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  1. Pete999

    New Posts

    8 new posts showing seems I'm getting an awful lot of Dan posts as some have sugested
  2. G

    Pricing advice

    Hi, I am fitting out a new cattle shed with 12 led tube lights in 3 rows each switched separately, 2 led floodlights switched separately, 2 way consumer unit, 7 double sockets, conduit running between every light light and socket, approx 120 meters of conduit fitted, power done by previous...
  3. 2

    Going self-employed as a domestic electrician

    20alActive EF Member Hello everyone, I need some advice. I am a 61 year old apprentice served electrician. I have been " in the game for 45 years ". Mostly I have been employed by companies in the commercial and industrial side. After arecent illness and a lot of thought I've decided I don't...
  4. FatAlan

    Back box lugs and cross threads.

    Is it worth while re tapping lugs on back boxes? Just ordered a 3.5mm tapping tool as I had an issue at the weekend with the head of a screw shearing off and the resulting pain in the neck hassel of getting the remaining screw shaft out of the lug. This must be a very common problem. Is re...
  5. P

    Installation test meter

    I have been looking on eBay at the various meters for sale, have a general preference for fluke. Can anybody recommend a good all round model for general testing. Thanks
  6. S

    Mystery wiring - seen anything like this before?

    Hands up, I'm just a domestic spark, but the gym where I train wants to put in a boxing ring and these are in the way. The cable is sheathed and I haven't taken the whole thing to bits but I've never seen anything like these twenty terminations. Apparently the building, which is on a racecourse...
  7. i=p/u

    Form filling info

    Has anyone made an updated sheet for form filling or direct me to the old page
  8. Midwest

    On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2008 Wiring Regulations, incorporating Amendment 3:2015)

    Boring thread. I decided to give in and purchase a copy of the above publication. Give in, in that I understand there are a couple of errors in it, rectified by errata sheets etc. I see the IET site has the ISBN as 978-1-84919-887-5. Does anyone know if this is the latest print? I understand...
  9. sparksburnout

    The "NEW" banner

    Now, I know I am easily upset, but I find the "new" banner, which covers over some of the text in postings, just ever so slightly irritating. I keep trying to scroll across to see whats under it, is it just me?
  10. O

    Finding threads that you have started

    Am I missing something here? I can't see to locate an option "just" to show my started threads.... Thanks
  11. D

    Rogue Traders 02.11.16

    Just watch some pushy scam company trying to scare an old lady about the fire risks of electrics .. he got an inspection of her electrics done which said that she needed a few front plates changing and a new board... HOW MUCH!!!!!!!... £2500!!!! I hate scum like this :mad:
  12. C

    New member intro apparently a bit late

    This is for you Dan ;):p I am not one to post much on forums, normally i prefer to just steal everone elses information but the main man has sent me a message urging me to post an intro so here goes. Fairly new to the industry having realised a few years ago delivery work wasn't supporting my...
  13. GMES

    We're Back

    So boys and Girls we are back in business, and it is nice to see members piling back on. One positive thing to come out of the latest downtime is the amount of members that contacted me by whatever means available asking me what was happening and when it would be fixed and mainly how much they...
  14. C

    Hello :)

    Good evening all, I no electrician and I don't pretend to be I used to work as a chef mainly two rosette restaurants until I was diagnosed with a stage 2 brain stem tumour and for the passed year been having radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment about five months ago bought a two bed mid...
  15. Dan

    Prices and Service at Screwfix / Electrifix?

    Saw a thread about another supplier and thought I'd ask what the prices and service is like at this one. Prices at Edmundson - http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/prices-at-edmundson.113925/ Prices at Screwfix / Electrifix? -...
  16. M

    NEW VAN DEALS

    hi Looking at geting myself a new van - I currently have a Citeron Dispatch 2004. Wondering if anybody new of any good deals that companys are doing for new vans? Thanks
  17. H

    Best Ladders for Electricians?

    Hi Looking to buy another set of ladders soon and was wondering if there are ladders that people recommend. Cheers
  18. J

    I Need Work Electricians Mate Suffolk Bury

    Hi All As the title says I'm looking for a position ideally in and around Bury, I put a post in the newcomers section with a few more details but I thought this might be a more appropriate place for my inquiry. Hello All Suffolk and Good. -...
  19. S

    Which Van is best for an electrical contractor?

    Hey guys, i guess this is the correct place to post this. I'm looking at getting my own van and just wondering which ones you would recommend as the best sparky van, and what kind of racking systems you use? Any pics of vans and racking systems would be very grateful. Cheers
  20. A

    Pme and hot tubs

    Hiya all So on a pme system you can either use the earth from the cu and essentially export pme to the tub. Not against the regs afaik. Or tt the tub. Is there any tests that can be done (like the 23k ohms test) that will give a definite answer as to what method to use? For the people who...

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