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  1. M

    Best college / training for 2365 lvl 2 and 3

    Hi guys, Can anyone advice please would be better to enrol to college or some training facilities to get my 2365 lvl 2 and 3. I live in London and was thinking about Barking and Dagenham college. They have express option for 10 weeks 3 days a week. Is it worth it, would it be sufficient for me...
  2. HumbleWorker 91RT

    Adult retraining, which avenue is the best to set you up to be competent and provide your best chance at gaining employment?

    Hi guys, I’m a rope access technician having worked on and around building sites for the past 7 years. I’ve carried out a wide variety of tasks and are competent on the tools. I’m wanting to retrain as a spark, from doing some research it seems a c and g course level 2/3 then get work with a...
  3. HumbleWorker 91RT

    Best route to retrain into electrician route, having done site work.

    Hi guys, I’m a rope access technician having worked on and around building sites for the past 7 years. I’ve carried out a wide variety of tasks and are competent on the tools. I’m wanting to retrain as a spark, from doing some research it seems a c and g course level 2/3 then get work with a...
  4. E

    Best way to wire new kitchen

    Hi, I am having my kitchen remodeled. I got a new panel put in this summer giving me the option to run more lines to the kitchen. right now the whole kitchen is running off of two double pole 20 amp breakers. We have tripped the breaker twice when using both the microwave and an air fryer at...
  5. H

    Best college/centre near West London?

    Hi, I'm looking for a college/centre to take my 2365 level2/3 near West London, anyone can help me?
  6. G

    Softball 101: best way to re-attach the EU plug with these wires?

    Newbie here with a fear of fire and other DIY mahem. OK--so I have this heating element for my ski boot bag (essential equipment in Switzerland) and it has two plugs--one for the car and the other for 240V household use. As I was stumbling into the elevator at 5AM on my way to the slopes I...
  7. R

    Looking for advice on the best brands of Domestic CU available

    Hi. Can any electricians who carry out domestic installations recommend the best brands of CU currently available. I am a recently retired electrician (over 50 yrs in the trade) but worked mainly in industrial/commercial installations and maintenance. Working now for family, friends and...
  8. J

    Best cheapest place to buy 18th edition regs book?

    Studying 18th edition. Any suggestions for the cheapest place to get the 18th edition regs book?
  9. J

    Best Light for Reading, Computer Office: Flat Panel or Globe Dome Light?

    We are thinking of installing new ceiling lights, in Standard 10 feet ceiling. We originally have 4 inch diameter light in the hallway. My son would keep the door open to prevent getting hot, however this hallway light was hitting the side, peripheral of his eye, very small and lot of light...
  10. U

    Best Method for Splicing into a Radial Power Circuit?

    Hi everyone, looking for a bit of advice on extending an existing radial circuit in my home (England, UK). I'm fairly experienced with basic electrical works, and regularly convert homes to 'smart homes', however the following has me stumped. The house was rewired 5-6 years ago, prior to my...
  11. P

    Best way to run cables in conduit

    I have a 20mm steel conduit drop to an accessory box buried in the wall. It was previously used for lighting cables and had 2 x 1.5 t+e and 1 x 1.5 3+e squeezed into it. There is no actual conduit system installed - the conduit simply goes into the loft and ends. There is some kind of rubber...
  12. D

    What's the best approach to swapping out this alarm for a new ring alarm?

    I have the following alarm system, but I've just purchased a new Ring alarm bundle that I want to swap it for. Couple of reasons why I haven't just ripped this out to start over with my new one: 1. The original alarm keypad by my door has a power cable I'd like to use for the new Ring keypad...
  13. B

    Best price for 6/3 UF-B

    I need approximately 170 feet of 6/3 uf-b wire to run from my main panel to a new disconnect for a pool heater. Running conduit is just not possible for me given the obstacles. The best price I found is 1.98/foot from Wire Wire Electric Supply with free shipping. Does anyone have experience with...
  14. Mark Wright

    I Need Work Best way to find further work experience with someone trustworthy I.e not a cowboy

    Can anyone give advice on finding work experience with someone who's not a cowboy, I'd love to continue this line of work it's been quite a ride but like many finding work experience is hard, i'd love to find someone who follows the rules etc and not smoke breaks every 5mins. I did contact one...
  15. R

    What's the best course to take to train as a fully qualified electrician?

    Hi all, I'm hoping you can please give me some advice, I'm an adult career changer and looking to fully qualify as an electrician. Can you please advise on what course I would need to do? There are so many out there with different companies with mixed reviews. I would like to get working ASAP...
  16. P

    New to UK. Wanted to become an electrician. What is the best path?

    I want to change careers used to run bars and nightclubs in USA, got older and now need a career change. I am new to London and am interested in becoming an electrician. I have no experience and no qualifications. I am also 38. I know that I am extremely late to the party. I have been trying...
  17. P

    Competent Persons Scheme and which is best.

    Hi all, I am new to this forum and as an electrician of 41 years circumstances are seeing me head in a different direction as far as work is concerned. Here is a list of questions (Sorry) Do you need test and inspect qualifications for competent persons scheme, although I have experience. My...
  18. L

    Best skills for an Electrician's mate

    Hi, I have just started retraining as an electrician and am starting my Level 2 EAL course in September. In the meantime I want to develop my skills as much as I can, however there are a lot of skills to develop. What I want to know is, what skill would a Electrician most appreciate if they...
  19. B

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Who's best and why ? ...

    Hey guys... Just about to sign up to a new scheme ... And was wandering who to go with ... NICEIC being the favourite for many reasons but also the most expensive ... Has anyone got any recommendations regards other schemes .. thanks
  20. HappyHippyDad

    Best price/place for a makita 5aH battery.

    Hope you're all having a good weekend! :) I am having a lazy day playing in front of the laptop nursing a bruised rib from boxing :anguished:?, so... I'm going to treat myself to a new makita 5aH battery as all I have are 3aH. Best price I can find is £49.99 + £4.98 (all inc VAT) from...

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