hi,im in the process of completing my first full rewire of a small 2 bed property .ive got city and guilds 2330,2391,17th edition qualifications but i am not registered with an installer scheme.would there be any issues with getting a registered installer to check the installation and provide me...
Hi so iv been thinking of starting of working for myself as an alarm installer but unsure where to start iv worked for an electrical company for over 6 years now, my qualifications are PEO (7582) level 2 C&G 2330 level 2 and 3,my questions are i have no idea where to start, would i have to...
Hi , I'm Gavin , I'm 29 years old , I am an electronic security engineer based in west london. i am looking to build up some experience in the domestic electrical scene. I have completed the following courses , Eal domestic installer , 2382 wiring regs , 2392 inspection and testing. I've got...
Just doing a quote from the new guide,
wondering were you find the tables for beyond 45 degrees of South any help greatly appriciated.
I have a job we are looking at slightly South of West ie 248 degrees or 68 degrees past South
Any help greatly appriciated
Hello, fellow sparkies. I’m a fully qualified electrician having done a 5 week course , got my Part P and everything. Got my NICEIC domestic installer inspection in 2 weeks. Going to rewire my parents house for the inspector to see. It’s a prefab, all concrete, built about 1950 and is wired in...
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Ive got my NICEIC Domestic Installer assessment coming up soon. Was wondering if anybody had any tips.... is there anything silly i need to watch out for that I can instantly fail on? Will they have a fit if i didn't put a circuit details by the D/B and with safe isolation would the prefer...
There is some twin and earth cables installed in a non insulated cavity wall should I write this on my test sheet these cables were installed by others
Hi all. I have my inspection tomo to join NICEIC as a domestic installer.
On my main job to be inspected, a board change, my r1 + r2 doesn't marry up with the Ze and zs. Parrerlel earth path somewhere I guess as r1 + r2 is very low. Does this need to me found to satisfy the nic man or will a...
Have you seen the latest Segen offering? Register as recommended Installer and you get £500 of marketing/PR/training support each quarter. Great methinks just what we need some regular support to sustain business on a more regular footing. Then I looked at the support on offer - case study...
Hi All,
I'm Dan. Totally new here.
I worked as an electrician in Manchester doing solar and basic HVAC before moving for a stint in Australian PV. Here a few years now.
Happy to swap stories / prices / knowledge etc.
Background to why I have signed up for this forum: I have been wanting to...
I'm looking for some input on minimum installation standards for an installation that is a hybrid of US and EU equipment for an installation I am working on.
The project is located in a Caribbean island that uses 230/400V 60Hz. My solar training is all US focused although I am originally a UK...
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I am in the process of applying registering as a Domestic Installer, and I have what seems to be a common question. But I have not yet found the practical answer. Do you need to notify Planning Control of your two sample jobs? I have a feeling the answer is you should... but...there...
just some info to pass on.(thanks to NICEIC for the info)
Its regarding the 6th April 2013 deadline to apply to the register with just 17th Edition exam pass.
In case anyone was unsure what was required by applicants after the deadline.
Today I messaged NICEIC online chat enquiry with the...
I need some help please...
As I've read on this forum the 1 week course are a big no no. I want to learn properly but can't live on the electricians mate's wage whilst I learn to do the NVQ.
I want to learn a new skill as the job I'm in looks bleak for the future ahead. I don't think the...
Hi, first post.
I have seen a 22 day course to become a domestic installer, if I take this course and pass what exactly does this enable me to do?
Does it simply enable me to undertake domestic work? Or does it enable me to set up a business and undertake domestic works?
I have only the 2330...
I am having trouble finding out what electrical work a domestic installer cannot do in a home. basically i am trying to find out the difference between a fully qualified electrician and a humble domestic installer.
am i correct in thinking that the part p and domestic installer qualifications...
What is the going hourly rate for a PV Installer?? been offered a job on a large commercial Solar farm and what to know if £10 - £12 /hr is the going rate, or should i be asking for more???
Just on a job. Guy wants couple of sockets and lights in garage.
There is already a SWA installed from hour to garage but not connected either side. Customer assures me qualified electrician buried it when the house was rewired a couple of years ago.
Just done IR tests and all serms to be...
Just a thought. As a fully qualified spark, how do you feel about the DI ? I like everyone to make a living and all, but hell! I just ain't got no love for em.
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