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afghanistan
Is there much contract work out there can anyone point me in the right direction the wages over here are just not good enough- jonybee89
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Should I use a Transformer?
First time posting so bare with me. Im living in the Caribbean which for the most part we running on so called 110v, but is actually 125-130v. The island gets many power spikes and it is highly recommended to have a transformer prior to all major appliances. I agree, the question is that when...- clvogt77
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working in holland ?
can anyone help with finding out the requirmnts for working in holland i do mainly commercial/ industrial installations and im looking for a start on a site out there can anyone point me in the right direction thanks if not holland maibie somewhere else- jonybee89
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- electrical work not uk person probably qualifications training working
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New professional
Hi guys, Thank you so much for the amazing forum. I've been looking for a simple guide to start trading as a freelancer. Do you guys know of one? Any pointers for newbie? Cheers, Jay- JosephHamilton
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French Heating Systems
Hi guys, does anyone have a wiring diagram for french heating systems? I know they use a lot of electric heaters over there but I need a standard gas boiler/valve set up. Will it be the same as a British one? Thanks in advance!- jtimbers
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- boiler electrical french heating not uk systems
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Electricians jobs in Canada.
Hi all, I keep getting jobs by email offering Canadian citizenship after 6 to 9 months, I'm sure most of you will have seen a similar sort of thing. My question is this, does anyone know anymore about this kind offer, does anyone know of someone that has already gone through with it. No doubt...- xbeazt
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- canada electric electrical electrical work electricians jobs not uk
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overseas work
prob somewhere I should have posted but I couldn't find it!!!! Can anyone direct me to an agency that is worth contacting for overseas work? All the ones I can find on the net seem to be a pile of bull. cheers guys matt- ttsucks
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- electrical work engine not uk overseas search threads work
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Working In Gibraltar
I am moving to Gibraltar at the beginning of February and am looking for any information or contacts on the best way of finding work as an electrician. If you have worked or are working there any info would be appreciated. All the local agencies don't really deal with construction labour so I...- james020475
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- agencies electrical work local not uk working
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working in Canada
Any sparks on here ever worked out in Canada?- Hawk
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- answer canada electrical work months not uk worked working
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working abroad
Anybody out there had experience of dealing with Fluor when working abroad ?- stilllearning
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- abroad construction electrical work management not uk project working
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Earthing systems
I am doing some wiring in Southern Spain. I discovery that blue wires can be live here-thought I share this one with you all! Based on the age of many installations some dating more than 30 years, many electrical installations don’t have an earth system in the installation. The fuse box, also...- James68
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Why is it important to have earth wire run as bare, than insulated in a metal conduit
Somebody at my workplace is suggesting that there is no harm, but rather beneficial to run earth wire insulated in a metal conduit from customer cut-out to installation's earthing point, saying it would rather prevent corrosion. This has however met fierce resistance from the remainder of the...- Realstylz
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- conduit earth earth wire important insulated not uk wire
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- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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What are the differences between Italy and the UK regarding electrical wiring?
What are the differences between Italy and the UK regarding electrical wiring, etc?- delano
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- between electric electrical electrical wiring not uk regarding wiring
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Help with American Power and Step up Converters
Hey everyone, I am currently about to head off to sea (working in the merchant navy) and plan on bringing my desktop computer with a 600w PSU and uses a conventional 220v 3 pin UK plug. The ship I'm going on uses a US 110v plug socket with both the US 2 pin and 3 pin US earthered socket. I...- simon999
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- american help not uk power
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USA Transfer of Q's
My wife who is in the medical field has been offered a position in South Carolina, and we are exploring the options of moving out there to work and live. Does anyone have experience or working knowledge of the USA installations, systems and their testing process. I have goggled it on the net and...- mamba
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Spain-New Connection, no ICP? plus other ?
Hi, I've recently had a new installation connected at a property I've brought in Sabinillas. Endesa connected it, fitted a new meter but there is no breaker in the ICP enclosure, Do I need to get one fitted? Or as it's a new meter i've heard it could be built into the meter? I suppose I could...- jon888999
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- connection not uk other
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Working in auz
Hi there was just wondering of anyone had any stories or info on working in auz, I'm 27 fully qualified sparks started pretty much from school so got quite abut of experience. I want to go to perth on a year working visa to see if i line it and then if i like it maybe try get sponsored and...- Harbour
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- course electrical work licence not uk qualified working you'll
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cayman islands
Hi Ive just recently accepted a job offer in grand cayman. Was just wondering if any uk sparks have worked there and any experiences they could share. I will be a service electrician any advice etc would be great.- lowans1
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Working abroad !!! Need away!!!!
I know these types of messages are on all the time but i was wondering if anyone out there can help me try and get a start in the middle east or anywhere at that. Would like to broaden my horizons while i still can!!- deanrob1990
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- abroad electrical work not uk working
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15A 3 Phase RCD supply... What MCB / RCD options are there?
A friend has a house in France. He's on a 9kW tariff, and after the meter there's a three phase 15A 650mA RCD. Specifically the RCD is marked "650ma", and "manufactured 1967". On the sealed side the RCD is adjustable from 5A to 30A (IIRC) in 5A increments. The sealed side (top) also covers...- Dom.
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- 3 phase mcb not uk phase rcd supply
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- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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