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    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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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!
    • maffa ent
    • Thread
    • battery charge charger indicator iphone phone portable sockets
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. 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...
  7. N

    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...
    • Nuspark
    • Thread
    • charge charges electrical work hours out starting working
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Business Related
  8. 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
  9. 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...
  10. I

    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...
  11. 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...
    • elaine2303
    • Thread
    • batteries battery charge current drain leisure leisure battery panel power solar
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  12. 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...
    • Bob Foster
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    • battery charge charger check plates won't
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  13. J

    PA Testing

    Hi just done the PA Testing course and was wondering what's the average price per item ?
    • jp1976
    • Thread
    • charge client clients different rates testing
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
  14. T

    Solar PV wages

    Hello, I was Approched by a company about 6 months ago to install all there solar and help price as a sub contractor, I used to fit solar a few years ago in a previous company but never had anything to do with pricing or anything like that, I put myself though the courses put my apprentice...
  15. B

    Advice needed please...12v battery charger and solar panel with charge controller....

    Hi guys, thanks for letting me join, id like to ask someone who is in the know with electrics, its not "auto electrics" but its 12v (on a caravan) ..... so i guess auto electrician us best place for this rather than DIY? .... Sorry if its not! I have just bought a 40w solar panel to charge a...
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Changing a battery in a remote control leads to.....

    Evening all, About 6/7/8?? months ago I was called to see a elderly client (who I had previously done one or two small jobs for) who's electric awning would not open. It turned out to be the battery in the remote control!! I had to make 2 journeys out to him and buy the 'odd' battery off the...
  17. M

    Charging 48v 14ah battery bank ???

    Hi guys i have owned a electric scooter for a while it has a battery bank on it that is made up of 4x 12v 14ah sealed lead acid batterys. i would presume this would make it a 48v 14ah battery The bike has sat in my shed for few years and i am now wanting to sell it. so the other day i...
    • markus19
    • Thread
    • battery charge charged charger charging green
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. L

    Changing consumer unit old for new, what to charge?

    Hi, I am changing 2 old consumer units to 1 new 17th edition one. I have all equipment just need to know labour costs. Im from northern ireland if that makes a difference?
    • linfieldfc
    • Thread
    • changing charge consumer consumer unit new old unit
    • Replies: 70
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. Q

    Fault finding for prospective clients

    Had a call today from a prospective client who runs the maintenance for a small block of flats. They want a price for a EICR for the communal power. This bit is straight forward. In addition he explained that there are 2 x outside lights which are faulty (cause unknown). Also a light in the...
  20. B

    iphone is08

    Seems theres a website WITH FALSE INFO SO DONT TRY IT claiming that once you upgrade with is08 you can charge your iphone in a microwave for 1.5 mins Its called wave technology and someone has already tried it with bad results see...
    • Barry White
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    • charge iphone microwave mykey phone photobucket
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
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