Okay been thinking about this for ages. TEF are really trying to make their forum make profit for the 8 owners lol. Won't ever work. They don't get enough traffic even now they've gone over the line using a domain so close to ours it still won't work.
So, thought I'd do something they won't...
Being a trainee, having recently started my own jobs on the side, I'm highly conscious of not making mistakes. Obviously something everyone should do, but to some extent I am probably overly focused/anxious about this at the moment as I don't need anything to knock my confidence, and more...
I'm exploring the use of Tradify for my business. I note they have the ability to import pricelist data in .csv format so that you can build jobs on the platform with accurate price data. My questions are:
1) Have you ever been able to get a complete .csv pricelist from your supplier?
2) If...
Hi! DIYer here. I have an MCB running to a cooker isolator switch. The RCD connected to this set of MCBs is tripping and isolating the cooker MCB is the only way to stop it. So, clearly a fault on this line.
I‘ve disconnected the cooker and the same fault exists. I’ve tested the cable for...
Despite all my interests, I love photography since childhood. This is the beautiful art of capturing the moment. Here are some of my shots that show my point of view.
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I am installing 24 No 2.2Kw 3Ph motors that will drive cooling fans. The plant room for the install is not what you would call spacious so trying to keep everything as tight as possible within reason.
The motors are all controlled through an automated system which feeds back to an...
Working principle of 7 center tapped full wave rectifier circuits ??????
What is center tapped full wave rectifier?
7 full wave rectifier circuit using two diode or SCR
1. Rectifier circuit with resistive load using two Diode
2. Rectifier circuit with RL load
3. The center tapped full wave...
I wanted to expand my reading material, but not take up forum space with this. Where is the best place to post this? Which thread, I mean?
We all need new stuff to read, especially with Covid...
Found this channel the other day and have binged watched all the videos. Found the delivery easy to understand, really helped me understand some subjects I was having difficulty grasping.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaJQnpO4XAp0yCgqzMkmfA/videos
Hope other trainees find it helpful also.
As per the title, I have not been in a position that I've needed to find work through an agency since the early 90's.
Anything tricks they may pull that I need to be aware of?
I have been advised to stay away from any agencies wanting to pay you under an umbrella scheme but that's about it.
I...
I’m taking two guys back from furlough tomorrow. In Scotland. Does anyone know if they can share a van or is it still one can each due to current restrictions
I h e been installing emergency lights with Fuseboards that’s are in cupboards, under stairs or just anywhere awkward, on the same lighting circuit as the floor the boards located.
many years now on kitchens I’ve been installing all fused spurs into the back of one kitchen cupboard leaving...
Hello all...….
I would appreciate some advice please as there is lots of conflicting opinions on the interenet.
I wondered if anyone new the actual UK rules and regs or sensibilities :) with regards to ethernet installation alongside power cables in a trench ( I appreciate the whole high...
Got called to a job today and I was told the job was "to tidy up some cables" and then walked into this (See photo)
Oddly most of the cover and lids where still lying around it was almost as if as soon as the circuits were energized the job was considered done! 'Why bother screwing the covers...
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New builder and Electrician started today to wire-in electric shower to wire already in place for it.
They phoned to say that the new consumer unit that old builder's Electrician put in, which is a 10-way, has no spare way for the shower cable which wasn't wired in.
I spoke to old...
Sparks link : Electricians Working Rights Initiative - https://www.change.org/p/sparks-link-electricians-working-rights-initiative?recruiter=685093910&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink
Please can you take a minute to sign and share this petition.
It's been well known for years now...
Hi Guys,
I'm Andy and I'm a domestic electrician in Derby and I work mainly in the Midlands and only really do domestic work,maybe 5% commercial if that.
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