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  1. Jock from the north

    Can people not wait 24 hours

    Just got a phone call about a freezer in a shed 16 miles from me that's not working. Rcd in shed trips with test button but no power to sockets .explained to customer i can attend tomorrow and can you run an extension lead to shed just to keep freezer going. "Would really like it sorted asap"...
  2. Dan

    Three pages of people been online recently!

    520 or something. That's a fairly decent record and beats even screwfix, and that covers loads of trades. I mean DIY topics. Ha Wipes the floor with talk forum too. 10x busier from logged in users. Maybe upto 100x busier in actual unregistered traffic. We also have 4,700 robots or...
  3. E

    Hi people, any ideas what the thing circled in red is?

  4. T

    Filling out an EIC when multiple people have worked on a circuit.

    Hi quick question, we are a maintenance team in a factory, sometimes we have jobs that carry on to the next shifts, sometimes up to 3 people could be working on a job at different times, how do you go about filling out a certificate, should you just list all the installers and signitures on a...
    • tomodo
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    • certificate circuit eic filling multiple mwc out people when worked
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  5. S

    What LED floodlights are people using?

    Hi all, I'm looking for a couple of PIR floodlights to replace old halogen ones, probably around the 50W mark would provide sufficient lighting, so just wondering if anyone is able to recommend some brands that will last and aren't too expensive either, so when they inevitably stop working...
  6. O

    People that mess about with payments.

    Just why do they do it, promise they will pay the next day and nothing comes, give you the runaround, try and get you back doing more stuff and they will settle up with you etc. Its not like they will never pay you, they usually do eventually as they always need more stuff doing, its like they...
  7. O

    Doing crazy stuff caused by other people

    I've come to a decision, I just cant do work anymore that involves mad stuff, for example today - 2 bed flat that's had fire damage, someone has been in, taken every socket and switch off (think it was mostly trunking), blue tape on every cable end, all still live and then got the place totally...
  8. S

    Why do people get away with meter tails longer than 3 meters

    On a new build site how/ why are people getting away with installing meter tails over 3metres in length and behind dot and dabbed walls with no other fused iso's/ or protection on the cables. Personally I use 25mm² swa and a fused isolator. Just want people thoughts??
  9. R

    What are your thoughts on people wanting to be ultra neat when wiring inside boards?

    I get wanting to do a good job but does being super neat inside a board really make it a better job? I don't see any advantage to it aside from aesthetics and if it's something that's not seen then....what's the point in obsessing over how neat it all looks? To me it's a bit like a kitchen...
  10. A

    Good morning people, my name is Alessandro!

    Hi Everyone, My name is Alessandro and i'm currently studying my EAL - Electrical Installation Level 2. I bumped into this forum while researching for my home assignments and, i must admit, i find it really helpful! I hope i'll be able to give my contribution on some of the topics discussed in...
  11. msrusu

    Nice to meet you people

    Thanks for letting me join!
  12. Q

    What do people get retainer wise for being on call?

    Evening all, For being on call out of hours what is the standard if any retainer fee, the place I work offer a higher rate when called out but what is a fair amount to ask for simply being on call? We can get called out at any hour and on the weekends Cheers for any responses
  13. Q

    What do people charge for the first hour and for callouts

    I couldn't seem to find a recent thread relating to this but sorry if I'm repeating past posts. Evening all, Am I am wondering what others charge for the first hour of jobs... historically Ive charged £40 per hour regardless but have been thinking when you consider the driving to and from, re...
  14. baldelectrician

    Serious issue - missed by people

    Went to an EICR yesterday to a let property that was tested 5 years ago (and apparently passed) 🤭 See how long it takes you to notice - the red box will be a give away 😀 The Wylex RCD was also noted as a C3 Clue: Cilla Black
  15. P

    Why do people uprate cable when it's not required?

    Just sat looking at my old cooker that's sat in my kitchen with a piece of 6mm2 hanging out of it. Its info plate in the door says it pulls a max of 5.3kw, which using P/V gives us 23a which means it could easily be put on 32a and 4mm, or 25a and 2.5mm no? Yet it was on 6mm and a 45a breaker...
  16. Josefii

    Hi people i just sent the docs to DSB norway for electrican

    Hi people i just sent the docs to DSB norway for electrican , but the reference from electric company that i used to work i now its have change to Gjedosis company wich not have to do anything with electrics installations does this will cause anything problem now or in the feature ?
  17. Dan

    Like Button Not Showing All Reactions For Some People?

    @westward is reporting that the like button on his Samsung running on Android and I think using Chrome browser - Does show the like button. But not all the other reactions (so the bits that pop up and give you loads more reactions) Can anybody else replicate this? And if so, tell me what...
  18. L

    EICR quotes : I'm curious about what people are charging !

    I'm using Facebook market place as i have noticed HUGE amounts of electricians looking for work and I smell a rat .. And its time someone in the media was given enough info to run a story .
  19. W

    Connecting 2 3.5kw ovens

    Hey people, i have two 3.5kw ovens to connect, customer has an existing 10mm t and e in situ on a 32 amp breaker, would this be okay in your opinions
  20. A

    Typically do employers take on people who do the short course, 6 months but level 3 C&G qualified in electrics

    Hi guys, I’m currently serving in the army, but I’ll be leaving next year. I’m looking at doing a 6 month course at a center called trade skills 4 you in Gatwick, to get me C&G level 3 qualified in electrics. My question is, would any employers typically take on someone with only 6 months...
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