Hi guys, just found this site and thought I'd check it out.(Never to old to learn, I hope) Been working for myself as an electrical contractor for the past 28 years, doing mostly residential and commercial (60-40).Most of the time I work by myself but find that I could at times use some help...
Just thought I'd say hello. Feel like a bit of an imposter tbh as I don't yet have any electrical qualifications at all. Studying online for my 17th edition at the moment. Finding it interesting and taking it in. So far so good. Possibly a bit long in the tooth at 51 for a change of career but...
Hi guys,
On here just looking for some advice wiring some lights in the garage. I'm a software developer by trade but love a bit of DIY.
Thanks in advance everyone,
Paul
Come here quite a lot so it would be cheeky not to say hello:p
I work as an engineer mechanically and electrically in a food production factory.
The reason I come here although I am opinionated I value other peoples opinions too.Also working in the same enviroment I get the same old same old...
Got an email saying i had a tax refund of over £900 quid and click to open a pdf...!!!
If your get anything similar contact HMRC yourself before opening it is a phising / virus scam trying to get your password and other details..
The Email web address starts off in various forms but always...
did my am2 a couple of years ago and my nvq 3 6 months before that , finally sent off for my jib card as we need it for the site were going on and it has come back saying nvq 3 and 17th edition on back, was wondering if these qualifications made me exempt, for some reason ( cutting costs ) when...
Hi all,
I thought I would join the forum, to get some much needed advice. As I'm a victim of Fast track qualifications. Which I know it does not by any means make me remotely or any where near being an electrician, which come from hard graft and lots experience. Which I hope gain.
Hi everyone!! Came across this site whilst looking for something else, but looks interesting so decided to join! I'm a female with a City & Guilds 2351, not working at the mo, so looking into how to get 17th Edition. Julez
Hello,
I'd like to formally introduce myself,
My name is Geoff, I'm 36 years old and have been in the electrical business for 8 years. Working as a mate/improver on construction sites. I'm qualified to CnG 2330 level 3 and 17th ed 2011. Currently working on my Nvq level 3.
I know I've still...
Hi everyone.
Ive joined up to expand my knowledge and ask you tradesmen a few questions!
I will be posting a new thread shortly with some questions so please keep your eyes peeled
Thanks :)
Hello, my name is Richard Edwards, im a sparty from leeds.
I'm current looking for work at the moment as i was made redundant 10 weeks ago from nestle food factory in castleford.
I worked for my old man as an apprentice when I left school 10yrs ago looking after Site services, once I came out...
Hi guys, my name is Austen and I'm a 39 y.o. Mature student just starting level 2 of my PEO Electrical Installation course.
I've been wondering about getting out there and starting to gain some practical experience 'on the job', I've already rung round a few firms already and registered with...
Hiya im james
new to the forum and fairly new to the electrical game ive just last year finished the city and guilds 2330 level 3 course and im starting slowly doing the odd weekend job while i build up confidence. i work full time and am on relatively good money at the minute so taking baby...
hi all. im to be doing a job starting next week, its installing underfloor heating supplies.
the system is rated at 200watts per metre. Its to be laid in 3 rooms, totalling 75m squared. theyre split into 33m, 19m and 24m. The guy was saying the floor installer reckons he will want about a 70a...
Aye up fellow sparkys, the names Dougie and im currently residing in leicester. I have many questions about kit, AM2, 2391 etc but ill have a scan round the site and see if i can find the answers.
i currently have 17th edition wiring regs and 2330 level 3 but looking to expand into green...
Just joined up after being a spectator for a while. Been working for the last 3 years in a small home improvement company doing domestic work. Sadly been made redundant back in October, and am one of those people who are looking for work. I wouldn't class myself as an all out electrician, i only...
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