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  1. C

    How to get into Controls / Automation / PLC´s.

    Evening! I´m looking into getting more into the Controls / PLC / Automation side of things. I´ve programmed a few PLC´s (Siemens) from scratch and a HMI. Some knowledge of Servo Drives (fault finding, setting basic parameters), programming VSD´s, designing / construction of control panels etc...
  2. W

    Can’t get lights to work

    So I’m a industrial sparks having a go at domestic (help!!!) I’ve ran all cables back to one point in the loft. From the point in the loft I have the following cables... All 1.5mm t+e 1 Feed in from bathroom pull cord (1st point after consumer unit) 1 cable to Hallway switch 1 cable to 1st...
  3. Lister1987

    Best clamp meter to get started?

    As title, budget of 100 arm. Ideally want something I can use as an earth clamp meter (assuming it's not just a clamp meter with better range.
  4. L

    Help! Rewiring 3 way switch, cannot get it to work again.

    Long story short, I tried to replace my existing 3 way switch with a new 3 way switch, but I had to pretty much take everything out and my attempt at putting everything back as it was failed because now the ceiling lights controlled by the new switch don't work. The other 3 way switch is located...
  5. M

    Solar Panels Bought a house with panels but no information.Help needed how to get contracts

    Hello, I have bought a house with panels with NO contract and the previous owner died leaving little or no information. My electricity supplier is Green star Energy. I have panels on both sides of the roof and according to paperwork I have they generate 2.884kw and I am been fobbed of by some...
  6. static zap

    Ways to get lost in Coventry - 1 is going

    a) Attepting to read Electronic Signs directing you where (interspersed with road closure news) on the Ring Road ! b) Europes largest IKEA store ..going Bye-Ikea--!
  7. G

    UK Advice needed on a course to get a foothold on a new career

    Hi, I'm 25 years old and I'm looking for a change to this field, with a hope of becoming an electrician. I currently working as a yardman in a building merchants, wouldn't say I'm adept but I'm fairly comfortable with non-technical DIY stuff. I've seen Tradeskills4u mentioned frequently in...
  8. J

    Where can I get a imperial to metric pryro pot from, if one exists?

    Where can I get a imperial to metric pryro pot from, if one exists?
  9. S

    Does anyone have the accreditation of "SafeContractor"? I

    Does anyone have the accreditation of "SafeContractor"? If so do you get a good amount of work from it. If not do you use any other sites
  10. S

    Can I get away without a full rewire?

    Hi My house has only one ring main which runs EVERYTHING - including boiler, electric fan oven, shower plus all the usual appliances. Although a new RCD was installed before I bought the property nothing else electrical was undertaken, something I now need to address. My problem is that we're...
  11. R

    Drill Bits which ones to get?

    So I have managed to buy an SDS and a Combi Drill both 18v by Milwaukee at a good price with 2x 5.0ah Batteries, Charger and a 12v LED Torch. I am just looking for some Drill Bits, as I would like to stick with Milwaukee, but they seem rather expensive, so I am not sure if they are worth the...
  12. K

    Best place to get materials to practice at home?

    Hi I have recently decided to change careers and want to get some practice wiring and terminating at home, I currently wish to practice terminating SWA cables, I was wondering is there anywhere or anyone I am able to get just like 1M of cable or any scraps? Can't justify buying a reel at this...
  13. C

    Can't get staircase timer to work

    (diy level) Does anyone have experience with staircase/corridor timer switches. I've bought about 6 different makes of the damn things and I can't get any to work. I've been getting advice from a self described electronics expert but he has not been able to tell me what I'm doing wrong...
  14. K

    Will Gold card elecrician course help me to get a job with visa?

    Hello i am korean in poland. i came here to work for my girl friend. But she will go university in UK next august. So i also need to move UK for her. As you know, normally foreigners have trouble getting a job in UK. My age is more than 30. So i can not apply working holyday visa. Now...
  15. X

    Does anyone know where i could get a led strip light set up that is powered by a force sensitive resistor/weight sensor?

    Ultimately for my project im making a lamp which will be powered by the weight of an object. So i want to power the whole led strip lighting solely through placing an object on the weight sensor pad. If anyone knows where i could buy a setup like this or how i could go about making it myself...
  16. DPG

    Where can I get one of these?

    Anyone know where I can get one of these?
  17. L

    LED Lights - electric fire - where to get parts

    Hi all. I am trying to repair a wall mounted electric fire ( glass fronted type with pebbles along the bottom ) Fire itself is working, ie heating Ok and the fan works. Problem is the lights which give the flicker effect have stopped working properly, there are three lights which are on...
  18. M

    Is there anything I can do to get my sockets working

    To Qualified Electricians: I have this iron with a torn wire that I fixed by twisting the wires together. This solution worked for weeks until today I accidentally allowed the two separated wires in the cord electrical plug to come into contact. This formed a spark in the cable and now all of...
  19. A

    Hello all, how do I get my post visible to everyone?

    Hi all, I just registered and posted a new thread to get some advice on what to do with this (potential) cowboy electrician working on my house in the "Electrical Forum" but it says it needs to be approved before it is shown to everyone. How does it get approved? Thanks. 1571611574 Oh, this...
  20. Dan

    New Sidebar Blocks - Help you get around the forum quicker

    I'm still working on making the User Interface helpful for newbies and regulars. Each will see different content. I'll customise this more so that trainees see threads from mentors, USA members see fellow USA members threads etc. I keep chipping away at this because its tedious coding work and...

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