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  1. Macsamillion

    Domestic Wind turbine

    Has anyone got any good stories /recommendations of a small domestic turbine . I have read a lot , and it seems its not always viable . I do have a good location out of turbulence and in my opinion its always bloody windy. I`m looking to have a try at installing something as a trial. I already...
  2. Lucien Nunes

    Oldest domestic dimmer switch

    What is the oldest dimmer switch you have seen in use recently? When did you install your first dimmer? (Veteran sparks only) I ask because a friend recently sent me a link to a 'news' story about an old toaster still in use, which I don't even really see as an old toaster (OK, yes, it's older...
  3. H

    Electrician Jobs Electrician/Mate Wanted SW London

    We operate mainly in SW London and are looking for an electrician or mate ASAP. Mainly domestic work; rewires, maintenance, fault finding and testing. Applicant will need: min. 3 years experience, domestic preferred able to work alone hand tools and power tools (vehicle not essential)...
  4. I

    My first EICR and I'm confused! I'm industrial this is domestic

    Hi, I'm an industrial spark and taking my 2391 next week (wish me luck, I need it). I decided to get a bit of practice and started an inspection on my own house. I got as far as, b32 socket (ring?!) breaker looks slightly browned, better check it. 3 cables in the breaker two identical and...
  5. D

    Off grid DC supply in domestic.

    Just thinking! dangerous I know. but I want to get some pv panels up in my home, but thought about setting it up without the inverter or giving back into the grid. id use it for totally resistive loads like a storage heater or water immersion. Storage heater would be old style without the...
  6. J

    Methods for pricing domestic new build

    Hi, I'm fairly recently (about a year) self employed, and I have been asked to give a estimate for a 3 storey new build. Having read other information online regarding pricing it seems pricing per point or per sq metre seem the way to go. Just wondering what peoples prefer ways are as...
  7. H

    Introduction, domestic spark

    Hi Thought it was about time I introduced myself, spark working in bucks. I enjoy reading the threads. Thanks
  8. roma08

    UK What cable to use to power a market stall?

    I am setting up a market stall, I'm asked to bring 16 A motor hook up lead. Need for domestic use like lights, charger. Can i use one which has a male end that goes into generator and other end is mains with 3 sockets instead of female end? First time user and not aware of the details. If anyone...
  9. JN0037

    Newly Qualified Domestic EV Installer

    Hi guys I'm 24yo with some current site experience. I'm looking at doing the TradeSkills4U Domestic + EV Installer course. Now I understand employers are going to be sceptical of anyone coming from a 5-week electrical course. What should my expectations be salary and finding employment wise...
  10. E

    Is this the end of 6 week wonders? New Domestic Gold Card Apprenticeship announced

    New Domestic Apprenticeship announced leading to Domestic Gold Card Interesting. Still as clear as mud how this will work but this is probably the thing we've all been waiting for. Hopefully it will clear the waters and stop DIY Dave having a go - making a Gold Card the standard should make...
  11. E

    synchronised wiring of a domestic home

    Hi Guys A friend of mine's neighbour has just had a rewire of his house and every night his outside light comes on every few minutes and flashes on and off, she has asked him to sort it out and he says it'll be difficult as it's a "synchronised"system that's controlled from a device in the...
  12. E

    No question, but i personally find domestic work more ("fun") than commercial & industrial... change my mind.

    It just is...
  13. Pretty Mouth

    APEX ENERGY UK DOMESTIC VO

    I came across one of these recently while carrying out an EICR. I didn't have a clue what it was, and neither did the property owner. A bit of online searching came up with a bit of info: It's a 'voltage optimiser', apparently it shaves 18V off the supply voltage (unless the supply voltage...
  14. I

    Going back to commericial site work ( pice woek) .After mainly doing . domestic and heavy industry for last while day rate an option

    Any advice would be appriciate as stated have possible work opperunity on big site ,To make some bank price and day rate. Any tips advice spefically on metal munvhing which is what ill mainly be doing first few weeks with a squad pf sparkies mates some of which mightbe be better and quicker than...
  15. Z

    Sub main in a domestic property

    Hello all. I have visited a domestic property with two consumer units, one downstairs and then a separate one for upstairs. The upstairs is fed by a 16mm twin and earth and the downstairs is fed by 25mm tails. The cu downstairs is a duel RCD. The question I want to ask is, since the cable...
  16. HappyHippyDad

    When does 3 phase supply become 230V in domestic consumer unit?

    I went along this morning to quote for an EVCP install. I thought it was a domestic house but it was a B@B. It has a 3 phase supply. I always pass on commercial or 3 phase as it is outside of my remit. However, I am toying with the idea of fitting this EVCP IF I can fit it from a single phase...
  17. W

    Connecting domestic sub-main to REC cutout

    Been retired for a number of years and not kept up with the industry hence I'm well rusty, so apologies for that. I recently moved home and found that the sub-main cable (10mm x 3 core SWA) feeding the garage/outbuilding is connected to the electricity boards meter & service fuse (cutout) via...
  18. A

    Why are cctv installers not using the LSHF cat 6 cable when wiring domestic in Ireland. When wiring lights/sockets etc

    Why are cctv installers in ireland not using LSHF cable in a domestic situation as when wiring Sockets/ LIGHTS rtc Irish regs state thst LSHF CABLE must be used. If i am certing the rewire of house and cctv installer installs standard cat 6 ( not LSHF)Cable i surely cannot cert that house.
  19. S

    What on earth is this?!? And where did it come from??

    So I completed a CU change on Friday, (It was a bitch btw) and once I was done, when I turned the power back on, switched the pendant on above my head in the hallway and heard a crackling sound coming from the pendant. I switched the power back off and took the lamp out, to see that it was...
  20. B

    Domestic pricing guide

    Hi. Apologies if this has been covered previously, but I’m so out of touch using forums and still don’t have much of an idea how to work this site. I really should get on here more regularly. I’m basically looking for advice on pricing structures/methods for domestic installations - First &...

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