Hi people,
I am an approved niceic contractor mainly doing commercial/industrial work with the odd domestic. I am thinking of doing the photovoltaic course with the niceic, only because its the only one ive really looked at on there website! Basically want to know if i do the course at about...
Any body done this course ? is it worth doing ?
Am going into the start of my C+G 2330 lvl 3, ( have done the 2391)
What qualifications/ experience do you reccomend before taking the course ?
I'm thinking of taking my 2391 but i not long finished my apprenticeship so just wondered if i shud gain more experiences before i pay out the money for it. Thanks
Hi
I recently installed a supply for my mates welder in his workshop.
2.5mm SWA from existing TP Schneider DB to 16A wall mounted socket.
Protected by 16A Type C MCB.
Welder has a 16A blue plug attached and this is how it came from the manufacturer.
The breaker trips after one or two welds...
so yesterday i went to sainsburys to get afew drinks for a party i was going to later that day and at the check out i got id'd fair enough. but then they id'd my elder brother and his girlfriend. my brother who doesnt drive or carry around his passport oviosly didnt have id, the lady at the till...
I will be taking the AM2 before long, and would like to know exactly whats involved since the chages last April.
I'm aware that all fabrication has been removed, and its basicly terminating cables, and choosing correct fuse ratings. A test and Fault find at the end with a mulitiple choice exam...
After some advice from the experienced sparks out there.
I have built a concrete base at the end of my garden ready for a 15' x 10' summerhouse to go on.
I need to take power to it for s/o & lighting.
The shed is approx 12m from nearest part of house which is a kitchen extension.
Need to...
I have had a lot of work on for some time now and need an 'official' hand. They would have their own tools and van.
What should I do regarding paying them. I've looked on HMRC website and also read up on CIS but I've been left a bit baffled and it's probably much better to have it explained on...
A little quiz for you......
I work for a Small to Medium M&E Contractor in the East of England...
18 Months ago we were notifying an average of 20 - 30 Part P jobs a month...
Guess how many Part P jobs we have notified THIS YEAR???
I am leaving the Navy after 15 years as a Electronic Engineer and I have just retrained as an electrician (2391, 2382, Level 2 EAL cert for Domestic Elect Installers and ECS card application in the post).
A local Company has kindly offered me a work trial on a building site.
As I have never...
Hi,
I need to employ a few guys and i'm just a bit confused about the way to go about it with fuel and stuff.
I would like to take them on as subbies to start with then see how the work goes.The guys will have to travel to a couple of jobs a day within a 30 mile radius.
I know its up to the...
See a lot of posts on here saying you need to be JIB registered?
What exactly do I need in order to start applying for positions,
I am Eal vrq level 2 domestic installer qualified and 2382.
What other requirements do i need to fulfil before i can start applying for domestic jobs?
CS...
Hi
I do not wish to become a career electrician but do wish to be able to carry out electrical work to a competent standard in my home and to the point where I could, for example, build a home.
I have looked around at the various qualifications that can be taken up, and would like advice...
Hi all,
I need to get the bonding sorted on a house I'm working on. The gas bonding is OK but the water bonding is looking to be a real pain.
Would it be acceptable to sort out the gas bonding then just link a cold-water pipe to one of the gas pipes?
Thanks very much
Ive recently taken over a rewire as the original sparks wasnt qualified to carry out the work. Ive just got a few issues Im not sure about myself.
Firstly, they have wired a socket to the boiler on the ring and are planning on putting it on a plug top, I thought this was a no no and the boiler...
Guys, was doing an earth fault loop test earlier with a Megger multifunction tester. Got an error message after a few beeps. Have had problems in the past with the same message and found to be a loose earth somewhere on the circuit, any thoughts on what else might be causing it. Circuit...
After recently passed level 2, of the 2330,I'am looking forward to a year of level 3,(a bit more practical I hope), & my question is,could I take the 2382 whilst taking level 3 ?:confused:
I am 25 years old Electrical Improver and im looking to do the NVQ3, I have 2330 parts 1 and 2, 17th edition and 2391 T&I. I achieved my 2330 and 2391 this year.
I have experience in the trade working as a Electricial Improver for a total of 2.5 years mainly for agencies. Im working for an...
Reported a high Ze to EDF 3 weeks ago now, so far after what seems like 6 billion phone calls 1 street gang has been out, dug up the road and not solved the prob, got told that their manager would have to come out and assess the situation, as they would probably need to replace the incommer and...
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc