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  1. C

    How to trace a break in a cable? In a wall!

    Hi all, Hoping for some advice, I ran a cable to some light fittings some time ago during refurb of my place. I've now gone (2 yrs later) to connect that light fitting... and nothing. Dead. I wired my place all myself, then had a spark come and sign it off. All connected circuits passed...
  2. loulew

    My First Van Break In......

    So I've just experienced my first van break in. Happened an hour ago, broad daylight with the van parked at the front of site I'm working on. Only managed to get a drill though as a cyclist disturbed them. How's everyone else's day?
  3. littlespark

    Other trades:- Give us sparkies a break

    I was asked over the phone to come and move an outlet as it was in the way of a new kitchen cabinet. A couple of inches to the left to miss the unit. "Sure", I said "I'm not busy today. Give me half an hour to get there" By the time I got there... within the half hour, the kitchen fitter had...
  4. H

    Im back after an extended break

    Hi all, Im back, its been a while so im easing myself back in
  5. A

    Trying to break into commercial

    Hi guys I have been running my company for about 2 years now and going steady. We are an NICEIC Approved Contractor. Most of the work has been domestic so far which I don't mind, however I'd like to get more commercial work. Does anyone have any tips on how to get more commercial contracts...
  6. S

    Cable Duct install in Cement Bound Sand (CBS)

    Hi Has anyone had any experience of excavating to find HV underground cables in CBS backfill? I am being asked increasingly to use CBS (usually about 1:14 Cement/sand) for bedding and cover infill of cable ducts we install. Reason usually given is that apparently it helps with heat dissipation...
  7. T

    Underfloor heating fault

    Hello, I have electric underfloor heating in our bedroom under ceramic tile. there are two systems wired to one touch screen stat, (1x15m & 1x5m) they were installed about 2 years ago and worked great for about 8 month. now the larger one does not heat up? i have tried wiring it direct to the...
  8. J

    I Need Work - Apprentice - training - north west - looking off a break.

    Hi My name is Johnathan, I am desperately looking for an apprenticeship for my self. I completed my C&G PEO and my C&G 2330 level 2. I am a worker. I have worked from the age of 16. I am self motivated and I have done many things, including running a small business...
  9. S

    Vans break in's Derbyshire!!!!

    might need to be checking ya vans lads, 48 recorded break ins in the last two weeks around Chesterfield/ Mansfield area. Anyone had armaplate fitted???
  10. E

    Fault Finding

    Hi, Does anybody have any tips or tricks on how to find where a break in electric UFH cables. I was thinking of using a tone generator and hoping to trace the tone until it stops. Thanks
  11. Leesparkykent

    200A load break switch/switch disconnector.

    I have a job on ATM where the client has been done over by the builder for 65K leaving the job which is 13 new build flats near completion but the client is running out of dollar pretty quick. I'm doing my best to help out by finishing the job but due to the concerns over money I'm getting paid...
  12. P

    New trainee member looking for a break

    evening all, my name is Patrick clowery, ive recently just started traning with trades gateway college. I'm currently working as a contracts cctv drainage supervisor. ive decided to take a change in direction in my career as I want a better work life balance and a better quality of life. I'm...
  13. A

    Break even analysis

    Does anyone know how to complete a break even analysis for an electrician. I understand that Total Revenue = Total costs The difficulty is for an electrician total revenue is a mixture of an Hourly rate and Materials sold. If I base it purely on my hourly rate I only break even after 36 hours...
  14. Lee Gold

    Short circuit and break up cable on fault finding rig

    Can someone explain a short circuit And a break in a cable when fault finding please what is the meaning of them please. Was fault finding today on test rig
  15. M

    Velux AOV Problem Linking panels

    Hello All using the following units KFX 100 Break Glass Reset Button 3FC F20 EU 2 units (both opening 2 vents) 3FC F10 EU 1 unit (opening 1 vent) using auxiliary cards on 4/5 resistor in serious & parallel 480 series 10K parallel (came with units) IO cards fitted through fire alarm &...
  16. E

    power break

    Hi Does anyone know where I can buy this manufacturer of MCB or RCBO brand is called power break POWER BREAK 6 AMP TYPE C 10 kA MCB CIRCUIT BREAKER 230/400V PB10 - OTHER - Electrics Outdoors Thanks
  17. P

    Xmas break

    Hi guys just finished for today but back in on Boxing Day ? Hope you all have a good Christmas and a prosperous new year cheers paul
  18. HappyHippyDad

    Most effective or correct way to fault find?

    Evening all... I'm in two minds whether to post this but i've thought about it for a while and was hopeing someone could give me a very clear idea of how they would find the fault. Lets say we have a ring. We test between N-E at the CU and find a poor IR reading, lets say 0Mohms, ie socket...
  19. A

    Break In

    So last night my van got broken into and they cleaned me out, to a replacement value of around £4800 plus hand tools!! Please keep an eye out for anyone selling general sparky daily tools and a fluke 1653B in the slough area. :-( Kick in the teeth only been out on my own for 6 months just as I...
  20. C

    Break in britain

    Whilst killing time lying on the couch with the worst bout of manflu known to man, the above program was on. It showed a gentleman that had been broken into twice. The presenter then proudly showed the cameraman the preventative measures they had done. One of them was an led flood which the t+e...

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