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  1. D

    getting organised

    are any of you guys using an on the go software that does diary and invoicing I think after over 10 years I might give it a try, my theory is I am trying to stop doing very small jobs and attract more slightly larger works, so if I completely organise myself for the little jobs then I will have...
  2. Dan

    iPhone 7 - Anybody got or getting it?

    iPhone 7 is out. Lots of controversy around the headphone jack (or lack of) - anybody got one or getting one?
  3. cgfw201

    Getting IKEA Light Flush With the Ceiling

    Hi, First post, first time doing anything electrical. Have bought a nice new IKEA Sinnerlig light for my nice new house I moved into last week. Have removed old ceiling light which was a cheap plastic one than screwed into a cheap plastic base plate that was screwed into the ceiling. Anyway...
    • cgfw201
    • Thread
    • attach ceiling flush getting ikea light plastic
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  4. J

    Getting Back In The Game. Advice Needed.

    Hi everyone, I've recently returned to sparking after a 7 year hiatus (uni and some other stuff), and I'm looking for some advice on how to best get back up to speed. I got my C&G Electrical Installation Theory & Practice certs in 2003 and completed my apprenticeship in 2004, and haven'd done...
  5. L

    Getting Qualifacations When 25years+

    Hello everyone, just here for as much advice as I could possibly get on what to do next. I'm 25 years old and have many failed attempts at trying to land myself an apprenticeship and now I'm at the age where the funding stops for the employer I believe. My goal is to obviously get an...
  6. A

    3kw Heater on a 13a Socket

    Hope I'm posting this in the correct place, couldn't find a "new post" button in the DIY forum. I have built a 100l kettle using a large pot and an immersion heater. The original heater I tried was 5.5kw, wired using 2.5mm cable to a standard plug. The plug got very hot after 3 minutes. After...
    • Adskee
    • Thread
    • after cable getting heater socket where
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. rolyberkin

    Course Work Woes

    Anyone got any examples of a critical path network for building construction, electrical work and commissioning, getting to that point in a unit of going down the pub and getting lashed. I am meant to be on a dry month to lose some weight!:-) What is the point of this? If I say I refuse to...
  8. N

    New apprentice seeking advice on what course to be getting onto

    I've recently landed a apprenticeship with a local company and would like advice on what course ishould be getting onto in college , my local colleges offers a level 3 advanced apprenticeship and this is what I've gathered --- This qualification consists of the Technical Certificate at Level 2...
  9. albi

    tysoft any one stooped getting the care package

    can anyone tel me why if i have stooped getting the care package that i can no longer PDF my certs to my PC. if I have bought the software and no longer using a mobile app. the software should be fully operational
  10. C

    Getting Back Into the Trade?

    Hi all Advice required as I may be picking up the tools again after 18 years. Now I have my Scotvec and City & Guild certs from 1986-91 so would I be required to update any stuff for employment purposes? Thanks
  11. T

    Getting an apprentice

    Hello people. Been working in the trade nearly 10 years now, my boss/dad and i want to look into getting an apprentice. I do remember being one, but now very different being on the other side of it! Has anyone got any advice on how to mentor an apprentice and what to do with them day in day...
  12. C

    Getting started...

    Hi sparks, I want to train as an electrician. I'm 26 and have worked a variety of construction jobs (dry wall fixer, labourer, carpenter's mate etc) but i have no knowledge of electrical installation. What are the chances of getting work experience by visiting my local business in person with...
  13. S

    getting qualified

    Hello all, I am looking at getting qualified to be able to work as an electrician, and wondering the best route, without having to give up my current job until i get all the bits of paper. Bit of back ground. I am a telecom engineer, and completed my apprenticeship in 2000, part of this was...
  14. D

    South Wales (Cardiff) solar installer recommendations please.

    Hi, not been here for a long time as have not needed to. anyway, I've a problem with my solar plant. 13xsanyo 235 hit from what I remember? power one pvi 3.0 outd inverter (maybe a 3.6?) All fitted December 2011. at startup after wet weather I'm getting low riso error, sometimes as low as...
  15. P

    Getting your money from bad Bill

    Today I have revisited of my old post. Read it and I was like....f-ing hell! What was I thinking?! While tons of homeowners liked the idea, it would not be worth it. Taking x% from a tradesman's earning is just robbery. So what I am up to these days? Something that requires tons of legal work...
  16. P

    Access to alarm section

    Hi all, how do I go about getting access to the alarms section of the forum as I am now getting involved in some work on burglar and fire alarm systems? thanks paul
  17. M

    Getting into a resin filled joint

    Hi all, Couldn't find existing thread on this. Need to get into a large resin filled joint on a 120mm 4 core SWA and wanted to know if there was a solution to dissolve it or is it a case of hammer and chisel like the old days. It is a cold cured, two part resin Kit from CTC. Any help...
  18. C

    Getting a mortgage as a self employed domestic electrician.

    Hi people, Firstly, I hope this isn't a duplicate topic but I did have look through previous post and could find what I was after. I'm looking to change careers from being an administrator in the motor trade (boring) to becoming a self employed domestic electrician (well eventually). What...
    • claydon1
    • Thread
    • domestic domestic electrician electric electrical electrician employed getting mortgage self self employed
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  19. C

    Getting power to outside kennel

    Hi all, I'm new to this forum, so bare with me. I would like to run some power out to the dogs kennel, I only want to run 2 heat lamps (Halogen bulbs basically) that's on a thermostat, so when the temperature drops below 10degrees it kicks in. Now the problem is that I have no room left on my...
    • Chrisjd2
    • Thread
    • getting outside power power to
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. P

    Getting Power to sofa in middle of lounge

    Hi all, a customer has bought some new sofa's where the reclining mechanism is electric and has asked me to sort a supply. easy except the sofas are sat slap bang in the middle of a large square carpeted lounge! Floor is concrete with hot water UFH. the house is also ultra minimalist and...

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