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  1. S

    Scottish Power metering

    Just been called by a customer who has had their meter changed by Scottish Power, the operative would not switch the supply back on saying that the consumer unit needed to be checked by a qualified electrician and then sealed off the isolator with wire and crimp. This is a two year old house...
  2. J

    Scottish Electrician Advice

    Hello, I'm currently in Scotland and I am looking to retrain to be an Electrician. I was looking at going down to England and sitting my C&G 3 diploma (2365), Inspection and testing (2391-52), and 18th edition ( 2382-18). Once I have these what work I am actually allowed to carry out and...
  3. littlespark

    Another smoke detector question... Scottish property.

    Doing work in a house the other day, and noticed they didn't have any smoke detectors... (well, one.. and it was a small 9v thing) So ive sent in an estimate for what's needed... 3 smokes, 1 heat and a couple of Co. However.. its an old property in the village and there's a little add-on to the...
  4. N

    notifiable or not -for scottish sparks mainly...

    I'm pulling my hair out trying to get a definitive answer for the following query. I'm trying to upgrade mcbs in a board and that we have been told are underated so I'm swopping 32 for 40a breakers along with changing faulty sockets,fitting blanks to the front CU's,sealing up holes in CU's that...
  5. baldelectrician

    Should Scottish Government delay new smoke detector law

    Was contacted by a local paper last week and asked about the Scottish Government smoke alarm requirements coming in on February. Was mentioned in an article (and even had my good looks used to enhance sales 😃 ), although they spelled my name wrong (Stewart McLintock) See below
  6. S

    Help please -UK Private Rented 1 bed flat - comfort/storage heaters - £634 bill for 3 months from Scottish Power

    Hi. Please can someone offer me advise. I have a 1 bedroom flat with storage/comfort heaters (don't know which) that I don't turn on as I can't afford to run them. I have always had really high electricity bills and two metres which are supposed to cover day and night usage. Scottish Power...
  7. M

    Anyone with any experience and/or advice about Scottish Power, power engineer apprenticeship

    Currently studying Electrical Engineering Level 6 and was planning on applying for a Power Engineer apprenticeship with Scottish power next year. Wondering if anyone’s had an interview with them before and what it’s like, or got any work experience as a Power Engineer and would like to share...
  8. S

    New build query for Scottish based electricians

    Been asked to carry out the electrics in a new build for someone I know. Although I’m a qualified electrician I’m not registered with Select or a similar body, I know it is advised to use someone from one of these bodies to carry out work & sign it off but where would I stand legally if I just...
  9. A

    What career path is available for an adult to become an electrician in Scotland?

    Hello I have been going round in circles on the internet trying to find information. I am currently working as an ROV Pilot Tech and have previously worked as a UPS engineer. Can anyone tell me what routes I can take to become an electrician in Scotland while keeping my current job. I am on a...
  10. littlespark

    Scottish news. Edinburgh explosion!

    Heard on radio tonight. Happened at around 5pm. From BBC News Suspected gas explosion. So expect a rush of "safety" improvements throughout construction industry.
  11. W

    Scottish Fica Test Motors

    Hi guys Just wondering if anyone can give me a bit of a heads up for what to expect in the motors section of the F.I.C.A (Final integrated competency assessment) test which im planning to sit in the coming months. Its not something Im very familiar with in my workplace. Replies appreciated...
  12. W

    Scottish Fica Test

    Hi guys Im wondering if anyone can help me out, Im due to sit my Fica test in a couple months for the end of my electrical apprenticeship and Im wondering if anyone can give me a heads up on the motors and the door entry system because they are the two areas Im least confident in. Any advice...
  13. DC-backfrom the past

    Scottish legislation re heat smoke detectors

    Hi can anyone assist. House renovatiob was completed by a builder etc , Planning officer was in and stated that a heat detector was required in kitchen. This was to be interlinked with other smokes in the building . Place has been fully decorated. Lathe and plaster ceilings and walls. ( old...
  14. Grangewood

    Scottish Certification

    Afternoon all .. My Son has just bought a property in Scotland... it needs a new Consumer Unit and minor work .. I know there is No Part P as such but He’s been told I can’t certify my work up there due to not being part of the Scottish approved Contractors scheme .. is this correct, do I need...
  15. T

    Help with Scottish Qualifications

    Hello, so I have recently decided that I wish to partake upon the task of becoming a qualified electrician (I know it's a pretty lengthy process). However, I am 26 years old and have been told that attaining an apprenticeship in the central belt of Scotland will be hard due to my age. I am...
  16. Spoon

    Anger after 'hardcore huntress' shoots goat on Scottish island

    Anger after 'hardcore huntress' shoots goat - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-45967845 Now I've never been into hunting, but personally I don't see the problem with the this American actress hunting in Scotland. It's not an endangered species or anything. Now there is...
  17. littlespark

    Hollywood leads in Anti Scottish racism row

    I tried to make title sound like a tabloid headline. This is a still from the latest Avengers film. Thank you for reinforcing the stereotype that the Scots eat unhealthily. Deep fried Kebab. Really? They also portray Scotland with empty streets. Even at night time when this scene takes place...
  18. Msitekkie

    Bad experience having isolator switch fitted by Scottish Power/Actavo

    I "recently" contacted my DNO to have an isolator switch fitted beside my meter (my consumer unit needs changing and I didn't want to pull the fuse). I was told I needed to contact Scottish Power who charged me £85 but failed to turn up for the appointment, resulting in me having to contact them...
  19. JK-Electrical

    Up to 2,000 unqualified electricians are endangering the Scottish public, SELECT tells Ministers

    Up to 2,000 unqualified electrical businesses are potentially putting the safety of the Scottish public at risk. As part of our campaign to regulate the profession of electrician, SELECT undertook an in-depth research exercise to establish that a total of 103 electricians were trading in the...
  20. S

    Scottish 17th electrician looking for advice

    Currently working self employed for different companies through agencies. I would like to go solo in the long run and would like help and information on what i would need to aquire to do this in the right way. My back round is commercial and offshore but i feel i have the ability to adapt to...

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