Had a floorboard up recently following a water leak. While there, thought I would connect in a stair light, which previously was switched separately to the landing one. Discovered a previously unknown junction box - not normally maintainable, but moving past that ... - wiring very neat...
https://www.electriciansforums.net/media/dont-touch-that-hands-on-customer-attempts-insanely-dangerous-diy.19349/
Scroll to about 4.30 minute mark , I honest don’t think I have ever had a custOmer physically stick their hand inside the consumer unit while I’m trying to work
delroy Gets all the...
Hello all, thanks for having me on the forum.
If anyone requires assistance on site I'm more than happy to help.
I want to become fully fledged electrician ideally in the domestic field. Happy to travel, within one hour commute from Derby provided on site training given.
I been working in the...
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I would like to offer my services on weekends on a voluntary basis to help with the wiring and installation of electrical equipment. I am currently working as a security engineer for an accredited company installing cctv, access control and fire alarms. The purpose of my...
Hi Everyone,
its been a long journey, one that I'm glad I started.
with an electrical background both within the automotive industry and security equipment, I decided to take the next step (side step actually) and become an electrician.
I am fully employed and at this current time do not...
Hi my names Stef. looking to gain hands on electrican experience
anybody local in West or even East Sussex would like to help me train to be an electrician, either as apprentice style setup, or just casual hands on help. I'm going to be either taking the short course locally part 3, or taking on...
Anyone got any advice re preventing cracked hands (other than man up or wear gloves!) I have been trying OKeefes Cream but this morning they are so bad I can hardly hold a cup!?
Hi guys,
Apologise's in advance for the rant but I am at a loss.
I've posted on here a fair amount asking for advice and opinions on things. Such as the tools I should get to start in the trade, avenues to go down for work, what the courses which you guys need for the box ticking allowing you...
Okay folks, it's this time of year again, my thumbs are cracked and split with the cold weather so painful,even with cut gloves which I wear are not helping, any body else suffer this.?
Hi, just wanted to introduce myself name's Dean, I'm 32 and based in west London. Recently completed my level 3 2365 Diploma in electrical installations at my local college, following level 2. Decided i want to become a electrician two years ago as i enjoy completing practical tasks and find...
evening chaps
any advise on van insurance for a 23year old that had 2 claims on company van policy and got 3 points on license for mobile phone
now trying to get insurance for my own van.
I know some people dont declare the claims from companys vans- becuase they think they don't count on...
Right i'm logging off for the night, drinking some Cider stuff and i dont drink
But ive Passed my Assessment with NICEIC, just the guy who checks the Assessment is right next (out of my hands).. been up since 5am for a assessment at 8:30am trying to get ready and nerves
only another 12-14mths...
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Totally new to the trade, having taken redundancy recently just completed Domestic Installer course (C&G) but in need of real hands on work experience as mostly had theory apart from self testing/certificating.
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I need to put the location of electrical accessories on to a cad format drawing sent to me by my builder.
What's the best straight forward and affordable software.
Autocad I'm guessing is best but expensive.
Pre thanks all
What type do you use, had a set of one handed silverline, ok lasted 18 months, treated my self to some ck ratched type, cut 20 lengths 20mm and 1 length 25mm trunking, tried some 25mm today wont cut, just bending. Also find them hard to use as need to open with two hands and ratchet mechanism...
Hi there having been in the electrical business since Jan 1980 I now want to stop the physical part and get into design etc. I have my C&G2400/2391/ 17th edition etc. Being self-employed I have some great customers but do not know how to make this change, as my customers will no longer have a...
Hi Guys, I'm currently in my first year of my 2357 qualification and absolutely loving every minute of it!!
I'm looking however for a bit of hands-on practical experience.
I work full time, but have a relatively flexible working week, so ideally would like to offer an extra pair of hands free of...
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