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  1. HappyHippyDad

    What's happened to the 'polls' option?

    I was trying to start a new thread today, with a poll. I can't seem to find the option though. Has it been taken away? Polls are fun! Also, I notice on other threads that had polls, I can no longer see the poll... What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2023) | on Free...
  2. R

    EAL Option skills portfolio

    Hi guys, I am currently trying to complete my portfolio with EAL from option skills. Currently working on site, I am on my third unit and is wondering if anyone is on the same boat as me? It would be great if there could be someone else out there who is in a similar boat as me to help me guide...
  3. D

    EAL NVQ Level 3 portfolio help - Option Skills

    Aiming to get my portfolio completed this year, but really struggling to get started. I have plenty of photos but struggling with how the layout and the write up. Has anyone got any examples they could share or any advice?
  4. A

    Best option to run generator line

    Hi all, I just joined this forum as I was embarking on few projects at home, and loved what I saw in the different threads! I am in the process of adding a generator inlet box to my house and had a few questions. I'll start with one of them which is about running the 50A wire outside the home...
  5. I

    Going back to commericial site work ( pice woek) .After mainly doing . domestic and heavy industry for last while day rate an option

    Any advice would be appriciate as stated have possible work opperunity on big site ,To make some bank price and day rate. Any tips advice spefically on metal munvhing which is what ill mainly be doing first few weeks with a squad pf sparkies mates some of which mightbe be better and quicker than...
  6. S

    Solar Panels Best option for central heating & hot water w solar PV installation

    Hello, I am looking at getting a solar PV installation (8 x 350W plus 4.6 kWh battery) and wondered how I might best take advantage of it when re-designing the central heating system, with the aim of reducing natural gas usage without spending more money on electricity from the grid. This is...
  7. i=p/u

    Led fittings with dali dimming option

    Elo elo I have a 75w led fitting with dali dimming balast init. If i add dimmer in on the line, it flickers. It has dal/N and dal/L, dim function on ballast.. Do i need dali digital dimmer to suit lights
  8. D

    Photocells used as gate status indicators for gsm...is this an option?

    Got my Videx GSM4KCR up and running but i need to be having voltage with gates open or voltage when closed for my gsm to read the different status. Would a pair of photocells that are obscured by the gate when the gate is open back to the wall and connected when closed provide this and power...
  9. R

    UK Adding another DB

    Hi Just a quick one, I am a qualified electrician but i haven't been on the tools for a while and won't be doing the work but just trying to help a friend out. Basically they are having a new kitchen diner and they currently have gas hob and small single oven which are fed off the ring main...
  10. L

    Metal consumer only option now?

    Following on from this saga: SWA questions, doubting electrician - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/swa-questions-doubting-electrician.180536/page-2 I had an electrician out to quote to rectify the problems yesterday after dealing with the tripping issue myself. I have now been told...
  11. Dan

    120 members deleted their accounts on there since we had the option

    120 accounts deleted since having the option. That's not bad. No bans I don't think. Once was extended for life. Can't say who. And 8000 I removed for not logging in for 2 years. So our new figures is under 15,000. We had 3000 login over 30 days. That's not bad. 20% of users.
  12. S

    IET 18th Ed. Wiring Regs Course - Best Option to Learn

    Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has any tips or knowledge on where to take the 18th Ed Wiring Regs Course/Exam? I've been quote £450 for a 10 weeks course at my local college but wasn't sure what the going price for this was, and if there is a more economical way of doing it? I took the 17th...
  13. rolyberkin

    2D led replacement for bulkhead with emergency option

    Probably a silly question but is there a plug in option for 4 pin 2D emergency/maintained bulkhead using the existing control gear and batteries, if I plug in a 2d 4 pin LED bulb what will happen??:)
  14. P

    How turn off OFF PEAK option

    Hello everyone . I've got some problem with boiler timer . He turns on ,, Peak off " option in the night time and start heating up the water cos He thinks that my electric meter is in the night tariff but It's not .. I've got standard meter. How can I turn it off or What Can I do ?? Everything...
  15. M

    Which option/route is better for unexperienced

    Hi, I am 25 years old and wanting to start a trade however is it worth doing the level 2 and 3 (2365) to become an electrician domestic or commercial or would the option of aiming to be gas safe engineer be the best option I.e. better pay more job opportunities etc. I know this probably...
  16. Marti

    Which wholesaler is your preferred option and why? Is it just price?

    Evening Gents and Gentle Persons, As the title asks, Which wholesaler is your preferred option and why? Is it really just a price decision? I'm Essex based, using CEF and Screwfix. The CEF staff, at least at the Romford branch, are second to none! Unfortunately the corp' website is...
  17. M

    PV Final Design and Permit Packet Option?

    Hello Everyone, I currently work for a startup solar company as a proposal generator. As of now, I create the proposals using Aurora and then outsource to a partner for fulfillment - site survey, final design, etc. I'm looking into keeping the final design internal, but not sure what options...
  18. Mark.W

    Emergency Lighting

    Hey guys, How do you all wire your emergency lighting? Option 1. When the key switch is switched, ALL lights go off and the emergencies stay on. Option 2. The lights operate as normal when the key switch is switched but the emergencies switch to emergency mode. With option 2, am I correct...
  19. H

    MEM 3-phase board

    Morning all, As the regulars know, I work in a school part-time (while sparking part-time), and I'm going to do a bit work for them - they need power dropping in for 11 PCs. No problem, 2 RFCs should do to share the leakage currents of the machines, bit of dado trunking round the room, RFC...
  20. C

    Controlling light switches

    Hi, Looking for info on how to control access to a light switch in a communal hall. It is 2 way and fed from one flat only. The flat owner wants to control use of the light. I have seen a keypad used but no idea who made it. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks

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