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  1. O

    General Consensus on OCLI?

    Hi All, Been looking at several college courses to get my self qualified, im finding it difficult as @ 28 a lot of doors have closed. After looking at the college courses just 2365 level 2 & 3 im looking at close to £6000. I requested a brochure from OCLI and within a few days a got a call...
  2. C

    some general pricing/T&C'S advice please

    Hi all I'm sorry if this may be a thread that has been done to the death (be gentle lol) I've recently had an interesting chat with the gaffer about me setting up on my own on the side, weekends etc to eventually fly the nest once i feel more comfortable with having enough of my own work/client...
    • Choppo_3
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    • advice different don't general please pricing scheme through
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Business Related
  3. E

    general builder looking for basic electrical training(without wasting time and money)

    so I work with this other guy as a general builder and he's a plumber, I figure we'd make a pretty good team if I could do some electrics. Most of the work we get are like full house renovations so I'd like to know how to do rewires, kitchens, lights, sockets etc. and check it all off. My...
  4. S

    General info

    Morning guys I was wondering if anyone can help me? I'm in the process of completing my level 3 in inspection and testing, then I will move onto the 17th Addition. But would like to know what are the minimum requirements for working abroad? I guess you will need off shore Survival/ possible...
  5. D

    General Electric MCB - sensitivity?

    Bit stuck - anyone got more experience with boards like this? Mate's ring main hasn't worked for ages - slow trip (like any time between 5 and 15 minutes) on the MCB (alone) with any load on it. Colleague reckons MCB is over sensitive and replace it to see. Been checking out replacements...
    • Dooby
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    • electric electrical general mcb
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. S

    C.O.B Led

    Hi I have joined the forum to get valuable feedback on new C.O.B Led products that will improve low energy light output.
    • Stephen Ward
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    • electrical electricians' talk general led welcome you're
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  7. P

    Fuse types an BS numbers

    When doing a condition report what's the best way to find out fuse types , bs numbers an type of main fuse is being used if its an old installation an your not sure ?? An advice would be much aprciatated :stupid:
  8. D

    Staircase LED lighting

    Evening all I have a job to look at tomorrow evening And the client has said they want staircase lighting (LED) as I have never installed these before I was just wondering how you lot have previously installed them and what manufacturer you use? All pointers are gratefully appreciated. Cheers...
    • DHES
    • Thread
    • electrical electricians' talk general led lighting stair
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. M

    British General CU

    Hi all, I bought a BG consumer unit, but it hasnt got a 20a MCB! trying to find one is a nightmare, anyone know of any other MCBs which will look okay in the board and not totally different? thanks in advance!
    • Mewff91
    • Thread
    • british electricians' talk general
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. 0

    Hi guys general info

    Hi guys starting the 2365 l2 next Monday in birmingham Ive got the trevor linsey text book and the on site guide, just wondering if there is any other books or equipment that I should get to put in good stead for the course. Also wondering if anybody else is starting or just finished the...
  11. F

    British General, Contactum rebrand?

    Another uneventful day, another thrilling observation..... Anyway, Having listened to the recent hype on some of the BG consumer units I decided to take a look around their website and have a look at some of their products. I couldn't help but notice their range of MCBs, RCD,s etc have nearly...
    • Fin170
    • Thread
    • british contactum electricians' talk general
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. J

    General Pricing / Help required

    Hi All Im looking for a little bit of general guidance with regards to prices i should be paying for works. Without giving to much detail, I run a bathroom and kitchen company and have used my current electrician for about 4 years on and off. This year hes had a lot of work off me (in excess...
    • jo4nny8
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    • electrician electricians' talk example general help install pricing required
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. brucelee

    British General RCBO were to buy

    Hi could someone please tell me were i can buy a 6A Type B RCBO BSEN60898 6kA for a British general board I bought the board from scr????? and just tried to get a RCBO and theyre out of stock typical does anyone else know who sell these devices thanks
  14. applemac

    british general cu.

    just picked up a british general dual board, nice for the price, i was expecting a cheap box of trash, usually use wylex as i like the quality. anyone used these bg boards? any problems? cheers.
  15. applemac

    british general cu.

    just picked up a british general dual board, nice for the price, i was expecting a cheap box of trash, usually use wylex as i like the quality. anyone used these bg boards? any problems? cheers.
  16. Guitarist

    British General CU

    Has anyone connected an swa gland to the bottom of a BG metal CU, and if so, is there plenty of room for the cables underneath the MCB/RCBO's? Thanks in advance :)
  17. stanleyblade

    general rant....ish

    firstly , good evening all, the weekend is here at long last. I am fairly new to this forum, so if i have posted this in the wrong place , then please accept my appologies. I have a few things to say, a few things to ask, so please be patient and i shall try to be brief, but you may have to get...
  18. B

    general questions

    Hi all just gota few questions 1. Going for a meeting into office tomorrow i need to renegotiate new terms for my contract and wage but my question is this. Having passed the company’s assessmentfor the company again could I ask for wage to be that of an equivalent of atechnician or just be...
    • bobby101
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk general questions
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. SolarCity

    Advice on general renewables

    Hello people, I'm after a bit of advice. A friend of mine has just bought a very large house in Solihull. He is looking at ways of cutting his fuel bills and we're installing a 4kWp system for him. However, he is also talking about other solution to help. Garden is finished so ground source...
  20. Toby Kuhnert

    Looking for experience in North Essex.

    Hi everyone, I'm currently looking for some work experience in the North Essex area, I live in Halstead. I'm at college full time and just about to complete my level 2 2330 in about 2-3 weeks time and going onto level 3 in September. I have had a little experience in electrical work practically...
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