become business customers design electrical electrical work hands paper working
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Business Related
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Qualifications needed to become an electrician.

Hello I have recently started an electrical course and I would just like to clarify the qualifications I am working to would allow me to go self employed as an electrician or even work within a company. At this moment in time I am a maintenance engineer and would like a slight change of career...
- Nathan Brooke
- Thread
- Feb 23, 2014
- become electric electrical electrician needed qualifications
- Replies: 9
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Help to get back in the trade

hi all ,this is the first post on here so i appreciate your time looking at it. back in 1999 i started a jtl aprenticship but due to personal reasons i only done 2 out of the 3 years im pretty sure i done the city and guilds 2351 course and had 2 or 3 certs but cant be sure ive contacted city...
- djr2
- Thread
- Feb 6, 2014
- become get guilds sparks trade working years
- Replies: 3
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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When testing for volts why doesn't earth become live?

Hi, I am thinking of doing the 2365 course but in the mean time I am learning a bit myself and I have a question which I hope someone can help me with please: When I test between line and earth to see if something is live (230V), do I make the earth live? I kind of know you don't as I left my...
- sensible
- Thread
- Feb 4, 2014
- become doesn't earth live testing volts
- Replies: 3
- Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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How to become city and guild with HNC?

I'm studying electrical and eletronic HNC now then HND later but I want to become an electrician. I checked a lot of jobs are required City and Guide qualifications.Thus I'm planning to take the city and guide after the HNC and become a full qualified electrician. Can someone give an...
- Lewisham
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- Oct 18, 2013
- become city hnc how to
- Replies: 1
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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How can I become city and guild with HNC?

I'm studying electrical and eletronic HNC now then HND later but I want to become an electrician. I checked a lot of jobs are required City and Guide qualifications.Thus I'm planning to take the city and guide after the HNC and become a full qualified electrician. Can someone give an...
- Lewisham
- Thread
- Oct 18, 2013
- become city hnc
- Replies: 32
- Forum: Electrician Courses : Electrical Quals
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Advice on how to become a qualified Electrician.

Hi, I am very interested in becoming an Electrician but am bamboozled by how many different companies offer numerous courses. I have no experience at all but have always had an interest on becoming an electrician, but due to unforseen circumstances, missed the chance from leaving school. I am...
- betamax1988
- Thread
- Oct 15, 2013
- advice become electric electrical electrician how to qualified qualified electrician
- Replies: 21
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Training to Become a Electrician

Hello friends, my name is Rogerio, I am Brazilian and living in England since 1999 as electrician mate, but now I would like to try be fully qualified, I would like to know what I have to do to be fully qualified and what path to take, because I have a lot of electrician experience in England...
- rorogauk
- Thread
- Aug 29, 2013
- become electric electrical electrician training
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations
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What do I need to become a qualified sparky?

Hi, I'm new to the forum and am basically looking for a bit of advice. I'm 18 years old and starting University studying a HND in Mechanical Engineering in September and will be studying approx. 2 and a half days a week and I work in the evenings so I will have time in the day to do work. I...
- Fizzy
- Thread
- Aug 20, 2013
- become qualified sparky
- Replies: 26
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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What steps should I take to become an apprentice

Hi I am 20 years old and have finally found the career that I want to follow but I am having trouble finding an apprenticeship. I have no electrical experience and no qualifications but I am wondering what steps I should take to get myself an apprenticeship. As I am in full time work and can...
- jacob119
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- Aug 13, 2013
- apprenticeship become steps
- Replies: 15
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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How do I find people suitable to become Systems Designers?

Hi All, Last year, the company I work for took on someone who had City and Guilds 2330 Level 2 and level 3 technical certificates in Electrotechnical technology as a Trainee Audiovisual (AV) Systems Designer and he is perfect for the job. In the space of a year he's worked incredibly hard to...
- Crossover
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- Aug 3, 2013
- become people suitable systems
- Replies: 7
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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how to become an electrian

I have been looking online and having a hard time finding information on becoming an Electrician. How did you guys start? What kind of classes/degree did you take or have? I am speaking to a counselor next week but wanting to get more info ahead of time to research. Thanks in advance!
- drewnation
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- Aug 3, 2013
- become how to
- Replies: 3
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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biffs last minute wimbledom thread.....

all set for an epic final dont think murray can win from coming behind , needs to stay in front..........
- Guest55
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- Jul 7, 2013
- become british led scottish thread
- Replies: 32
- Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
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When does Extraneous become Exposed? or vicaversa.

OK...here's the scenario... Metallic incoming water & gas pipes, plastic clipped, no branches, to a correctly wired combi, but not connected. The pipes are Extraneous, the combi metalwork is Exposed. Connect the pipes to the combi... No involving metal window frames, knives and forks etc etc!
- Silly Sausage
- Thread
- Jul 4, 2013
- become exposed extraneous
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations
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Looking to become a qualified electrician.

Hi everyone this is my first time posting on this site, to get straight to the point i'm being made redundant at the beginning of September and am thinking of paying for a fast track course into becoming an electrician, could anyone give me any advice on what courses to do and the best routes to...
- keith2603
- Thread
- Jun 15, 2013
- become electric electrical electrician looking qualified qualified electrician
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Electrician Courses : Electrical Quals
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2365 2 year evenings

Hi, Well today i had my assessment and interview at my college Everything i had read on the college website is now wrong, as they updated the courses (obviously not the site grr) I was lead to believe it was one year for the level two and one year or the level three. Now the teacher today told...
- Damon4121
- Thread
- Jun 6, 2013
- 2365 become college electrician experience level
- Replies: 15
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Mum and toddler and the maniacs we have become

I just saw this video on U-tube, It is disturbing but the police need to catch this callous maniac Miracle escape for hit and run toddler caught on camera - YouTube
- Des 56
- Thread
- Feb 12, 2013
- become
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Electrician Talk Forum

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