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  1. T

    Single Pole Double Throw Switch - the right solution?

    I'm looking to install lighting in my garden, part of the requirement is that the circuit is hooked up to a photocell so that by default they will illuminate at night. As our bedroom window may suffer glare there will be occasions when I want to manually override the photosell and turn the...
  2. D

    Who's right? Hopefully me!

    Yesterday whilst doing my practical assessment (2365 level 2) I caused a bit of a stink. I was working on a couple of 2 way switches with singles through pvc conduit. As the training centre boss walked past he started over me having blue cable at the switches. He kept saying 'why have you got...
  3. Chris Dalton

    Finding the right electrical course ? Over 50 and need some advice!

    Hello all, I am currently a site manager for a private school and although I enjoy the job it is only part time and I am looking to start out on a the path as an electrician. I have the basic electrical knowledge but obviously lack the quals. 2 problems though -: 1) I am 52, so not a spring...
  4. A

    Not sure if in right forum thread but here goes...

    Just wondering if anyone else is in a similar situation and if so how do you manage it all I would be working as a mate / improver . But my Mrs works 7.30 till 6.30 Basically I have to do child drop off and pick up at school between 7.45 and 5.30 Just so f Wondered if it's doable as I know a...
  5. G

    What is playing right now

    If you jump into your vehicle right now what album is playing in your car or van at the minute. Ive gone back to Groove Armada greatest hits at the minute. Favourite track of theirs for me is At the river, it's just a really laid back song to play while driving, for anyone not familiar with it...
  6. E

    Paying for the Right to Work

    For the Majority of you who may be part of the present competent scheme Are you getting a fair representation for your subscription. I unfortunately built up a long working relationship with a building contractor over a period of some 5 years who unfortunately went Insolvent. I did not receive...
  7. M

    Am I on the right track for what I want to achieve?

    Hello guys, I'm new here and so I apologise if this has been asked a thousand times, however, I would like direct advice and to check that I am on the right path. So, I'm currently working full-time in something I am finding pretty enjoyable, but I have always been interested in becoming an...
  8. R

    This can't be right!? Wireing under sub-floor

    Took up the carpet as I am laying some wood flooring on my landing, I need to isolate the creaking and moving parts prior to laying the new solid wood tounge and groove. Discovered this <picture attached>. I had some work done a couple of years back to place wired smoke alarms in every room, It...
  9. R

    The good, the bad and the dam right ugly

    Afternoon Gentlemen, I am looking to pick the brains of this forum if possible? I run a recruitment agency (Yes I will now hide and wait for the gun shots to stop) however the difference with us is before I set up the business in the construction sector, I worked in a very niche market within...
    • Ryvox Construction
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Business Related
  10. yellowvanman

    1mm T&E on a 16A MCB - doesn't look or feel right!

    Doing an EICR, one circuit described as Central Heating with 1 mm T&E cable connected but on a 16A MCB. When I look closer it appears an Immersion heater has been tagged onto the circuit! I've not been able to ascertain the cable route and its installation method. This is a single storey...
  11. B

    Advice on cost for swapping C.U. old for new please

    Hi, i have been quoted £455 for removing existing C.U. (no RCD) and replacing with a new one with 2 RCD's (toolstation have them for £78) there are 9 circuits in all, it seems a bit steep to me, but perhaps i am out of touch. it is easy to access. i would appreciate any comments. Thanks.
    • branler
    • Thread
    • advice c.u consumer cost installation new old please prices right
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. TopDMC

    Newbie from Berkshire

    Greetings from Wokingham, apparently the 9th best place to live in the UK :) Love DIY at home and try my hands at most things as long as the power at the mains is off. Loads of satisfaction when it goes right. Local electrician who enjoys coming in to rectify everything when it doesn't quite go...
  13. S

    Electrical contractor stuck between right and Fire alarm contractor perspective

    Hello all I'm new to this forum and have recently joined due to a lot of threads here have been quite interesting and many have very good answers from knowledgeable people. I've been sparking for 12 years and spent my apprenticeship with my fathers electrical company. My appretership was quite...
    • Sam cook
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    • alarm battery between circuit company contractor electrical electrical contractor fire fire alarm lighting right stuck
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  14. G

    On-site temporary electrics - H&S at it's best!

    Colleague just popped to site to check on progress before we start out install in a few weeks. Got him to send me through a snap of the temporary electrics on-site. Your thoughts?
    • gccs
    • Thread
    • best electrics right round temporary
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. rolyberkin

    Accountant

    Can anyone give me a guide price for first year accounts for a Ltd company? Have been quoted £750+VAT for this year with next year projected at £950+VAT, this includes payroll but to be honest it is only me and the Mrs, does this sound about right?
  16. Pete999

    Prankster on youtube

    I see some knob has been kicked off an airline for for deliberately taking the pess and speaking Arabic in a whispering conversation, what do you think? I say serves the dipstick right.
  17. B

    Loft light question

    Just finished a small conversion in the loft and been running an extension lead up to a light. I'm looking to put a switched light in there and just want to check my thinking is right. I put a light in the loft running a new wire down to the bedroom switch that is currently a single switch. I...
  18. G

    Is this right

    A lad I know about 2 years out of his apprenticeship rang me the other day for some advice. Basically he is doing some work for a company that is getting work through a local council over my way, anyway having been there for a few weeks he was asked to provide proof of his qualifications because...
    • GMES
    • Thread
    • apprenticeship college courses qualifications right
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. K

    Rates for domestic periodic.

    Hi everyone , just starting out have done 2 domestic periodic for £60 each , only took 4 hours .Is this a reasonable rate , thanks.
  20. Pete999

    Pete's Videos You have to watch this Bloke

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