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  1. haptism

    Anyone recently fitted a ceiling fan/light

    Hi all, been looking for some instructions for one of those rotary ceiling fans/lights (the ones with the 3 big blades) but cannot find any. Anyone know if these ceiling fans need fusing down to 3A (like the bathroom extractor fans do). I would assume not as they likely have larger motors and...
  2. P

    Jacuzzi ... to 702 or not to 702 ...

    Recently been to a site with a 3month old hot tub install that had been done by another sparks, with the IP66 rotary isolator just 650mm from the edge of the Jacuzzi. It is possible to be partially immersed in the Jacuzzi and lean out to operate the isolator. Would you consider this acceptable...
  3. X

    Landlord Recently fitted this Storage Heater...Is it right?

    Hi all, Apologies for this being my first post on the forum, I intend to write an introduction post too once I've finished here. I've recently had a storage heater fitted as a way of heating my property (I'm a student). I can't help but think it looks extremely dangerous and I'm dubious about...
  4. nazyv

    I Need Work Recently qualified Electrician looking for work & more field experience in Cardiff

    ACHIEVEMENTS: An experienced and fully qualified 17th Edition Electrician Full Driving Licence and have own transport JIB Gold Card EAL Level 3 4337/4338 Initial Verification/Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations Electrical Installation Apprenticeship...
  5. P

    AM2 - anyone recently done it?

    Hey all, Well ive just booked my AM2 but i have to say i'm pretty nervous about now lol. Has anyone recently done it, how did you find it? I think my main concern is the solar element in the heating plan, as not sure what to expect there and probably the fault finding as ive not done much...
  6. D

    Kitchen Light will not switch off only started happening recently

    sorry if this has been posted in the incorrect place. was at a friends house and since wedensday he has been unable to turn off the kitchen light. i checked the light and all the connections are fine. at the switch I'm getting 230v between live and cpc and 230v between neutral and cpc both...
  7. D

    Am2 help please

    Morning chaps . finally got round to booking my am2. I know it changes a fair bit so was wondering if anyone here has done it recently or has an informed idea on what's in it now. I've been in the trade some time now so I'm sure I'll be OK. I have my 2391 ect . I just hate exams and well any...
  8. H

    Customers not paying in full!!!

    I've had some trouble receiving full payment from a customer. I'm guessing many of you may have had issues like this before, if so, what's the best way to approach the situation? Feel like going round there and removing cables! Any help would be appreciated.
  9. E

    Recently qualified Domestic Installer

    Hi Totally new to the trade, having taken redundancy recently just completed Domestic Installer course (C&G) but in need of real hands on work experience as mostly had theory apart from self testing/certificating.
  10. shanky887614

    anyone picked up any bargins recently?

    got this irwin set for £15 inc vat, im quite happy with it
  11. M

    Lighting Fault.

    Hello, I have been asked to look at a light fitting for a neighbour, who has said that whenever he puts a new lamp in the fitting it blows straight away. The fitting is a ceiling rose/pendant and bayonett lamp. A quick check shows 50-60 volts from the fitting live to earth when switched off. I...
  12. P

    Signing work off

    I've recently had a phone call off a potential client, asking for there recently refurbished house to be electrically signed off as they have sold the house. I think what's happened is they have had a electrician in to rewire it and modify the circuits but they wasn't part P. I am wondering if...
  13. D

    Anyone else having problems with the forum recently?

    Every few pages I'll lose connection and the browser will throw up a page not found error... After a few seconds I can refresh the page and continue as normal. Anyone else having this trouble?
  14. R

    Recently in PE, Red fuse carriers with tube not fuses

    Recently more than once in PE and even on here I've heard about sparks finding red main fuse carriers with only an aluminium tube inside, and not the expected fuse. now i come from an electricity company background, but never came across this in the 11 years I worked in that part of the...
  15. M

    Trust a Trader vs Rated People

    Has anyone out there subscribed to both and can offer any views and advise on Trust a Trader. I am registered with Rated People and all the short comings assosioated with them - there are loads of threads on this subject. I have recently made enquiries recently with Trust a Trader and first...
  16. K

    Use blue cable for live wire in radial circuit?

    Hi All I am not interested in carrying out any electrical work myself but have had some experience on a basic level and have discovered something that raised my eyebrows recently. I recently had somebody come and install lighting and power sockets in my garage, all cables are run through PVC...
  17. L

    Has the notifiable works scope been changed recently????

    Fellas, In the process of doing Decembers online notifications with Napit, was just doing notification of two circuit alterations in a Kitchen and it told me that it was Non-Notifiable to the LA.........have i missed something?, I knew there were changes coming, is this one, Napit are closed...
  18. M

    Recently Qualified Irish Electrician

    As the title says I am a recently qualified Irish electrician, im thinking of heading over to the Uk to look for work as there is nothing in Ireland. I know there are tests I can do up north to get my qualifications in line with those required in the Uk but im just wondering is there any point...
  19. S

    recently passed my trade test what to do next ??

    hi there i am 21 and i passed my trade test in may there and have been out of work since July, i was just wondering if anyone out there could give me any ideas of what to do next ? i have been applying for jobs with no luck so far. i thinking of trying to get some money together to sit my...
  20. F

    Recently took my AM2

    Hi i've recently come to the end of my apprenticeship and have just taken my AM2 competence test. I passed all sections but one which was the wiring part. Because i don't do alot of 3phase because i'm more of an domestic installer, i wanted to know if you needed to label each phase conductor...

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