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  1. F

    Socket distances

    Hi all, I'm first fixing fancy flats at the moment, started doing some kitchens, I need none less than 5 drawings that all contain mistakes or out of date information, but that's not the point of this post. When it came to chopping out the sockets, I realised that one will be 65mm from...
  2. D

    First Steps To Becoming A Domestic Electrician?

    So guys I'm looking into becoming a sparky, domestic installer to start with to be precise, now I know a lot of you will be time served and shoot me down for asking but I'm 32 now and want to change my life plans regarding my job. Now I've some experience in helping my buddy who did an...
    • davelee
    • Thread
    • becoming domestic domestic electrician electric electrical electrician first steps
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  3. M

    Installing brick lights for the first time

    alright guys im installing 9 brick lights outside ran 1.5mm armored to each point just picking fittings now any recommendations and tips on installing them
    • Mike Blair
    • Thread
    • brick first installing lighting lights time
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. gazdkw82

    My first all MFT

    I know this has probably been discussed to death but could I have some advice/recommendations for my first all round MFT. Money is tight so I'm waiting till my birthday and asking everyone for money instead of gifts etc. Hopefully I can raise £300-£400. will that be enough for a budget MFT? Or...
  5. M

    Galaxy 16 plus burglar alarm stuck in walk test mode?

    Hello Any thoughts appreciated on my problem with my Galaxy 16 plus burglar alarm. I recently powered it down, mains and battery, to do some decorating, as part of which I unscrewed 2 pirs, the control panel and the internal alarm box (not sure if this is the right term) to paint behind them...
  6. T

    Mature trainee first quality DMM

    Hi all, I'm on a career change and i'm building my kit up as i go through my quals. I am after my first good quality Multi Meter and i've come across the Fluke 177 & 323 combo kit on Ebay. The kit is brand new and he will accept £200. Is this a good price? Furthermore, is this good quality kit...
  7. G

    First Fix Wiring

    Guys, Just installing first fix wiring in a new extension, had a sparky come out and guide me through it, just wanted to check something before the plaster board goes on, I have two double sockets on the same wall about 2 meters apart, I have come down the walls from the ceiling void to each...
  8. O

    First house, want to retrofit Underfloor Heating. Many Questions

    Hi there, So first things first, just bought myself my first house . 1920's build in Wiltshire. Should have the keys to it next week, can't wait. Floor plan First problem is, no gas mains in the village. This means it currently has an immersion heater to supply hot water , storage...
    • OnlyHumanHere
    • Thread
    • attach boiler combi electric first heating house questions underfloor underfloor heating
    • Replies: 92
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. N

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Passed my di niceic assesment

    Had my assesment this morning couldnt gone any better over the moon with it. Anyone know how long it will be before i recieve my registration no and when can i use the online notification? all he said was i would recieve a letter and email if its anything like when i paid untill i received the...
  10. B

    First assessment

    Hi Guys, Just after some advice iv got my first assessment (stroma) coming up in just over a week, And I'm bricking it haha. I'm showing a rewire that i done recently So if any of you could give me an idea of what they look at and what need and what sort of things that they ask you would...
  11. M

    Pricing

    Hi All I'm in the beginning of trying to build a business for myself after 14 years in the trade. I'm struggling a little bit on trying to formally a pricing structure. I want to be competitively priced while making a good profit. Any tips on how to go about this. I'm currently going in at...
    • menace 1984
    • Thread
    • cover first hours price pricing trying
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. F

    First post.....Question on Spurs and Junction box spur.

    Hi all, my first post on this forum. Im a member on the VXR forums and the detailing world forums, so if anyone is on either of those, give me a wave :) Anyway - I have recently moved into a house build in 1962. The electrics are pretty up to date, and a new CU was fitted a few years back to...
    • floydyboy
    • Thread
    • box first junction junction box spur spurs
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  13. Paul.M

    Do you want to work for Telectrix?????

    Here is the link. It was posted up in here first (the TS) but it needed a wider audience with such a short timescale. First option/chance offered to the TS members. Respect to Tel :wink_smile...
  14. W

    Fused spurs

    I have come across a situation and need a bit of help. With a switched spur the load is connected in load and supply in supply I have done that for a towel rail but also tgere is a second spur being feed from this spur do I connect the cable for this in the supply or load if it's a switched...
  15. H

    NICEIC Certification Scheme First NICEIC assessment!!!

    Hi everyone!! I'm new to this site so be gentle ;) i have my my first assessment on Monday!! (7/12/15) Ive done a CU change and tested, the NIC told me 1 job but seeing people saying 2 (some say 1 major 1 minor and others 2 majors for first assessment). 3 things really. 1) any advice? 2) I...
  16. D

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Nearly 40 but about to apply for my first JIB Card !

    As the title says , been sparking since i was 17 but never got fully qualified as at that age i couldn't be bothered with the NVQ 3 or AM2, nobody cared back then and neither did I. Last few years its been more of an issue, with my employer asking me repeatedly to get a JIB card.... Thought i...
  17. H

    Surely a wind up?

    The vermin obviously, but there's a bit more to it than first meets the eye
  18. M

    micky8566, Hi first time on a forum - EVER, hope you's can help.

    Hi, I was wondering has any one had problems with Eterna LED 3 hour maintained emergency exit lights? Most of my work is inspecting and servicing fire and emergency lighting systems, and carrying out any required replacements or repairs. Since last march, I have fitted a lot of Eterna LED...
  19. H

    My first post and it's about LED lighting

    I have a small utility room at the end of my garage, it have a fluorescent fitting for lighting controlled by an infra-red sensor. I decided to change it because the tubes and/or starters fall over at the most inconvenient namely winter time when it is dark. I have changed the fitting to a...
  20. Dan

    First ECA Energy Efficiency Advisors recognised

    Three electrical contractors achieve new EEA status Read the full news article
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • eca efficiency energy energy efficiency first recognised
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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