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  1. S

    Introducing myself - New member

    Hello, I am new member here - Sam. I am enthusiast DIYer and IT engineer by profession so understand quite a bit about technology and electricity in general. I have joined forum to get some advice and clarifying a doubt before I put underfloor heating in one of the rooms. I'll post a question...
  2. DrewGil

    New trainee saying hi and introducing myself

    Hi forum, my name is Andy, I've just started my full scope electricians course, witch should last about 18-24 months while I'm working full time. I look forward to meeting new people in this forum, and hopefully be able to aid each other as we progress though our new careers.
  3. DrewGil

    Trainee introducing myself to the forum

    hi guys, just a quick hello from a new member. I've just started my full scope electricians course, and was looking for a forum with experienced guys who might be able to offer help or advice along the way. cheers!
    • DrewGil
    • Thread
    • introducing myself newbie started the forum trainee training
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  4. MJPD29

    Advice on working for myself

    Hi guys I have been thinking about going out on my own for a while now and I feel like I've had enough of working for the all important boss man, i was just wondering if any of you had any advice or help on going out in my own. All comments great appreciated thanks.
  5. L

    Introduce myself to forum..

    Hi, I've just joined the forum. Not qualified yet but hoping to start a course soon at the ripe old age of 41. Complete career change. Looking forward to being part of the forum. Regards, Lee Harrison
  6. M

    Just saying hello and introducing myself.

    Hello everyone. I am originally maintenance electrician who decided to work for myself about 6 months ago after getting fed up of working for others. I started my apprentiship in 1994 in France in a company building special purpose machinery for industrial joineries and the automotive industry...
  7. NellyManjaro

    Need some advice and to introduce myself

    Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum so don't know what to do exactly but I'm sure I'll figure it out and help people where I can. As for now it is me that needs the advice and it may sound a bit stupid... Now doing a CU upgrade in an old terraced so if my training was correct I need to do an...
  8. I2C

    Hi There! - Introducing Myself

    Hi there! I'm new to the forum and would like to introduce myself to everyone. My name is Chris and I work as a self-employed electrician in East Sussex (UK) on predominantly domestic properties, but I have also done a little work on commercial and light-industrial systems in the past...
  9. Royal Docks Electrical

    New Member introducing myself

    Hi All Nice to meet one and all Ill keep this short and sweet. Been in the trade a long time. Forgotten most of what I learnt over the years due to working to much and playing just as hard. I now refer to the youngsters for answers who know absolutely everything.:D But I remember the bit...
  10. John Lundrigan

    Jonel Introducing myself

    Hi All, I initially trained electrical engineering in the Royal Navy (15 years) in a mixture of heavy plant and nuclear instrumentation. My career path then took me along a different route in electronics and software development and I eventually lectured in these areas. My interest in this...
  11. Andy C

    Proper chuffed with myself.

    After a long break from the industry I am returning part time and have just passed the written exams and multi choice exam for the 2394/5. so i only have my practicals next week then all done and dusted. Going to use Stroma as an accredited organisation. Just need to earn a bit now to pay off...
  12. R

    New member here.

    Hi all, I joined up a while ago and really enjoy reading through the forum and building my knowledge as an electrician as there's some super clever sparks on here with some great info and advice! I've finally got round to introducing myself. I started my time as a carpenter for 5 years and...
  13. G

    Bought myself an early xmas present

    Merry Xmas to me, Thought I would treat myself the weekend just gone so got myself a Samsung 55" Ultra Hd Hdr smart tv and I have to say it is a great improvement on my last one. Planet earth was very impressive on it on Sunday. Anyone else buying themselves a present.
  14. L

    Rates

    Evening everyone, What is everyones thoughts on labour rates that you would charge out if you were a business? I have recently started a company quoting for small jobs and charging myself out at £25ph. I live 20miles north of london. Would you agree that this is an acceptable rate? Thanks Liam
    • Liam howe
    • Thread
    • charge charging costs myself rates working
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. L

    4 Bed newbuild North London - Tender question

    Hi- I am about to undertake a 4 Bed newbuild in North London, for my own accomodation when finished- which is being run by a contractor on my behalf as I am not an experienced project manager. I have been wiring up my own building projects with for some time, but nothing on this scale- and last...
    • lights-on
    • Thread
    • build electricians london london myself north north london question tender
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. J

    Introducing myself

    Hi, Just a quick note to introduce myself, my name is James,i'm a 33 year old film technician but have decided to retrain as an electrician, just started my 2nd year at Brighton college. Finding it quite daunting but interesting at the same time. Thanks for taking the time to read this! All the...
    • James Wade
    • Thread
    • introducing myself
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  17. B

    AMD 3 and the yellow book.

    Just saved myself a fortune. Did some searching around in the loft and what do you know !! Found an old regs book and guess what ! it's a yellow one. Phew just saved myself a few bob with the scam assessor due next week. Now all I have to do is poke him in the eyes before he does his paperwork...
  18. M

    Installing new circuits and cu's for myself and family

    Hi, let me begin by apologising for my negligence but a clear answer cannot be found and I thought some kind fellow would help me. i am a hnc electrical engineer with nvq's up to level 4 in mechanical and electrical but focussing on industrial work as it is my job. I recently passed my 17th...
  19. NDG Elecs

    Well I nearly shat myself....

    My missus turned to me earlier and said there has been a fire on Sea Rd... And I do quite a lot of work on that road. Where, who, when, etc I asked... Then she said the name of the tenant at the flat.... I changed the board there approx one year ago...... Oh %;&'!!!! Googled it myself and I...
  20. HappyHippyDad

    What tool shall I treat myself to?

    I'm working too hard and I'm tired! Along with that I've had 1 bottle of real ale and intend to treat myself after completing my biggest ever job.. and getting paid! What shall I buy? Anything considered!!!! I shall buy it tonight! :smile5:
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