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  1. L

    Nvq tough decision

    Hello everyone I need todo my nvq as whe I was doing my 2330 there wasn't enough work on for me to complete it and as I was paying for it myself was advised not to carry on by accessor. I want to do this and I have 2 options pay for it myself over 1000 I have been quoted at college or free at...
  2. E

    'Circumcised'

    For all of you with sons, grandsons, or who just love the things little kids say ~ a reminder that adult words are often taken literally... 'Circumcised' (this is priceless!) A teacher noticed that a little boy at the back of the class was squirming around, scratching his crotch, and...
  3. C

    European Commission questions impact of Government's decision to halve funding

    UK faces threat of legal action over solar subsidy - Business News - Business - The Independent
  4. Rockingit

    Anyone an expert on CIS scheme?!

    Finally managed to catch a bullet after years of dodging, anyone know enough to help me step through the stupid 'what is and isn't covered' by CIS regs with regards to electrical work? Cheers! R.
  5. M

    How long does it take to change 12 lamps in Low Bay fittings with a scissor lift?

    So far........3 days and counting. Day 1, the 9am scissor lift turns up at 3pm, take down a lamp, go to Edmundsons, take back 12 to fit but have to go home after dropping them off as the warehouse has had to shut due to every going out on jobs!! Day 2, turn up to replace lamps but can only do...
  6. J

    Cis

    CIS is confusing in terms of the definition of what falls under CIS. A lot of the work I do at the moment could technically be classed as maintenance within schools, ie adding a few sockets in an IT suite, putting power in to automatic doors, testing and inspection, altering heating controls...
  7. B

    Standard To Precision Bits Adapter?

    Is there such adapter that allows me to use standard slotted screwdriver with precision bits? Let me clarify what i want with these pictures: Front: Back:
  8. J

    CIS help

    Hi guys, I have just received a job offer that is self employed to start monday. I am looking for some advice on what i need to do to regster for the cis scheme. Any advice is much appreciated Jono
  9. johnboy6083

    Please criticise!

    Hi lads, ive just drawn a simple starter for a 1ph pump. Can you please view this, and criticise it, so that i may learn? There is 1 glaring error, which i know about, and didnt have any tip-ex to erase. I also know that fuses are not shown, and thatbthe 24V transformer is not shown. Thanks...
  10. S

    Does CIS apply to sole traders doing occasional work together?

    Hi all, any of you out there working self-employed care to comment on this? I've been doing occasional work with a plumber. He takes on bathroom renovations and gets me in for a few days for the electrical bits. Up until now I have invoiced the homeowner directly, so in effect the only business...
  11. S

    costing exercise

    Hi Guys. New to the forum so be gentle. Been looking at threads for last week and am impressed with feedback, so before I start, thankyou for that. I am currently a disgruntled electrician based in the SW competing against everyone else and am fed up with it and therefore have decided to go down...
  12. M

    Biggest decision I have ever had to make.... Big debate coming up!!

    I have reached a very difficult crossroad which requires me to choose a path to lead. It's all down to the decisions I have made so far and the decisions to better myself for the future. I hope you can all read this and give your valued input because it is as I say the biggest decision of my...
  13. D

    Registering as a contractor for CIS.

    Has anyone here registered as a contractor for the CIS scheme? Got a job coming up that needs rattling out quick so getting a couple of subbies in to blitz it so am having to register as a 'contractor' to pay their tax. I've just filled out the email form on the HMRC website so just wandering...
  14. A

    Hi all . the question is .. Am I making the right decision

    After following the forum, I am enlightened by how busy it is and the information that you guys are so helpful with. I am seriously contemplating taking up a career as an electrician and would like to go the route of PV, once I have gained my necessary qualifications and hopefully some decent...
  15. FatBob

    The LAW PRECISELY for cutting a DNO seal at the fuse

    Has anyone one actually been prosecuted for this on the forum? The reason I ask is what are you charged with, is it criminal damage, that being for the destruction and removal of a seal? Clearly there would be no criminal intent for an electrician needing to isolate a supply, and I suspect...
  16. R

    CIS registered

    Morning all - Had a call last night from a guy who works for an insulation company. They had just finished a job insulating a loft. The owner had called them back to say that none of the updtairs lights were now working. He wasn't sure if it was one of their guys who had damaged a cable so...
  17. sythai

    CIS help please.... as an employer

    Morning chaps... Will ring HMRC helpline tomorrow when open but if someone can help today would be good. In the process of trying to set it up so I can pay my subby properly this coming year and pay his tax. Have been on HMRC website: - clicked that I want to register as an...
  18. C

    Subcontracting/CIS/NVQ

    Hey guys!! Sorry if this is well worn territory but i can't find in the sticky threads the info i'm looking for so any help would be much appreciated. Spent the last few months working on a hospital as an Electrician's Mate/Improver through an agency but unfortunately work has dried up and i...
  19. D

    criticism of an installation

    hello fellow sparks i was hoping that there would be another electrician using these forums who could help me in handling a situation that i will describe below. I am a self employed sparky with my two sons working as apprentices, over the last twelve months i have worked very hard to obtain...
  20. S

    CIS, becoming self employed..

    Hi all, I am a bit confused with this CIS stuff. I have recently finished college and become a qualified sparks (on paper anyways). I have found someone to kindly take me on and give me practical experience when he can; and when I don’t have to look after my kids (as this is currently my...

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