As per title really. I’m considering buying Nest thermostats, I am confident I can install it appropriately but I don’t know if legally I’m allowed to. No formal quals but experience in wiring (for audio, not power) radio/recording studios.
The current situation...
I have a new build property...
Been a sparks for over 25 years did my apprenticeship mainly in London area. worked on various large projects including the NatWest tower, nursing homes and Industrial and commercial units. Nowadays l spend most of my time "house bashing".
Hi Guys and Gals,
I'm new to this forum, but may have read a few posts in the past. I've been in the electrical industry for 42 years and I'm a member of the IET. I have worked in nearly all sectors of the industry mainly industrial and commercial. I have been an NICEIC QS in the past and an...
:mad:Here’s one for all you tool tarts like myself. I seem to be liking Dewalt more and more these days.....
a wise investment if I do say so myself since I have about 1million dewalt batteries somehow :eek:
Was very impressed with the combi drill in this kit had it for years before it burnt...
Hi!
I'm Juan.
I'm 33 years old.
I have a University degree in Electronics Engineering. I have also taken two courses in PV Engineering and i'm on my way of getting a Masters' degree en PV Engineering. I have 14+ experience in low voltage electrical installations.
Right now I'm working for a...
Hi everyone, I just wanted to say a quick hello and introduce myself. I’ve been a silent observer of the forum for a while now and only just got round to making an account. I really enjoy reading through the threads and learning from the solutions you guys post to people’s electrical related...
Good evening all
I am new to this forum and just saying hi.
I am not an electrician but will require some help with an issue which I will post on later tonight.
I'm hoping you will be able to help me with the matter.
I am more a painter and decorator self taught and can do odd jobs here and...
Hello,
I am not an electrician but a fairly experienced DIYer. I know a bit of theory, from my interest in Physics.
I am replacing an old ceramic hob with a new Induction hob. It is on its own 32a supply with an mcb.
Manufacturer's rather generic, to-cover-themsleves safety notice says among...
Hi guys iv have a quick question,
My mum has bought a new house that she plans to move into soon, its empty at the moment and i have access to the floorboards, she has a new mk metal split load consumer unit with two 30ma RCD's, however there is no bonding to gas or water. :mad:
Anyways i will...
Not a professional electrician, but with a Physics degree and a lifetime of electronic design and testing, I know my my way about electrics, and I'm cautious enough not to have been electrocuted yet, though I got a shock once when I was 10. I'm now 77.
Morning all,
Just been to Edmondsons to get some bits & they had a Megger DCM305E Earth Leakage Clamp meter on the shelf on its own looking lonely.
So quick check on testerman £216 inc vat
So just thought id get a price..........
Bossman at the shop said £43 inc vat
I'm like ok I'll have it then
As the title says, wanted to say hello to everyone :)
I'm a mature student at college I completed C&G 2365 level 2 and started back last week studying for my level 3.
Managed to get my cscs card as well.
I've applied for the trainee forum access so hopefully see some of you in there :)...
Ok , so i completed 2365 level 3, and also 17th edition. At my place of work , I'm the go to guy, as well as another very experienced electrician, to do the electrical work. They don't seem to have a problem with me not having the nvq completed ( maybe naive) . I've had some issues with a new...
I am an electrician of some 30 years in the industry, and would like to introduce a new product that I have recently brought to market.
Invented and developed over the last couple of years, I wish to gather the thoughts and opinions. Both good and bad of the electrical installations community
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