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  1. MerlinGremlin

    compulsory E.I.C's for domestic properties?

    Good afternoon all hope all is well, just a quick question to everyone and to get some feedback. How many agree that all domestic properties should have to have a 20% test done each year to comply with building insurance and make homes much safer? All thoughts welcome please gents and ladies!
  2. G

    customer stupidity

    Didn't think I would be turning a job down all too often, but this just takes the biscuit! I know they say A jobs a job but I like to have a certain standard to my name! Got asked too install spotlights in a new kitchen, when I said ok floor above will have too be lifted to allow routing of...
  3. B

    generator

    Hi all This might sound crazy but I want to make my own generator in my garage and power my own property, fed up of these electricity bills, any ideas where to start. Magnets ?? Coils windings ???? Sure it won't take much to generate 230v at 50hz
  4. S

    Social Housing Jobs

    I have been offered a job as an electrician for a heating company, wiring up boilers and heating plans in social housing. Is it worth doing or is it a soul destroying venture? Has anyone got experience of this work? The contracts are based in the south east outside of London.
  5. Paul.M

    ###Trainee's please read this###

    Below is a link to another part of this forum posted up by Dan the owner. Please read the first bullet point, it effects you directly. http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electrical-forum-news-updates-suggestions/90033-small-forum-changes.html What this means is that everyone on the forum can...
  6. G

    to all those that think rated people is a good idea...there is a free alternative

    OK. Well I have a tradeUK account. Now i dont know if you need a tradeUK credit account for this: Get Work Get Online - Trade UK but for what its worth.....:redface:
  7. D

    Worki in Iraq

    I was in south east asia and met a fellow working in Iraq. I ended up losing my phone and his contact info. He was working 5 weeks on and 5 weeks off. Does anyone know the name of an electrical contractor working there. I want to apply. Dean
  8. IQ Electrical

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC Partner with Rated People!

    From their email this morning: We are delighted to announce that NICEIC have partnered with Rated People to offer you a one month free trial, helping you find work all year round. What a dark day.
  9. M

    hi people

    Hi everyone
  10. H

    What do I charge for service? Is there a pay scale I could go by on a website?

    Where can I find a site so I can charge people? Is there such thing or can I just charge people whatever?
  11. uksparks

    This tickled my feathers

    Hi, I saw this today in the public toilet at Desford Birdland, really nice place by the way, but couldn't resist taking a photo of this in the toilet. Really good place, loads of birds, the lot, excellent for everyone of all ages. TROPICAL BIRDLAND the extension lead went under the door and...
  12. D

    2395 revision books

    hi all As anyone bought this book prior to doing the course, I have has a couple of there books before found quite good. Periodic Inspection & Testing Level 3 Award - NICEIC Direct
  13. J

    Please Help, Widnes, Liverpool Area

    Hi Guys, The company I work for carried out an electrical installation in Widnes before christmas on an industrial plant. Everything was inspected and tested as required. The operators of the plant are experiencing problems with a particular portion of the plant and have asked if we can get...
  14. J

    Rated People, Trust a Trader, My Builder etc

    Does anyone on here use Rated People, Trust a Trader, My Builder etc, if so how easy is it to get work from ? and what one do you feel is the best ?
  15. E

    the AM2!

    I know people will say search but already have and can't seem to get a direct answer and a lot of posts are old, so just from anyone who's done it recent I've seen people mention they only ask for one cable at light fitting for the intermediate lighting circuit, so this would mean feeding the...
  16. O

    110V - Worth it for housebashing?

    Looking to make some tool purchases this year...though not decided whether to go for standard 230V or go 110V and transformer. Leaning towards 230 due to not having to lug a transformer around, however then theres the argument "certain people" put forward that 230 looks "diyer".... I don't do...
  17. L

    Need some help, knowledgable people needed

    Hi All Im in training to become an electrician, but this is seriously confusing me (and my qualified friend for that matter) i live in uk (230v supply) but want to buy two lights from America (120v) after searching on google and asking my mate for help, I'm still none the wiser. So far I've...
  18. gnuuser

    stupid sales people!

    we had a sales rep in today to demonstrate their gear I was just coming back onto the floor from a call. just in the middle of him using a megger on a conveyor motor he couldnt understand why he got strange readings as soon as he finished the test i took him over to the control panel and gave...
  19. O

    From the BBC Website:

    10. Electricity The arrival of electricity was an extraordinary innovation. At first, people didn't know how to use it - warning signs advised them not to approach the electric socket with a match. In the early 20th Century, electricity companies sought to interest consumers in electric products...
  20. E

    Some people dont care...

    Got a call from a landlady saying that in one of her properties the board keep tripping every time the light switch in master bedroom is switched on I get there and find fire rated downlights absolutely encased in installation charring everywhere cable is brittle as anything. Improvised earth...

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