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...
Hello,
I am based in London and looking to get my feet through the doors in the field, as I am just finishing my qualifications for Level 3. Wondering if anyone knows who would give a chance to a hard-working and keen lad. Since I have one more week of exams, I am free and committed to work...
Hi Everyone,
I have recently completed my Part P, 18th Edition & Initial Verification course.
I am looking for weekend work in an around Uxbridge (10-15 miles radius) for practical experience. I am generally good with most aspects of electrical installations and would be good as an electricians...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
hi guys
looking to start working into commercial sites as a electrcian mate /trainee /apprentice
after i have finished my level 2,3 and 18 edition BS7671
i have got my ecs card electrical trainee in Manchester
let me know please
Im looking for a qualified electrician to join my team in and around the Newcastle area full time position.
Job description
Most of the work will be New build property's and EV Charge points training will be given for EV work where necessary.
Required
NVQ level 3
Inspection and testing...
Seeking some advice - electrician has done 2 jobs - are either of these notifiable as he says he doesn't usually supply a certificate
1) installing new electric radiators - swapping out existing heaters and connecting up new ones to existing circuits
2) installing a power cable from consumer...
Hello, I’m wondering the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to advertise locally for small jobs I can do in the evening after working for a bigger firm.
Should I just advertise for all kinds of work and then turn away the big jobs? Or specifically aim for the small jobs?
What has everyone else...
Hi guys
Am looking for work as a electrician mate
have been working in domestic installations for 6 months
i have finished my level 2 ,3 diploma in electric , 18 edition BS7671 also
have an ecs card electrician labour
looking to change jobs to get into commercial ,not any experience there
if...
I have been working as a dual fuel smart meter fitter for almost 5 years. So I have done basic knowledge and experience. I am looking to expand my skill base into a more qualified field.
I am seeking an apprenticeship in the Somerset/Dorset area. The nearer to Yeovil the better but I am...
I’m at a loss here, underfloor heating in an apartment we moved into. If I turn on the switch on the fuse board it’s just on constant.
Can someone explain this and how to work it ?
Working on a full rewire at the moment that's been dragging on for some time now. I got the job through a builder I know and it's the second job I've done for him. He's turning out to be a complete -----.
He spends a lot of time telling other trades how to do their jobs and thinks he knows it...
We have lived in this house for 40 years. The main house is served from a CU under the stairs. About 20 years back we had a 2 room extension built and that is served via a 2nd CU in the garage. Because I want to get an EV charger installed i needed to get the (sub) CU in the garage upgraded...
Hi all
I have a bench saw which is tripping a 100amp breaker on a workshop spread.
The question i have is how does a D curve breaker work? I know it has a longer trip time to deal with the start up of a motor. On this occasion a single phase saw with 14amp running load. Does the breaker stop...
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