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    Having a laugh

    I just got back from a job interview as a maintenance sparks at an R.A.F air base, 3 people interviewed me so it was quite intimadating at first, About 45 mins into the interview i was told that i may be asked to do small plumbing jobs like unblock toilets, also painting, change tap washers etc...
  2. D

    What to look for when having solar panels installed

    My mother intends to have solar PV panels installed soon but this is beyond my field of expertise. What should she look for when choosing a PV system and the installer? She has a bungalow in mid Essex. The rear of the pitched roof faces roughly south. Do any of the top installers on here cover...
  3. H

    having to bite lip!

    A job I have been doing has ran over schedule and the supervisor has been asking why. I work with another spark and he's a nice guy but seems to be that he doesn't really know how to wire emergency lighting or pir's and I end up having to correct his wiring mistakes, hence the hold up. I have...
  4. J

    Failed 2395 (yes another one)

    I've just had my results back from the august 2394/5 exam and found out I've failed the 2395 written part. Was expected as I have very little testing knowledge at all and got nominated by my company. My main question is how long do I have before the 2395 practical gets wiped and I have to do...
  5. H

    Having to turn customers away

    Now that GTA 5 is out... Customer - "Can you do blah, blah blah"? Me - "Sorry, far too busy"! :wink:
  6. T

    Having Problems With Our Nursecall System

    Got a call from one of our nursing homes today...The Intercall system has lost abaut 10 bedrooms, and we keep getting random rooms calling when no one is occupying them.........ok building only built 5 years ago...took a download and yes devices missing, checking loft space and came across this...
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    Anyone else having problems with the forum recently?

    Every few pages I'll lose connection and the browser will throw up a page not found error... After a few seconds I can refresh the page and continue as normal. Anyone else having this trouble?
  8. G

    mobile valeting

    Mobile valeting is awesome I'm sat with a cold beer watching two lads cleaning my van sweating their backsides off, I did offer them a cuppa soup but for some reason they declined! , there's no pleasing some people. :rofl:
  9. S

    multiple switching of fan

    Hi, I have a quick question... Without having to spend time sitting down and working out I'm hoping someone might have a simple solution. I have one run on fan in loft but wants to be switched and ventilated via 3 separate bathrooms. Now I'm thinking off hand that ill need a relay but I may...
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    what use is 2394

    what use is 2394 without 2395 , does this mean i can sign off work or just my own work , and would i still have to join select or niec , i stay in scotland
  11. G

    tell me im having a blonde day

    1 bed flat smoke alarm install , took neutral from nearest light and live from nearest switch connected smokey switched power on and only light that worked was the one i took neutral from and the smokey worked every other light had no neutral. puzzled :s any ideas
  12. P

    Customer not paying thread....

    Afternoon all, I've been trying to find the thread which links to a company who will chase bad debts for you? Something like £2 for the first letter!! Anyone know what it's titled under? Cheers Ponty
    • Ponty Massive
    • Thread
    • anyone customer first having paying thread
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. keniff

    Voltage drop and 3phase

    I'm having a bit of a blonde moment, I'm trying to work out the volt drop on a 3 phase Submain, the Submain is to be supplying a 3phase board loaded with rcbo's all single phase loading, I can't for the life of me remember how to do it I think it's working out the single phase vd and multiplying...
    • keniff
    • Thread
    • cable final having neutral phase voltage voltage drop volts
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. W

    Been out of the game for a while..... How hard is work to find

    Hi all, would really appreciate some feedback to my mid life crisis, lol. i currently work as a technician on 11kV and Lv main circuits. My job has changed recently with myself back in the field fault finding on Lv whilst also carrying out project work ,ie, installing Hv substations, overhead...
    • Warleyboy
    • Thread
    • course electrical work game having myself out while years
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. L

    stereo and bell timer

    Hi all. Hope your all having a good day. Does anyone know a timer that will operate to work a bell or siren with a stereo. To turn off the stereo and sound a bell for breaktime. Im having trouble. I cant find one that will work both. Thankyou. Luke
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    Bell and stereo timer

    Hi all. Hope your all having a good day. Does anyone know a timer that will operate to work a bell or siren with a stereo. To turn off the stereo and sound a bell for breaktime. Im having trouble. I cant find one that will work both. Thankyou. Luke
    • Lukethoma1985
    • Thread
    • bell having stereo timer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Worth Having a Read...

    Here's a link to Cathy Debenhams "Ban On The Day Sales" campaign... Worth giving some thought to... - - - Updated - - - Whoops.....Here it is... http://www.yougen.co.uk/blog-entry/2070/Why+we+are+calling+on+ministers+to+ban+%2727deal+on+the+day%2727+for+renewable+energy/
  18. U

    LED fluorescent replacement tubes

    I have a customer who is trying to reduce his electricity bills at his shop, lighting is the biggest load with multi tube fluorescent fittings in the main shop area I have been looking at the possibility of replacing the fluorescent tubes with LED tube replacements but have some doubts not...
    • UNG
    • Thread
    • fittings fluorescent having led light replacement tubes
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. F

    Anyone else having trouble posting?

    I am having real problems posting any replies to threads on here. I usually have to try about 5 - 7 times to post before i am successful. Does anyone else have problems? I'm running windows 7.
    • FAA Greenie
    • Thread
    • anyone having posting trouble
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. D

    200A TP&N Dist board

    Got customer having a new 3ph supply put into a farm / processing complex - 4 seperate buildings plus the house. At present he has split phase, but is upping his production facilities. Western power are going to put a cabinet in central to all the units which will house 4 x 100a 3ph heads & 1 x...

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