Just thought I'd introduce myself on here...
I'm Jamie, 26 years old from Surrey.
Been in the Fire & Security trade for around 6/7 years now, did the college route and gained City & Guilds 1852 Levels 2 & 3 in Fire, Intruder, Access Control and CCTV (Gold ECS Card in installing, maintenance...
hit 40 need a different direction
wondering what i would need from scratch to do a HNC in electrical,electronic engineering
was more electrical installation as an apprentice time served
now in more engineering role feel i need something on paper these days also due to shift work have a lot of...
So reading through a few of the recent threads where lack of skills in the industry seems to be the main bone of contention, I'm personally interested in the way that the industry is changing with bias towards the domestic sector. It seems to me that most of those coming out of college nowadays...
Hello all, I have got quite a good understanding about electrical installations but have never installed Downlighters? I'm doing a job on my own small living room and want to install new LED downlights; the room currently has a normal ceiling rose in the middle of it and I would like to install...
Hi,
Just saw another thread where a new lad has posted a pic of his board he is wiring...
It got me thinking...
When you change a CU or fit a new one on a new build or where ever etc..., how do you go about connecting everything in the board? Looking at the other thread he has taken the...
Hi
In the process of starting on my own
Im in scotland
As like all of yous on starting up you are not a member of a scheme like select until you get some money behind you.
My idea is build up some work then join one.
However i know when doing work for a local builder in fife you can...
According to a recent article in PE magazine.
The installer appoints a registered third party certifier.
The scope of the work to be inspected is agreed and the work starts.
Within 5 days of completion, the third party certifier returns to inspect and test.
and issues........wait for...
Hi all,
was going to buy some software to help with certification and heard amtech and easycert are pretty good but have heard now that the Niceic are going to be doing a pay per use scheme where by we wouldn't own the software or indeed the rights so no up front fees.... Could anyone tell me...
I was changing a consumer unit today and the DNO's main cut-out was a porcelain rewireable fuse inside a hinged metal unit. There were no markings on the fuse-holder, and the fuse consisted of two strands of wire, approx 0.75mm dia each.
I'm afraid I haven't seen one like this before. Can...
Hi,
I am going to be contacting the NICEIC to get Part P certified in the next few weeks (prior to the new changes taking effect on 15 April 2013), but I wanted some advice on what their annual visit actually entails (i.e. verbal and practical testing / checking of knowledge etc).
I...
"Air Fuel Synthesis from Stockton-on-Tees has produced five litres of petrol since August when it switched on a small refinery that manufactures gasoline from carbon dioxide and water vapour."
"We can convert renewable electricity into a more versatile, useable and storable form of energy...
Has anyone heard that Wylex have changed the process for dealing with the MCB product recall?
I had to inspect a Volex board yesterday for some proposed works. Customer just moved in to new house. No idea who did the original install just a test date on the board suggesting it fits with the...
I am looking to purchase an all-in-one process meter that is able to simulate current, voltage and calibrate temperature sensors. I know the Fluke 725 Fluke 725 Multifunction Calibrator | Multifunction Calibrators By Fluke does this job and is the business I'm sure, but comes with a hefty price...
OFGEM have published updated guidance on FiTs that includes details of how the new EPC part is to work. Anyone who has followed my previous posts about this will find no surprises - DECC have decided to implement the same exemption process that I suggested they might use.
Details are here...
Hi guys i started another thread about rewiring my house but forgot to ask about the removal of the distributors fuse. I know a lot of sparks who just cut the tags and remove the fuse but what is the process of doing this properly i know a phone call to the DNO will be required but do they come...
Hi guys,
I have heard a rumour twice in the last week that all projects under 50kW will soon, if not already be treated as a G83.
I know that the rules hve become relaxed under 50kW, i.e I have submitted a few G83 forms to apply for 45KW systems. But I am now hearing that people are not even...
Hi Guys
I have the possibility of installing up to a 50 KW system on a light industrial unit in East Sussex. The customer is unsure as to the size of system to install but it could probably be up to 50KW.So far only having installed domestic systems up to 16A per phase and am a little bit...
We are looking at buying in a process management system such as Paperclip. Do any of you out there use this or an alternative and what are your experiences of them?
We are looking for the best value for money. A system that means that muliple people from different departments can pick up the...
What are peoples experience of DNO timescales in their areas?
If you are connecting a PV system under G59 regs, the DNO is required to witness test the system. What is the timescale for DNO's to come and do this, assuming that no reinforcement is required on the grid.
I would just like to also...
Hi
I have recently decided to set up on my own and start off as Niceic D.I i have been doing my own work (evenings/weekends) for last 2 years (approx).
I also have my 3 jobs ready for my nic assessment (1 x minor & 2 x Major) all tested but im am a little concerned as haven't really been...
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