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  1. HappyHippyDad

    What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2024-25)

    I did a poll last year (and the year before) on exactly this. Below I have pasted what I wrote in the thread last time so there is a degree of similarity. We can then see if we have changed our prices much (again, bit of fun, not accurate) pasted... I thought I would start a poll to see...
  2. subiram

    Self test emergency

    I tested a self test emergency lighting with three gears .While testing 2 of the gear doesn't passed 3 hour test but 1 Did Wit the same battery ?Why?
  3. R

    Self Taping Screw and Washers

    I’m just after some advice as I’m looking to have a stock of self tapping screw and metal. Most would need to be an Inch or less and then some general washers.
  4. D

    Working for the self.

    Hello all. I’m hoping that there’s some good guys on here that could give me some help and advice. I’ve always worked for companies before and I’m really debating on working for myself. I know the first thing I need to do is speak with HMRC and then get insurance. Obviously a van and a tester...
  5. B

    Expanding off self grounding outlet

    Hi - I'm trying to add an additional outlet to a circuit in my house. I tested the outlet with a tester, and it showed as correct. The existing outlet is facing the finished part of the basement, but where I am looking to add an outlet is in the unfinished utility room behind the wall. I have...
  6. P

    Self cerification of work but non member of ECA

    After a bit of advice as it seems starting from scratch and becoming a member of NIC or similar has mixed reviews on here.... Looking at starting up self employed again when on leave from work, after a few years working offshore. Im Getting my tester sent off to be calibrated and over the next...
  7. E

    Self employed starter pack?

    Looking for some business advice. Basically a "Self employed starter kit" things that you need to get to set up on your own, such as public liability insurance for example. I have the usual qualifications such as level 3 2391, 18th edition, fire & emergency lighting, IPAF licence, ECS probably...
  8. markythesparky

    Self employed guy working for us doing work direct for our client.

    We have a chap who works for us a lot and who is self employed. We have found out that he may have done some work recently for one of our clients who we have not done anything for in about 6 years or so. Just wondered what your view is on him doing work for a client of ours, albeit 6 years ago...
  9. S

    Electrician Jobs Self employed Electrician needed for large jobs in either Maidstone/Surrey/ Cambridge

    Need self employed electricians in maidstone - surrey or cambbridge, refurbing pubs & hotels
  10. B

    Tips on going self employed

    Hi all. I’ve recently completed my apprenticeship, AM2 and 18th edition. The goal over the next few years is to work towards various other qualifications and set up on my own, leaning more towards the domestic installation side of things. Im looking to prioritise any courses/qualifications that...
  11. H

    self employment

    Hi there, I am currently nearing the end of my apprenticeship and I am starting to think about different routes I can go down once I'm "qualified". Obviously one option is to work for myself which does sound appealing, however I'm aware it isn't as straightforward as some people make out.... ...
  12. D

    90 days self assessment

    My wife was speaking to the accountant today and apparently as of 2022 we will need to submit a tax return every 90 days so they are putting their price up significantly anyone else heard about this 90 day new rule ?
  13. M

    Self Employed Domestic Electrician - What Course options?

    Hi, I am 32 years old and I currently have a boring office job. I have years of experience working alongside electricians, helping with the installation of Solar PV, alarm systems, CCTV and domestic wiring. I am considering becoming an electrician myself and ideally I would want to be a self...
  14. V

    Self Cancelling Turn Signal "Noise" (Motorcycle)

    Please bear with me as I lay this out.. What are we dealing with? - Motorcycle + I recently installed a plug-n-play self cancelling turn signal module. There is a power supply, ground, and the rest plugs into the existing wiring harness. Operation of self cancelling module - The module can...
  15. richardg

    Self policing EICR cowboys

    I have picked up 2 contracts in the last week to fix remedial work reported on a EICR. After an initial discussion with the landlords I requested a copy of the EICR to see what had been reported. In both cases the reports looked wrong, with tests missing and generally no added detail. After...
  16. W

    Self employment whilst being an apprentice?

    Anybody know if it’s possible to be self employed but an apprentice of a company? I want to jump ship from my employer and have found someone willing to take me on but he wants me to go self employed? I want to go self employed but don’t know how it’ll work with being an apprentice? any info...
  17. D

    Opinion on self made trunking

    I am covering a mess of conduit to get the CU out of a barthroom, all will be covered with plywood and silicon sealed, can't fit 90o bends in would be to difficult to pull conductors after anyway. Any thoughts main supply and a number of circuits are in conduit
  18. R

    Part P and self Certification

    Hi. Can anyone help me out in understanding Part P and notifiable work in a Domestic dwelling. I am a recently retired electrician and I now want to carry out electrical work in my own home and also for my family, friends and neighbour's. If I undertake and pass C & G 2393-10 and I am in receipt...
  19. J

    Need Help: Self Park on 2 speed wipers with a Wiper stalk

    Hi all, I am after any wiring gurus who also know there way around relays etc. This is what I am trying to do. I have a 2 speed wiper motor in my vehicle. I am wanting to run a wiper stalk with the wipers. I can get everything to work except for it to self park. Now this is where I need...
  20. E

    self employed morgages

    Hi, i have only been up and running 6 months but am looking to re mortgage early next year. as it stands dont have a set of books but healthy accounts so far. anyone got any contacts used previously for similar? thanks in advance Shane

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