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  1. P

    New to forum and still learning

    im new to the forum. Just to say hi. I'm a spark trained late, started college at night for 3 years at 27 and did my nvq 3 at 30. Did few years with a couple firms including Mitie on some big projects to get plenty of experience before going self employed 12 years ago and developing a small...
  2. J

    Dangerous? Plug switched off at wall but still powering things!

    Hi all, I'm new here but wondering if anyone could tell me if I have a dangerous situation or not? I have a double power socket attached to the wall that I've turned off...however it's still powering my phone charger...So whether it's on or off at the wall it makes no difference. Only one side...
  3. H

    Caravan Electrics (20 chars - have we still not fixed this?!)

    I'm wanting to add a couple of sockets in my caravan as there's only 2 at the minute. Not something I've ever worked on before, I'm going to have a flick through the regs just now but anything to be aware of? One of the sockets is going under the bed (this area is accessible from the outside by...
  4. Pete999

    Pete's Videos I learnt this trick from a Chippy when Jesus was still an Apprentice

    Electrical Wholesalers Northampton - Midshires Electrical Wholesalers - https://www.midselec.co.uk/
  5. NeilOrme

    Display drops out on SMA 3000TL-US, but inverter still outputs

    My newest inverter has a strange issue - the display quits but the inverter still works. I verified the voltage/amperage when display was out, and it's still working. This doesn't seem to affect production, but the intermittent lack of a display is of concern. Also, the "today's output" is...
  6. marcusone

    New E7 meter. Do I still need a timer for storage heater circuits?

    Hi guys I'm out of touch with modern meters and haven't done a E7 install for years. Trying to get info on a Ace9000 Kbd prepayment Economy 7 meter. I've installed an additional cu for two storage heater circuits. Empty flat and supplier has left an isolator after the meter. Can I connect...
  7. H

    L&N-E IR Test (and we still haven't fixed the stupid 20 characters)

    When you do a L&N-E IR test, is there anything (other than a fault) that could be left plugged in that would produce a low reading?
  8. G

    What should I do with this wiring? Still live!

    Hi all, We are due to have out stairs and landing plastered and while prepping today (removing handrail, etc) I also removed an old electrical shower switch box. We had our bathroom done last year and they removed the old electric shower and put in a mains shower but the old switch box remained...
  9. N

    Going self employed while still paye

    hi guys Just a bit of quick advise needed as I can't seem to find the answer to this online. I am currently working paye for my employer although I am planning on setting up my own company very soon. I have been doing my own work at evenings and weekends and I am starting to get more of this...
  10. Pete999

    It's American but still a good resurce for Trainees I think

  11. Pete999

    Old style tools, anyone still got any left?

    Just been watching a Wood Working Program on Discovery, I was shocked and didn't realise that time has passed by without me really noticing, things like Swing Braces and the appropriate bits, Tenon Saws, combination squares, mostly Chippies tools, but it got me thinking what about non insulated...
  12. B

    Light blew, flipped switch, replaced switch/fuse but still no lights... help!

    Hello friends, I own a shop in Wimbledon and upon entering the shop I turned on the light switches when one of the bulbs blew out and shorted all of the wall and ceiling lights of the shop. Electrical wall plugs still working but all lights are not working even after flipping the switch that...
  13. P

    Upgrading power to garage

    Hi there please excuse my newbieness. I'd just like a bit of advice with regards to upgrading the power in my garage if possible before I contact a local electrician, or if it is something I'm allowed to still alter myself. I had power installed in my garage a couple of years ago, when to be...
  14. D

    Electrical level 3 courses

    Hello there I'm currently doing my level 2 electrical 2 nights a week at college I was wondering if anyone's ever done the level 3 but with the home schooling. I like the idea of doing it at home because of the flexibility I.e I can work later and I don't have to always rush back to get back...
  15. D

    Am I qualified still?

    Hi, I served my JIB apprenticeship in the 1980s and managed to get C&G parts 1,2 and C course 15th edition. I moved on in my career but did go back to college and updated to 16th edition. I've not worked as an electrician since 2000 and wonder whether I'm still qualified? I'm thinking of...
  16. D

    New member for new career

    Hi guys, my names dean from Southend. I'm looking to build a career as an electrician after being a stay at home dad for a few years. My wife and I are due our second child and wants to spend more time at home with the kids this time round so it gives me a chance to learn a trade and build a...
  17. MerlinGremlin

    2396 course Advice and Pointers

    I've signed myself up for the 2396 course in May and was hoping any of you on here who have done it could offer any advice or pointers and what the project is like and what's the best way to deal with it. Any advice muchly appreciated, thanks.
  18. D

    Removal of panels - Small job, anyone?

    Hi, Is there a Solar electrician/installer available to help out for this small cash job, please? I'm after 2Kw worth (9 from memory) panels and their supporting frames to be uninstalled/removed from a north facing side roof in London E13. Pretty flexible with dates, still nothing planned as...
  19. N

    Completing Zs box on schedule of test results

    When unable to carry out a Zs test on a lighting circuit (large/heavy chandelier type lighting), then the R1+R2 + Ze measurements are instead used and this is noted, but is it the norm to still write this value in the Zs box on the schedule of test results or just in the notes. I ask because...
  20. T

    Spare exam success 2394/5

    Hi I have a spare Exam success Inspection and testing 2394 and 2395 you can have. First to pm an address to send it to gets it. Bear in mind although it may be a good primer I was warned the structure of the questions etc. may not be what you will encounter in the exam!

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