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  1. B

    ECITB knowledge trade test

    Hi all, Does anyone here have any sample questions from the ecitb knowledge electrical trade test ? Ive got to pass it on wednesday but I havent got a clue what to expect Thanks
  2. M

    Does anyone know what kind of adapter this is?

    I have a lot of fish tanks but have one in particular with a strange light fixture on it. A while back I lost the power cord for it but not the light, this adaptor is connected to the light and is what connects it to the power brick which plugs into a socket. I’d like to order a replacement of...
  3. J

    what electrical grade am i? (did not know where to post sorry)

    So i am currently employed by a JIB company. On my contract they offered me a position as a stage 2 electrical trainee. I have been working in the industry for 5 years now with varied experience. 2 years at a Testing and inspection company, 2 years with a company that predominantly done Housing...
  4. Lister1987

    At a difficult crossroads and don't know what to do.

    Long story short; My employer is starting proceedings to get rid of me as my current 15hr contract (reduced from 37.5 as a reasonable adjustment to help my attendance levels - high levels of sickness absence due to back pain) is going to be removed and hours reinstated. Obviously this is going...
  5. Baddegg

    Anyone know what this is....

    Changed a light for a customer and whilst I’m there she asks me what this is on the wall.....
  6. X

    Does anyone know where i could get a led strip light set up that is powered by a force sensitive resistor/weight sensor?

    Ultimately for my project im making a lamp which will be powered by the weight of an object. So i want to power the whole led strip lighting solely through placing an object on the weight sensor pad. If anyone knows where i could buy a setup like this or how i could go about making it myself...
  7. N

    Does anyone know where this red wire goes..it came out and I have no idea where to put it...it's a rose on my landing ???

    Don't know where this red wire came out of..any idea please...
  8. J

    Does anyone know how to reset a set of megger mft 1721 at all please? It’s got an error code of 76 :/

    Does anyone know how to reset a set of megger mft 1721 at all please? It’s got an error code of 76 :/
  9. T

    (Wrong category I know) Need advice on plumbing my own house?

    Firstly I know I’ve posted this in the wrong category, I couldn’t find the right one for some reason. I’m a industrial/domestic electrician, I’m doing a rear extension and loft conversion on my bungalow myself. I’m of course doing the electrics myself and I’m looking at plumbing the CH and...
  10. 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?
  11. 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...
  12. 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 ...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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
  17. 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!
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...

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