Hello, I'm from the st louis, Missouri area. I'm a DIY'er. Have remodeled a few houses and lipped a cpl and have 2 I'm renting. I like to take on projects myself, but know my limitations and am not afraid to ask for help.
Hi everyone, I am Tony. Just introducing myself.
I am in a difficult position myself trying to decide at 38 with 1 kid about changing careers and have been looking to become a Sparky. It's not easy making a huge decision to change your careers when you have a mortgage and bills to pay.
I am...
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My name is Arnold, I am hoping to become a Sparky and I am looking for some guidance and help where and how to start.
Once again thank you for the accept.
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I'm Will. Currently retraining as an electrician after 35 years of not being an electrician. Got through C&G 2365 2&3 so far.
Reading up on the regs at the moment for that ol' exam and just bought TOMY My First MFT. (MFT's, not NFT's, right?)
I'm into AV, home automation, IoT...
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Thank you for letting me in to the forum, I am an occasioonal d-i-y er but having to increase my productivity due to a large extension project.
I am retired from mental health nursing but before that I worked in industry and qualified in Industrial electronics, working on defence systems.
But...
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.
Hi all! just introducing myself: I'm Florin from Norwich UK, its just great to join this wonderful community. I'm a keen DIY'er now working to get certified as a electrician. I wish you all a good and prosperous new year. Happy New Year!
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A quick g'day. My basic history is DIY home owner, general tinkerer of old machinery, moderately decent level of electrical caution and mechanical devil may care. In other words I read diagrams carefully, double check my connections, use insulated screwdrivers, and because I firmly...
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my name is wpollock and I live in the greater Austin, Texas area. I am a home diy person and adhere to my own limitation skill set when attempting any repair. Thank you to all who offer any advice to future posts and I hope to reciprocate when possible.
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Just introducing myself, I recently qualified as a domestic installer, after many years of doing basic electrical work.
I wanted the knowledge and then build up my experience on all aspects on thd domestic side, I'm pretty careful on what I do and if doubt I'll ask, hence joining this...
Hi! Career mechanic here- and I have an Electrical Technology certificate from Long Beach City College. Looking for help with upgrade of old main service panel. Also will be getting Enphase solar- maybe DIY. Thanks in advance, Kip......
Hello Forum Members, I'm new to the forum. I'm a 64 year old Disabled Vet that's on a very meager disability compensation, and at this late date in my life, I have now got to fix things myself again. What I used to be able to fix and what I knew about fixing things is a lot harder and a lot less...
Hello everyone,
Thought I'd introduce myself as I'm new to the forum.
I'm (or have been) a spark of 21 years experience, 8 of which were mainly commercial and industrial site work (including 2 years solely testing and inspecting), and 13 years running my own business, starting with just myself...
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...
Hi, I am a retired truck driver and a diy "enthusiast" and would like to do small electrical jobs where allowed with the help of professional help please
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Just would like to say hi and introduce myself. 30 years in the industry of which the last 22 have been carrying out EICRs and managing teams of electricians. Recently lost my job due to Covid 19 and just starting again back on the tools as a maintenance operative in a completely different...
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