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  1. T

    I want to become an electricians mate, how do I do this?

    I have recently completed my HNC in electrical engineering at college and I am looking to get a job as an electricians mate. what do I need to do to get there? Do I need to do a citb test? Do I need an ecs card instead of a cscs card? or are they the same ? Sorry for all the questions.
  2. R

    Electrical Testing Agencies in the UK?

    Hi I am a sparkie based in London. I am trying to shift from installation and maintenance to Testing. I did not use my 2391 for a number of years, but eventually decided to make a move to Testing. I tried to search the internet, but there is no info on any Employment Agencies hiring mostly...
  3. L

    electrical condition report

    Hi everyone Ive just had an electrical condition report conducted on a mixed-use property, and I am extremely surprised that after the last report 5 years ago (also report was carried out on flat independently on 11/11/2021) - were both tests passed, so many issues have now been listed Is it...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    What electrical tests to do when someone has a flood?

    I am never quite sure if I am doing too little or too much when someone has a flood and I am called in. The most recent example is a chap has had fairly major flood damage to ceilings, carpets etc and it has poured through certain ceiling pendants and downlights. Advice on the net states that...
  5. B

    General Electrical Knowledge

    Is there any good websites to assist with general electrical knowledge? Currently based doing sales but looking to get back on the tools
  6. UKMeterman

    Electrician Jobs MI6 are looking for Electrical and HVAC tecnicans

    MI6 are looking for Electrical and HVAC tecnicans, base office Milton Keynes Vacancies - Recruitment Services - https://recruitmentservices.applicationtrack.com/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-2/brand-2/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/2?adhoc_referrer=567479616
  7. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    Electrical Installation Level 3 Course - Distance Learning?

    Hi, Just wondered if anyone knows whether there is such a thing as a distance learning version of the level 3 (C&G or EAL) Electrical Installation course, but which isn't one of the '8 week wonder' type courses, i.e. is an actual full year of study. As I understand it, the 8 week wonder type...
  8. M

    Adding electrical boxes

    I had done this about 30 years ago, and, IIRC, it was a series of boxes, Romex coming in, and Romex coming out, one in, one out, each box, except for the lady box had one in and that’s it. My wife wants me to add another box to an existing outlet in the basement, except it’s not the last outlet...
  9. D

    Electrician Jobs Electrical Engineer/Industrial Electricians

    We require Industrial Electrical Engineers/Electricians for the following. Machine installations and breakdowns. Inspection and testing/Upgrading of existing infrastructure. Quality of workmanship/Attention to detail and compliance with regulations paramount. Near Newport South Wales.
  10. I

    Amtech MSDB modelling question

    Hi guys, With regards to modelling a multi service distribution board, how would you guys model it in Amtech? I have tried using a TPN distribution board and each circuit on the DB represents one apartment protected by a BS88 80A fuse (within the MSDB). The error I am facing is "The...
  11. D

    Electrician Jobs Electrical vacancies

    We are currently working on a new build site in Whitstable, Kent. We are looking for experienced electricians within the new build sector to join our team, approx 5 months work ahead.. day rate/price will be depending on experience. [email protected] Get in contact if this is...
  12. A

    Transition from Electrical Engineer/technician to Domestic Electrician

    I am currently employed by the RAF as an Electrical Engineer/Technician, but I'm interested in going down the route of a domestic electrician. I'm wanting to know if anyone else has gone through this transition, and would be able to advise me what the right steps would be in terms of...
  13. Mark W

    Lucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire

    I have some incredibly sad news to share with you all.. Lucien lost his battle with cancer just after 5pm today. He was surrounded by his family, a few friends and passed away peacefully. There are electrical engineers and then you had Lucien. Sit down and play this as loud as you can, it...
  14. S

    Electrical Installation Level 2?

    Evening guys Got an assessment tomorrow to hopefully get onto a Level 2 Installation course at College. Has anyone been to this assessment before? Any tips that anyone can give? Would really appreciate any feedback on the assessment/ what to expect tomorrow and the course. Quite nervous about...
  15. W

    Power supply issues - flickering / electrical noise etc

    Hi Looking for some advice please. Keep having issues with flickering lights, some devices such as dehumidifier "stuttering" because power supply appears to be poor. All the internal wiring in my property has been checked in the past and any issues fixed e.g. new RCD consumer unit, earth...
  16. T

    Where is the best place to look for electrical drawing symbols?

    I need pointing in the right direction for the best place for electrical drawing symbols if some can help? Ive already looked at the back of the on site guide they've helped a little bit but it doesn't cover everything I need.
  17. J

    Query on recent Electrical Certification for property

    A relative recently had an electrical certification done on a rented property. The property was build in 2005 and had previously passed 3 electrical certifications with flying colours, however this time round a number of issues arose resulting in a bill of £500, which was very surprising...
  18. F

    Designing an Electrical Panel with Brum Solution - Busbar Capacity Query

    I need to design an electrical panel, and the main circuit breaker is rated at 250 A. We are implementing a 100% Brum solution for the panel, but Brum's earth and neutral busbars are rated up to 125 A. If I require 20 earth poles, can I use two 10-pole busbars rated at 125 A each? Or does each...
  19. R

    Shed electrical requirements

    I’m planning on putting in a small (10x10) detached shed for garden storage plus a freezer for meat storage, an in-wall AC unit (for temperature sensitive seedlings), and a few outlets and lights. The interior would be fully insulated and Sheetrock finished. I was planning on a 100amp,12...
  20. Rockingit

    Not electrical - suggestion for material

    I’ve spent the day completely stripping my ‘tip-run’ trailer back to the chassis, wire-brush, prime etc. I’ll rebuild the floor and sides with marine ply but it occurs to me that something with a laminate/acrylic kind of top would make for a much easier life/durability but apart from actually...

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