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  1. Dan

    General Off-topic Chat Renamed to Electrician Talk Forum

    https://www.electriciansforums.net/forums/electrician-talk-forum/ Our old off topic chat forum wasn't getting much attention so I've moved it to sit in the Electrical News forum which is at the top of the forum homepage under the news category...
  2. Dan

    UK Amazon Black Friday / Christmas / General Tools and Things for Electricians

    Some links. We earn a tiny 'advertisers fee' when you purchase things through links from our forum here. But the links only last 24hrs. So before you buy anything at all (doesn't need to be just tools or electrical / electrician things) even Black Friday deals or Christmas / New Year deals...
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  3. Dan

    Who may you vote for in the next General Election on July 4th

    Election then July 4th! And easy win for Labour for sure, but Reform UK might get (probably will get) Nigel Farage now and they could shoot out of nowhere but not sure anywhere near enough but you never know. I'd not like to try make the country make money! NHS, wars, hacking of info, energy...
  4. Lou

    ElectriciansForums.net Recipe and General Food Lovers Thread!

    Everyone loves food! So to stop always hijacking the good morning thread I've made our own place to chat and drool about food! Recipes, photos or just general foodie stuff all welcome here! So, I didn't end up making my sausage pasta last night, I'm going to do it tonight! Here's the (very...
  5. David2632

    Can you work as an general labourer first and then find work as an electrician mate?

    So, I got a level 2-3 electrical installation diploma fresh out of college with no experience especially onsite. I was wondering whether working as a general labourer to get that onsite experience can lead me to any electrician mate roles via an agency later on. I am struggling to find any...
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    • advice electrician electrician mate first general help labourer mate work
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. A

    latest regs and other general issues

    hello, i am just about to completely rewire a refurbished house. i have done the same to several houses in the distant past. i have just read Scaddon's 'Electrical Wiring for Domestic Installers' and expected it to be full of 'you must do this ', 'dont do that' etc but was surprised that it was...
  7. pirate

    Anyone watched the TV documentary tonight about Heat Pumps and electricity supplies in general?

    Seriously just wanting to have a discussion on this huge issue. Clearly, there are not enough competent installers of heat pumps, so we may see some scheme whereby one can get "qualified" in a short time. I have views on this, and I have views on everything the documentary covered, but my...
  8. S

    qualifications - nvq experienced worker / hnc for ecs and general employment

    I've got a 5 years experience along with.... 2365 l2 & l2 18th edition 2391 other stuff I won't bother listing. My question is since I'm working a commercial testing role it seems there's not much opportunity for doing an nvq. The nvq 2346 still requires a full portfolio. I don't want to...
  9. 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
  10. Y

    Starting apprenticeship next month, looking for general advice

    Hi all, I am starting an apprenticeship next month as an electrician within a data centre and was wondering if there is anybody on here with experience within this sector? It would be great if I could get some advice I.e what to expect, what day to day looks like, how I can set myself up for...
  11. E

    Need a portable RCBO to trip faster than general

    I have a general RCBO (in attached image) Merlin Gerin multi 9 ID' clic 40A 30mA that protects a house and a second portable RCBO Siemens 10mA that protects a power strip. I tested different RCBO 10mA marked as sensible (some designed for bathroom, high humidity) in this portable power strip -...
  12. T

    How to learn more about the UK Building Regulations in general.

    Hello everyone, I'm just wondering how I can learn more about the UK Building Regulations in general. What got me thinking about this is that I was fitting a light that was too close to a smoke alarm and my spark told me that you're not allowed within 300mm of a smoke. This is something I...
  13. O

    EV chargers and TN-C-S supply earthing general hassle

    Trying to understand why car chargers attract this earthing ballache. from what I learnt it's all about the rare times a Neutral / PEN conductor gets broken in a TN-C-S or thesedays most TN-S supplies. 1) If the PEN gets disconnected in the street, N and CPC become live making the car >70v...
  14. N

    UK General curiosity - Main intake

    Hi, I've only just noticed that my 1930s house looks like it has a second, disused intake. Here it is highlighted in red, just to the right of the main fuse And here it it close up Anyone have an idea what it would be for? It must've been there since the house was built as it goes...
  15. J

    UK 31 yr old starting an apprenticeship in Sept - any general advice, inc. tools I need + how to prep?

    Hi everyone, so I'm changing careers from office / marketing and extremely excited to be starting my apprenticeship is September! Joining a local small business. I have a few questions which would really help! Firstly, what should I expect from my employer in terms of what they'll supply me...
  16. HappyHippyDad

    A few general questions for any who fits solar panels?

    I still enjoy my work, but have a bit of an itch to try something a little different, perhaps solar. A few (Saturday coffee) questions for those of you who install solar panels in domestic situations.... 1. Do you do this by yourself (i.e one person) or do you always need a helper? 2. Is...
  17. L

    General feeling of youtube reviewers and how some are really good and some "beggers"

    Ive been watching hundreds now ...And it seems there is a industry of trades all wanting companies to send stuff for free and even maybe financial gain etc? Yet many of the reviews are rubbish and show meaningless stuff . But seem to have a huge following . I wonder how many companies will...
  18. S

    General electrical wiring replacement

    Hi I know it sounds very grand but it really isn't - and, especially not seeing as there has been, and still is, no travel due to Covid for so long now - but I have a house in rural Italy I bought and have been doing up for 6 years now. It's an old stone house and domestic electricity came after...
  19. Y

    Which rcd type do you use for general use in your country?

    Hello to everyone, Please, which rcd type do you use for general use in your country? Which legislation is the application based on? Thank you from now.
  20. P

    British General outside socket

    Hi People on an install I have come across a British General outside socket that is reducing the Insulation Resistance when i remove the outside socket the IR goes back up has any one come across this before Thanks phil
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