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  1. S

    I know your not suppose to but in a split rcd DB can you change one of the rcd breakers for a normal breaker?

    I know your not suppose to but in a split rcd DB can you change one of the rcd breakers for a normal breaker?
  2. C

    Unskilled management v skilled knowledge

    Afternoon All Wanted to put something out there.Been with company 18years but increasingly the people in charge of the dept including the head are non skilled at anything,recruited on the cheap and worryingly making some poor decisions. To a degree the odd time we have locked horns with them...
  3. T

    Anybody know where I can find a free disclaimer Template.

    Hi folks.. I was hired by a company to replace some Light pole Heads to LED. upon working this I saw a few things that are not up to Standards with Local and NEC Code. I have verbally spoken to the people involved and have advised them of what they need to repair . They aint doing it ...
  4. Sparksaflyin

    Does anyone know any good young lads in the Essex area?

    Hello fellas. Does anyone know of any good, eager young lads in the Essex area. Looking for people who already know the basics, changing sockets, switches , lights etc. Not looking for someone who needs constant looking after, can work on their own initiative but will only be doing basic bits...
  5. Dan

    FIXRADIO Tradesperson of the Year 2019 - Please nominate yourself (quickly!) or let us know if you already have!

    FIXRADIO are looking for 20 nominations for their Electricians Category So please do nominate yourself (we can't nominate on your behalf, we haven't the time, and love you all the same we couldn't pick just 20 ;) but I'm sure other people can nominate on your behalf if you want to nominate each...
  6. R

    underpinning knowledge questions

    hi i am currently taking the mature candidate course and i'm struggling on a few of the underpinning knowledge questions. i would appreciate any help please. 1. How would you carry out an assessment of risks and plan a safe system of work? With reference to: access to the workplace...
  7. F

    Does anyone know what wires these are

    So I was installing something and accidentally cut the alarm wire going to the door sensor. It was two braided wires. Please see pics below. Any help would be greatly appreciated
  8. Lister1987

    You know you're a sparky when.....

    Another bit of fun, it can be anecdotal or make up YKYASW; You take off your trousers at night and instead of a tills worth of loose change falling out, you have a wholesalers worth of rawl plugs, fuses, screws and that bit of fluff you can't figure out where the hell it came from..... Next!
  9. R

    underpinning knowledge questions

    Hi I’m Currently taking the mature candidate course. for Part of the course I have to answer the underpinning knowledge questions. im struggling with a number questions, just wondering if anybody has the questions to hand and would be willing to share them with me please 1- What are the...
  10. M

    Anyone know a downlight to this spec?

    Client has changed their mind after I've already cut 76mm holes for GU10 downlights. Now wants integrated fittings where they're difficult to reach above stairs but only want about 400lm per light (could be a little more or less). Anyone know a nice 4000k, about 400lm, significantly over 76mm...
  11. D

    Job quotes you know won’t happen

    Hi all Just wanted your opinion on this... I have an old guy keep asking me to quote power and lights for his detached garage. I quoted this job about 2 years ago and last year. He is now asking me to go back a quote again for the very same job. This particular job is about 25 minutes from my...
    • Dustydazzler
    • Thread
    • electrical work knowledge quotes
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. Diver233

    Anyone know how long C and G take to send out results?

    Anyone know how long C & G take to send out certificates?. I passed my practical 2391 testing practical 12 June but not got certificate yet, is over a month normal ?
  13. D

    Bloody ell , i didn’t know wether to laugh or cry...

    • Dustydazzler
    • Thread
    • bloody knowledge laugh
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. Pete999

    Pete's Videos You know you want all of these new tool, don't you?

  15. R

    Underpinning knowledge questions

    Hi I’m Currently taking the mature candidate course. for Part of the course I have to answer the underpinning knowledge questions. im struggling with a number questions, just wondering if anybody has the questions to hand and would be willing to sent please
  16. Pete999

    Sad I know but why wasn't this included in "Riverdance" too good for them?

    This forum still has some problems, can't post an off topic thread.
  17. rolyberkin

    Anyone know the switch manufacturer please?

    Hi Does anyone know who makes, this to save me a journey please? Thanks
  18. G

    Don't know why but got to thinking on the way home.

    With the advent of PV feed in, how do DNO guys safely isolate? Did they ever? Have they always worked live or do they now have to work under the assumption that everything is live?
    • GBDamo
    • Thread
    • don't home knowledge thinking
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. V

    Does anybody know what this fits??

    earth return C40A 12v for lister or petter engine for a boat we think, we could do with a specific application, thank you in advance.
  20. littlespark

    Lap c*ap... I know, but its requested by the customer

    A good customer of mine has bought a brand new house, with existing outside sockets of the Lap brand, fitted by the builders, I don't know who did the electrical work. The external sockets (3 of) are wired on the rfc… He would like another socket at the bottom of the garden for his "beer shed"...
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