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  1. Dave Edwards

    How does exported PV power 'get past' the local supply Transformer?

    I was looking at how my electricity meter works with the PV panels I have, and specifically how the meter stops, and a little red light comes on solid when I'm exporting. I think I understand all of this, so I'm not looking for information about that, but when it is happening, when that red...
  2. Dave Edwards

    <Thread Deleted> How does exported PV power 'get past' the local supply Transformer?

    Thread Deleted (Sorry couldn't find another way of getting rid of it!)
  3. K

    I Need Work Thinking of sending this to local sparks to get some hands on experience any thoughts

    Dear sir or madam I would like to offer my services on weekends on a voluntary basis to help with the wiring and installation of electrical equipment. I am currently working as a security engineer for an accredited company installing cctv, access control and fire alarms. The purpose of my...
  4. telectrix

    Met This Georgeous Female in Son's Local Pub.

    no kidding. she was all over me within 10 minutes of us getting in there.
  5. cliffed

    Main isolation by local REC

    How come us electricians have to put in metal Db’s,they come along & put in a plastic isolater,for us to connect to.
  6. Gavin John Hyde

    British Gas Local Heroes

    I received an email today telling me about this 'scheme' from British Gas called local heroes, basically they advertise and customers ring up or contact them to get jobs done. The advantage is you are making use of the British Gas brand ( i know some of there service is down right poor mind)...
  7. Pete999

    Working with local engineers when working overseas

    I was working in Canada once and had to liaise / work with a local ADT chap, nice bloke but he was French Canadian, it was like working with Jean Claude Van Damn, thought he was going to kill me most of the time.:(:eek::oops:o_O
  8. Leesparkykent

    Local Heroes....A British gas innovation

    https://www.localheroes.com/ listening to Absolute radio today and this advert caught my attention....Has any one signed up to it? Having the British gas badge attached to it could be a good thing as its known they charge a premium.
  9. Lou

    Websters Electrical Services

    Welcome to Websters Electrical Services Websters is an electrical services company based in the North East of England specialising in commercial, domestic and industrial jobs and contracts from the public and local authorities of the north east area. We are a dynamic, highly skilled...
  10. Lou

    M J Electrical Engineering

    Home As a well established family business, we take pride in our work and are pleased to offer a comprehensive electrical service. Large enough to undertake significant house build projects or shop/restaurant refits in the south-east and London, yet small enough to provide a flexible local...
  11. S

    24volt DC power supply for defibrillator

    Hi gents, I am after a bit of advice on sourcing a 24volt 70watt DC power supply for a public accessible defibrillator. Do you think either of these would be suitable; 1) http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/din-rail-panel-mount-power-supplies/0428445/ or 2)...
  12. C

    Code 2 or 3

    Hello guys I have an old 1960s flat i have carried out and EICR on, I have come across one issue i am unsure of: the consumer unit is located within the flat with the meter adjacent, the only point of isolation is the Ryefeild panel outside in the communal cupboard. Would the defect being no...
  13. C

    Getting additional labour / subbies for large jobs...

    Hi all, I have a some larger jobs coming up where 2 or 3 pairs of hand would be useful. For those of you who take on large intermittent contracts, how do you go about the extra labour provision? Local temp agencies have nothing on their books, and the national ones I have asked aren't cost...
  14. yellowvanman

    Shower isolator

    EICR observation - Electric shower does not have an isolator (pull cord or switch). Circuit can be isolated and locked off in the consumer unit which is in the nearby airing cupboard. (This is 1st floor flat). Is there a reg that says a shower should have a local isolator?
  15. H

    trunking

    hi just wondering which brand of trunking do you guys generally use. would you say all trunking is the same? i usually get the stuff they have a tlc or screwfix and to be honest don't notice much difference (except tlc trunking is in 3m length whereas screwfix can be 2m) is there any trunking...
  16. C

    Abertillery Electricians

    Hello my name is Carl, I am a local electrician based in abertillery. My goal is to bring excellent service and top quality electrical work to all of my local residents
  17. T

    Training

    Hi, as you might not know I am looking to start a career change into becoming an electrician. I phoned a local college who said Level 2 part time 36-40 weeks 2x 3 hour classes at £1900 + vat I have also contacted a training place. 36 week 2 weekends on 2 off for £2995 all inc. they are...
  18. John Murphy

    Electrician Jobs Working Holiday in Malawi for Electrician

    We are small eco lodge on the shores of lake malawi. We have 3 large african style chalets a main house and a deck restaurant I would like an electrician to rewire the main house about 6 rooms and our deck kitchen and bar, give general advice and repair any minor faults. Work will consist of...
  19. L

    Where do people advertise etc.

    Hello guys, Just a quick one I was wondering where you guys advertise or more importantly get most of your from? A new guy here starting out with not many contacts just trying to get some ideas for getting some work through the door.. Thanks
  20. Andy C

    Wholesaler recommendation

    Which wholesaler do fellow forum users use? I am looking to start up again in the new year on a part time self employed basis and wondered which wholesaler had the best service. Also the ones to avoid please. Thanks in advance for any replies.

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