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  1. 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...
  2. 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
  3. 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...
  4. 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.......
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. S

    LOT20 - just thought id start a rant

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

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

    Ummmmmm Why?
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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...
  12. 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?
  13. B

    Vauxhall Corsa 'C' - wiring in push button start

    I want to replace the ignition switch with one of these switch and push button units:- I need to wire in the switch and push button in the image to the four cables from the back of the ignition switch This is a picture of the connector from the back of the ignition switch:- The cables...
  14. Y

    new to NVQ 2356-99 where to start from..!!!!

    Hi. I have just started my NVQ Level 3 2356-99. I am a bit confused about this this system. Is there any one to advise me please where to start from with this course.
  15. R

    No Start - No Crank issue, starter relay help needed

    Hello guys, just found the forum while searching for electrical help with my car not starting. I have a no start no crank issue. It's been running fine until yesterday. Car is an Astra H 1.7 CDTI 2004. With the ignition on, all dash lights are on but no crank. Brand new battery fully...
  16. S

    Due to start training, then course cancelled. now looking for advise

    Hey all, So was due to start my first year of level 3 electrical installing, and literally 10 minutes before my first day got a call saying the course is postponed until further notice as the teacher has quit! This was at the start of september and now we are in october, spoke to the head of...
  17. H

    Should I start working or carry on with education?

    I'm currently studying C&G 2365 and 17th edition and I have no experience at all, I'm not sure whether to carry on with education after this year or if I should jump into finding an employer which is just a whole another story. I've been looking for ages for an employer who could take me on...
  18. DeanoRN

    tools required to start off.

    Hello again ladies and gentlemen, Right so i've started on my level 3 course and i've started looking for some work experience, i'm just wondering what tools i would be required to have as a mate or improver with someone, i know i need VDE tools screwdrivers etc what other stuff will be needed...
  19. rdsn

    Start second device when first device starts working

    I'd would like to know if/how to turn on a second device (220V fan) when another device starts working automatically (air compressor). The idea is to have both always plugged to the electricity, but the fan working only when the air compressor kicks in. Could someone guide me how to do it...
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  20. mattyhop

    Electricians Wanted for immediate start

    Hi All, We are looking for electricians and electricians mates for immediate start for works based in London. Good rates of pay and over time if required. We have the following works: Football stadiums, Office fit out, high end resi and warehouses. Let me know if your interested and we can...
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