Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has completed the new inspect and test courses on here? I am due to take take them early 2013.
I don't have a strong test and inspect background as we have one guy on our firm that does it all, but I do need to get it done as i will be starting a new role soon...
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I've recently got my course C qualifications after completing my level 2 and 3 quals a year or so ago. I'm in the royal engineers, we've been told we have a fairly good rep on civvy street, however we think differently. We get qualified but have virtually no experience. Would be...
for help: I want to learn basic configuration of off-grid solar system. I know off-grid solar system consists of panels, inverters, batteries and charge controller.
Could anyone help me with the calculation for the panel, and batteries? If I want to configurate for a 1.6kw off-grid system for...
Just on our way back from Ecobuild and it seemed like a much more confident and settled vibe compared to last year. Did anyone learn anything interesting?
Hi guys,
ive been searching the web for training courses to become a spark and found this company with a training centre quite close to home, Has anyone ever dealt with this company and what are the costs of doing such a course. are they actually any good and once you have completed it will i...
I know this has been discussed before but I would like to give my own perspective on the issue of the 5 week wonders which seems to cause much wailing and gnashing of teeth.
3 years ago, at the age of 40, with the prospect of looming redundancy and not having any viable skills in the real world...
One of the other hats I wear is as a trainer. As part of this I have been asked to deliver a Basic Electrical Principles course for some new starters. It will cover very basic voltage, current power & resistance etc. My question is how did you guys best understand it? I've heard water boards are...
Hi everybody,
I don't have experience in web design, but I want to learn to build professional web pages. Is there a cheap, easy to use and professional web design software that I could use easily without paying a lot? If you have any suggestions to share with me.
Thanks.
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I am new to the site.
I am due to start Stevenage evening college in September studying City & Guilds 2330, and I would like to know if there are any companies in Hertfordshire that are looking to take on any Electricians Mates?
Any help with this would be great
Thanks
Matt
can people give me some usefull things to know?
i have been a sparky for 20 years done 2391 i need some more good qualifications i need to keep packing my brain with more info would like to know more about motors lighting designe not for domestic i can do that in my sleep but garden lighting...
Hi, found this by accident, hoping to learn things and get advice for a home project. my area of interest is 3 phase generation by building small componants. I am hoping to build, or have built a small 3 phase genny but have no real knowledge of rectifiers/ storage batteries etc , just an idea I...
hello to you all, my names Jim I started life as a diesel mechanic then in later years accidently got in to tipper driving. I've wanted to change my career for many years and I have just been thrown a life line. I've been doing my own and families electrics for a about 12 years now and quite...
did a nice little job that would have spot on for labc to do and then get part p on but they wouldnt do it that way i had to apply before the job and then have them come back after. doh!
Just been asked to jump on a job which needs completing before end of Jan.
The guy I'm helping is 74 and very experienced.
We are doing 8 double bedded flats. 5 Complete and 3 to go.
17th Edition split boards with 5 Circuits
Kitchen Ring - 32A
Lights - 6A
Smoke - 6A
Then we have 2 radials in...
hi guys,
I am a newbie here and am to everything electrical. I am 31 and got made redundant from my IT job. I am in Ireland but I am very close to Northern Ireland which is where I would do courses if I was to take one. I have worked in IT for 5 years, I have a similar qualification to a HND...
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