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  1. M

    Typical earnings in First Year

    Hi, I am currently employed full time. However i have been self employed before for several years and i used to work as a labourer for 5+ years. I am considering going back to being self employed and on top of my other business in IT, i was thinking of becoming a fully qualified Sparky...
  2. R

    Apprentice's

    Evening all, Do you have to pay apprentices while being in college (if so, how many hours). I know they don't do 8 hours a day. Anybody know the Law on apprentice's and pay. I'm not a tight arse but have an appy who is taking the mick in working hours. Cheers
  3. chudson

    Electrician Jobs Full time permanent electrician required - South London

    Electrician required to work within London and surrounding areas. Will be provided with a van, power tools and an apprentice. Must have NVQ level 3 in Electrotechnical services - electrical installation or equivalent old/new type. 17th edition 2382 A minimum of 2 references A full clean...
  4. K

    Rates for domestic periodic.

    Hi everyone , just starting out have done 2 domestic periodic for £60 each , only took 4 hours .Is this a reasonable rate , thanks.
  5. gazdkw82

    Power losses

    Going through some mock questions ready for 202 exam tomorrow. Our regular teacher didn't turn up today so we had a stand in. We had a question that no one (including teacher) could work out. Question is A load draws 9KW but works at only 85%. How much power will be lost in 4 hours. My...
  6. Sintra

    Electrician Jobs Electricians Jobs SW6 - Electricians needed London SW6

    2 x electricians required for high end commercial project near Earls Court. Would prefer self employed but PAYE can be considered. This work will last for 6 months for the right people. Must have completed a full apprenticeship and hold a valid ECS or CSCS card. C&G 2391 would be desirable...
  7. H

    The watchers

    So.... I'm on a job at the minute working and the owner is constantly watching me. I've been working at the boards and he decided to pull up a chair and sits there for the full 8 hours just watching! Bit creepy if you ask me. My only escape is tea time when I get half an hour away from the job...
  8. telectrix

    Too Expensive?

    just been knocked back with an order cancelled as too expensive. wanted some opinions on my quote, all except the IP sockets just swapping accessories: customer wanted 15 x double sockets, 8 x 1 gang light switches, 4 x 2 gang light switches, 4 gang grid with engraved switches, 1 pull switch...
  9. R

    Electrician in awe.

    Electrician in awe of last electrician’s work - http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/science-technology/electrician-in-awe-of-last-electricians-work-20161007114965
  10. F

    On call pay rates?

    Hi all. Given up being self employed after 25 years and got a post as maintainence spark on a mixed office, light industrial and accommodation site. Rate of pay is in line with jib so happy enough there, but been asked to go on call. Week at a time. Covering mon to Friday 5pm to 8 am, 24 hrs sat...
  11. Pete999

    Garage Electrics

    For all those DIYers who want to add some sockets in your Garage (I know it's American) but its still funny
  12. G

    What would you charge?

    Hello all, Have been on here for a while so be easy on me! I'm an electrician by trade and started out doing domestics and working my way up. This last year or so I've found my biggest contract (practically full time). Is on tanker ships carrying oil, I went on as an electrician but now do all...
  13. C

    Job oppurtinity

    Just saw this advertised https://theroyalhousehold.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/1101-Maintenance-Electrician-London/en-GB Please form an orderly queue.:p
  14. M

    Pricing

    Hi All I'm in the beginning of trying to build a business for myself after 14 years in the trade. I'm struggling a little bit on trying to formally a pricing structure. I want to be competitively priced while making a good profit. Any tips on how to go about this. I'm currently going in at...
  15. BeeJay2

    Security lights coming on during daylight hours.

    Hi everyone, happy Christmas, My outdoor security lighting has taken on a mind of its own. The rear external security lights which are operated by the GJD - Opal XL External PIR Detector (below) are now coming on during daylight hours. The main control panel is the GJD multi-sensor system...
  16. Soulsurfer

    Call Outs and pricing !

    Hey all, just been scratching head while playing with Quickbooks at this hour ! and just thinking I haven't been charging a callout fee up to now and customers are a bit confused as they have said a few times now they have always been charged one before especially for night hours. Am I missing a...
  17. uksparks

    Working in a school

    Hi, ive managed to secure one work for a school, nothing big, just a number of accessory changes etc and a couple of additional sockets. ill be up front, I've never done any work in a school. is there anything I should know about? Work will be done out of school hours. my main query i...
  18. C

    finished and Passed AM2 today was pretty intense ... feels good.. Sept 2015

    Finished and passed my AM2 today... Finshed it at 3pm had result via email at 8pm... Feels good. The forum helped me with elements so im happy to add any tips i may have picked up for people who are looking.. I thought it was a good and adequate exercise... i understand the frustration with...
  19. G

    Working times

    Hi guys Does anyone know what between what times of day you are allowed to work and make noise etc including the weekends. In domestic commercial sorts of premises where there are the public nearby. Always feel bad working late and making noise but was told that on a weekday between 7-9 was...
  20. haptism

    Does a non-maintained emergency need a key switch

    Hi hope someone can help. A friend of mine (a builder) has asked me because I used to be an electrician (im not working in the trade anymore) if a non maintained emergency light in a small shop has to have a key switch (as per regulations). I realise the benefits of having a key switch but is it...

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