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  1. S

    Wow... its all changed.... Advice on err.. a few things!

    Bit embarrassed to be asking this. Its been a bad year. Hi all. Back in January I did my City and Guilds 17th Edition Full 2382-12 IET level 3. Just to brush up, as I have been out of sparking for about 6/7 years (sparky for 12 years before that) Was hoping to do 2391 - but had an accident...
  2. D

    Induction hob tripping RCD in normal operation?

    Hi chaps, As some of you may recall, I posted a while back about a dodgy electrician who did some work at my parents place, including putting in a circuit for a new induction hob, as well as a board. He cocked a load of things up so following a complaint to the NICEIC, the guy came back today...
    • DNS1
    • Thread
    • circuit electricians' talk hob induction induction hob normal rcd things through tripping tripping rcd
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. G

    Drill bit storage box?

    I'm looking for something which can hold 5+ of each drill bit 1.0-10.0 and .5s between. Any ideas? Can't find anything online, or maybe I'm not searching correctly
  4. C

    wylex lock off, can things get any worse

    hi all, got my assesment tomorrow just sorting all my things ready and went to get my lock off device for the main switch for the wylex twin rcd 10 way board and guess what its dissapeared, anybody know of a supplier in the rochdale or oldham area where i can pick 1 up in the morning cheers
  5. L

    M&E Estimating Service - Manchester - North West

    Gents, I would like to my company to this forum.I am director of Lomax Estimating Services based within Manchester, I Provide a M&E remote estimating service to various contractors pre design and also design & build. If you require any further information please don't hesitate to contact me...
    • L.E.S
    • Thread
    • based design electricians' talk electriians mnchester estimating manchester north north west provide service things west
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
  6. Amp David

    Enrolled on 2392

    I enrolled on the 2392, realised i made a right cock up in doing so. Its a little too basic really, should of gone for the new 2394/95 course i think. Oh well, its another bit of paper for the records lol:angry_smile:
  7. SolarCity

    3 surveys in 3 days... things picking up?

    As title says, I'm going to my third survey in as many days tomorrow. Is this the sign of things picking up? Hopefully! Quoted two of them and their returns are better than they were two years ago.
  8. D

    Evoline worktop kitchen power units

    Hi, has anyone fitted these sockets, the customer is after something that pops up. just wanted to gauge whether there were any better or worse than others or anything i should watch out for. David (who is living with the in laws while the nice men knock the walls down in my house)
    • dcelectrical
    • Thread
    • appliances electrical work electricians' talk extension kitchen power socket these things units worktop
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. M

    Commercial property

    Hi everyone, I've just been asked to do some basic fault finding on a lighting circuit in a commercial property, I've been working as a domestic spark with Elecsa for nearly 8 years and have always turned down commercial work that isn't covered by the scope of part p. Am I actually allowed to...
    • Manfredmann
    • Thread
    • commercial domestic electricians' talk industrial property their things
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. T

    What ferrule and labelling kits/brands do you use?

    Just wondering what ferrule and labeling kits everyone uses? We have always used hellerman tyton ones but now im after purchasing my own i don't know what to go for. If anyone has a particular brand could you post a pic of a CU completed with it? Cheers!
  11. Dan

    Im currently a landlord / property developer Ive always been interested in electronics and all things electrical since i wa

    Thought I'd make an introduction thread. Named it "Introduction Thread - 1" as I'm hoping it'll be too huge one day to really browse through so we can always make another with more up to date trainees and apprentices in it so it's all current. So I'll start us off. I'm Dan, I'm 30. I'm a...
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • always currently electrical electricians' talk electronics interested introduction landlord property since things thread
    • Replies: 70
    • Forum: Electrical Course Trainees Only
  12. S

    solar pv installs & solar thermal

    Im currently in talks with a few companys to do there pv installs G83 & G59 in the uk, after these talks if successfull im going to require installation teams if interested PM me with your details if you have solar qualifications as you may be working with a team or on your own (maintanance)at...
  13. vjsmarwick

    what funny things have happened to you at work

    Just want to hear of some of your funny stories. I will start I was an apprentice and working with a right fine old spark we were doing a rewire in a house so everything was getting moved around. The woman had gone out shopping and her daughter with her the Daughter was a stunner about 19...
  14. E

    Leaving renewables for the time being.

    Hi all, just to let you know, well those of you who are left on here that is, that I also have decided to give up on renewables for a while anyway. It is such a shame, with all the time, effort and money that you put into a business only to have it taken away from you. I am pleased that I...
  15. E

    Could I get the regs on a couple of things?

    I was refurbing the kitchen and my housing officer has pointed out I am not a qualified electrician, so, could someone please tell me about the following: There is a drywall/cavity wall/partition wall between the kitchen and the livingroom. In the middle of the wall is a mains cable going from...
  16. S

    Things that p### you off before 09.00am!!

    just to add some amusement: 1 - wild bean coffee lid vent, MAKE THE HOLE PROPERLY!!! always have to open it up with a termi driver! 2 - screwfix!! and 3 - traffic!! lol
    • SparkyDips
    • Thread
    • before electricians' talk off things
    • Replies: 76
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
  17. M

    Looking for part time tutor possibly online help with formula things,,

    Im new on the site and just starting my level 3 2330, i would like to get up to scratch with the formula and need some help. Im in bournemouth please get back to me if anyone local would be willing to help, thanks Max
    • maxywell92
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk formula help looking online part possibly things time
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. keniff

    xs training

    hi guys anyone used the xs training centre thats advertised here? im going to speak to the college wednesday and to do the nvq 3 with them but it works out alot more! i need it to get my jib card as fully pledged so just need this nvq asap. or has anyone used a centre they would recommend? cheers
  19. myristate

    Socket shutters, Preventing accidents since 1947

    This is a prime example of why the invention of socket shutters in 1947 was genious! Even today in north america you risk been fried if you were to follow this helpful comment hahah
  20. E

    Cables and trunking

    I was always led to believe throughout my time as a spark that when installing T+E cables in airing cupboards and cupboards under the stairs etc that are generally fairly inaccessible, you have to put the cables in PVC trunking (or similar) for extra mechanical protection, you can't just clip...
    • ed-ectrician
    • Thread
    • cables direct electricians' talk mechanical protection things trunking
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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