Hi, we're a 14 unit strata in BC. New regulations call for us to have An ‘Electrical Planning Report' done by the end of 2026". It apparently is to give a factual basis to proceed with EV charging infrastructure installations.
My concern is that our electrical shed is in poor condition, and...
I would like to consult with experienced electricians about the cooperation relationship between electricians and brands. For example, if I install a Zano brand dimmer, would I receive a commission from Zano? Or are there similar cooperation methods?
Is this a topic that can be openly discussed?
I’ve decided to buy my brother some drills for him going self employed. Now I was thinking either Makita or possibly Bosch Professional:
Some I’ve found;
Bosch
https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gbh-18v-24-c-3-2kg-18v-2-x-5-0ah-li-ion-coolpack-brushless-cordless-sds-drill/111fu...
We are a factory selling lamps, and a customer bought lamps from us.
She said she contacted their top electrician for the installation.
After the installation is complete, I received an email from the customer saying that our quality is poor and we need to return the product.
The bracket of...
Hi all,
I've recently spoken to our NICEIC assessor who mentioned an email that should have went around all contractors stating that any contractors carrying out EICRs must now have professional indemnity insurance.
With them specifically saying this is needed for EICRs, does this mean it...
I'm buying a house and have received the electrical testing certificate. There were two C1's and a C2 identified, all very easy fixes even for an amateur DIYer, the problem I have is that the electrics were condemned for this reason and so the busbar was removed from the consumer unit. This also...
Hi, I have just had a full rewire done on my house by a Napit registered company whom I didn't realise at the time where allowing none registered persons to do the work. I have had to call them back several times to many issues I came across and am now concerned about the safety of the rewire. I...
Bought this recently from Screwfix.Battery operated. First impression when I used it was that it sounded a bit "tinney". I drilled a 22mm hole in a wall and could immediately feel the heat eminating from the motor.My existing 24 volt Bosch (battery operated) did this effortlessly (which I have...
Hi All
Newbie, so go gentle.
I'm training currently, which of the magazines (PE, ET, ECN etc.) would you recommend, or are we beyond that, and there's better digital destinations, like forums for instance?
Really appreciate the advice :)
Ash
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Good morning folks,
I am in the process of joining NAPIT and they are asking for professional indemnity insurance. However I work for a large laundry company and I am the sole electrician carrying out electrical work, appliance testing and fixed wire testing. However I am only doing this in our...
Hi experts. i am a non professional unqualified hobbiest electrian only lean and work in do it yourself manner. my question is if Electic supply company disconnects both neutral and phase supplies to accomplish power cuts ?
PLEASE HELP WE ARE AT RISK OF FURE OR SHOCK THIS IS A CODE 1,I’m disabled got no electricity in flat landlord cut it off since November 2019 to evict me fire in electrical cupboard
So, another impossible question by me here - but any advice at all really appreciated.
I'd like to place a spotlight at the top of the peak of my house, it's not a downlight - but a spotlight - so needs mounting on the front of the fascia and then pointing kind of back on itself.
The orange...
Our current broker can no longer offer PI insurance for solar PV along with public liability insurance. Can anyone recommend an insurer who will offer PI for 'normal' electrical works plus solar pv?
thanks
Hi Everyone . I need advise on my situation. I have C&G 2365 L2 and L3, AM2 certificate and I have 100% on all my mature student L3 EAL Diploma modules . I uploaded my AM2 after passing it and it was approved. Instead of getting the portfolio certificate sent over I have been advised I need to...
Professional Electrician | Professional Electrician Magazine - Who buys it?
Professional Electrician | Professional Electrician Magazine - Who buys it?
Wondering who buys the mag? And if so, whether we can get a monthly discussion thread going about it and the articles within it, maybe?
Let...
DIY Looking for DIY Advice on ElectriciansForums.net - Also, we're looking for professional electricians to help out in there.
I know this is a touchy subject. We also run PlumbersForums.net, and that has Gas and Oil Engineers on, and that's clearly not just a regulated industry, but it has...
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