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    What's the best textbook for starting out?

    Afternoon chaps, Just wondered what the best textbook is for starting out assuming one has no electrical knowledge? I've bought the 2365 C&G textbook on electrical installations level 2 but it seems a little advanced still? Is there a popular book which takes it back to basics? I don't...
  2. P

    Generator Vs Combi Fridge/freezer

    Hi I am currently out in Africa experiencing horrendous power outages. I therefore have the need to hook up my DEFY combi fridge/freezer (model DEFY DAC512) to a small standalone backup generator from time to time. It is important to have the backup power option as the fridge houses livestock...
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    Starting out

    Hi everyone, By way of introduction, I have been designing electrical enclosures for many years but my new job requires me to hold certain qualifications. I have passed the 17th edition exam and I am taking the test and inspection next. My reasons for joining the forum is to get as much...
  4. M

    Starting my business soon but cant think of a name..

    I need catchy names small and amazing but cant think of one..soon as it comes to names il be there for months any ideas guys! Electrical security systems data fire alarm systems etc
    • Mike Blair
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    • business starting
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Working out charges

    Hello, just wondering how folks are working out their rates. I realise you work out what you want to earn per year and the total overheads of your business, add these two together and then divide it by the amount of hours you will work per year to arrive at an hourly rate. My questions are: 1...
    • Nuspark
    • Thread
    • charge charges electrical work hours out starting working
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Business Related
  6. M

    im starting my 2395 soon what should i revise from now till then

    alright guys im doing my 2395 at the end of july what should i focus on now till then
  7. Marc Lajevardi

    the most important tools for starting off!

    Hello! im in the middle of building my tool kit and was wondering what are the most important tools yous would recommend to get first? I have things such as a cordless drill, drill bits, the VDE screw drivers and snips etc, stapler, tape, hammer and of course a box to keep them in! Thanks
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    starting in Colchster in September ... Fingers crossed!

    had my trade test and a tour and talk around Colchester Institute on Wednesday. The test was a simple numeracy and literacy test which i completed in 15 minutes. Should hear back in the next couple of weeks with an invitation to enrol or if i have been unsuccessful. Thanks for all the...
  9. NDG Elecs

    AMD3 Metal Clad is starting to irk me...

    So, lots of discussion already had about this, and I am firmly and tightly in the nowt bleeding wrong with insulated CUs camp. But I am starting to give customers the option of metal clad or plastic and the implications of it all...and I gotta say I am starting to get well and truly sick of...
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    JOB OFFER (-: (opinions and info please)

    (adblock disabled on this site, happy to help (-: ) Hi all, havent posted for an age, but check in a couple times a week and see whats going on. 4 weeks ago I contacted the head electrical guy at our local council and asked if they take on Trainees, the answer was not at the moment, but we...
    • SPARK2B
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    • apprenticeship college electrical work going job level offer please starting
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    starting out working for myself

    hi guys electrician based near glasgow been looking into starting up myself,any other local guys been looking into this? help/chat would be great thanks
    • glendeveronltd
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    • electrical work local looking myself out starting working
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. bigash

    Starting C & G 2365 Level 2 and 3

    Starting the above course, what do those of you that have done it think? I'm a very fast learner and have a while in industry on the tools, which should make the practical side of things easier, well I hope. Any advice would be appreciated as well as any tips etc. Thanks in advance. Iain
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    Requirements for starting out on your own

    Hi, I've looked through quite a few of the business related threads and couldn't see anything that related to what you need (with regards to registering with regulatory bodies, NIC EIC etc) for starting out on your own. If this thread currently exists can someone point me in the right...
  14. marconi

    The importance of proving de-energised(isolated/dead) before starting work.

    This is my first post as a new member. I am a stickler for safety, in particular proving wiring and terminals are dead before starting work. Here are two instances demonstrating the importance of proving isolation before touching any electrical conductors. I found them both in one flat I...
  15. M

    19 years old starting off

    Alright guys. Im 19 and i have just finished college doing my 2365 level 2,3 and 17th edition. i have had one years and a half's worth of experience but because i cant seem to find work at all. i have a megger mft 1553 and tools I got offerd a 5.5k lone by the job center and they said for...
    • Mike Blair
    • Thread
    • off old starting years
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Business Related
  16. P

    2394/5 course!

    Hi, I'm struggling to find somewhere in the Northants area that do a 4/5 day 2394/5 course. If anyone knows of a company that does I'd be grateful to here where.
  17. M

    Tips starting off.. stuck in a catch 22..

    Alright guys i'm in an annoying situation here. I'm 19 and i have my level 2,3 city and guilds 2365 (3 years two days a week at college.....)and 17th edition. I get work as an electricians mate time to time but its simply not enough. i have had about 1.5 years worth experience can do alarm...
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    Starting a charity for elderly who need small jobs doing by tradesmen.

    I often work closely within the construction industry and have many contacts in the way of business owners and highly skilled tradesmen. For a while now I have been a little bothered about how aged vulnerable people, sometimes disabled are paying out money they can ill afford to have small jobs...
    • grumpygit
    • Thread
    • charity doing electrical work jobs small starting trade tradesmen
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. M

    starting out alone!!

    hi i am a new member here. i just wanted to know if anyone else has taken the leap into setting up on there own! I have 2 months ago and i am kind of hitting a brick wall. i have posted on gum tree, made flyers and cards. i have posted locally and sent them to local builders and letting agents...
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    Starting up advice

    Good afternoon guys/girls I'm looking for a little bit of advice I'm employed and work full time mob-fri. I'm looking into carrying out small jobs for a friends building company mainly EICR's on a weekend and some notifiable work. my question is do i need to be with a self certifying scheme...
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