Hi this is Mark in Manchester, self-employed spark for 15 years, ELECSA registered since they were nobbut a lad. Always keen to learn from wiser folk than I, or to share what I can. Cheers.
It's been a year since I joined the forum and I'd like to thank you all for your help, advice and criticism. I've learned a lot about new products which I wasn't even aware existed, electrical regulations and best practice.
Thank you all for your time and patience.
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Just joined, worked in the property sector for 30 years as a surveyor etc. Dad was a sparks and taught me a lot, mostly carrying a tool bag from the van! Passing interest in auto electrics.
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Hello. I am not a sparky but have some electrical knowledge. I am a mechanical engineer but dabble in electrical/electronic projects. I need to work out some proper earthing for my 230V, off grid set-up using 2 different types of generator configuration and with potential to connect to other...
I've just signed up to the forum and popping over to say hi and introduce myself.
I don't have an electrical background and I've recently started a new job in a growing business and am picking up Health & Safety stuff, so need to get my head around maintaining the company's electrical...
Hi Everyone,
I've already learned a lot from this forum so decided to join to be able to participate in discussions and help fill in the blanks I'm expecting to have along the way.
Just so you know a little about me, I've had a couple of careers (ex Army, MoD, now project planning) and only...
Was hunting for info on what to do when a lighting circuit has no CPC and Class 1 fittings, went to join this forum and found I was already here!
Thought I'd best say hello, name is Dave, I live in Grimsby and I have been in Electronic servicing, telecoms and data for many years since...
Hi, I'm Kevin. I been reading articles on this forum for about a week or so, so thought I'd join up.
I've been "out of my time" for about 12 years now, and have worked for the same company since 1999. I think I've had a good apprenticeship as I've worked in all types of buildings and had 3...
Hi everyone,I'm an electrician with over 30 years in the trade.
Enjoying reading the forums and still learning from the technical information and advice given,every days still a school day:)
I have worked mostly in the industrial side giving electrical and electronic equipment.
I have set up a company mostly concentrating on domestic lighting I have a loop tester and an insulation tester I was thinking of investing in and all in one tester does anyone have any recommendations as...
Been lurking for a while now! Thought I'd join as there's some great info on here, also got my approved electrician test next week on the scottish side so any advice on that would of be great!
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Just joined as I had to since it won't let me be a lurker anymore (I understand why). I am not an electrician, I work in a wholesalers (won't name them) and frequent the site because I always find useful information here and find it helpful to improve my own knowledge to help advise...
ive had my 2391 for 7 years and my quals for over twenty. saw an eicr the other day that gave a c3 for terminating stranded and unstranded cables together in a socket, ie using singles to earth backboxes in a t&e circuit. ive been doing that for years. have i missed something. try not to get...
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