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    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...
  2. 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
  3. 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...
  4. Lister1987

    Best way to trace circuits and generate house schematic?

    As title suggests, I want to look at mapping out exactly what the wiring is doing in our home. I've got a tone & probe and fuse finder, just wondering from the more experienced here, what the best way to go about it is? Some should be straightforward; kitchen and bedroom circuits but lighting...
  5. X

    Looking to emigrate, how's best?

    Hello guys, I'm currently working in the UK as a Electrical Maintenance engineer in the food industry. Me and my partner are talking about a move to Australia or New Zealand and there seems to be plenty of jobs when I've looked but I'm not sure where to start. I'm only BTEC level 3 qualified...
  6. Dan

    Reported content: Post in thread 'Codes domestic eicr best practice'

    Post in thread 'Codes domestic eicr best practice' by GrumpyOldSpark has been reported by Dan. Reason given: Content being reported:
  7. RutlandFox

    I Need Work Best place to advertise for help on a job

    Hi all. I have a couple of jobs coming up that I will need a helper to help out with - general electrical stuff like pulling cables, cutting channels, drilling holes, stuff like that. Where is a good place to advertise? And what is the going rate for a jobbing sparky (eg NVQ level 2) or similar...
  8. S

    Best LED Downlighter for bathroom with white tiles

    Hi All, We've moved into a new build property and our bathroom, which has glossy white with a hint of grey speckle Porclenosa tiles, is looking a bit dull which I believe is the result of the downlighters. We have 3 x 7.9W, 38 degrees, 3000K downlighters in the bathroom and they seem to be...
  9. T

    Dog is a man best friend

    How do you feel when a dog dies and you love it? We have a dog named Yuki who is our most beloved dog in over 7 years. But on October 8th 2018 I left home for my friend's birthday. But she was weak before I left. Then when I got home she was gone and she seems to be fighting over the illness...
  10. Lister1987

    Best calculator for 2365?

    Attended enrollment yesterday and I'm now "official" (6 days to term start), We're advised to get a scientific calculator so was wondering; those that have done the course, what calc would you recommend?
  11. W

    Codes domestic eicr best practice

    Hi just looking for any tips and knowledge. When carrying out a domestic eicr I’ve noticed a pattern such as often No metal board No rcd protection Not to ip 4x or 2 x I’m still picking up on things to put and don’t want to get into a habit of jut the same ones. Any other recommendations in...
  12. P

    whats the best book to buy for motorcycle diy electrics

    whats the best book to buy for motorcycle diy electrics
  13. T

    What's the best way to become a fully qualified electrician earning a good wage?

    As the title says, what's the best way of doing this? I got a good set of GCSES (2A*s, 10As and 2Bs) however I do not think that I will be able to go to uni. Instead learning a trade is a more likely option. I have decided to go to being an electrician and will probably apply for something...
  14. Marti

    Garden lights best in "3 Plate" or at switch

    Opinions appreciated on this one. Garden in approximately a square, 20 metres pr side The board is under the stairs and I'll run a 6aRCD protected feed behind the units to the rear wall and into the garden; everything outside in Schneider boxes filled with Ray Tech Gel Cable will be either Hi...
  15. A

    Best way to add new sockets in existing stud wall

    hi all, My house is a typical 1930s semi. Seems that the partition walls between each room are stud walls. There is only one single socket in each bedroom which is clearly not ideal therefore i want to add more. The upstairs sockets are fed off a 4mm radial so I am thinking of ripping it out...
  16. J

    Best first step to remedy bypassed domestic RCD box?

    Moved into 60's semi and had work done to renew kitchen, including new induction hob, cooker etc. 3 qualified electricians came to quote and each mentioned that someone had bypassed one of the RCDs (?) in the main box (Branded GET/Schupa), so that circuits to the right of the attached photo are...
  17. O

    Electrical Safety Council - Best Practice Guides

    For the use of lots of people on here who aren't aware of these: Best Practice Guides | Electrical Safety First - https://www.----------------------------/professional-resources/best-practice-guides/ Look in particular at No 1 as it covers lots of useful information such as regarding changing...
  18. gazdkw82

    Best ways to draw through flex conduit

    Had a tricky job this afternoon. 5 metre run of 20mm flexible conduit running through stud wall then 90' bend. Really struggled getting any of my mighty rods through (splintered 2 of them) What's the best method? Is there a specific attachment for rods?
  19. Leesparkykent

    Best place to buy PV gear....

    Just wondering where others are purchasing their solar PV gear...panels, inverters, mounting kits etc? I’ve got a run of it coming up and looking to supply the gear as I’ve been having dramas with stock and deliveries atm. TIA Lee
  20. J

    Best way to add Garage circuits

    Hi, I am a keen DIYer (dangerous phrase - I know) but will NOT be doing this work myself and will be getting a local sparky (Part P etc) in. However I'd like some advice as I want to check its the best way of doing things. I have a Tenby split load Consumer Unit (circa 2005) in the Garage with...

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