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  1. J

    which qualification is best for nvq?

    Hi I have finished the 2330 lvl 2 and 3 and am looking to get the nvq done, im 35 so couldnt get an apprenticeship, i finished college june last year and have been waiting to get on the nvq, my college are now saying i can do the 2357 nvq but will cost £3500+, looking on the website this...
  2. A

    best cable for free view?

    Hi there iv upgraded my TV to a smart HD and all the BBC channels are getting blocks of pixels asif the signal is crap but I live less than 10miles direct line to winter hill. It happens on other channels aswel but most channels are received perfect. I got a gold plated cable to plug into the TV...
  3. A

    NVQ 3. what is the best course number

    I've been looking online to do an online nvq3 and I've come across 2356 but some websites state its maintenance and others installations. What course number do I specifically look for to do installations?
  4. R

    Best way to become a qualified sparky?

    Hi All now I know I might get a bit of stick for this but here goes, I want to become an electrician! I would like some advice on the best way of doing this. Here it comes, I am actually a qualified plumber/ gas safe registered!, I have been in the industry for 10 years, originally I wanted to...
  5. P

    Best type of advertising for Domestic work.

    Hi, After some advice as regards what you guys reckon is the best form of advertising for domestic work in terms of new business V's £ spent. I've listed options below (May not be all):- 1. Local free parish magazine. 2. Local papers. 3. Flyers delivered through doors. 4. Yellow pages. 5...
  6. G

    Best training route

    Hi guys, im im new to the forum and just wanted some advice on what the best training route to go down was. I have just completed my NVQ level 3 (marine fitting bias) and will in September be starting my HNC in electric and electronic principals. My aim is at some point in the future to join...
  7. A

    what card reader is best

    Thinking of buying a mobile card reader for easier payments from customers. I saw the pay leven reader at screwfix and have read varying comments about it from bad customer service to extra charges from your bank for foreign settlement, because pay leven use a foreign bank. Now looking into...
  8. W

    The big jobs aint always the best

    Ive been analysing my work over the last 2 years and have confirmed what i have suspected for a while now; it seems that in this game everyone is always brainwashed into the mentality of getting the big jobs in, large contracts are good! well i have personally found the big jobs are up to 45%...
  9. K

    The best route please ladies and gentlemen!

    Hello again i already posted up an introduction but just a short bit recently qualified (apprenticeship) gas engineer looking to expand my skill set over the next few years its easy to see that soon to work on modern appliances you will have to be more competent with electrics than with the gas...
  10. J

    Best Alarm Systems for Domestic Property

    Hi, looking for advice on the following - wireless alarm 2 keypads for operating alarm on/off 1 or 2 alarm sounders 4 PIR detection sensors 2 door sensors Would have put this in the alarm section but it's locked?! Any advice where I can get a decent alarm, don't mind paying good money for a...
  11. S

    Best Use of Electricity in a Movie or TV Show <Warning! Spoiler Alert!>

    Catching up on Breaking Bad season 5 (part I) on DVD box set - don't have Netflix - and had to admire Walter's ingenious use of electricity to escape the plastic hand-cuffs. Is that possible?? Okay, so it's only 110V (this being the US), but can you really melt plastic against you skin??
  12. B

    how can i find best course offer?

    is there any other source of finding courses for electrician than google ? I need to go for pat testing course now. it is 2377 c&g in edinburgh what im looking for now.
  13. Z

    Which course is best for me? Need some advice, please...

    EDIT: Don't need any advice anymore
  14. S

    best 2394/5 test centres

    Hi everyone, I've just passed my 2382 and I'm now looking to get a job as an electricians mate or electrical improver working alongside an electrician and will be looking to do my 2394/5 to become a fully recognised electrician, I just wondered if anyone has found any good training centres to do...
  15. dez0178

    Can anyone explain the best way to fault find on a ring main.

    Hi, Can anyone help please. I am doing an assignment for college level 3. I am trying too understand how to find a fault on a ring main circuit. I have read about splitting the ring, finding which end has the fault test again until the fault is found. But could anyone explain step by step on how...
  16. B

    Best ZE on TT

    As above whats the best reading you guys have had.. Had a 0.58 today on a rod
  17. L

    Lenze smd variable frequency drives 0.37Kw. 3/PE 400-480v BEST PRICE

    Up for seel VFD were used between 0 and 7 months. Many of them were used only were installed and then removed. All VFD will be delivered in original boxes. Each VFD is tested before shipment. VFD CONDITION IS LIKE NEW. 100% QUALITY GUARANTEE OR MONEY BACK ! DO NOT MISS THE BEST PRICE IN THE...
  18. G

    Where is the best place to pick up LED GU10's?

    Can anyone recommend anywhere to pick up up LED gu10's, i know where to get the cheap rubbish ones. I mean something middle of the road that is half decent with no comebacks ie breaking after a week. Sort of new to buying LED lamps as most customers are not happy to pay the prices for this...
  19. K

    Best preparation for 17th edition.

    I'm looking into booking my 17th edition exam while doing my apprenticeship. Just wondering how the best way to go about studying for it? Am I right in thinking that you only need to be able to find things in the regs book to pass the exam? P.S I think this part of the forum is an excellent...
  20. T

    The best course for basic testing ??

    Is there a C&G short course that runs through basic maintenance testing of circuits, motors etc Thanks in advance

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