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  1. W

    Can the company I work for sign off my work?

    Hi guys got a question to ask: In Scotland for reference. My mate recently bought a house and he is wanting me to do an EICR, new Consumer Unit, new shower and extra sockets. I have been qualified for almost 3 years, however I am not approved. My question is can I carry out this work myself...
  2. JasonB

    I Need Work Looking for Mate/Improver work Hampshire, West Sussex Portsmouth based.

    Hi, I am based in Portsmouth 44 years old and just finished lvl 2 2365 and starting lvl 3 in September. 18th edition booked also but i really keen on working in a electrical role whilst doing lvl 3. Mechanical engineer by trade and fancy a late life change.. Have some install experience...
  3. D

    I have a job where the Ze is at 8.38 OHMS

    I have a job where the Ze is at 8.38 OHMS it was at 50.48 OHMS i have installed a new Earth rod but cant bring it down anymore has anyone got any advice on what I should do the mains is at least 300 meters away from the house my Zs is coming in at 8.72 OHMS for the sockets
  4. F

    Work Abroad - Middle East

    Hello there, The job I'm on at the moment will be coming to an end shortly and the company won't have any work close to my home afterwards. I quite like the idea of going to the Middle East but i can't see very many jobs, a few for hotel maintainence. Has anyone worked in this part of the...
  5. J

    I Need Work Looking for work as an apprentice/mate in Dartford, Kent area.

    Hi, I've recently done a Level 2&3 Electrical Installation course, and since come to the quick conclusion it's not worth the paper it's printed on. I know lots about hysteresis, and not very much about wiring up a house! I'm looking to work with a spark around the Dartford area so I can learn...
  6. Knight499

    Mate/Labourer/Trainee Work

    Hi All I’m looking to get into the electrical industry. I’m 41 years old and after a 17 year career in IT (and a huge change in personal circumstances) I’m looking for a complete change of path and a new challenge. I don't like the idea of attending an “intense” course at a training facility...
  7. littlespark

    Awkward job coming up

    Im in a bit of a pickle with this one. Ive mentioned a couple times on the forum about an ongoing debt that should be getting sorted this month. The original job was invoiced to two individuals of a couple, for a private job in their house. As it wasnt paid, I took legal steps and won the...
  8. J

    No CPC’s, conduit doing it’s job, C2 or C3?

    I’ve just done an EICR on an old 2 bed flat that is wired in all metal conduit wired in singles however there are no CPC’s. The conduits are all bushed into the old rewireable board and back boxes/conduit boxes for lights and I’m getting good Zs readings at all outlets through the sockets/lights...
  9. L

    Signing off others work

    Evening all. Is there a stigma of signing off someone else’s work? If you came out and tested and all was ok…are you happy to sign off? Anyone who strictly would not entertain this? I don’t have the test and inspect certs so am unable to do this but don’t want to run into a problem once...
  10. M

    I Need Work Looking for a job as a sub-contractor!

    I have tons of experience in commercial and residential electricity projects. if you got big project and need some help with a part of it. Pls do not hesitate to contact me. ill be more than happy to help you out
  11. Haroonhassan222

    I Need Work Looking for electrical work in london

    have just come of a site after completing 1 year as an electricians mate, i worked closely with different sparks learning the trade. thoroughly enjoyed my work on site and looking forward to getting back on. I have an EAL level 2 and 3 electrical installation certificate, 18th edition and an ecs...
  12. E

    NVQ employment catch 22

    I’m currently retraining, completed level 2, intended to do level 3 then NVQ. It seems nobody will hire you without the NVQ & experience so I don’t know how I’d manage to complete the NVQ. It has me questioning whether it’s even worth pursuing level 3 and retraining? I guess the alternative...
  13. L

    BG Dryline boxes work of the Devil ?

    what is it about them ....gentle as hell tightening them up and the brass nuts rotate in the soft plastic !!! Never ever again . I needed to use 3 of them to replace a damaged Dryline box . Is BG stuff that bad ?
  14. A

    41 and considering new DEI course alongside job

    I'm 41 and looking at a new 'DEI' course, partially funded by my current employer. Not currently thinking of making the leap to a full time spark but would like to build knowledge and earn a bit on the side of my current job and create a safety net incase of redundancy (my field is not the most...
  15. P

    Self cerification of work but non member of ECA

    After a bit of advice as it seems starting from scratch and becoming a member of NIC or similar has mixed reviews on here.... Looking at starting up self employed again when on leave from work, after a few years working offshore. Im Getting my tester sent off to be calibrated and over the next...
  16. N

    eicr certification -remedial work

    my company has just had a few EICR's on their flats carried out, a few c1's and 2's missing blanks on front of cu, top of cu not to IP standard. mcbs not rated properly. The company are withholding the certs until the work is carried out. Am I right in saying we are under no obligation to have...
  17. littlespark

    Not a job, but an observation

    Heard this morning that Little Britain is available again on BBC IPlayer after Matt Lucas and David Williams have agreed to edit out some offensive content….. That takes it down to the opening title then. Primarily anything that showed the pair of them in black-face. But shouldn’t that...
  18. E

    Want to train/Domestic only/Notifiable work etc

    I am a 40 year old and want to re-train as an electrician but only work on domestic properties. I already have another business which runs itself and provides an income. I have no interest in working commercially or on building sites etc. I am currently taking the 2365 level 2, then level 3...
  19. timhoward

    IT system - how do RCD's ever work

    To avoid distracting another thread... @Julie helpfully said that an RCD can be used with an IT system to achieve disconnection after the second fault. I'm not understanding how. If both faults are between transformer and a load it just becomes a parallel path with negligible resistance, and...
  20. HappyHippyDad

    What are you responsible for when carrying out electrical work?

    I have been asked by Trading Standards to carry out a report on some electrical work installed by another company (5 years ago). The 'new' wet room has basically rotted away over 5 years, it has now been completely removed by another firm and is in the process of being redone. The work by the...
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