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  1. E

    How can I teach myself inspection and testing in preparation for my AM2S?

    I have my AM2S next month, and testing is my biggest weakness by far. I’ve been asking my company to put me on jobs where there is testing work available but it rarely ever happens. Whenever those opportunities do appear, they are very quickly completed by the experienced sparks on the team...
  2. J

    Can I move the splitter box myself?

    Hi, I want to move the splitter box in my meter box to make room for a smart meter, which looks relatively straightforward. Should I do that myself (homeowner), or does it need a specialist? Is there any requirement regarding its location? Cheers
  3. A

    Need to post so thought I would introduce myself.

    Was a member for years on here, I'm 60 now and recently changed jobs! Due to a buy out of the company I'd been with for 18 years. Lost my log in there didn't have it saved anywhere or access to my old emails! So here I am again! NICEIC QS for the company I'm with. Not properly been on the kit...
  4. captdgf

    Just introducing myself

    Hello, I'm from the st louis, Missouri area. I'm a DIY'er. Have remodeled a few houses and lipped a cpl and have 2 I'm renting. I like to take on projects myself, but know my limitations and am not afraid to ask for help.
  5. L

    Introducing myself

    Hi all. Just introducing myself. I’m 40 and thinking of a career change. Saw a course advertised for £1,795 in Stockton, Teeside: Domestic Electrical Installer Training Course. Become domestically qualified in 14 days. I live in Rural Northumberland and I’m sure I could make a living in people’s...
  6. jencekj

    Just introducing myself

    Just an introduction. I'm James and am based in Sydney. I have an Electrical Engineering background and am heavily involved in DIY electrical work.
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  7. L

    Need to post so thought I would introduce myself.

    Hi everyone, I’ve been a long time viewer of the forums and have used many times to answer queries I have come across. I am a 26 year veteran sparky who has worked mainly in industrial settings this has included 14 years of purely installation work and the remainder doing installs, maintenance...
  8. W

    2 way light switch wired incorrectly (by myself)

    Hi everyone I've moved into a flat and I've decided to replace the original electric switches and sockets with white ones. I've done them all however I'm having problems getting the last 2 switches to work correctly: There is a double light switch in the entrance hallway of my flat, the left...
  9. S

    Introducing myself

    Hi everyone, I am Tony. Just introducing myself. I am in a difficult position myself trying to decide at 38 with 1 kid about changing careers and have been looking to become a Sparky. It's not easy making a huge decision to change your careers when you have a mortgage and bills to pay. I am...
  10. L

    Introducing myself

    My online name is LittleTyke. I joined the forum yesterday. I am 77 years old, male, retired, living in Lincolnshire. I have been doing various forms of DIY for 60 years, although for advanced electrical, plumbing and heating jobs I call in a professional. In the past at a different address I...
  11. J

    Just to introduce myself

    I have done some simple wiring in my flat and garden. I joined the forum to see what DIYers are doing. Now having looked around a bit in the DIY section I am a quite surprised about how advanced is the stuff which DIYers are tackling. There are clearly a lot of skilled people here.
  12. T

    I Need Work Hi all! I'm here to introduce myself

    Okay so I have a C&G 2365 level 3 which covered electrical and electronics engineering and I want to do an NVQ and AM2 to become a full qualified Electrician. But I prefer to choose the electronics field of the electrical engineering industry. And for me to progress I must get a job position...
  13. K

    Hi, Just introducing myself

    I'm Paul, I work in power generation and CHP installation
  14. B

    Just introducing myself, thank you for the accept

    Hi everyone, My name is Arnold, I am hoping to become a Sparky and I am looking for some guidance and help where and how to start. Once again thank you for the accept.
  15. fivevoltlogic

    Some like Coleslaw, I prefer Ohmslaw - Introducing myself

    Hey everyone! I'm Will. Currently retraining as an electrician after 35 years of not being an electrician. Got through C&G 2365 2&3 so far. Reading up on the regs at the moment for that ol' exam and just bought TOMY My First MFT. (MFT's, not NFT's, right?) I'm into AV, home automation, IoT...
  16. LukeL81

    New to the Forum so I am introducing myself :)

    Hi All New to the forum and a total noob to electricity-related concepts(but I am starting to learn and very excited about it); however, I am a software engineer and computer network administrator, so I can help with questions about network configurations and security or programming related...
  17. G

    Just registered so let me introduce myself.

    Hi all, I began my training back in 1977 as an apprentice in the Army, worked all over the world mainly building/maintaining bases and temporary power stations. Since leaving I have worked in Mining, Shipbuilding, Offshore and of late in Facilities maintenance and management. As most of my work...
  18. B

    Introducing myself, hello from Hampshire D I Y er

    Hi Thank you for letting me in to the forum, I am an occasioonal d-i-y er but having to increase my productivity due to a large extension project. I am retired from mental health nursing but before that I worked in industry and qualified in Industrial electronics, working on defence systems. But...
  19. O

    Hi everyone, just introducing myself

    Hi all, I’m a time served lift engineer trying to make a career change. Have lots of crossover experience / qualifications as well as practicing as an electrician for a family business. Also been up-skilling over the last couple of years to hopefully help me make the transition full time.
  20. Shell2681

    Can I pay for AM2s myself ?

    Hi, if I have finished my paperwork for NVQ level 3, if I leave my employer can I pay for my AM2s myself or do I need to be employed? (It’s not an option to stay at my current employer I have wrote a post about these previously but had no answers)
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