Chaps, I've just finished my 3rd year with all exams passed. I've just got my portfolio to start and complete.
What qualification do I hold without the portfolio, if any? Cheers!
does anybody offer this service ? My mate owns a scaffold company and asked me if i could install systems on the odd job for him. What are the best systems to use ? And how easy or hard are they to install
Hello all,
I'm looking for a self employed / semi-retired control system designers to work with us on some on going projects. Until this time I have been doing the designing and programming work but due to a major increase in our workload I need someone who can visit sites & get to work...
Hello Ive been asked to install a security alarm with a GSM card built in. Had a look at the premises and there is no BT point available. Haven't installed one with a GSM card before does anyone have any preferences on alarms and GSM cards? Its a warehouse 30m in length 15m width.
Just wondering how you guys are getting around installing fire alarm systems.
We used to Cable & connect,with the older systems,analogue,now it's all addressable we can't strip out or reconnect new detectors without calling a specialist.
They come along,charge what they want,after you've done...
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Afternoon all,
Just after a bit of advice and clarification on an issue that was presented to me today. For a bit of background I work in the telecoms industry and today was notified of a manager for a client I work for, advising live working in DC distribution boards. More specifically...
If a fire alarm has been designed by fire risk management company.
Can the system be installed by the electrician or do you need to be BAFE approved?
We are in the process of carrying out the electrical installation within the premises.
The system designed has Category M system for the...
Anyone got any book recommendations to learn a bit about all the commercial type fire systems and their appropriate standards. Don't fancy pulling out a small fortune for BS5839
Can anyone help me find a replacement for this part.
Stafa Control Systems Klimo RDK 9G
I'm after something that can do the same job but can be mounted on the front of a control panel. Any help would be be much appreciated.
James
I want to get competent within BS5266 (I think!) i.e. fire alarms and emergency lighting. I am thinking of doing the Napit course. Any opinions on the best way forward on this, or Napit course?
I have been doing quite a lot of service and maintenance work over the last 12 months and have observed a large amount of loose/slack terminations on the AC side of PV systems.
I had originally put this down to inexperienced installers rushing to hit deadlines as so many of the installs seem...
Hi Guys, I've never installed intercom systems before but it is something I have been approached about.
The customer lives on a plot of land with her elderly dad living in a separate house on the same plot of land. They would like a handset in the dads bedroom and a handset in the customers...
has anyone on here moved from electrical to this role? im currently considering a slight career change and this type of work sounds interesting albeit very rare as i dont know of anyone who does it. can anyone recommend it or is a particularly difficult job i may struggle with? opinions and info...
Hello guys
I have a new house installation job coming up in which Lutron series 4 has been specified.
If anyone has any experience with this system is it really as plug and play as the manufacturer says?
Looks like quite an interesting Job, I am quite familiar with commercial systems like...
Quick introduction. 28 yr old qualified spark with the boring PAT qualification test and inspect, design and verification, compex 08 and 09. Think That's it. moved into the switchgear side of the industry 3 years back building switchgear parking elsewhere like distribution systems changeover...
There is a funny story going around at the moment about this topic,
Quite funny actually, - Buckingham Palace repairs INCREASE TO £900m after electrician ‘takes a butchers’ - http://southendnewsnetwork.com/news/buckingham-palace-repairs-increase-to-900m-after-electrician-takes-a-butchers/
But I...
2 x electricians required for high end commercial project near Earls Court. Would prefer self employed but PAYE can be considered. This work will last for 6 months for the right people.
Must have completed a full apprenticeship and hold a valid ECS or CSCS card. C&G 2391 would be desirable...
Hi all,
Moving into my first house in a few weeks and as there's no intruder alarm system currently installed I will be installing one. In order to save cable installation etc. I'm leaning towards wireless systems but have no experience with good models or brands.
Budget is probably max at...
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