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  1. J

    SMD LED porch spots all started flickering at same time

    Hi hoping someone can help me... I have 3 SMD LED spotlights in my porch & all 3 started flickering yesterday- I have an on/off switch no dimmer & they had been working fine for over a year... Originally bought from B&Q but no longer sell them Why would all 3 start flickering at the same time? &...
  2. Lister1987

    Entry Level / Getting Started Torque Screwdriver

    Anyone got any recommendations for one? I've got all manner of normal VDE screwdrivers but don't have anything like this yet. Any preferences? Ones to avoid? Bottom, mod, top end of spectrum?
  3. S

    Returned expat looking to get started

    After experiencing prob the out arduous and traumatic time of my working life in Australia as a migrant I have returned to London to eel out my existence as a spark in and around London. It's looking fairly quiet out there although there's an abundance of half built towers dining the landscape...
  4. F

    Outside Led flood light has started to have a strobe effect when switched on

    Hi I have an led flood light just above the door on my shed. I went out to the shed tonight and as I switched on the LED flood light I noticed that it was acting out a strobe light effect. I switched it off then on again and it was strobing again... Anyone ever experienced this before and if so...
  5. S

    New dimmer switch - light in other room started flickering?

    Hi there! I just replaced my kitchen light with the following and all was fine: Wickes Kazbah 4 Bar Spotlight - 4 x 50W | Wickes.co.uk - https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Kazbah-4-Bar-Spotlight---4-x-50W/p/195430 Then I added this dimmer switch to dim the lights above: Wickes Dimmer Switch 1...
  6. R

    Tools to get started

    I’m looking to buy some tools, I’ve got a 12v Dewalt Combi Drill, and Impact Driver, plus some Dewalt Drill Bits and Impact Screw Driver bits. I also got a really good deal on a Knipex Plier set. My thinking is that if I get an apprenticeship or training, then I at least have some tools. Main...
  7. S

    just started level 2 & 3 diploma fast track

    hi all Ive just started my level 2 & 3 fast track course full course is 10 months for both qualifications doing it on sat and sun as i work Moday to Friday as a HGV driver and transport manager once I've completed the course it will be time to get the experience working i have family who are in...
  8. DrewGil

    Trainee introducing myself to the forum

    hi guys, just a quick hello from a new member. I've just started my full scope electricians course, and was looking for a forum with experienced guys who might be able to offer help or advice along the way. cheers!
  9. Lip.82

    How to get started on big contracts

    Hi I'm hoping to get some advice so I can start to move in the right direction, I'm wanting to know what qualifications and anything else I need to get on some big contracts and earn some decent money, I've currently got my C&G L2 & L3 and waiting to do my regs and testing and inspecting...
  10. D

    Studying to be an electrician looking for any advice or guidance

    Hello I am looking to leave the forces in the next couple of years and I have started a traing course with train4jobs, this should give me my city and guilds l2 and 3 and the am2 exam. I joined this forum just for any advice or tips that anyone has to offer on becoming an electrician. Thanks...
  11. T

    Hello from a n00bie

    Hello from a n00bie, looking for advice with some electric heating and hot water. thanks
  12. KennyKen

    Started NightShift

    Agh I forgot how long it takes for my body to get used to my normal routine being changed. Anyways I shouldn't complain 30% loading on my hourly rate.. anyone else doing nights?
  13. O

    Finding threads that you have started

    Am I missing something here? I can't see to locate an option "just" to show my started threads.... Thanks
  14. Sparky Mark ES

    Introduction from the Isle of Wight

    Hello from the Isle of Wight. I am Sparky Mark. A sole trader who started in March. I have been in the industry over 30 years. Until December last year I was teaching apprentices, had a break and felt that it was time to go solo.
  15. HappyHippyDad

    How To See Your Previous Started Threads?

    Before the changes you could get a list of all the threads you had started (as well as your posts). I can only find how to see my posts, not my started threads. Any idea if this is still possible?
  16. C

    Getting started...

    Hi sparks, I want to train as an electrician. I'm 26 and have worked a variety of construction jobs (dry wall fixer, labourer, carpenter's mate etc) but i have no knowledge of electrical installation. What are the chances of getting work experience by visiting my local business in person with...
  17. D

    Kitchen Light will not switch off only started happening recently

    sorry if this has been posted in the incorrect place. was at a friends house and since wedensday he has been unable to turn off the kitchen light. i checked the light and all the connections are fine. at the switch I'm getting 230v between live and cpc and 230v between neutral and cpc both...
  18. telectrix

    Rain stopped so i started.

    rain stopped at 2.00pm, so started the installation of supply to 4 cooling fans.
  19. S

    gaps in your knowledge

    So further to my previous thread Been an electrician now for fifteen years So I have started with a new firm and I'm realizing I have some major gaps in my knowledge base I've always worked big jobs Empty shell Containment First fix Second fix Handover Move onto the next one Separate data and...
  20. J

    Started the Trade Center self learning course and would like to speak to somone

    Hi every one. I just joined the site ........ I've just started the Trade Center self learning course and would like to speak to someone in the same position just starting out. Hope all is going well. :tree:James

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