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  1. S

    Free cctv installation courses ?

    He guys Does anyone known of any? Friend of mine was telling me some brands of CCTV offer courses to specialise in their cameras. Is anyone aware of any companies that provide this ?
  2. H

    UK Bridging from Maintenance to Installation electrician

    Hello all I am looking to start a solar and battery storage company for domestic properties. My background is in industrial electrical work(12 years). I have a 4 year advanced engineering apprenticeship in electrical maintenance and a HNC in Electrical and electronic engineering. My...
  3. Dan

    Best Cable for EV Charger Installation?

    Hi everyone, I’m planning to install a home EV charger and need advice on the best type of cable to use. The charger will be located about 15 meters from the main consumer unit. What cable size and type should I use to ensure safety and efficiency? Should I also install an isolator switch for...
  4. ElectronicsNut

    2 Electricians not agreement with proper ground installation

    I have a little disagreement between the thoughts of 2 different electricians. No, I am not crazy, I did not have them out at the same time. Maybe I should have. The issue, I have a new Leviton Smart panel that I had installed last year. The bonding and grounding is done at this main service...
  5. Bluetit

    22Kw EV installation. SPD, RCD etc.

    Hi all, Went to look at installation of a one 3P+N EV charger at a care home the other day which I am quite interested in doing having only previously done SP+N chargers. There is a very empty CU nearby which is useful, but there are no SPDs or RCDs etc. I was looking at using an ICS charger...
  6. B

    We are currently looking for two installers that would be interested in Permenant Soffit Lighting installation in Northern Alberta.

    We are currently looking for two installers that would be interested in Permenant Soffit Lighting installation in Northern Alberta. Please reach out to Jonathan via DM. Fort McMurray Area at this time.
  7. J

    Domestic electrical installation course

    Hi all, another newbie here, due to coming to the end of a 27yr army career I thought I'd be different and instead of being LGV driver or a locksmith lol, I'd go down the electrician route. I did a fair bit of searching for courses and costs etc an as I'm 46 I'm not really of apprentice age...
  8. S

    Electrical engineering or electrical installation course

    My son is leaving school this year and is very keen to start an apprenticeship. Having visited the training sites and colleges, we feel we have not been fully informed. Colleges have spoken about electrical engineering courses and so we believed this was the next and only step. However, we...
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  9. G

    Unused dishwasher installation

    Hi, I have a KitchenAid dishwasher that I used for less than 2 years, and then we moved and took it with us, but because the house was with new appliances I didn't decide to install the one I brought (from Michigan to South Carolina) and it was kept packed and in the garage for 6 years now. I'm...
  10. I

    Dual channel Hive installation

    Evening all and a merry Xmas. Fitted an new dual channel hive today. However, whilst the heating can be controlled via the hive , the water would only operate the 2 port valve when the water tank thermostat was turned off. I am thinking the hive itself is not switching over to Water NO...
  11. Budgie_42

    Does This Installation Look Correct?

    Hi all, I wondered if you could give us your thoughts on our friend's installation? I've included some photos. We're sure that there's something wrong with it, but we wanted some expert opinions. Here's a bit of background: An electrician changed the original split distribution board and...
  12. C

    Is this meter installation ok?

    Hey guys, just wondering if this installation is ok? the neutral can get isolated on the main circuit which if the second circuit is not isolated would mean there is no return for the second circuit. the isolator switches are individual, each iso switch switches the L and N at the same time (its...
  13. Gutsy-Fungus

    Electricity DNO Supply installation outdated and UNSAFE?

    Hi folks, Moving into my new property in a couple of weeks to find a concerning electrical installation in the cubby hole underneath ther stairs. I have attached a couple of pictures of the installation. Does this main feed from the DNO (#3) look safe (left hand picture)? It is corroded and...
  14. B

    3-phase installation

    Hello, As part of unlooping the DNO has installed 3-phase domestic supply. My supplier has installed a 3 phase meter as well. I believe I now need to have a 3 phase distribution board installed? Can any of you guys know how long this would take at all? I do not know what hardware is required...
  15. pirate

    Door bell installation

    I can't add to comments in the DIY area for some reason, but I'm opening this thread so I can make a comment. @littlespark made a very useful comment that you can still get the old "Ding-Dong" chimes and frankly I think they are great! Batteries last for years, no mains voltage, really nothing...
  16. B

    Door Bell installation

    Hi I want to install a door bell (front door). Cables have been installed (not by me) see attached photos. There is a back box in the wall of the hall with two x 2 core cables coming out of it. There is a single 2 core cable for the bell push at the front door -I have unscrewed this to show the...
  17. S

    level 3 electrical installation books ? I want to get a head start on it

    Hey guys Not sure where to put this. I am due to start my level 3 electrical installation course this Sept. I wanted to get abit of an head start. Is there any decent books I can buy for theory purposes etc?
  18. G

    Notify DNO of air conditioner installation

    Question has been raised about whether we notify DNO of air conditioner installation. NICEIC registered electrician doing the installation certificate says these Daikin 14kw units might be classed as heat pumps. we have never notified before, so are asking for anyone who has experienced this...
  19. Kezza1

    Pv installation

    I had PV installed yesterday and saw some red flags regarding what looks to me like future leaks. I would appreciate some professional comments as the installer and the contractors said that it looks fine and installed to panels over this. I have no experience but think that surely the thin...
  20. P

    training for solar installation?

    Hi, I'm an electrical engineering graduate, many years ago, but have no electrician qualifications. I've spent the day trying to understand how qualifications work for electricians and nothing I studied at four years of university was this complicated. I'm looking to install PV, domestic...
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