Evening all.
Im a subby and been working in the field for about 3 years.
Almost completed my level 2 2365, thinking ahead to next year and it's the level 3 2365.
I currently attend Bedford college two evenings a week and there seems to be a lot of confusion about what's happening with certain...
My work pants seem to be on their last legs(and no there's no burn marks...) Need some of your opinions on good work pants, something durable, comfy and that has loads of pockets. I've been thinking of buying a pair of snicker pants... Paul did mention blackläder if they're on sale since they're...
I've been asked to quote for a rewire of a old Victorian house which is fine. The walls are lath and plaster so I don't know what to do for the best regarding the sockets.
When I have done this before I have removed a section of laths where the socket is going , put a wood noggin in and put a...
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Hi,
Has anyone tried the newest version of the NICEIC Online certification?
I tried it after attending a local techtalk.
It was ok... but I found the first thing I did on it (an EICR) took me over 3 hours to process!
I cant decide whether this was because of user unfriendliness (form fill style...
Hi All,
In preparation for a pending assessment, I have installed a new 2 way CU in my garage with all new wiring (my own property), and TT the earth. (House supply is TNC-S, PME).
I am testing the lighting circuit. (6a mcb / 2 switches / 2 way/ 1.5/1.0 cable . Have tested in all switch...
I've got a shed load of dado trunking to purchase and install on a office refurb that im starting after christmas. Just wondering what people's opinions are on best make for ease of installation, cost etc. I normally use MK but its pricey but I like the way it all goes together, I've also used...
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Currently in the market for a new set of test lamps as the Fluke set i bought 12 years ago are getting tired and keep falling apart, quite miracuously they have the same batteries in since day one !
I dont fancy another set of Flukes as around 2-3 years in of ownership, where the lead...
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My name is Sarah and I am a Product Design Engineering student currently completing my Masters degree. A large part of my course is a design project on which I have chosen to study the neck strain and pain suffered by those working in manual jobs, particularly through overhead work...
Evening All,
I will be installing a new lighting circuit in new garage/bedroom conversion.
I usually always wire my feed/switch line/ loop etc at the pendent or first down lighter, However as you all know you can take the feed direct to the switch (s), and then off to the first light.
Can I...
Hi guys,
After sitting down and working out all my fixed and variable overheads I have worked out charging a maximum hourly rate of £28-30 per hour working 220 days of the year.
If I only worked 150 days of the year, as this is my first year trading, I will need to charge £33 per hour.
I have...
Ok, need to bounce ideas about if poss....
Existing building with 3ph TT supply (100mA RCD, non -S type), feeds another building 300m away with a 3ph sub DB (no RCD) where my customer is looking to fit a 50kWp PV feed to.
We're waiting on Ze values on the incomer. I have no other info at the...
Hi all, any thoughts/first-hand experience with Jinko panels? We're looking at their new "Smart" modules with built-in Tigo optimisers but opinions on the company and/or their standard c-Si range of panels would be appreciated. I've got my own opinions but would be keen to hear from the...
Hi,
Just turned up at a job locally to fit a shower, would have taken half day as will be a pig routing cable etc, anyway, I did look the other week, then arrived today to do it and there's a garage door in the way!
I have just said to the customer, I cannot do it as cannot safely work in the...
my father in law has requested some quotes for Solar PV on one of his south facing barns. 2 companies have quoted
27.5 kW at £30 k and a 21 kW at £27.5 k. One are specifying Ben Q and Power One the other REC Solar PE with SMA inverters
my question is are these about right cost wise and...
Hi guys, recently been given a job to supply power to a 3-phase roller shutter motor in a warehouse. The cable path is to follow the a-frames of the roof on 50mm tray with girder clips (to span the warehouse) then tray along the wall to the motor.. must i use SWA? its a 75 metre run in total...
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