Hi, I'm Kevin. I been reading articles on this forum for about a week or so, so thought I'd join up.
I've been "out of my time" for about 12 years now, and have worked for the same company since 1999. I think I've had a good apprenticeship as I've worked in all types of buildings and had 3...
Hello everyone,
Just came across this forum looking online for help with what I thought would be a simple job and has now turned into a nightmare. I'm fitting a new ceiling rose and I'm confused with the wiring - esp. the loop part. In essence how do I get these wires in the right places on this...
Hi,
Robbie saying hello. Been in the electrical game since 1977. Started with the MOD, PSA and now an electrical engineer for a charity. Cosy job now but seemed to be much more fun with Phantom F4's and A10 Tank buster's flying over head during the cold war.
Regards to all
Rob
Just to introduce myself - another newbie here.
At 25 I have just enrolled at my local college to do the evening courses over 3 years (Lvl 1, 2 and 3).
Having spent some time phoning around local electricians in my area, no one seems to want to let me lend a hand for free! Seems like one of...
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I am quite new to electrics and I am still earning but wanted to ask about extending a ring final circuit using crimps. In order to do this am I right in thinking that the new socket would need to have 2.5/1.5 t&e run to the an existing socket. Remove one of the existing wires and crimp...
Hi All,
I'm Az I've been registered for a few weeks just reading all your posts and cannot explain how sound the advice is you all give and the knowledge you all have! And the banter too:-)
I'm currently working full time and have always had a facination with electrics (ex Maplin tech guy from...
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My name is Lawrence, an electrical Engineer by qualification and professional power generation (Diesel generator) engineer.
Fed up of sitting in front of the computer for 8-12hrs a day and therefore looking to change career to an electrician, confused where to start.
I have been advised...
Just introducing myself as per the advice when signing up!
I am starting to explore electrics as a potential longer term interest. I have no idea where it will lead but am interested in all things electrical (around the house, not commerical). I have done an evening course which was basically a...
Hi there, jamrod3030 here, just joined... based in Hampshire, have worked in video for live music for a long time, trying to broaden my skill set to make myself more useful for touring and have just done the C & G level 2. Hoping to do Level 3 in the autumn. Anyway, just wanted to say hello.
I came across the site when I have been doing to research into a career change (or back to my original one..) After school I when to college and did level 2 NVQ's and GNVQ's in electrical and mechanical engineering, then chose a career in retail management :rolleyes:. Over the last few weeks I...
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I qualified from an intensive domestic installer course round 6 years ago, I then did the 2391 and shortly after signed up with elecsa and did a few jobs but didn't really have enough work going through to justify continued membershi so let it lapse. Since then I have been on light...
Hi,
I've recently passed level 2 2365 and 17th edition. Currently studying 2365 level 3. I don't currently work as an electrician so am looking to join someone as a trainee. Is there anyone that can help? Based in Bishops Stortford near Stansted Airport.
Many thanks in advance.
Charlie
Hello all,
currently in training so be gentle if this is obvious....i have come across a consumer unit where the sockets are all on one fuse ( 1970s) there are 4 2.5 mm conductors. I assumed it had been wired as two loops onto one fuse however all four line conductors have continuity to each...
Was an apprenticed electrician a good while back, ex EIL and Matthew Hall sparks then went in to other things. Looking for advice to get back in to the game so need some advice as what I will need to do to get back up to speed.
I was JIB graded and did my 236/1 + 236/2 a long time ago, any help...
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Have joined the forum,
Due to family circumstances i am starting to branch out on my own and build up my own domestic work. In mean time i am still working for a company fitting out shops and pubs.
Having looked around the forum it looks a good resource and place to pick each others...
Hi all,
I've spent the past 10 years working in London as a Bobbie and am well and truly ready for a career change.
I am really keen to get onto an adult apprenticeship and get stuck into a completely different industry with a view to maybe specialising later on and working in renewable...
Been a sparks professionally for about 6 years but a lot of experience previously as a civil engineer working in facilities management.
Went and got my qualifications including 2391 after being made redundant so have a good working knowledge but know that I don't know it all. Will put my head...
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