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  1. J

    Do I need to do a cert 2 in Australia to get an electrical apprenticeship?

    Hi I'm mature age. I've studied and worked as an engineer (mechanical) so I have a fair bit of background in electrical theory. I've also wired up loads of things in my life and done fault finding on circuits with multimeters. I've also taught DC circuits to classes (and some AC) and the use of...
  2. M

    What safe contractor accreditation shall I get

    I was thinking of getting Chas registered and wanted to know if it's worthwhile or whether another one like constructionline is better? I would like to be able to work for the local authority and also for residential and commercial letting agents.
  3. R

    How much does an adult apprentice electriacian get paid a week in north lanarkshire/ glasgow scotland

    I was thinking of leaving lorry driving after about 18 years and getting an adult apprenticeship at being an electrician.whats putting me off slightly is being 45 with a mortgage and young family.i know i would be dropping quite a bit in my weekly wage to begin with.appreciate any help from...
  4. B

    Can't get a wall light to work?

    Wall light not working... Have two wall lights that are connected together on the same circuit, but can't get one of them to work - changed the fitting itself and (obvs) changed bulb... Seems to be current flowing, cos I hold up a 'cable finder' meter when it is switched on and reading goes...
  5. A

    What do I need to get started as a PV installer in New Mexico?

    Hello, I am very interested in becoming a Solar/PV installer in New Mexico. I have done a lot of research and am having trouble finding specific requirements in the state. I read that "New Mexico has no specific licensing requirements for those wishing to install solar power systems except that...
  6. J

    Horstmann electronic 7. Cant get hot water regardless of what I do

    I have moved in 3 days to a flat which seems to have a lot of problems. I have not had hot water yet and the agent tells me I will pay for a call-out if it will be something simple and I could have found it on the internet.. So I am paranoid. The red light is on. I usually would have a shower...
  7. J

    t = k2 x s2 / I2 - how does this get used?

    Looking for some guidance on how to use this formula (p 92 18th) please? If I have a cable of 6mm K factor 115 Fault current of 400A My time = 2.97s Is this telling me that after 2.97s my cable will start to distort and become damaged? Therefore my CPD must disconnect before this time...
  8. D

    When it comes to green energy, we have all been getting it so wrong, finally I get it now.

    Just watch and learn something new about our combatting of global warming!
  9. M

    How to get an apprenticeship as a 29 year old?

    I’m 29 studying electrical engineering level 6 in Scotland. And from what I’ve seen modern apprenticeships are only available to 18-24 year olds. Is there any way for me to get a job as an apprentice spark? Do electricians generally take on people my age? Starting to wonder if I’ve wasted my...
  10. E

    Would you get a rewire done if there's nothing wrong with the old stuff?

    Hi all. Just bought a house and it needs some attention to the electrics in terms of layout - loads of rooms that need 2 way switches don't have them, weird lighting set ups where one switch will do an inside and outside light at the same time etc, mostly trivial stuff. I had planned to get a...
  11. T

    Can't get overload circuit in house working again

    A circuit in my house quit working when a toaster oven and portable electric heater where both running on it. Normally the simple fix would be resetting the tripped breaker. However, the breaker did not appear to be tripped. I turned it off and on just to make sure and still no luck. Next...
  12. L

    Looking to get fully qualified

    I am currently working for an electrical contractor but we also do a lot of alarm (intruder alarms, fire alarms etc). Truth be told I really am not happy in this job, I do some electrical work but just menial tasks like replacing accessories and things like that, the bulk of the work is alarm...
  13. W

    Get a shock when you touch sink and oven at same time??

    I understand this could be because there is no bonding, but just want to know how it’s possible for the pipework/sink to become live?? Is it through a fault on another circuit finding it’s way to the pipework?
  14. G

    I Need Work Looking to get in to the installation game. any advice welcome

    First off i will say i have no experience of working as an electrical installer but have minimal experience installing telecoms/broadband cables in a commercial setting. I also have a C&G level 2 in electro tech which i got way back in 2009. i am looking to get on a C&Gs beginners course so i...
  15. N

    UK Can't get an electrician to come out for a small job! So help needed!

    Hi Due to Covid, I can't get an electrician to come out to fit a single semi flush lamp. So I am going to fit it myself. So some advice would be very helpful - but if you live local to Stratford Upon Avon and happy to come out for a small job, please let me know. At the moment there is a...
  16. A

    Hoping to get some help

    Hi all. I'm looking for some advice on how to wire up a meanwell DRP-240-24. I want to reduce the amount of power bricks and plugs used for my fish tank. I have 8 plugs that I'd like to run off the MW PSU The picture is how I understand it to work ? If someone could look at it and let me know...
  17. C

    Another 'Should I get back in the game' Question

    Afternoon folks I've been sat on a prickly fence since last Summer, contemplating if I should pick up my qualies again and seek out a position as a Mate/Improver. I took redundancy last Summer from a job I absolutely hated, yet paid well. I then landed into a role I was already doing a bit of...
  18. DJAndy

    Does everyone else get site emails?

    Hi All, 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...
  19. D

    Bundy get a G unit

    likeable chap and one of the better house bashers on YouTube , just a bit of a quick shout out as he takes the plunge and gets a work unit
  20. T

    How the hell do i get started

    I've just completed two years at college doing Level 2 and 3 Electrical Installation, and throughout lockdown i thought getting some more qualifications might make me more appealing to employers, so i've grabbed myself an ECS card and completed BS7671 18th Ed. I've not really had any practical...

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