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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Fitzy

    Newbie pricing help please.

    I've been asked to add a couple of new sockets to ring final and was unsure on how to price the job. Per hour plus materials or a set price based on the individual jobs. Per hour I thought about £25 plus materials or £40-£50 plus materials per individual job. I'm not after what any of you...
  4. Fitzy

    Newbie to the forum, please be gentle.....

    Hi guys My names Dave (Fitzy), been lurking on forum for a while, reading as many posts as I could to gauge how you all interact etc. Some of you will hate me because I done a 4 week course with Trade Skills 4 U to become a domestic installer. I know I have a huge learning curve to overcome...
  5. M

    I'm just a newbie looking for insight

    Hello :), My name is Mauranda I am an assistant construction manager in training, I am following this forum so that I can learn a few bits and bobs from you guys about life on site. I would really appreciate it if you could fill out this questionnaire on improving labour productivity on...
  6. M

    Newbie on the Home based level 2&3

    Evening all, hope everyone’s well? This is my first post of many to the forum so please be kind At the age of 30, I’ve just signed up to a home learn level 2&3 2365 course with able skills based in Dartford. Just wondering if anyone has done this course as a home learn and if you have any...
  7. S

    Not an electrician but just joined and saying hi

    I've just signed up to the forum and popping over to say hi and introduce myself. I don't have an electrical background and I've recently started a new job in a growing business and am picking up Health & Safety stuff, so need to get my head around maintaining the company's electrical...
  8. N

    Newbie problem with indicator light on dashboard

    Hi folks, have just replaced the instrument panel on my Motorhome. Everything is working except when I turn on the ignition the light for the indicators flash but the indicators do not come on. When the indicators are switched on they work normally as does do the hazards. Can someone please...
  9. V=IR

    Newbie PAT

    I just recieved my level 3 C&G certificate in December last year to carry out PAT testing, I am in the process of setting up a small business while I'm at college to earn some money. I have a website and all of the prices worked out etc...but the question that's bugging me is do I charge a call...
  10. A

    Newbie to the forum.....

    Hi All, We do Access Control equipment, gates, barriers, bollards, intercoms cctv etc... Based in Northamptonshire covering upto 60 mile radius. Mark
  11. 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!
  12. N

    Meter/Timer help for a newbie...

    So so sorry if this board is only for professionals but hoping someone can help with a quick question. The wife and I just rented a "new" flat and are getting some very high electric bills. One thing we have never seen before is it has a "day/night" timer outside the flat down by the meter and...
  13. P

    Newbie to the forum, couple of questions

    Thought I would sign up to the forum for the giving and receiving of advice and help Been running an electrical business now for 12 years, heavily focused on PAT testing early on for the repeat custom. Currently up to 22 full time employed staff. We now have a huge base for commercial work...
  14. R

    Newbie intro and question about qualifying.

    Hello everyone, first post to the forum so please be kind! I'm posting to request some advice some guidance in regards to qualifying as a domestic installer. Apologies for the long post but I wanted to provide as much info as possible so as to get the best advice as possible. Firstly a bit of...
  15. P

    Looking for safety advice for newbie

    hi I hope someone can help. I only know the basics of electricity so I play it safe when I am wiring something. I just hope someone can tell me if this is safe. I want to install a single socket in my loft so have decided to buy 3 core flex and wire it to a plug top with a 13 amp fuse (plugged...
  16. K

    Annoying newbie alert

    so I currently work as a security engineer but would like to take the plunge and become an electrician I went to college for it but for various reasons ended up in my current role Iv applies for a few mate jobs on indeed and the like but so far no nibbles my qualifications are 2330 level 2&3...
  17. A

    Hello another newbie

    Hi guys Been out of the electrical trade a good few years and looking to get bk to it starting as a mate or improver I have city and guilds 2360 parts 1 and 2 which should hopefully help me get bk to it Has anyone else been in the trade, left and then want to get bk into it ? Im nearly 40...
  18. A

    Newbie introduction!

    Hi folks, just introducing myself as a new member to this forum. Fully qualified sparky who also does some A/V and CCTV work. Data cabling specialist! I hop to contribute to this community!
  19. MFS Electrical

    Hi Newbie to the forum, MFS Electrical

    Hi All love the forum, I'm just starting out on my own in Greenock near Glasgow, Scotland. I have used the forum before working with other companies. But thought it was high time i get the finger out and register for myself as there are a lot of knowledgeable people on here and some great...
  20. Steve_bcs

    Another newbie saying Hi

    hi All I’ve been browsing here for a little while and there is some great advice! I’m not a qualified sparks but worked as a mate on & off mainly with my cousin ( qualified industrial spark) and other sparks through work wiring 3 phase control panels for industrial machines on site and in the...

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