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    What would you charge?

    Hello all, Have been on here for a while so be easy on me! I'm an electrician by trade and started out doing domestics and working my way up. This last year or so I've found my biggest contract (practically full time). Is on tanker ships carrying oil, I went on as an electrician but now do all...
  2. L

    Bs5839-6 British Standards Free Of Charge Online

    Bit of a long shot, but has anyone got a PDF copy of the BS 5839-1 & BS 5839-6 they would be happy to pass on? Thanks in advance
  3. R

    Van Wiring System Off Of Leisure Battery

    Hi guys, So basically I'm coming here looking for some friendly advice with the intention of eventually getting an electrician out to make sure I'm not messing anything up (I'm based near Swindon - recommendations welcome!). I just want to do as much of the prep as possible. I've put together...
  4. U

    5v 4amp Charger For Phone - Make My Own

    Does anyone have or able to design me a circuit diagram to convert from mains AC to 5v dc to charge two devices at 2.1amp each? ive seen a design for a single 1amp output but not two at 2.1amp? http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/cell-phone-charger-circuit-diagram is the circuit i've...
  5. J

    NAPIT Certification Scheme napit or NIC registration pros & cons

    Hi All Im considering joining Napit or NIC in order to self certificate. Just wondered if any of the pros have any advice which might be better (pros & cons) Thanks in advance
  6. S

    Looking for some tips on installing charge points for electric cars

    I am looking to start installing charge points at domestic dwellings. Was just wondering if yous could give me a bit more info on these as regards to regs etc.
  7. M

    Charging for testing, certs and notification etc...

    Hello all, just a thought... Could i ask if anyone ever charges for testing, certs and notification on top of general electrical install or do you allways include the above within the contract price for sockets, downlights, cu change etc... Just wondered because sometimes that call all take up...
  8. G

    Help pricing

    Hi all, I'm just starting out alone and want to do domestic only jobs, im initially going to focus on the smaller jobs as I also work full time elsewhere (the hope is I can eventually leave the "elsewhere") but still build up my profile and gain experience / confidence during my days off and...
  9. B

    External socket with meter advice

    hi there guys, just wanting bit of advice if you don't mind. iv never had to install a meter before so be kind :) iv been asked by a local business to fit an external socket. which isn't a problem. the external socket is for a different business - a catering van and they want to charge the...
  10. uksparks

    Charging Leisure Batteries in Parallel

    Hi, This is a question for anyone who can help with DC etc and Leisure Batteries. I have a 500w load at 12v, made up of. 75w car stereo which includes 15w per Chanel, and 425w of LED lights. I have 5x 100Ah Leisure Batteries all connected in Parallel, total of approx 500Ah. My load is 500w...
  11. M

    Portable iPhone charger

    Evening all! I want to make myself a charger unit for iPhone / iPad? I'm thinking a 22ah battery, charge level indicator, and usb sockets on the output? Does anyone have any experience, advice, or recommendations, that they think may be of use please? Thanks in advance!
  12. B

    Mixing panels - Why not?

    Hi all Ive been lurking on here reading for a while now. I have access to free cable and batteries (Dont ask, its legal). So I was going to do an off grid system with a few panels (house has a south facing roof overlooking fields so no shade etc.... I was going to get a charger controller MPPT...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Niceic

    Caution to members of the NICEIC as three years ago we had an assessment that took all day due to the location of the project and now every year get an additional half day charge. My argument is how can that be when they do not no where our work is? Lots of excuses like he inspector has...
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    Working out charges

    Hello, just wondering how folks are working out their rates. I realise you work out what you want to earn per year and the total overheads of your business, add these two together and then divide it by the amount of hours you will work per year to arrive at an hourly rate. My questions are: 1...
  15. Jackflash

    USB 13A 2 gang socket

    What do you think of these LAP 13A 2 gang sockets from screwfix? Anyone had any experiences with them? Have got a customer who thinks they might want them. LAP 13A SP 2-Gang Switched Socket & USB Charger Port White | Switches & Sockets | Screwfix.com
  16. walsh builders

    Stroma Certification Scheme Stroma

    Does any one use Stroma Certification? I'm with Elecsa and I find them great. But, I keep getting emails from stroma, they offer the same certification as the other companies plus free third party certification (not something I would do, so irrelevant to my situation) for £288 include...
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    Old YEB fuse box

    Can anybody help, I am looking to rewiring an old three storey house for a friend. I've not been in the trade very long. I am looking at an old fuse box with a cut out with a YEB sticker over, which gives you an idea how old the cut out is. There are two cables entering the cut out and two...
  18. E

    Residual current drain from a leisure battery

    Hi Guys. I have a problem that's driving me nuts. I have a '96 lwb transit camper and am in Spain at the moment. I bought a 50W solar panel and new leisure battery, 96aH I think, both brand new. I also bought a new 15W regulator to control it all. I'm no electrician but I know enough to wire...
  19. B

    Battery Won't charge

    Hello, I've just joined your forum in the hope of getting the solution to an irritating problem. I have an old Peljob 3 tonne digger. It has a 96Amph battery. Whenever I try to charge the battery the battery charger quickly goes to showing 100% full. It does this with two different chargers...
  20. J

    PA Testing

    Hi just done the PA Testing course and was wondering what's the average price per item ?

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