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  1. S

    Being pushed out of NICEIC after 15 years if I don't take 2391 exam.

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone else had any experience of the any of the governing bodies trying to insist on further training or face removal. I've been an approved contractor with the NICEIC for 15 years running my own business. Each year I am assessed for installation work and EICRs for...
  2. R

    Fridge Freezer no longer cooling after being disconnected for a few weeks...

    Hello, I have a Baumatic BR 11.2A under-counter fridge freezer that is about 20 years old. Never had a problem with it until I turned it off for a few weeks recently. When turning it back on, the light comes on, but there is no cooling! I found a site that does reasonably priced spares, so am...
  3. R

    Hi,New member just saying hello as being nagged by email,

    Hello to everone on the forum Been in the trade some 45 years now and Contracting on our own since 1990. Wouldn't change a thing Lol. Now doing EICR'S on properties we wired in the early 90,s. Absolutely love spending these lovely weekends in the office doing paperwork and chasing around all...
  4. Dan

    Flags should start being shown

    As the forum gets used and more ip based posts get made the forum will show which country the IP reads from. Handy now, essential soon!
  5. G

    Why is the term 'COMPETENT' now being used in the 18th of BS7671

    Why is the word 'competent' being over used to describe what was once just 'qualified electricians' with experience? Is it to promote proving you are competent in line with 'competent person' schemes of niceic and napit and therefore to subsequently promote those schemes through it's new...
  6. J

    I am being forced to post a thread to keep my account!

    I signed up because it was required in order to read other people’s threads when doing Google searches for electrical issues. I am not interested in posting anything or promoting anything. I have been emailed to say I must post a thread to keep my account. So here it is. This is dumb when you...
  7. C

    Heatmiser Neo Underfloor heating zone locked at set temp despite thermostat being switched off

    m having a bit of an issue that is proving difficult to resolve. For 2 years I have been having no problems with my setup. I have a 3 zone house. 1 radiator “zone” and two underfloor heating zones. Each zone has a neo V2 thermostat. Last couple of weeks when my kitchen zone heated up - it...
  8. N

    Confused about my floors being grounded

    I am a complete novice when it comes to electrics but I have recently bought a grounding mat and so I've been doing some measurements and I'm totally confused by something. Upstairs I get a reading from my body of 5 (ish) volts (bare foot). When I touch the earthing mat this goes down to 0.2...
  9. R

    Ever feel as though your being setup to fail.

    I’ve been in the Fire and Security Industry arounf 3 years now and have my qualifications. I was given an Install of a Panel change and Keypad and Speaker. Now our so called supervisor of 30 years said it’s only half a day. Long story short it was a full day. Lots of issues, took a whole day...
  10. E

    Being overbilled. What do I do? What resources are available? (USA)

    I hope this is the right place to post this, please redirect me if not. I've spent quite some time reading the forums, so I apologize if I've missed something that would have answered my questions. What are the options when disputing an electrician's invoice? How do I ensure that I'm paying a...
  11. S

    Travel time being averaged

    Hi All, Curious about something, while working I am expected to travel to different sites across the UK, i am unpaid for the first 45 minutes of travel, But my workplace average the rest of our travel outside of the 45 minutes across the month so I could be working 8 hours away and should be...
  12. B

    Hello from Chicago - question about 400amp service being run over 600'

    Hi Everyone, just saying hi as I already posted my question in the Electrical Advice section. Appreciate any info from someone with experience running 400amp residential service to a house a good distance from the main utility supply line. Thanks! Mike
  13. Q

    What do people get retainer wise for being on call?

    Evening all, For being on call out of hours what is the standard if any retainer fee, the place I work offer a higher rate when called out but what is a fair amount to ask for simply being on call? We can get called out at any hour and on the weekends Cheers for any responses
  14. C

    I have a 1 HP Dayton motor model 5k673. It is being replaced with 31TR91. Need help with wiring.

    I have a 1 HP Dayton motor model 5k673. It is being replaced with 31TR91. Need help with wiring. I was able to confirm line (L1) abd (L2 230v) Connections, but I have 2 wires left and I am not sure where they go. This is a hangar door, and the wiring is attached to a 3 pole switch...
  15. W

    Being billed for extra work?

    Hi guys. I had an electrician who came out, because there was a fault in the system. £180 for the emergency call out. Then I was quoted £750 (if paid in cash) else £900 for by bank transfer/invoice. fusebox was placed with a PCB one. 2 faults were identified in the circuit, necessitating a...
  16. R

    Being Slow at Work - Advice for an Apprentice.

    I was speaking to one of our Apprentices today who has been with us just under 3 years and is coming to the end of his apprenticeship. He said whilst I was away on holiday they gave him a ‘test’ which involved doing a full installation of an intruder alarm. You have another engineer there just...
  17. S

    EICR - I completed all remedial works now being told he needs to do a full test again

    Hey all, Could do with some help. I had a company recommended to me who quoted me to do an EICR on my rental property. (£265). I thought this was quite expensive but as I've been messed around no end by tradesmen I thought I'd go with the recommendation and pay the extra. I also asked him to...
  18. E

    Solar pv - slates being drilled through to install

    Hi, Recently I had solar panels fitted and realised how they have done it and I hope someone will be able to give me advice how bad and dangrous workmanship that is. 1. They trilled through the slate roof so hooks rest on the slates and then going into rafters. Basically slate became load...
  19. A

    Career change at 39 - am I being realistic?

    Hi everyone, I'm new to... everything around here. I am 39, working as an engineer in big tech, and I hate it. I have got really into DIY over the past couple of years, mostly carpentry, plumbing, bit of demolition :)s) etc. I have a healthy respect for electrics, so I've not touched them so...
  20. HappyHippyDad

    Being registered.............

    Just thinking aloud. Retirement is a long way off, but when it does happen I may well carry on doing smaller jobs once or twice a week. I don't think I would stay registered, but I may end up doing the odd CU change, or lets say I was even on a job where a building inspector was involved. Now...
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