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  1. mmcardle

    Newbie with a domestic wiring conundrum

    I'm no electrician, but I've tried to figure this it out and not done too well with that approach. I recently bought a house and in the extended kitchen there is a double switch which I guess is supposed to control the ceiling light and an extraction fan. Of the two switches, only the right...
  2. C

    Unqualified newbie here

    hi, as the title says, I’m not qualified in electrical at all. I have had to do a basic course in domestic electrical with my apprenticeship previous (PEO qualification) but that’s it. And I’ve recently been self teaching myself and am finding it quite infesting. Mechanical is my trade. I’m...
  3. Dan Carroll

    What van to buy as a newbie

    Hi guys I'm new to all this and starting my 2365 soon, but in the mean time and to help fund the course I'm selling my car. So I might as well replace it with a van. Thing is this won't just be a work van. I still need to be able to carry my two kids around. So is need a crew cab/kombi. And...
  4. P

    Newbie trying to run a cable behind dog and dab

    hello all, hoping someone can give me some advice please. I’m trying to add another socket into the corner of my living room on an outside wall. The house was built in 2013 and the wall is dot and dabbed. There is a socket directly above in a bedroom that I thought I could take the fed from...
  5. D

    Hi all - Newbie who isn't an electrician

    Hello all - have joined due to the fact I have just started process of looking to build an extension and have a specific query concerning my first experience of dealing with UKPN which I will try to post in relevant place. Figuring there may be more enquiries as the project develops
  6. A

    Newbie looking to get into an electrical career

    hi guys I'm about to sign up to a few courses to be qualified to become a domestic installer. I am doing one of those crash courses. after passing would like some advice for my next step all being well that I pass that is? Am I in a stronger position to be taken on as a mate or improver if I...
  7. J

    Newbie introductions

    Hi there Just joined the forum, I’m on here seeking domestic installation knowledge. I’ve been an Industrial Electrician for 12 years mainly attending breakdowns and carrying out rountine maintenance with Installation work making up about 20%. I’ve just been moved onto a shift pattern which...
  8. Jonathan Rust

    Newbie Introduction -- and any firms hiring in Essex?

    Hello everyone, happy to be here. I’m new to the industry and eager to learn. I was running my own window cleaning business and then helped out by brother with a kitchen rewire and house extension and enjoyed the work so much I decided to change career. I've now finished my C&G 2365 levels 2...
  9. E

    Just to say hello to you all.

    Just thought I'd say hi to everyone. New to this forum, hope all is well with everyone. Currently unemployed, my last employer's company went into liquidation, but got an interview for Trainee/Experienced Residential Telecoms Installation Engineer and hopefully by the end of it a new job. Thanks.
  10. D

    Newbie needing help!!

    Good afternoon all, I’m new to the forum and I’m NOT an electrician! I’m in the process of renovating my poorly built house and I’m looking to sort out the lightning to the lounge. The ceiling is down. At the moment I have 2 pendant lights controlled by 2 switches which bothswitch the lounge...
  11. Leroy Merlin

    Introduction... newbie

    Afternoon all, just wanted to say hello. Preston based and new to the industry after deciding on a career change. Currently working on my 2365 (yep, one of the pay now and get certificates in 9 months ones) I'm hoping that I can get a foot in the door and then graft my way to full...
  12. L

    newbie . where to go next

    hi everyone. I'm new to electrics as I'm retraining . I am almost done with my part p and 17th but what else will I need to progress further. any advice greatly received
  13. B

    A newbie says hello - electric gates

    Found you when googling RCD tripping gates so joined for help. And what best to help with an electrical fault... I should have added I'm not in trade but it did ask that on registering.
  14. C

    Newbie to the electricians forum site!

    Hi Guys, I'm new to this forum and want to say Hi! I've been an electrician for 40 years but still learn something new most days. I've joined up to learn from and give guidance on this site where I can. I will be checking out emergency lighting tomorrow and want to check if BS 5266-1: 2016 is...
  15. M

    Hi, newbie here. Looking for auto electric advice

    Just joined to see if anyone can help with my car electrics. I have very little electrical experience and am not sure what else to look for.
  16. C

    Hi! Newbie on board. Thanks for the join

    Cyril Eaton just joined. Answer to Cid. Spent 13 years as an electrician with the RAF - '75 to '88, then moved into IT. Did all sorts there, inlcuding Building Installations for power and data. Made redundant 2 years ago so decided to retire. Am now spending time with my wife. Thanks for the...
  17. C

    Newbie screaming for help with constantly tripping RCBO.

    I'm replacing an old MEM Fuse Board in my garage with a Small CU. The power was supplied from the ground floor ring main, so I've removed that and added a separate circuit in the main CU with its own RCBO. Problem is, the RCBO trips every time I turn something on and I can't understand why...
  18. I

    Newbie just saying Hi

    Hi, I am currently training to become an electrician doing 2365 L2 and am looking forward to do the 18th edition when it is launched in July along with 2391-52 Inspect & Test. I plan to do the 2365 L3 next year. Any advise on what courses I should do or the options available would be much...
  19. N

    Making a 4 bulb lamp - Newbie

    Hi, I'm Rich I'm 39 and currently unemployed. I am a good ish DIYer and have basic knowledge of wiring. Love building things out of wood. I have been tasked with making a simple 4 bulb plug in lamp for my wife's 'art' project. I need wiring and safety help. It will basically be 4 23w bulbs in...
  20. B

    5 Wires to go - Help required to remote fire up the boiler

    Hello all, I've found myself left with a small amount of wiring to do to complete an installation. It's a Heatmister UH8-RF unit being wired to a Drayton 2 way valve. The boiler engineer has done 95% of the wiring and has not gone sick long term. I'm left with only the remote 'fire the boiler...
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