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I'm looking for advice about a problem I keep having in my bungalow. The light in my bedroom keeps failing. It happened last year, the electrician put it right but it's happened again so I think there may be an issue that the electrician missed. I'd like to ask if anybody has any...
I have recently qualified and plan on going self employed in the near future. if i wanted to sign off my own work am i able to register with NICEIC without having my inspection and testing cert or does this not apply as i will have covered it in my apprenticeship? and be able to certify my works...
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As present it’s myself and an a apprentice, but Work coming in has taken to a new level,so I need to take on a subby just to try and keep clients happy, what should I pay the subby per day? I’ll be providing all materials and organising everything, and test afterwards so I can certify the job...
Finished 1st fixing my brother and his misses new house last week!
Wired for intruder alarm too
only installed 2 alarms before both being a budget honeywell one with global tamper!
This is the diagram I drew to help me wire those (attached)
I am looking to install a slightly more pro install...
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I was thinking about going abroad to work and was wondering if one of you's could help with the best way to go about it ? Not to bothered we're would just like to try something different ? Any advice and tips appreciated
Thanks
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I'm just a DIYer, not a trained sparky. The triple light switch in my kitchen was making a ticking noise. By elimination, I found it was the middle switch. I didn't like a switch making a noise, so I just replaced it, only to find that the new switch also makes a ticking noise and again...
I'm led to believe a failing recessed bathroom light I have is usually due to the thermal protector. However I see none in my lighting circuit; the bulb connects direct to an IBL 5002 50VA transformer.
My question is then is it likely the transformer that is faulty and can I replace it with...
Hi just wondered if someone could clarify the regs for me,got a control panel feeding a machine isolated by a three phase isolator which also turns the lighting off ,but we need the lighting to remain on when the isolator is switched off,what are the current regs regarding this thanks
Hi everyone,
Just seen a megger mft 1721 on ebay currently at £390 finishing in 4 hours
Here's the link if anyone's intrested.
eBay - http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=172938506854&alt=web
I've already got this model & im not linked to the seller.
Just thought it might be a...
Hello folks,
I'm currently working with an agency but just as PAYE. I'm waiting on my UTR number to register for CIS. Just have a few queries to clear up.
I've been told by the lads on-site that I'm not employed by the agency but by the payroll company I use, so would I need to tell the...
Afternoon lads ,just wondering if anything was going as my job is finishing up on friday so looking for next week ,have my Gold card/ 17th,asbestos awareness etc ,tools & insurance & CIS registered ,so if anyone has any work going please PM me on here cheers
Well, it seems our "friends" in the EU are conducting the "negotiations" in the manner I thought they would. Get your wallet out UK or we are not even remotely interested in talking about anything, rattle right out of the pram because we have had the audacity to leave their useless club. So...
Quoted this job Friday for a board change, customer has shown me the work completed by the last electrican.
He has used 10mm clips for the 2.5tne that comes direct from the sockets.
Evening all, I've been asked to quote for a 4 bed large house rewire, but I've not done a rewire for a number of years and not sure what the going rate was! In total there's going to be 32 double sockets, 46 led down lights, 12 switches, boiler supply, cooker supply x 2, 4 lighting pendants, 8...
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Its not if its when i get my tools stolen as there will be one night or day an unforeseen lapse in preventative measures will occur and i except that.
The van has dead locks, and an alarm however what is the best way to insure (i.e good insurance firm) my tools and has anyone had a...
Hey everyone, just wanted to say hi! :)
Been lurking a while and learning quietly but am currently 'renovating' my garage into a workshop for hobby stuff, and hit the read-limit for guests, so figured I'd better register!
Planning on doing most of the work myself, but will be getting a...
Hi guys, I've just finished my college course, with my portfolio to start/complete. So could I work for another firm as an improver or self employed subby, and finish my portfolio? Due to a change in circumstances I need to be in a job earning more money but I want to finish my apprenticeship...
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