Hi Guys, any help is really appreciated! Want to wire a start button while using a three phase contactor. Contactor has A1 and A2 for coil and is 220 volts (contactor ).
I tried wiring A1 to 1 on contact block and A2 to 2 on contact block of start push button. No power to machine. Does the...
Hello everyone,
Just wondering your thoughts and welcome any advice.
Just been made redundant again from my original trade of printer which frankly is a dying trade. I did a 5 year apprenticeship in the early eighties which at the age of 55 now seems worthless.
In and out of the print trade over...
Hello, I have a 96 Camry - previously it started fine but the engine ran rough and when I scanned it it said there was a misfire in cylinder 4 (P0304). I changed the spark plugs (the old ones were all black with carbon) but no obvious improvement in the misfire. I was getting around to look into...
I’ve passed my 2365 level 2 and starting Level 3 in September at Guildford College .. looking for a start with someone if there’s anything available .. I have transport and most tools.. doing my ECS test on the 20th August .. I’m a hard grafter and looking for something permanent preferably ...
Hi, I recently decided on a career move and am looking for any sound advice on getting the correct accreditation for becoming a qualified electrician domestic & commercial. I have no experience whatsoever and am thinking that i will be self-employed as I have Have owned various businesses in...
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My RCD tripped yesterday evening. I identified that the problem is on the Ring Main (Everything unplugged). When ring main set to on the RCD is triggered.
Left all other circuits on over night with no problems.
I've got up this morning and just switched the ring main on. No trip...
I am about to finish my level 3 city and guild 2365 qualification that I did for resettlement from the army, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what I should expect for pay and what kind of job I should be going for with no experience.
I am 27 years old and looking to start work in the electrical industry. I have passed my CSCS card and will be doing the ECS card soon enough. I am going to be starting a level 2 city and guilds course soon part time (one evening per week) through a college. Just wondering what the best way is...
Hi, I am 34 and wanting to train as an electrician. I am looking to do an apprenticeship but finding it difficult to gain employment. Would anyone have any recommendations? Thanks
This morning a friend's car battery was flat and they needed a jump.
I left them to set up the leads and got in my car and started it. Within 30 seconds, I smelt and saw smoke. The jump lead was on fire.
Immediately after getting out of the car I realised negative was going to positive, positive...
Hilmor pipe bender £250
Boss tower working height 8m £800
Van Vito high top 2010 reg long MOT £4000
I have put these on gumtree right now. As I am retiring next year. May still do little jobs but cutting out the bigger stuff. Happy to stop running all the time to keep up.
Think I might start...
Hi all, just wondered if anyone can help please. I'm currently trying to resolve an issue with a family members fiesta. It's 2004 and 1.4 petrol.
When you turn the ignition on, at position 1 just the oil pressure light and door open light come on, nothing else. When you turn to position 2...
Hi guys,
Sorry if this is in the wrong place.
I'm considering retraining at the age of 36. I'm pretty practical after renovating a few houses and having done a bit of my own domestic electrical work.
My question is where do I start. Obviously at the age of 36 I'm not looking at starting from...
Hi I'm new here but have been looking at posts for a long while.
I'm thinking to start studying with Able Skills, doing the 2365 level 2 and 3 home study course, which costs £4250.
I already work for a small electrical firm and have 4 years experience, with in my opinion good knowledge of...
ok so I know I'm gonna get a lot of abuse but I'm really interested to know how competent people work and the order they do things in.
I've recently moved into a new house and the wiring is old and has been poorly done, lots of annoying features like not enough sockets, no point of isolation...
Hi i'm looking for some guidance on a garden lighting project before i start. I'm hoping to install a sets of 12v led lawn lights [5 lights, 5w each], with a potential cable length of 50+ meters.
Is 3183P 0.75mm rubber cable sufficient for this length of run [50+m]? What cable size would you...
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I’m after some advise... I’m a qualified electrician & have 15 years experience.
I’m currently employed & work nights as a sparks & would like to start my own thing during the day.
Is there anything I should & shouldn’t do?
I’m a bit confused on where to start & what to do.
I want to be...
Hello guys,
I’ve recently completed my C&G lvl 2&3 2365 and I am looking to get a start in the trade. I’m 35 and my experience is very limited but I am at a stage in my life where I can put in the hours and I would like to learn from experienced electricians in either a mate position or as an...
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