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    How could I improve enclosure mounting?

    This is my first time drilling and cutting an enclosure box, it looks uneven and ugly with the screws not fully screwed in, any tips how to improve it next time? It seems stable enough so that's something. This is going to be electricity meter so you can plug in your devices to check how much...
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    Any tips when quoting for CU upgrades

    Quoting for a CU upgrade soon and it's the first time I've actually quoted one myself. Any tips on how best to approach it? I get the principle of materials + time, but is there another stuff to watch out for that might not be obvious. Things that may have tripped (no pun intended) people up in...
  3. HappyHippyDad

    Anyone got any Megger probe tips?

    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...
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    Quick Tip for Electricians

    Quick Tip for Electricians
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  5. EarthSure - No More Sleeving 👀

    EarthSure - No More Sleeving 👀

    More Sleeving? No. Not anymore. No More Sleeving, by EarthSure
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  6. sparks234

    Tips on EV charging instal

    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. cheers
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    I Need Work level 1 , any tips??

    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
  8. Dan

    How has 2022 been so far? How's the economy affecting you? Any tips?

    How has 2022 been so far? How's the economy affecting you? Any tips? This email has been sent to all members of the forum. I thought we could help each other out. 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...
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    Moving from the Security sector tips

    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...
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    UK 31 yr old starting an apprenticeship in Sept - any general advice, inc. tools I need + how to prep?

    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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    Looking for Aca tips Cambuslang

    Hi all 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
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    Tips on going self employed

    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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    Thinking of taking on an apprentice. Unsure of how to make it pay. Any tips?

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    Any tips on going about cleaning the inside of this motor?

    It's from an old drill press that I was given. Besides a vacuum, I have no idea what else to do to it to clean it up.
  15. M

    Tips for meter box wiring

    Hi guys 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...
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    UK New outbuilding/Shed Install, Tips & advice

    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...
  17. littlespark

    Electricians Tips from a professional electrician

    Electricians Tips from a professional electrician in the UK Electrical Forum 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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    Tips for Intermittent Fault Finding

    Good evening! 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...
  19. MrGwythers

    How many downlights in a room?

    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.
  20. M

    150mm Aluminium cable installation tips and tricks?

    Hello again 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...

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