Hi folks. I'm not an electrician but I thought this would be a good place to get some guidance and get some understanding on health and safety when it comes to electric engineers.
I am from Northern Ireland. I just had a prepayment meter removed and a new meter installed for a direct debit...
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Why are cctv installers in ireland not using LSHF cable in a domestic situation as when wiring Sockets/ LIGHTS rtc Irish regs state thst LSHF CABLE must be used. If i am certing the rewire of house and cctv installer installs standard cat 6 ( not LSHF)Cable i surely cannot cert that house.
Had hoped to have secured work by now, but haven't yet managed to do so and time wont wait for me.
Ideally looking for work within reasonable distance of Portadown, in order to minimise travel on apprenticeship wage, but I need this and will travel whatever distance it takes.
Have own tools...
Hi guys. Looking for abit of advice. I'm Irish and qualified with 2 years. And have a few different courses under my belt. My girlfriend and I are thinking of moving to london as she was offerd a job. I have experience in domestic and industrial. Basically I just want to know what I need to do...
If you got a paye job in dublin and they offering 65,000 a year, 39hrs pw. From what I read you pay 20% on first 40,000 and 40% on the remainder..
Is this true Nicebutdim?
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I'm looking for answers to these two questions about Ireland ET101 standards, since I can't seem to find specific indication:
- Should the metal frame of a plasterboard wall /drywall positioned inside a room of a building be earthed as a main equipotential bonding?
- Wirings...
Hoping that someone can provide advice about entering the industry. I know there are many similar threads, but I'm looking for advice specific to training in NI.
It's a struggle to find courses which aren't limited to those aged 16-24 and serving an apprenticeship. I'm mid 40s and...
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I'm moving to Scotland from the Republic of Ireland, where i obtained my level 6 craft electrical qualification. I have been working in the industry fully qualified since 2012. I have been advised apply for the SJIB ECS card, to do this i need to enrol on the CEC program after completion of the...
Ended up watching TOWIE, what a load of Muppets, Jeez, still I suppose if people watch it regularly it pays for itself, but I would be embarrassed if I was from Essex, but I kept it togeveah for sanity's sake, I'm right emotional innit.
I'll try to keep it short:
Back in 2014 we had an electrical company from Northern Ireland do some work for us in the Luton and Bedford areas of England. I don't remember their name (hence the question), all I know is they used to come to the area SEVERAL weeks in a row in the summer and they...
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house basher working with a local contractor in Galway. Currently waiting to be called for my final phase. Was googling testing and verification as i havent done much of it in recent years, and came upon this site. Most lads I call havent a clue how to do these tests. Hoping to find...
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im in southern ireland and have been in the electrical trade for the last forty years almost and was registered with ecssa up to about five years ago when i changed jobs to another field i was going to go back but now find the goalposts are changed and the governing body are looking...
We are a NICEIC + ECA registered uk company we have some commercial contracts in southern ireland, i am just wondering what the implications are as in testing and obviously installation, i know we have to work to the NATIONAL RULES for ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS EDITION FOUR. Do our test sheets...
Hi I'm Dave and like the title says I'm new to the site :)
I currently hold EAL NVQ level 3 , C&G 2394/2395 and 17th edition.
Also been thinking about going out on my own when I return from my holidays in a few weeks time, likely doing domestic work.
But just thought I'd introduce myself and...
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