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  1. S

    Just starting my apprenticeship and I need advice on workwear!

    Hello, I'm just starting into my electrician apprenticeship now, I'm roughly a week in. I've been wearing a sweatshirt and cheap topman chinos.. I had to buy boots (company paid) and I got some Dewalt Challenger 3s, they're grand but not all that comfy.. I'm guessing I have to break them in...
  2. 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...
  3. S

    Battery amps and starting

    I have a 100ah battery 900cca I want to install an airflow fan in my vw t4 in the rear for my dog, fan is 12v dc, 10 watts, 0.8amps, How long can I run it with engine off before van won't start?
  4. G

    S/phase submersible pump starting problem.

    Hi, I have a s/phase submersible pump, remote float sw control, (capacitor run 20uF, capacitor start 100uF,) app 20years of age, 2in bore drawing around 6A when running on load. It has developed a problem on start up which i believe i have diagnosed and indicates that the capacitor start up...
  5. Andy5678

    Mad Friday Madness starting now

    hope everyone enjoys the winter festivities over the next couple of weeks. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do :christmastree::partypooper:
  6. R

    Starting up to do weekend work

    Good Morning All, I'm after some guidance on what I need in order to start carrying out my own work on a weekend and evenings. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am an apprentice trained electrician (from an engineering background though, so machine wiring etc). Previous to that I applied...
  7. S

    Starting on my own whilst employed

    Hi all, Have been saving a lot to build some capital. Working as a manager in factory at the moment but want to get back on the tools so have been saving like crazy to relieve the pressure a little. What do I have to consider about setting up my own business and start taking on some work on...
  8. S

    Motor starting from lighting switch

    Evening all. My client has asked me to look into connecting a pump for their garden pond. The existing set up had a DOL starter positioned on a wall in the kitchen from which the pump was operated. (DOL starter now removed) The new scenario is to turn the pump on via a switch in the 6 gang...
  9. T

    Just doing a little refurb on a commercial unit. This is what we are starting with /sigh

    Yeh so bit of a rewire in order. You may spot 25mm four core swa zipping across the vista, piggy backed onto with the fire cable. Not long been done the fire alarm stuff. So will be interesting sorting it out. I do love a challenge. Lovely!
    • The Ghost
    • Thread
    • commercial doing little starting unit
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. C

    Zafira b intermittent starting problem - strange behaviour

    Apologies up front for the long post. I thought I'd try to include as much info as I can. I am looking for some advice/suggestions any of you might have concerning an annoying intermittent fault I am having with a 2006 Zafira B. The engine is the Z16XEP version. The car will start a few times...
  11. littlespark

    Starting on my own, need some advice

    Gaz. Welcome to the forums. Same as me, 86 to 90 worked a few years then did something completely different. I started out self employed last year, and as yet, I'm not a member of a scheme. I don't know if its of any true benefit, and at the moment, I cannot afford to join. Some places that...
  12. I

    Starting from scratch again

    Hi everyone I've just registered today & looking for some good advice, I'm thinking I want to restart doing more electrical work, I have qualifications 2330 level 2 & 3 city & guilds 17th edition, I have worked on site a few years ago when the recession hit us back in n 2012 & now I work in a...
  13. Gavin John Hyde

    training options for 18th starting to emerge

    Had an email from NICEIC, they are starting to give some thought for the 18th training. Where there is a profit and a way to extract more money from electricians you cna guarantee certsure will be involved somewhere. It looks like you can do the full course if you havent got a recent 17th ed. or...
  14. B

    Starting car relay issue???

    Hi all thanks for any help in advance!! I’m having a issue with a car that will only start if I use a bigger starter motor relay, the car originally uses micro relays from the factory, the car so far has had a new starter motor, new ignition switch and a brand new micro relay none of which have...
  15. Adam_92

    Trainee starting Portfolio nvq level 3

    Does anyone have anything that can help me out when starting this because my nvq assessor is not helpful at all. Thanks in advance
  16. BarryJ90

    Best Value/Brand tools for when just starting out

    alright guys! :sunglasses: I've been looking at getting myself a decent tool bag/kit that I can take with me to college/site with me old man etc Anyhow I have been looking online and there is so much to choose from and a real variation of pricing. I already have draper snips, wiha drivers...
  17. U

    Advice on starting a career in the electrical industry

    Good Evening, I am 21 years old currently working an office job for a house builder, and i sometimes wonder if the office job is for me. I was going to undertake an electrical college course out of school but i instead went down the office career path. I have been drawn to domestic and...
    • utblades96
    • Thread
    • advice apprenticeship career city & guilds commercial domestic electrical industry starting trainee
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. D

    Starting Second Year

    Just started my second year as an apprentice spark, was just wondering what your guys thoughts are on this, at college I do kinda struggle with the electrical science part of the course, I have the basics such as cable calf and ohms law knowledge but things such as bridge rectifiers and...
  19. Joshua

    Officially starting out on my lonely (NICEIC, Arms access advice)

    A little back story. . . I've been a self employed sub contractor for 6 years now. Mainly working on new build flats and houses with the odd bit of commercial thrown in for good measure. I'm finally taking the plunge to start my own fully fledged company. At the moment I'm still doing site...
  20. V

    Advice to apprentice just starting out?

    I'm currently at the final of the NICEIC Apprentice of the Year final. All young lads and are the top performing apprentices this year. What piece of advice would you give an apprentice just starting out??
    • Voltimum UK
    • Thread
    • advice apprentice apprenticeship out starting
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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