Hi all, I’m a time served lift engineer trying to make a career change. Have lots of crossover experience / qualifications as well as practicing as an electrician for a family business. Also been up-skilling over the last couple of years to hopefully help me make the transition full time.
I just being used to hang around in forums on my teens time, I came across to this electricians forums as I was looking for tips and advice to fix the Velux Intergra Remote Control Pad. (I will post as I've tried but didnt post successful last time so when I have time, I'll explain in details on...
Hi :-) I'm a newbie, I love DIY, in particular mechanical repairs but I'm trying to widen my knowledge and abilities to electrical repairs. I hope to bring a good contribute to the forum. Thank you and see you soon :)
I work in building compliance, so had a question I would like answering. On a new development, our contractor has fitted a consumer unit with isolator switch in a flat. The meter tails are hanging down and pose a risk if a child swings on them. Can the tails be covered over? The contractor has...
Early 40's, no electrical qualifications, kinda technically minded and hoping this will help.
Likes computers and CCTV, from the UK but living in Eire.
One day I'd love to install Solar panels and build an EV
Hello, joined to keep up with what's going on as I've been off the tools now for a few years but recently requalified Initial Inspection & Testing, and currently doing the Periodic course. Partially considering starting a side-line, is there anyone out there who does the same? Full time job is...
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Joined the forum mainly to seek advice as and when required.
I left the military after 25yrs service in June last year. I got myself fully qualified as an electrician and am now registered with NAPIT (just waiting on my 'Field Officer' assessment).
Whilst I know I have the...
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I’m Carlos and wanted to join the forum to get some knowledge and advice from members, I’m not an electrician but currently looking into some courses that I’m considering starting, I’ve done a couple of little projects in my own home, look forward to broadening my knowledge.
Hello everyone, I'm a new homeowner member and would be really grateful for some advice as I know virtually nothing about electrics. My question/worry involves two single ovens I've just had fitted that the electrician has plugged into a double socket. There is also an isolation switch fitted...
I'm new to this area as I have been working in a different field (hospitality) before Covid, now I work for a company that designs home automation systems and I want to educate myself more. Also, I currently bought my first apartment where I have to make some electrical installation work as...
Just joined after previous failed attempts at getting the confirmation emails.
Been in entertainments & events / AV / IT for decades, installs, technical work etc. Due to Covid closing events down I've gone out on my own. I'm trying to get the hang of everything, from booking appointments with...
My name is Tim and I have just turned 23. Started my Electrical Apprenticeship in September doing commercial work and I live in Northern Ireland. However, my company only does work in the Republic of Ireland. Currently working down in Dublin. At my local college, my apprenticeship is EAL rather...
I start my level 2 next week as a mature student and I decided to do it at college instead of one of those intensive courses so hopefully I've made the right decision. The college hasn't been very helpful about what tools I need. They just said safety shoes, basic tool kit and no trackies. What...
Hi, everyone, just a diy'er joining to see if I can tackle wiring in a cooktop. I've done ceiling fans, receptacles, and switches. Figured doing the cooktop, would be easy. Just follow the color of wires. Problem is, all wires are black. 4 Aluminum in box are all black. and the 4 wires from GE...
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