Hi all,
Some background on this question: I am UK-based, and I work with robotics and automation, so have experience with PLC programming, robot programming and installation, certification of robot cells, etc. Something that I have so far not had much exposure to is the design and build of...
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I'm a new member to NIC and I need to notify 2 jobs done this week. A DB change and a minor works for bathroom extractor installed. I use easy cert software which generates own cert numbers. When going to NIC site to notify is asking for relevant certificate number and says enter...
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Served as an industrial maintenance spark and really want to get into domestic sparking full time, I've put the feelers out to a few electricians for some experience and would like to put myself through the relevant quals or see if any of my existing quals can be transferred (night school...
Evening guys
Plan on doing my 17th (possibly 18th) edition, building regs and inspection and testing courses.
I have basic electrical knowledge as i currently work in appliance repair, and have experience with cooker installs and perform checks on customers electrical systems. (Checking...
i took my 2394 exam tonight like a numpty I drew a tnc-s when they asked for a tN-s I did describe that it was terra neutral separate earth and still drew the wrong one! Anyone know if that's a definite fail for the whole exam. It was a 15 point question so I'm thinking I'm screwed!
I called stroma and they were fine with me joining their scheme with my experience and were helpful. I however, received a list of things I need to send them and all was as expected, except for a CV. I never had to supply a CV when I was a member of NICEIC and haven't even got a CV and have no...
Hi all,
I'd like a bit of advice because I feel the internet is full of varied information with nothing concrete to answer my questions.
I gained qualifications whilst serving in the Royal Engineers (Army), and since leaving the forces I had to rush into a job to cover my bills. It was never...
ive been desperate to leave the UK for a while now, I felt at home on my holiday to Amsterdam, loved the people and the electrical systems from what ive seen seem quite similar.
Does anybody have relevant experience of moving and working there?
Im primarily fire\security\life safety systems but...
Hi guys, I've completed a new install on a container That's to be sent off to unknown site? 63A commando skt (single phase).
I am to fill in an electrical installation certificate (which I am only able to input dead testing results). Is this correct
if I was to EICR a container the same would...
Hi guys I need help from you this is my last assignment
Relevant persons at the barracks must be kept informed regarding fault diagnosis and correction.Explain why this should be:
*clear
*courteous
*accurate
Please any hints
I require a works contract for some jobs coming up where we will be carrying out electrical installs for a main contractor.
I want to make sure i have covered my back and have some comeback when it comes to payment terms etc.
Someone has mentioned JCT minor works but I'm not sure its relevant...
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I have a 30kW project where panels are to be mounted on a warehouse style building that has no form of heating but has just had a 3 phase supply added to it for the purpose of running a large heat pump. The heat supplies two other buildings (main house and maids quarters) but they are on a...
Hello all,
I have just stumbled across this forum in my lunch break and hoped maybe someone on here could advise me.
Until recently I worked as a dish monkey for a Sky subby, getting sick of the work and sometimes ridiculous hoursI decided I needed a career change.
My father works as an...
Hi I've got my 2394 in a couple of hours and a practise question was write a list of consumer units and protective devices cheapest to most expensive good and bad points for each. Plus if anyone knows of random stuff they might ask cheers
the hunt for the lesser spotted electricial job continues.....
Im 23,from glasgow, just got ma papers,got paid off, dont have a big network.
Would any old horses care to divulge secrets of landing a job if there is any.
Ive joined an agency and i fire out CV's all the time. Been out of work...
hi all, just need a bit of help doing the last few upk questions that need to be done before i can sit my am2.
Q1 what are the main requirements and procedures for inspecting and testing electrotechnical systems and installed equipment after fault rectification?
Q2 what are the organisational...
HelloI was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction! Basically I wanted to know What is needed to be able to test, inspect and certificate my own work as an electrician?So I can basically sign off my own work, producer periodic inspection certificates, schedule of inspection...
Hi guys,Got a kitchen on the end of a downstairs radial. 6A MCB, all in 1.5mm.Adding 3 further points on the end of the circuit (main ceiling light + undercupboard lights). Can I downsize the cable to 1mm?Current capacity is still fine (method c).Excuse the stupid question, but I can't find...
Been offered a PTS shift this Sunday to do some copper testing at a small train station near where I live.
The only thing I can find on copper testing is what the doctor checks for..........lol
Does anyone have any idea or give me a heads up of what to expect? Or has the bloke got it completely...
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten” – Benjamin Franklin
Hmmm, wonder if it'll fit down the side of my van!?:D
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