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    changes in electrical trade in ireland

    hello all im in southern ireland and have been in the electrical trade for the last forty years almost and was registered with ecssa up to about five years ago when i changed jobs to another field i was going to go back but now find the goalposts are changed and the governing body are looking...
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    southern ireland certification

    We are a NICEIC + ECA registered uk company we have some commercial contracts in southern ireland, i am just wondering what the implications are as in testing and obviously installation, i know we have to work to the NATIONAL RULES for ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS EDITION FOUR. Do our test sheets...
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    Spark safe

    Hi this is one of my first posts so bare with me, I see a lot of jobs in Northern Ireland are now looking for you to be registered with spark safe. It seems to me to be exactly like JIB only they don't actually send you out a plastic card and charge you £170 to register compared to £50 for JIB...
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    New to the site, from Northern Ireland

    Hi I'm Dave and like the title says I'm new to the site :) I currently hold EAL NVQ level 3 , C&G 2394/2395 and 17th edition. Also been thinking about going out on my own when I return from my holidays in a few weeks time, likely doing domestic work. But just thought I'd introduce myself and...
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    The Snoopers Charter

    Well this seems to have been swept through without much publicity.(By the folks who control publicity) see The Government just passed the most extreme surveillance law in history – say goodbye to your privacy -...
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    Northern Ireland Building Regulations (2012) 2016-09-18

    Building Regulations for Northern Ireland as of 2012
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    Northern Ireland Building Regulations (2012)

    123 submitted a new resource: Northern Ireland Building Regulations (2012) - Northern Ireland Building Regulations (2012) Read more about this resource...
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    Carrying Out A Periodic Inspection On A Commercial Building In Northern Ireland

    Sorry lads but have to ask about price again. I have been asked to carry out a Periodic Inspection on a commercial premises by a client. They have a 3 phase board with 8 way board and is totally full. So 24 single circuits. They have no 3 phase circuits. I am going to carry out the work...
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    2396 Design & Verification - Northern Ireland

    I will be enrolling to take the 2396 Design & Verification course due to run this September. The center running it is Belfast Met and they need 15 people enrolled for the course to run. Course - Belfast Met So if you interested in gaining this Level 4 Qualification I will see you there.
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    Apprentice From The West of Ireland!

    Hi hows things, Im an apprentice from Mayo in the west of ireland, currently in my 2nd year doing mostly commercial and industrial work. Looking forward to chatting to some of ye guys!
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    1st and 2nd fix costs Northern Ireland (Full Installation)

    I have all the chasing done and back boxes set, coaxial in, and Earthing rod installed outside. I would like to know how much individually for 1st and 2nd fix for 20 doubles, 12 switches, 13 ceiling lights, 4 wall lights, immersion heater, electric shower, cables for 3 PIRs, two phone points...
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    Register with Sparksafe to bid on Council work in Northern Ireland

    No, nothing to do with an American boy band. It appears that there's a new scam surfaced in Northern Ireland, in order to bid on local authority contracts you have to be registered with Sparksafe. I'm waiting for a guy to respond to some questions I've asked him re minimum qualification...
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    New member in Ireland

    Hi all, Any fellow electricians working in Ireland or specific threads or forums for Electrical contractors here. Thanks
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    Shower supply

    Hi everyone need a bit of guidance, I have a shower to wire in an upstairs flat. It is an old fuse wire dist board therefore I am installing a shower consumer unit. The run of cable is only approx 4 metres as dist board is just on other side of bathroom wall. On the consumer unit I am going to...
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    Any help and advice on getting working on OHL?

    Hi to all.. I am a fully qualified spark, but wanting a change now, i am wanting to try and get into working on OHL (Over head lines) i have contacted various energy companies regarding employment with them and they are wanting a minimum of HND before they're interested. I have...
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    Apprenticeship Help Northern Ireland

    Hi all, Im new to the forum and new to the electrical world. I'm Looking advice on how to go about getting onto and Electrical Apprenticeship. I have been trying now for the past 2 months to no avail. I have tried Colleges, training trusts and also applying to any vacancy on the jobcenter...
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    Northern Ireland & Eire Feed in Tariff

    Does anyone have any info on the arrangements for PV systems, such as connection requirements, building control and the Feed in tariff (if there is such a system operating) in Northern Ireland and Eire any info would be great.......
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    Rep of ireland

    We have been asked to do a job in republic of ireland, its a shop that needs the fire alarm testing, emergency lighting, pat testing and pir. But i understand the south of ireland has its own standards so completing certs via napit will count for nothing? Anyone know if this is the case or whos...
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    Electrician from Republic of Ireland

    Hi I am a qualified Electrician from the Republic of Ireland, I am currently looking for work in the UK and to be honest I am a bit overwhelmed with all the different qualifications there is regarding this trade here in the UK. I am hoping somebody might be able to tell me what my best move...
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    17th edition course in northern or republic of ireland. ???

    Hey Guys Im an A/C techy by trade n was wondering does anyone here know where I would be able to do the 17th edition course and exam in Ireland?. I live waaaaaaay down south in Wexford so if it is in the north maybe somewhere near the borders like Newry?? dont want to do it online if that...
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