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  1. L

    Electrician Jobs Looking for electricians mate or trainee for immediate start in Reading

    Hi there, We are looking for an electricians mate/trainee/apprentice for immediate start in Reading please PM me if interested.
    • Lilyrose08
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    • electricians electricians mate looking mate reading start trainee
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  2. D

    Where to start - retraining.

    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...
  3. K

    Want to start course with Able skills

    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...
  4. 1

    A complete house rewire where to start????

    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...
  5. D

    12v garden lighting help before i start!

    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...
  6. N

    Starting on my own & where to start?

    hi 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...
  7. J

    I Need Work Looking for a start in the trade, Kent based. (Lvl 2&3 2365)

    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...
  8. TheGronk

    Time clock recommendations

    can anyone recommend a digital time clock, either din rail or surface mounted with count down the on-off with some kind of start button function instead of having time frames in which it’s on or off Many thanks
  9. SanTugBoat85

    Looking to start out / add more skills to my toolbox

    Hi I am looking to achieve some electrical qualifications to add to my toolbox and am looking for some advice on what's what. Back story: I'm 35 years old, my day job is in IT and have a small property maintenance business on the side, I find myself having to get a electrician in to do some...
  10. G

    Can I start an electrical company with only Level 2?

    Hi, I have experience as a sparks, and wanted to head it out on my own as self-employed whilst I undertake my level 3 on home study. What would be the deal on signing off work etc & could I undertake work? Many thanks, Gareth
  11. Marti

    Capaciter Start Motor converted to flick-of-the-finger-start query

    Hi Guys, Looking at a motor problem today. Nothing big, just interesting. An SP 400 watt motor with, it appears capacitor start phase shift. Press the start and the motor hums and gets warm but doesn't spin. Having tested all the lives with a MM I removed the capacitor. If I flick the cooling...
  12. telectrix

    i'll start a new topic.a story... i post 1st, then everyone chip in to continue....

    A funny thing happened on the way to the forum today.......
  13. Rocboni

    Fairford synergy soft start unit

    Looking at using a fairford synergy soft start unit as below to start a 45kw motor, just wondering what it means by connected in line, I’m presuming they mean star but can see how the motor would run correctly being 400/690v rated...
  14. R

    Am I too old at 29 to start an apprenticeship

    So I am living in London at the moment, from Ireland originally, and have worked as a chef for the past 8 years, but always wanted to work as an electrician..I left school and started training but the recession hit Ireland bad around that time and everyone lost work..I moved to Oz and started...
  15. S

    LOT20 - just thought id start a rant

    LOT20... what an absolute joke that is all....
  16. MDJ

    So I tried to start a new thead but I was told a minimum od 25 characters had to be typed

    Ummmmmm Why?
  17. Pete999

    First Volunteer for Age UK tomoz ( no not electrical before you all start)

    Like the title, first job in the morning Volunteering for Age UK, wish me luck if you feel inclined to.
  18. undavybe

    Electrician Jobs Subbie needed fast start in Elephant & Castle London £200 per day .

    Experienced electrician needed for a quick start in elephant and castle London start 12/03/18 next week. Work mainly cable and tray up to £200.00 p/d must be qualified and have own tools. Paid every two weeks Many Thanks Steve
  19. S

    citroen berlingo jump start problem

    Our Citroen Berlingo needed to be jump started the other day but when connecting the jump leads they were connected the wrong way round for a few seconds. After switching them around the car jump started no problem. But now the radio has no stations and the time is flashing yet it wont allow us...
  20. B

    12 volts out when Engine Start

    hi, I want my car stereo can power when the engine start, not when the panel lights turned-on. in short I want the car stereo power when there is an engine acceleration. with that wiring I can also top other wires for example my dc electric fan. what are your ideas? suggestions?
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