I'm down to my last megger probe tip, having lost 2 of them. I keep going on line to buy some, but they only come in a set which is around £50 and I only need one or 2 tips.
Does anyone have some floating around they don't use? Obviously happy to pay, including postage.
Also, I've always...
looking at getting started with ev charger installs, wondering if this is worth doing? do you get many requests? do I need qualifications and any tips to get started.
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I want to be a qualified electrician.
I am really enjoying my course.
What's the fastest way after level 1 to be fully qualified?
any tips will be helpful. (based in west Yorks)
thanks
How has 2022 been so far? How's the economy affecting you? Any tips?
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How is your business doing? How has the economy (and I hear recession being said here and there in the news now) affected you at...
Hi everybody, I'm new here, I thought this may be the place to ask if anybody has done similar, I came out of college after doing my level 3 2365 and 17th Edition, I've been working in security installation for 7 years, cctv, intruder, access etc etc, however I would ideally like to get more in...
Hi everyone, so I'm changing careers from office / marketing and extremely excited to be starting my apprenticeship is September! Joining a local small business.
I have a few questions which would really help!
Firstly, what should I expect from my employer in terms of what they'll supply me...
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First time posting
I've just filled out my compatancy form and sent in to sjib
Will be going to do my aca at Cambuslang
Just looking for a few tips off of anyone who has done it recently of things to read up on and things I need to know before going
Thanks in advanced
Chris
Hi all.
I’ve recently completed my apprenticeship, AM2 and 18th edition.
The goal over the next few years is to work towards various other qualifications and set up on my own, leaning more towards the domestic installation side of things.
Im looking to prioritise any courses/qualifications that...
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I've a practical test soon for work as a smart meter installer
Looking for any tips on working with 16/25 stranded singles .Could be a mix of pvc only and sheathed, 7 strand
Im going to make a dummy board and practice moving things around and connecting to improve my profiency
Any...
Hi Guys I have been following this forum over a number of years reading endless discussions and picking up things along the way.
I am a JIB gold card spark and have worked mainly in commercial/ industrial and high end apartments.
within this next year i am looking to go full time solo and...
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Sometimes you need to work in an old house, and there’s a number of threads on here about how to, say, fit downlights in a lathe ceiling.....
Here’s a start... on lathe and plaster walls without making a huge...
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Majority of the work I've done over the past 10 year or so has been new build full rewires and rewires of existing premises and because of this there are very rarely any faults to be found when carrying out the testing of the installations.
In a very short space of time, I've had...
Hello I'm an apprentice looking for tips and techniques. I asked this question before but got no response.
When it comes to installing downlights what is your method for how many downlights you require?
Do you do the lumen calculation or are there other quick ways to do it.
Thanks.
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Trying to estimate for a project that includes the installation of 16 x 150mm single aluminium cables, which will require bends.
I have no experience with this type of cable, could someone please describe the process from the start (where it needs to be removed from its reel and...
I am making up a switch plinth for my classic car. The components will be as follows: a clock, an auxillary socket (for charging of mobile phone or lighting a cigarette even), a reversing switch, a map light switch. Will I need to individually fuse every component? Is it OK to splice all the...
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