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  1. B

    Conduit for future solar PV

    Hi all, wondering if anyone can give me some advice. I'm renovating my house at the moment and would like to make provision for solar PV on the roof in the future by installing suitable conduit in an internal wall between the meter cupboard and loft so that it doesn't have to be ripped apart...
  2. Pete999

    Contracting versus Maintenance Electricians and on into the future

    There has been a lot of debate regarding differing types of Electricians, I have nothing else to do so I thought you would like to read about my sojourn in this trade of ours, if you don't then tough. here goes. I started as an Apprentice with a small contracting outfit in Bath, in the early...
  3. Hilldog

    Future plans

    Not sure if I am being a bit naive here but was wondering if some one could give me some good advice. I am l well on my way to being fully qualified and whilst I am aware that there is still lots of work to do I can't help but having one eye on the future. I decided to become an electrician so...
  4. E

    Future proofing wiring for flat

    Evening all, Will be rewiring my flat in a couple of days and would like to go all out. I will be wiring 3x cat6 per room, tv points etc. spots, power points every where etc. Are there any other things I could run that I might connect in the future, possibly electric blinds points?. Possibly...
  5. S

    My future (help) suggestions

    hi all, I am just about to reach the end of year one of level 2 2365 at college and cannot believe the speed @ which it has passed,... anyway, i have been thinking about the future, for me, in the electrical game, i have mentioned this to people i meet, and people i know, people in the trade...
  6. The Solar King

    Future cost of Biomass Fuel

    We are looking at the possibility of adding heat technologies to our accreditation. One we are examining is biomass. Here's the rub. Whilst the renewable Heat Incentive should cover the additional cost of installation, and initially the running cost should be roughly equivalent to mains gas if...
  7. G

    running swa in building footings

    Current project is a single story extension for a client involving DNO moving supply, relocating and new CU, first fix, second fix. Client also wants to run some SWA to the garage. The most logical route, as they are already dug, is to lay the cable in the (very deep) footings of the extension...
  8. T

    I Pity future of Industry

    Need a good rant. Got a new apprentice started with us and he shows little or no interest in the job, has his hands in his pockets all day or on mobile phone, sleeps through dinner, and only does anything after being asked (never proactive in finding tasks). The last one we had was just as bad...
  9. C

    Advice (Looking to the future)

    Hi All, Im after some advice with regards finish my electrical qualifications but here is some back story before i get to my question. I left school and began working as an apprentice and worked doing this for 2 years whilst in college on day release for my apprenticeship. Unfortunately i was...
  10. C

    Sub mains

    6 apartments on 3 floors being fed from switch room in cellar, maximum rating 80amp. Can I use 16mm twin and earth as oppossed to armoured to save on costs?
    • colin_scuba
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    • cable ceiling earth future mains
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. B

    Domestic surge protection

    Hi all what is the requirement for surge protection in a dwelling if rewiring or upgrading nowadays have not touched domestic for a long time and wondered what is required to comply with bs 7671 on his now?
    • brightspark2010
    • Thread
    • domestic future protection surge surge protection
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  12. S

    3 Phase map - any bright sparks?

    I am undertaking some research on the optimal potential of wind turbines in the UK. I am trying to find out where there is 3 Phase power. I am a wildlife scientist based in South Africa and have dangerously little knowledge of electricity so I would appreciate ANY guidance. Thanks Shan
    • Shan Rush
    • Thread
    • 3 phase after bright future phase potential scrap sparks things
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  13. J

    Future Electrician

    Alright comrades, i'm hoping to become an electrician, i was a locksmith / safe engineer for 3 years and was payed off due to lack of work. I'm 21 years old and i'm considering doing an electrician course rather than a 4 year college apprenticeship. I've heard good things and negative things...
    • jie119911
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electrician future
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  14. J

    The best route for the future.

    I'm going to be applying for college for Electrical Engineer, they offer two routes - ContentWhat's it all about? The course offers two routes into Electrical. You can train as an Electronic Engineer where you will develop circuits, panels and installations or manage and maintain production...
  15. O

    Question about BS 7671:2008 - future access and use of technology

    Gents, I have a question for all, with the march of technology taking us ever more forward and things like tablets, smart phones and Kindles allowing access to written works previously not accessible electronically, i would like to know if people would use an electronic version of the...
  16. Z

    Need help with future studies.

    Evening gents. Well I am new here so let me introduce myself. My name is Alex, i am 19 y/o currently who wishes to become an electrician one day. So far I've done 2 years in college completing my C&G 2330 L2 and C&G 2365 L3. I am currently working for a company as self employed mate/labour...
  17. S

    Could this lead to future problem?

    Went to wire out a small garage today & the owner had already ran the SWA in. He's got it in ducting underneath the patio but he's obviously went & took it through the garage floor when the cement was wet or poured the cement in all round the cable. It's not in ducting in the garage, instead is...
  18. W

    Is our future secure as electricians???

    I have only just joined this forum today, but have used it numerous times over the past few years. One thing that seems to be commonly spoke of on the forum, is the need for one regulatory body to which all electricians are registered with. As we all know, part P was an attempt on bringing some...
    • wigwam86
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electricians future
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. J

    Future use cable coiled in CU?

    Hi all, Perhaps a very simple question with a very obvious answer but just to check... Full rewire scenario. Customer yet to renovate kitchen/dining room into a kitchen diner so wants all cables in trunking there only and chased through the rest of the house. Currently only a gas oven but...
    • Johnlondon
    • Thread
    • cable can't cores future kitchen led
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. D

    I'm 19 and eager to learn, but firms don't want to know. Goodluck to the future.

    I'm 19 years old , and paying for my level 3 and doing my 17th edition aswell i have my ecs card and also my drivers license. I have contacted over 40 firms , explaining my hunger to learn and do well. But they don't want to know? and it made me think what does that say about this country's...
    • dus123
    • Thread
    • don't future knowledge learn
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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