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    What is best route to go if I wanted to re-train as an electrician?

    I was looking at a career change- currently I am working in an office and wanted to try my hand at electrical installation but I'm unsure what is the best way to go. I had a look at college courses who offer level 1's which take a year to complete and they obviously don't you move on to level 2...
  2. DaveyD

    Cable route under "floating floor"

    Hi Everyone, I am wiring a new single story extension. Bringing down drops to sockets except one where there is no zone as its a pillar between two patios and above is a porthole window, therefore I have to use the floor. The sub floor is already concreted. If I put cable in 20mm plastic...
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    Best long term training route for mature career changer!

    Hi guys, Current career is really seasonal, and weather depended all year round (After 30 years I really need a proper job!)! Looking to train as an electrician, however on looking into the details, I found scam companies, incomplete web sites and complete confusion/half truths by the most...
    • PeteMac
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    • best career college courses electricians' talk local long mature route training
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. B

    How long does it take to get a NVQ and best route to get it

    Hi just finishing my 2330 level 3 and now have to complete my level 3 nvq. How long does it take? Does it have a minimum time frame you have to work before they let you get it? And also what is the best job to get because not all electrical jobs give the experience you need to complete all...
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    Is this a good electrical route ?

    hi , im doing some night classes and was just wondering if this sounds like a good electrical route .... part - p , 17th edition , c+g 2392 , leading on to the c+g 2391 ...... ? i understand this would just allow me to work on domestic propertys ? would i be able to work on larger...
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    Cable route Suggestion

    I have a six way light switch on the end of a wall under a steel RSJ. Can anyone offer an opinion on where/how they would route the cables. I have attached a sketch to make it clearer. Much Appreciated Neil Davenport
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    pressure pad switching

    Hi guys ive been asked to provide small lights on a staircase that turn on via a pressure pad on the bottom step and top step, 2 wayed. ive looked about online and cant find anything suitable, anyone know what i can do? cheers guys.
    • gamblor6
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    • aus bottom electricians' talk pressure route switch switching
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
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    Which route should i take?

    Currently in the Armed Forces and am due to leave in 2013, so am now in my 2 year resettlement period. I have toyed with the idea of becoming an Electrician for years now, looked over all different websites, spoke to friends who are in the Trade. The apprentice route is certainly not for me, I...
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    Installation or Maintenance route?

    Hi, Colleagues! I need some help to make a decision. The thing is: I completed 2330 Lev2 (Electrical Maintenance) recently, but to carry on on level 3 I need to wait untill the group fill up, which is unacceptable option for me. So my college suggest me to go on 2330 lev3 (Installation:Building...
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    Starting out: best route?

    Evening all, I own and run a handyman business and would like to develop the electrical service I offer. Is it generally accepted that City and Guilds 2230 (Levels 2 and 3) is the best basis to have? One other question: with only the underpinning knowledge of 2230 - but little practical...
    • graemesemple
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    • aus best electricians' talk out route starting
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Australia
  11. D

    Concealed cable

    I've got to route some 4mm TnE cable out the middle of an internal wall and up to a safe zone. For the part of that route which is not in a safe zone I'm looking to provide mechanical protection (reg 522.6.6) through earthed armouring (something like...
    • DomB
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    • aus cable earthed electricians' talk led route steel through
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
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    Thoughts of 4g Outdoor Socket Outlets - are there any?

    Hi all, I've been looking to get hold of a 4g outdoor socket box with an appropriate IP rating (54 - 66) & 30mA RCD - I only seem to be able to find 2g options or weatherproof boxes that hold an extension lead, which I 'd prefer not to use. The requirements from the client are to supply 2...
    • Tasty
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    • aus electricians' talk extension outdoor outdoor socket outlets route socket sockets thoughts
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
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    Best way to route cables between groups of panels

    Hi I'm looking at connecting two or more groups of panels on a roof which are separated by velux windows. What's the best way of connecting them? I've seen installations with two DC wires strung between them over the top of the veluxes (aaaaagh!!) but was wondering if there's a better way...
    • MikeXl426
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    • best best way better between cable cables connecting electricians' talk panel panels protection route
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
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    Which training route to take?

    Hi all, I am after a bit of advice, to give a bit a of background i am currently in the army (logistics for 7 years) and am looking to come out and re-train as a spark, i am undecided which training route to take. There is a 20 week intensive course running in Dartford (ableskills) which...
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    Remote 2 way switching help needed.

    Hello all, Been asked to convert single way 4 gang lighting in a warehouse to 2 way. The set up at the moment is 4 single gang grid switches operating 1 relay each which turns on a bank of hi bay lights, there are 4 banks of hi bays. Customer wants me to fit 2 way switching to other...
    • SirKit Breaker
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    • 2 way aus electricians' talk help lights needed relay remote route switch switching
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
  16. M

    Best route for Solar PV installation?

    Hi guys hope you can help seems a very decent forum you have here. Bit of background, When I was at sixth form studying some generic A levels my dad had a motorbike accident and it resulted in me going to work at his business full time as he was in hospital for a number of months and could no...
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    Sole Trader-Taking On Extra Labour

    As the title reads, how do you employ someone to help at busy periods. Are there any forum members who can offer some guidance on how to hire temporary labour, I am a sole trader so seeking advice on insurances, payment and any other points that are required etc. Any advice would be grately...
    • poirot
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    • contract electricians' talk extra invoice labour monthly route trade
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Business Related
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    fast track training

    Hi, Need to find best route for getting qualified as mature student if some one could help. Currently work with Fibre optics/Data cabling and telephones so have knowledge. Could do without a long winded route. I have enrolled to do a fast track course with RFTraining, has anyone done...
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    single phase to 3 phase

    Hi all, I hav a requirement to convert a single phase supply into a 3 phase supply - the feed cable from the main dis board is 25mm SWA 3core and I require (strangly enough) 4core as a minimum to convert the board to 3 phase - the question is, would it be acceptable to run a new 2core cable...
    • chloebear
    • Thread
    • 3 phase aus cable electricians' talk existing phase route single single phase
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Australia
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    BTEC ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Route.

    Hi Folks, Was looking if some knowledgeable people could give me a little bit of information. I am a young student, who has always been interested in electrics. I am in my last year of a BTEC ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering, and I am likely to be accepted into university to do a degree...
    • alamb
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    • btec courses degrees electric electrical electricians' talk engineer engineering route salary students
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Electrical Engineering Chat
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