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...
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...
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...
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.
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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!
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hi guys electrician based near glasgow been looking into starting up myself,any other local guys been looking into this?
help/chat would be great
thanks
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Hi everyone
I'm a total electrical noob (sorry if this thread is for the pros only but the DIY thread is closed) but am in need of some help!
My landlord, in his infinite wisdom, has installed halogen downlighters in every room in the house. I hate halogens. He's not going to change it himself...
Hi Gents,
I thought id tell you a bit about myself.
I started my career at 17 working as a lowly apprentice with a one man band in the domestic/commercial sector. until he unfortunately decided to head back to northern ireland. I then spent the rest of my time working for a building...
Working on a US military base at the moment. Running new circuits and tray under a load of demountables. Only enough space to crawl around and I just glance up and see this fella looking at me... I don't think iv ever crawled so quick. It's a huntsman if anyone is interested .
Hello Everyone,
My name is Emily.
I am here for a pretty specific reason and Im hoping someone will be able to help me.
I started doing an Electricians Course with ACCESS 2 TRADE CAREERS in 2009 and for those of you that don't know they closed up shop due to insolvency with hardly any...
I would like to say that for the last 8 years i have not worked in the domestic installation environment and have recently been tasked to sign off a new house extension (for one of the bosses family) and produce a EIC so that it can be signed off by building inspectors.
Back story -
A spark i...
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I'm looking to pick up more private work In my local area I have handed out a few business cards and no luck so far can anyone else give me some useful suggestions to promote myself ?
Dear all,
I am Alsiddiq Abderahman Mohammed, Sudanese nationality , reside in Saudi Arabia and had been graduated in University of Khartoum in 1991 with Bsc. degree in electrical engineering science , electrical power section right now I work in Dar Alhandesah consulting company as a consultant...
Just treasted myself to one of these bad boys.
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