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About to do some extension and refurb work on the house and looking to fit a smart home system. Builder's sparks will do the mains wiring bits but the other stuff I'll be doing myself as I'm reasonably handy but also a bit OCD which drives tradesmen nuts (sorry!!).
Anyhow, seems like a...
An indentured apprentice, I completed my training as an Electrical Fitter in Coulport on the River Clyde (HM Gov). Although no longer practicing I'm interested in all things Electrical and try to keep current. Thanks for allowing me to join your group.
Just to introduce myself - another newbie here.
At 25 I have just enrolled at my local college to do the evening courses over 3 years (Lvl 1, 2 and 3).
Having spent some time phoning around local electricians in my area, no one seems to want to let me lend a hand for free! Seems like one of...
Just signed up...couple of decades experience behind me, mostly industrial and domestic but I've been away from the industry for the last 5 years...possibly thinking of making a comeback but I think I've forgotten so much it's like starting again lol...anyway, what have I missed in the last 5...
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Just joined the forum after looking for sometime. Currently changing my career path after few years in manufacturing.Finished level 2 2365+17th edition last year. Currently studying towards level 3 and nvq level 3 soon. I hope I will find valuable posts/information which would help...
Evening all..
I left the trade ten years ago to pursue a different career, having worked in the industry from 16-25. I managed to achieve my Parts 1 and 2 C+G when BS7671 was 16th edition. Primarily working in domestic and commercial, latterly railway signalling and tunnel lighting on the...
evening all. just qualified as an adult learner. done nvq level 3 and electrotechnical diploma. work for a local company. looking to do work on my own just small stuff to start with. not registered so what type of things can I do.? any help greatly appreciated
Good evening everyone,
Just a quick message to all. I'm new to this site. I've just started an electrical business so I thought it would be a great idea to sign up to a forum like this for possible help or guidance as I start my exciting new journey.
Thanks everyone.
Trainee Electrician/Electricians mate looking for work in Loughborough, Leicestershire area. I am in my second year at Loughborough College. I attend one day a week on a Wednesday evening. I am studying EAL Level 2 and then level 3 next year. I am at Fischer Future Heat but its very long hours...
Hi i was wondering if any one new of a place that does the C&G 2357 or 2356 but in a evening or weekends in or around Hull Hu32ty.
Basically a electricians mate who has started on the same site as i am wants to get qualified but he can not afford to take a day off work during the week to go to...
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I finally convinced my company to put me through my 2394 2395. I wanted to take this as an evening course over 6 months however the provider messed me around and the course fell through. I've had to commit to a 4 day intensive with the written exams 8 weeks later and...
Hi guys and girls,
I'm 26 years old and just started my level 2 in electrical installation, I would love to be paid but realistically I'm looking to do voluntary evening work as a electricians mate(I'm not being picky but I work 5 days a week and go to college the other 2 so don't have a day off...
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I have recently qualified to 17th edition amendment 3 with logic I know some of the stigma attached with these certifications but I feel like I have learnt a lot especially in relation to safety and design aspects of the job and although I dont have much experiance I am gaining it...
Hello all,
ive just popped over from the plumbers forum to ask a question I'm sure has been posted to death if your introduction pages are anything like ours.
basically I'm trying to find out what qualifications id need to carry out electrical work in all types of premises.
i work for an m...
I am testing a new build installation of 90 flats all the flats have 1 16a Rcbo when I test the tripping times I get a higher reading at 5x than 1x on all 90 flats they r all wylex can anyone help me on this matter
The Mrs has bought some lovely new brushes chrome finish recessed spots for the kitchen to replace the old white ones that were here when we moved in.
Half hour job - tops!
That was until I started, only to find that which ever DIY Dave fitted the last ones hasn't bothered fitting the whole...
First things first, I'm a time served Engineering Technician (multi-skilled maintenance - Electrical, instrumentation, PLC etc etc) not an electrician (I can hear the boo's and hisses already, haha!). A lot of my work is centred around RCM and a whole host of other modern maintenance/fault...
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