Just joined after previous failed attempts at getting the confirmation emails.
Been in entertainments & events / AV / IT for decades, installs, technical work etc. Due to Covid closing events down I've gone out on my own. I'm trying to get the hang of everything, from booking appointments with...
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I've tried to join the site a few times and the 'confirm your email' emails never arrived. My email is hosted by Microsoft.
Today I tried a bit harder and changed the email address to an old virgin media ntlworld address, and an email arrived. Changed it to various email addresses...
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I have recently bought my 1st house, where, only now I start to get interest on knowing more about how electrical things around the house are connected and so on (when it is a rented house you don't really care as much I guess). Ultimately joined this forum to browse through other...
Hi all, nice to be here, I’m a toolmaker but trade more accustomed to building aircraft tooling. However in more recent years my job has included electrical and pneumatic work.
I’ve always enjoyed diy and with lockdown and looking to make some improvements.
I am wanting to put a loft light up...
My name is Tim and I have just turned 23. Started my Electrical Apprenticeship in September doing commercial work and I live in Northern Ireland. However, my company only does work in the Republic of Ireland. Currently working down in Dublin. At my local college, my apprenticeship is EAL rather...
I went quiet over the initial covid period but since then I have been steadily getting busier and busier and now have 2 months of work booked in which is the most I have ever had. Bear in mind I am a one man band, purely domestic, 2 months is a long time. In fact it's too long as if a regular...
I start my level 2 next week as a mature student and I decided to do it at college instead of one of those intensive courses so hopefully I've made the right decision. The college hasn't been very helpful about what tools I need. They just said safety shoes, basic tool kit and no trackies. What...
Hi, everyone, just a diy'er joining to see if I can tackle wiring in a cooktop. I've done ceiling fans, receptacles, and switches. Figured doing the cooktop, would be easy. Just follow the color of wires. Problem is, all wires are black. 4 Aluminum in box are all black. and the 4 wires from GE...
My name is Andrew and I’m from east London , I currently hold the c&g 2365 and I recently done my 18th . I want to do my NVQ but I feel that I need more experience because I have mainly done only site temps , Is there any advise that some of you experienced sparks can give me on how I can...
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Just to introduce myself from near Winchester, Hampshire. I'm only an enthusiastic DIYer, so please be gentle with me! I live in a house built in 1974, with an extension done in 2008, so have a mix of old wiring with a bit of new wiring. Will be looking to replace some PIR security lights...
Hello everyone I am doing my level 3 electrical system design project 615 and I need some help with design current etc. at the moment all the colleges are closed so i am unable to find any help from teachers. i would really appreciate if someone show me the right path how to calculate it.
New to this forum platform. Looking forward to reading all of the opinions on the anything but straight forward industry that we are all part of. Stay safe. (Part 4 :)
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