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    best sds drill??

    hey there guys, im just nearly finishing my first yr (2330) and iv started being asked to do a few jobs, i done an outside light and had to drill through the wall, i then quickly relized my little hammer drill was compleatly useless, lol so looking to upgrade to an sds drill. so wondering...
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    How much money will I earn?

    Hi, my name is Andy and I am 15 next month. I' am in year 10 at my school and go to m.i.t every friday I am currently training to get a level 2 diploma in plumbing and electrical engineering/installation. I am hoping to become an apprentice in electrical installation/engineering when I leave...
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    Fire damage after loft insulation installed

    Hi all, went to quote up a rewire on lighting circuit in a bungalow today. It turns out that they had new insulation laid just over 2 weeks ago. The insulators had left room around the light fittings (recessed 12v 50w halogens) but they totally covered up the transformers. After a quick look...
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    general builder looking for basic electrical training(without wasting time and money)

    so I work with this other guy as a general builder and he's a plumber, I figure we'd make a pretty good team if I could do some electrics. Most of the work we get are like full house renovations so I'd like to know how to do rewires, kitchens, lights, sockets etc. and check it all off. My...
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    Saving money: 3ph house.. 3ph Cooker / Immersion?

    A friend of mine is moving into a house with a three phase supply. Now.. Picture this: It's summer and it's daytime. There's nothing on but the radio. Lunch rolls round and the homeowner whacks the cooker on. Is the excessive Neutral current/wasted electricity something to worry about...
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    solar power

    I am a sparky, but all I want to know is where I can read some info. on solar energy and it's pros and cons. I am not looking to instal it, I just feel a bit out of the loop with modern technology. I don't want salesman spiel, just a bit of an idea what it's value is
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    Non paying, infuriating customer.

    We quoted a job to rewire 2 bungalows. Did the job in the summer doing bits and pieces around other trades. They took forever to get plastering etc done. They changed there mind on the kitchen and stuff so many times. We moved the cooker switch and point for them twicw and basically bent...
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    Things worth money!

    Hi, Thought id start a post to see what you guys have found and sold! I just been to a house and ripped out a really old MEM Contactor (This thing is mega heavy and absolutely HUGE haha).. I was about to bin it when my mate said why dont u check ebay.. Checked ebay there going for around...
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    How to get into international rig work

    Hi guys, new to the forum so bare with me! I'm currently 21 and in my 3rd year of my apprenticeship training to be an electrician. I've done my 17th ed regs etc and will be doing my 2391 once i've finished my apprenticeship. I want to get into onshore or offshore rig work (either in the UK or...
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    Now I know who is making money from Green Deal....

    Bit the bullet and decided to get Domestic Energy and Green Deal Assessor qualified. Today was the first day of the course. 15 guys being trained at approx £1500 each equals £22500 for the training company for a four day course.... Course seems fairly straight forward.....Doing an EPC looks...
  11. calpol91

    Making money - not through sparkying

    Ive got a mate who's made quite afew quid one way or another, mostly legally.... Selling things on, importing, mostly through ebay or sometimes carboots... Hes said to me quite afew times: working pays the bills, getting rich needs more (or something like that). He obviously wont tell me much...
  12. K

    Who's working Christmas Day

    Who has drawn the short straw and ended up working Christmas Day. im on call Boxing Day and New Year's Eve
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    RCBO'S for less than £10 MCB'S £1.10. Anyone had dealings ?

    Been sent a link for RCBO'S, Lad I have been on site with has tried them and swears by them for the cost.. Personally don't buy consumer units and associated breakers on-line for obvious reasons. Anybody else used them? TYPE B - 10kA, Consumer Units, Fuse Boards, Fuse Box, MCB, RCD from...
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    Another example of why us legit guys are throwing money down the pan

    Did an eicr today on a loft conversion wired by an unregistered spark, Eicr was requested by LABC once they realised they were not going to get the paperwork they wanted of this guy. What we have here is the head guy at my LABC knowing who this guy is and saying "don't matter, your eicr tells us...
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    anyone making any money

    is there any sparkys working for them selves making any money lol spoke to 5 different sparks over last few weeks in wholesalers and they are all struglling to make a wage someone give us some positives ha ha
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    Making money

    Is there still money to be made in a stand alone PAT testing business? I'm looking to set up part time and advertise. I do the odd bit here and there, but nothing substantial. Do most of you do PAT along side other electrical work? I will probably avoid large businesses as they want everything...
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    Sangamo timers - are they worth the money/

    Hi folks, Just wondered if anyone is a regular user of Sangamo timers. I need to replace one, only because the cable cover on the bottom is missing, exposing non sheathed cables. Having looked at the prices £100 + depending on model, I'm wondering if they are worth the money or if a cheaper...
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    Solar to Dentist

    Hi all, I am looking at 2 x new build dentists and i am going to suggest Solar Power, which i will then pass on to one of you for a small fee ;) what can i do to promote the solar? It is in Bradford
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    Working for nothing

    Priced an extension 10 spots with led lamps About 12 sockets, cooker,utility and wc spotlights and fan/isolator all new circuits what you would expect, new fuseboard new heating supply. Didn't get the job someone else priced £600 labour £800 materials. I said to the guy when they draw the £600...
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    Testing and inspecting my own home?

    I Thought this was the most appropriate place to post this thread. Heres abit of background about myself, qualified electrician working in the railway industry for the past 5-6years. i hold the 2330 level 3, 2356 nvq, and 17th. My query is I've just bought my first home and currently renovating...

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