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  1. GMES

    It's getting worse

    Leytonstone stabbing: Man 'screams this is for Syria' after horror attack in Tube station - Mirror Online So how long until every police officer needs to be armed with deadly weapons ( Guns ) the officer in the video tasers the terrorist with little effect. If we are going to expect the...
  2. captaincaveman

    Earth leakage on sockets

    This has messed my head up so much I’m not sure I can even explain it properly but hopefully someone out there may give me ideas of what to do next… Had a call out to a house today with the owner (polish if it has any relevancy) saying he was getting small shocks off taps & was getting a...
  3. D00DY_T00DY

    Getting into electronics?

    Hi all, Since I bought a soldering iron to fix my drill charger I've been wanting to get into electronics. Just as a hobby it comes in handy for fixing stuff I suppose... Wants the best way to learn this? Does anyone have any online materials they've found useful? Anything you can post up and...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Difficulty in getting my head around the logistics of a rewire and retaining power?

    I am quoting for my first full rewire and I am am having difficulty trying to get my head around the logistics of retaining power/lights for the client whilst the re-wire is taking place? It will take me around 2 weeks (working by myself) and the main point is that the CU is going to be moved...
  5. S

    Getting in with new builds

    Hi guys After a little advice. Recently gone self employed and want to get some new builds. In your experience what's the best way/s to get in with the developers or construction companies? Should i just go to site and talk to the foreman, or who do i phone, email ect....? sorry if its a bit...
  6. T

    Getting stung with extra work!

    Just started quoting for my company. How do people word/get round saying that any extra work needed due to departures from the regs? As i know a few people who have lost out big time with having to do extra work and not get payed. Many Thanks
  7. G

    Getting nowhere ?

    Hi guys, I'm 24 years of age, based in north wales / Chester. I've been qualified since around this time in 2011. JIB Gold. I'm apprenticeship time served, had no luck with companises since the firm I served my apprenticeship with. Mainly due to false promises and terrible money offers ...
  8. S

    best way to go about getting homers

    hi there I have started a k ew job we're there is not very much overtime which I have been used to lots of. homers is something I have never really bothered about as the overtime has been available however as there is none now I was wondering if yous could give me some advice on the best ways of...
  9. Z

    I'm qualified but never registered, need advice on getting registered

    Hi all - this is my first post so go easy! Firstly I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who contributes here, I've found many-a-solution to problems by searching, and I hope to get to the point where I can be the one contributing, but for now I'm desperately in need of some advice from those...
  10. S

    Live pipework in flat no power

    Called out to a 1st floor flat in 3 storey 9 flat council block. Leaseholder was getting shocks of the shower and the shower room floor. Suspected either static or insulation fault. Lifted saniflo cable and got a shock (just a nip but definitely not static!) when my hand brushed against the...
  11. C

    Plug Socket Seals

    I've been lookinng online to little avail trying to find a seal for a 2 gang plug socket. We have a cat, who at the moment is spraying, and she keeps doing it above one of the plug sockets. Which then runs down the wall and often shorts the socket. I've had to replace the socket a few times...
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Usual policy for getting paid?

    I am doing a job for a builder who is doing a fairly big job on a domestic house. His work will take perhaps another month to complete. I have completed 95% of my work but cant finish the rest until he has completed certain bits which may be another few weeks or even the full month. It's been...
  13. G

    Retired Sparky getting back work

    Hi, I left electrical work for another field of work over 25 years ago, but now would like to return. Probably self employed domestic work. I know I would need 17th Edition and this new Part P. - I have to say Part P seems like a money making scheme. If you've completed an electrical...
  14. M

    Fire Alarm Devices Getting Faulty Progressively

    Hi All, Feels great to in the community of intellects! I am facing a problem in one of my projects and need urgent help. The fire alarm system (Edwards brand) is behaving very funny. The devices installed on the loops of the panel are progressively getting faulty in a random order. There are...
  15. Marvo

    Baboon Getting Shocks

    Re: Any Ideas I have a quick pop-quiz type question for the trainees; A 400 kilogram baboon is frying a couple of dozen burgers for his breakfast on an electric flat top grill. Due to him being lethargic because he's overweight, he's sitting on a stainless steel table which is a couple of feet...
  16. malcolmsanford

    They are getting there

    After arriving here and seeing 3 new DB panels that looked like something the cat had puked up I decided to do one for the guys to do, and one Friday did this Yesterday the lads asked me to test and inspect this one So there are getting there
  17. P

    Tragic IR fail on EICR

    Hello all, I could use some help here: I was recently asked to do an EICR at a small warehouse/office unit. The installation was, to put it mildly, less than satisfactory; with multiple C1 and C2 conditions. However, of greatest concern to me were the insulation resistance readings I was...
  18. T

    Another Aussie moving to London

    Hi guys, I'm looking at moving to London in a few months time. I'll probably only be there for a year. I have my full Australian electrical license and 4 years post apprenticeship experience. Do you think its worth getting my 17th edition? or can i still find enough work without it? There...
  19. S

    Getting More Industrial/Commercial Work

    Hello All, Ive been self employed for about 2 years now with just over 15 years experience in the game and have a full time apprentice. I've got plenty of domestic work on through word of mouth, little local magazines etc and although I do have a couple of industrial/commercial regulars I...
  20. J

    Rcbo's tripping times

    I am testing a new build installation of 90 flats all the flats have 1 16a Rcbo when I test the tripping times I get a higher reading at 5x than 1x on all 90 flats they r all wylex can anyone help me on this matter

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