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All this is not a sob story, but I am becoming very frustrated that I have spent so much time and money training to get my qualifications. And now that I am applying for work, no one is willing to give me a chance. After following the advice from more experienced sparks on here. I have...
Hi everyone just to let everyone know that I did my AM2 last week and I only failed on the fault finding part. I was very confident before going into the fault finding test but I lost my way and the pressure got to me. I'm so chuffed that I pass everything else.
Just to explain what the test...
What is common practice when hooking Armoured cable to a weather head. Do I need a aluminum weather head or is a threaded PVC one ok? Do I use a weather head with threads so my teck connector can screw straight in.....do I need ground bushings at both ends?
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Should I create a DIY forum to direct people away from this forum who are doing DIY jobs?
I could then make our three main forums (tilers, plumbers and electricians) all for professionals and trainees only. I think that's how most networks are doing it. So perhaps we do the same?
Your thoughts?
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Been doing a full rewire on a social housing 2 bedroom house.
Lifted the floorboards to find that the house has been rewired in the past.
The sockets were really low maybe 75mm off the floor, also the original cables to the sockets had be cut with about 3 foot left connected to the old...
Hi there, I'm doing the 2391-52 atm
Live in west London area, is anyone looking for an electrician?
Level 2-3 diploma along with 18th Editon Regs.
Looking for permanent work
Thanks Jimbo
I've been working for a firm for a number of years now with jobs on the side, recently gone full time solo. Everything I've done up until now has been either day rate, or price work.
I'm based in Surrey / Middlesex by the way, most of my work is in the areas surrounding Heathrow airport and...
I'm going to make a video about how to use AC contactor with a relay at safe voltage.
Cheer up! We are all worthy of respect and my posts do not welcome evil people.
Hi guys,
I have a new induction hob which I'd like to wire in. I have already wired in the oven and grill into the kitchen using a length of 4mm 3 core heat resistant flex and that is working fine.
Back of the hob shows the following diagram:
Based on the above schematic, I plan to wire in...
Hi all,
just a quick Question i've started looking for some commercial electrical work as a mate/improver, i have been steadily building up my experience started off with domestic and then commercial.
I am starting to send off my CV to agencies and companies to carry on with my training and...
All electrics in the garage went out.
It was caused by a heater fan I had one for a hour or so.
It is a very very old heater fan. I presume it's got a fault.
Anyhow there is a board in the garage and also a board in the house.
The house lights were fine and nothing tripped out.
The garage...
Hi I was hoping someone people on here could give me some advice on a electrical course with access training. I’ve seen mixed reviews but would like to hear from someone who has done the course. Has anyone done this course or know if it’s any good? And I’ve been told by them that after...
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