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  1. C

    Red and black chequred pattern - Market for old Victorian Floor Tiles? Discussion Thread

    Red and black chequred pattern - Market for old Victorian Floor Tiles? I have just taken up a floor of the red and black Victorian tiles... I know, it's an absolute travesty! I was wondering if there was any market for these - room was around 1m x 3m and the majority came up whole. Just seems...
  2. littlespark

    Best/ most useful charge points on the market

    My FIL announces he's just bought a brand new hybrid Volvo, getting it in April.... Rather than speaking to me first, he's told the salesman his son in law, (ie me) will install a charge point for it. Can anyone recommend the best charge point available, and more importantly, an easy to use...
  3. P

    Info on the PAT-testing market in the UK

    Hi, I'm trying to get an overview of the UK PAT-testing ( In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment) market and I'd be very thankful if anyone on here could provide some information. If you don't have the answers but know where to look(websites etc.) that would be very helpful...
  4. roma08

    UK What cable to use to power a market stall?

    I am setting up a market stall, I'm asked to bring 16 A motor hook up lead. Need for domestic use like lights, charger. Can i use one which has a male end that goes into generator and other end is mains with 3 sockets instead of female end? First time user and not aware of the details. If anyone...
  5. C

    Scrap service market research

    I'm an approved NICEIC contractor & have been in the game for some time now (20+ years) I'm considering starting a scrap collection service purely for my fellow electricians as I myself am fed up with the whole process. What I'm proposing is a collection service either to your business or home...
  6. T

    Does exist on the market a differentiator device?

    Does exist on the market a differentiator device? Basically connected to a multiway switching to output a pulse of defined length everytime the deviator changes position on/off?
  7. Frimley111R

    Solar How did the market change after the grant/FIT was removed?

    Hello All, We're primarily an EV charger installer and, as many of you know, there is a grant system in place for this. It essentially means we have to adhere to strict procedures etc for the installations. However....this will not last forever, potentially another year or so. With this in...
  8. P

    MK returning to CU market?

    Had an advertising email this am from ElectricalDirect saying that they had a new range of MK Sentry equipment and advertising an SPD as part of the range. Is this a full return or just badged equipment?
  9. R

    With new laws/Regulations coming into affect for The rental market!!

    hi new to the forum this may have been asked already not too sure would just like to get some opinions on the following, with new rental laws coming into to play from 1st of July this year, (2020) stating that a property needs to be up to current 18th edition standards. Now this I understand is...
  10. Floody

    The market for female sparks

    Hi folks. Misses is thinking of a career change, and since seeing me progress as a spark with the pay and opportunities in the industry etc, shes quite fancying giving it a go. As I work mainly in industry I see a few female Engineers but not necessarily female sparks (but 1 or 2 here and...
  11. R

    Wiring for the Australian market - hot water unit

    I purchased an Ecosmart 8 Instantaneous hot water system from Amazon and its really made for the North American market. The wiring says it need two active wires to make up 240 volt and no Neutral, Customer support have also told us this, however in Australia we have one red active wire and a...
  12. Marti

    The Highs an' Lows of the Sole Trader Market

    Mods - this may be more suitable for The Leccy Arms but not sure if I have access so delete / move if unsuitable. I've had a bit of a dry January. Not the "no beers" kind but, apart from one bathroom fit out, not a lot of work. Now I can fully understand that this is the world of feast 'n'...
  13. E

    lets set prices for the market

    you guys realise that this website could bring the best of the best together to set prices so that electricians can charge £1000 per day, if none of us went to work for less than 1k a day then there would be no option for people to eventually pay for our services. now obviously im the boss of...
  14. S

    Test leads - genuine or after market

    I need new test leads for any Metrel and have seen AMECal do the same set as Metrel. Just wondering if they are any good or should I stick to the pricier Metrel ones? Thanks in advance
  15. V

    What determines your rates?

    Hi, what determines an electricians rates, living in London. What points would you say distinguishes those earning £25/hour and those earning £50/hour?
    • voltvoltvolt
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    • domestic having market point rates
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  16. V

    Solar PV Industry??

    Hi Gents, I worked in the Solar industry from 2010-2013 in the UK which had its ups and downs especially after the first tariff change. Since early 2013 I've been working in Australia still doing Solar, which seems to ahead of the UK market. I've had the chance to work on some great projects...
  17. Dan

    German Market Lorry Incident

    Live: Berlin lorry attack kills 12 at Christmas market - BBC News - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-38370364 Terrible news. RIP. Thoughts go out to their families and friends.
  18. Lou

    Derek Mitchell Electrical Ltd

    Derek Mitchell Electrical was founded in 1976 by - no surprise - Derek Mitchell. The companies' roots of work commenced in agricultural installations and that work has developed our skills into commercial and domestic markets. From two men and a van the company has now progressed into a base of...
  19. M

    Setting up electrical equipment on a market stall

    Hello folks, I confess I'm not a spark or trainee and I'm just hoping for a bit of advice, if you can help me :) . I'm setting up a food market stall on the high street, to be housed in a small marquee. I shall be taking electricity from the high street supply, located under small manhole...
  20. C

    Cable Fault Location Business

    Hi All I am hoping for some advice. I have saved up enough money to purchase a cable fault location machine and was hoping to start my own little business. Can anyone tell me whether this would be a good business opportunity? Is there a demand for such a service in the UK? Is there a lot of...
    • chrish.projects
    • Thread
    • business cable cable fault fault location market service
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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