I finished my Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Apprenticeship in late 1998 as a mature age student while working at an Electrical Distributor across our state here in Australia.
Part of the practise was to work in each relevant section so: Streetlights/Underground Subdivisions/Service Truck/ Line...
having recently started training to become an electrician, enrolled end of jan, and yet to start any practicall classroom lessons, i do find some of the training material seemingly going a bit off topic, and question the relevance to the training, my current bit of reading material (to be...
There was a dodgy advert, typical clickbait, showing "how to save 90% on your electricity bill" which was not the case and it was actually showing some dangerous wiring tactics.
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What should be the code for this - C2 or C3 -...
hello, we have recently brought a new build house and we want to upgrade our gas hob for an induction hob, we have already brought the hob which requires 32AMP and is 7.4KW power
our house layout makes it a little tricky and expensive to rewire a new circuit through (which we should have...
I'm currently looking for a Labourer/mate role however in the meantime I'm keen to get experience so what basic domestic service could I offer? I was thinking of leafleting locally offering upgrades on plug sockets. Any input would be much appreciated.
I have recently moved from London to Sheffield and am looking for work. I have 10 years experience across domestic and commercial sites and have attained all level 3 qualifications including the 18th edition and inspection and testing (2391).
I have a 6 bulb ceiling light. Just recently when i switch it off at the wall only 5 bulbs go out. Is this more likely to be a faulty light fitting or switch?
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I'm 19 and recently signed up for a domestic electrical installer course and like an idiot I haven't really researched it that well beforehand which I know I should have. My dad is an electrician in Germany and he seemed pretty happy with it so I just went for it. My question is...
Hi Guys I recently came across two single phase supplies down the same four core cable, supplied by two separate breakers is there a reg to back this up?
There are 2 sets of lights surrounding my house outside. One set is a single light next to the door, a standard outdoor lamp. The second is a series of spot lights under the roof to the house. There was previously a single light switch in the living room which controlled both sets of lights...
I have recently moved to Bulgaria to live. I want to work to help fund my small holding. I have found a country with little regulations. My electrical experience was on trains air conditioning. I’ve always done my own homes electrical stuff, I’m not a complete novice. It has been over 20 years...
Hello all. recently bought a secondhand dual fuel cooker. Range Master Leisure.. Serial No. 5407003589. When it was first put in it worked fine. Then the following day, when the fan oven was switched on it would trip out. Got in touch with guy we bought cooker from and he said he never had...
Hi this is Mark in Manchester, self-employed spark for 15 years, ELECSA registered since they were nobbut a lad. Always keen to learn from wiser folk than I, or to share what I can. Cheers.
A mate has asked if I want to go to the Toolfair...
Anybody been to them recently? Are they worth a day out to go to and are the freebies/discounts anygood at this one?
I find a lot of these trade fairs get a bit like deja vu and the discounts aren't all that anymore.
Although the Milwaukee...
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I've recently got my Part P, 17th Edition and Level 2 Inspection & Testing and now looking for employment where I can continue to learn and more importantly build up my experience. Happy with mate work, what's important to me is finding a decent sparkie/employer to learn from.
I'm...
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Recently moved to South Wales and looking for work as electricians mate / Jointers mate.
Capable of carrying out most domestic electrical works ranging from remedial works to rewires/ consumer unit installations. My experience can be discussed over the phone.
Domestic installations...
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My name is Chris and I am 37, I have recently come to the end of my electrical training. I've recently completed my C&G 2382 (17th Edition), 2365/2&3, 2394 qualifications and just waiting for the result of 2395 exam, and now I am looking for work to get my NVQ3 and gain as much...
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