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  1. J

    Hello there, introduction time!

    I recently signed up to the electricians forum and Lou said why not introduce myself in the welcome forum, so here goes! My name is James, I spent most of my working life in 3D animation and VFX but after passing my domestic installer qualifications in order to work on my house wiring, I have...
  2. I

    New MFT, what's the best units to look at? EICR industrial, time saving!

    Hi, I've just landed a job as an electrical tester and need a new MFT (mainly light industrial). As I'm going to be spending considerable time testing I thought I'd ask about the new high-end options. what are peoples favourites? Are these new fancy options like Bluetooth on the mergers...
  3. D

    Advice needed - half of house out just in time for Xmas

    Hi, I'm not an electrician, but a competent DIYer. The obvious answer to my situation is to get an electrician in, and believe me I have tried. But everyone seems to be unavailable to help until the New Year, even for emergencies, so it looks like DIY is going to happen, or no Christmas. We...
  4. W

    Do you charge mileage on top of travel time?

    Hello Im doing work for a customer who has a few sites they want me to cover. I told them traveling time is at full rate. When talking to someone on site they said I should charge mileage on top of this. What sort of rate do any of you guys and girls charge for this. One site is close to home...
  5. Moley

    It's that time of year again

  6. cliffed

    Sangamo digital time clock

    Every time about this time of year the time clock switches lights on & off every hour when dark.. Its been working ok all year with the correct times operating, any ideas.
  7. D

    Hello... I thought it was about time I introduced myself

    Hi all... I thought it was about time I introduced myself to all of you forum members. My name is Dave, I'm located in the Walsall (West Mids) area, and I'm a qualified sparky. Originally from the MEB (apprentice), I've worked for myself for a while. I'm registered with NAPIT (... Ouch, don't...
  8. A

    Hello introduction time!

    Hello, i have just joined. So happy to be here
  9. baldelectrician

    Is this the standard of workmanship others see all the time?

    Went to replace a cooker hood yesterday and found this whilst looking for the cooker hood isolator This had been left like this - and they had a certificate The one below was from a house where the agent paid for a refurb and they left a unit with tape instead of blanks
  10. Dave Appleby

    Grovel time (Fife Electricians)

    Morning all. Does anyone in Fife have a tube bender and die cutter I can hire from them for 2 weeks in December? Just seen the prices to buy and had to take blood pressure medication early ?? Ta
  11. Vortigern

    I always thought heat pumps were expensive waste of time

    We have just done a new build and put in a heat pump. 6kw supply. Insulation galore. I don't think it's gonna work.
  12. D

    This celebrity sparks encounters Pablo cable for the first time...

    Scroll to 10:22 and it shows him picking apart some Pablo special twin and earth I have encountered this fake bootleg cable 8 or 9 times on new builds and it is dog sh!t cable , why builders are using it I have no idea...
    • Dustydazzler
    • Thread
    • cable first sparks time
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. P

    I Need Work Looking to go full time, trainee/mate, Dorset/Hampshire.

    Hello everyone, My name is Paris (yes really) and I'm looking to start my new career as an electrician, hopefully starting out as an electricians mate or similar. I am based in Dorset and am willing to travel. I have transport and tools. I have Level 2 and 3 diploma in electrical installations...
  14. S

    Electrician Jobs Part time electrician mate/labourer needed - London/essex

    Hi, A small expanding company looking for a part time electrician mate/labourer/trainee in the London/Essex area. please get in touch if interested
  15. S

    I Need Work Looking for full time employment

    Hi I qualified as an electrician back in 2008 but since then I haven’t been employed as an electrician. I have found alternative areas of work but I have been working for an electrician at weekends for the past 5 years ( reference available if needed) obviously I am a little rusty with not being...
  16. E

    I have decided... after a long time i want to become an Electrician

    I have been searching for a trade that I want to go into but I am always coming back to the same one... I am 20yr ½ from Northern Ireland wanting to become an electrician but by the time I can ask for an apprenticeship I will be 21yr. My real question is... am I to old to get into the field?
    • EoinMcD
    • Thread
    • after become decided electrician long time
    • Replies: 66
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. GarethW

    Hive Set Up - two time clocks

    Hello. I'm a novice, so please go easy easy on me. I'm just wanting some advice. Though I have successfully installed a few Hives. But this is more complicated. I will call a qualified electrician if need be. See the attached pic. The current set up has two units. I think one controls the pump...
  18. R

    UK Mature first time buyer seeks advice - Full rewire needed?

    Hi there, I am a mature first time buyer looking for a property at the budget end. I have seen this property for sale and I would like to know whether it needs a full re-wire and whether this would need to be done straight away or could be left a few years. It has a Merlin Gerin unit. The...
  19. M

    DIY first time wiring light

    Hi I just replaced my folks outdoor floodlight but now worried I have done it wrong it is working but wanted to check. it has a junction box all seemed easy however when doing it I spotted cable had 4 wires…the black one wasn’t used before so I just ignore it..now worrying I have done...
  20. S

    Time switch replacing

    I need to replace a Sangamo rpts e850 timeclock. As they are around £150 ish customer wants to know if a cheaper option available. Question is does anyone know of a compatible time clock with a 2hr boost option. The timeclock switches a contactor for several storage heaters during the day. The...
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