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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...
  2. M

    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...
  3. J

    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...
  4. H

    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...
  5. L

    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.
  6. D

    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!!
  7. D

    looking for work aboard

    Hi all, All help would be great. Ive just came back from Australia and done a working holiday visa. I'm looking into getting a sponsored job out there. If any one as done this process, i would be grateful if you can talk me through it, the up and downs and also any companies that may take on...
  8. D

    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...
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    Cable routing in domestic in France

    Hi guys! So im doing up a chalet in France and im wanting to get a french electrician in to wire it but to save a bit of money im going to do all the chasing out. Now ive been reading through french regs and a helpful installation book but my french isnt amazing yet so was just wanting to...
  10. R

    Where's the good money

    Hi everyone , can anybody help me by telling me where is the best place to find work at the moment,Afghanistan or Iraq or is there somewhere else ?
  11. J

    Solar Installations Spain & Cyprus

    Hi, I've been getting some enquiries from abroad and fancy installing them myself. There are many things that worry me a bit like tools, transport, materials to site etc. Then theres the local electrivcal regs and planning / building control. Any advice would be appreciated. John
  12. U

    Working in Germany

    I know multiple people have posted questions about this, but no one seems to have gotten a good answer. Does anyone know how to get qualified to work as an electrician in Germany, and how the necessary qualifications compare to qualifications in the UK?
  13. E

    America

    I am in the process of applying for my green card.Does anyone know what the process is for geting my qualifications recognized by the American unions and being able to work as a spark.I dont just want to be looking for cash in hand work.Thanks in advance
  14. T

    Turning off the cooker in norway

    Hi, In Norway from 1 July 2011 an automatic shut-off device is required in all new electric stove installations (Norwegian standard NEK 400:2010 Electrical low voltage installations. Part 400-8-823 residential buildings). Does anyone know how this is being complied with, or how I can find out...
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    introduction

    Hi I'm new here have loads of experience and I'm here to share knowledge and to gain knowledge
  16. D

    Three phase RCD tripping

    Hi Folks, I have a question about a property in Spain and its power supply I think I have messed up with my electrical company and asked them to supply me with a lower potential than I require. The house did have a 12,000 KW supply, I asked for a night rate and in order to get this I had to...
  17. K

    Canada

    Could be a pipe dream, but I want to emmigrate to canada in the future, to be honest its one of my reasons for becoming an electrician. Does any one on here know how to go about it? I have a fair bit of family living over there, but ideally I want to avoid doing a 'sponsorship' Has anyone on...
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    Wiring regs Germany

    Would anyone happen to know where I could get my hands on a copy of wiring regulations for Ger many? I recently moved over and am renting a house , which in my opinion, would probably fall foul of many of these regulations. Need some ammo before I confront landlady, to get it sorted!
  19. B

    Abroad work

    Anyone have any idea how to grab a job abroad. Want a change in work and looking for a new challenge. Thanks
  20. C

    electrician whats to work abroard, who do i speak to????

    i have been working as an electrician for 13 years and want to work abroard.... as this is the first time i have started looking into this i dont know where to start looking or who to speak to. any help would be much appreciated.

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