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  1. M

    Any tips on lifting glued down chipboard?

    So. Having brought a new house the misses now wants downlights. Not an issue. Only snag is the boards aren't screwed they are glued down. I've done a few new builds but everything is wired from below so how is the best way to lift the boards? Is it just a case of expect to replace what you have...
  2. P

    Interview questions and tips

    Hi all I have final stage interview for maintenace engineer job next week, the problem is all I have done so far is testing and installing, never had much to do with manufacturing electrical equipment however company decided they'll put me on development program for couple months due to my...
  3. C

    Tips on testing my system

    My wife has been nagging me about testing our security alarm for a few days now. Apparently someone filled her ears about the necessity of testing the security systems once every year and now she behind me to get it done. I know that it should be done, but the fact is that I am a novice in this...
  4. telectrix

    Tel's Training Tips - Education Tels Way

    This month's Tel's Tip. Ever been about to fit some pvc conduit and found you've not got your bending spring????? Panic not. Cuts 4 pieces of 10mm GN/Y singles to be long enough to go past where you want the bend. insert into tube , warm tube with hair dryer or friction, bend over knee or...
  5. S

    Pricing for labour only tips

    Hi, I've been given some flats to price for labour only and have quite a lot of experience in working on flats on price but never actually had to price them my self. Have you guys got any tips on pricing it? Don't want to come under and screw my self up. Do you work out your time etc then add...
  6. P

    Adding house extension(kitchen)& renovation - any tips?

    Hello all 1st post here. Just bought a house which is to be extended, and renovated. Based in Ireland, and unfortunately have no friends or family with expertise in this area. I have uploaded the house plan. The extension to the rear is a kitchen, and we will make no major alterations to the...
  7. Startinez

    Tips for general "DIY" aspects of electrical work

    Hi all, I am training in domestic electrics and employed working in a commercial basis on D.C systems for telecommunications infrastructure. Because of this, I don't have much time to actually get experience in certain aspects relating to electrical work such as cable chasing in a domestic...
  8. A

    Lived in house rewire tips

    Hi guys, Just wondering if any of you have any tips on lived in house re wires? Got one coming up and just looking for some tips and tricks to get the job done as quick as poss without annoying the occupier. Been told the kitchen was re wired a few years ago and don't need to do, obviously I...
  9. Dan

    21 Essential Titanfall 2 Multiplayer Beta Tips

    Use these tips to dominate in all three multiplayer modes in the Titanfall 2 multiplayer technical test this weekend.
  10. Dan

    What Tips Have Saved You Time And Money?

    What tips have you heard of or come up with that have saved you time and money at work?
  11. G

    pricing tips

    Can anyone give me any tips on pricing a new build? All points are marked on the archiects drawing. I can count up the back boxes, sockets, pendants etc I can also measure the cable required from the plans When you price per point I take it you include the cost of the fittings. Do you...
  12. R

    Interview Tips For Electrician

    Hello Everyone, I am new in the electrical industry but I have an interview next week and would appreciate tips from you. The job is going to be in a highly automated environment What types of questions should I expect ? I know something about motors, inverters, contactors, sensors, PLC...
  13. S

    Looking for some tips on installing charge points for electric cars

    I am looking to start installing charge points at domestic dwellings. Was just wondering if yous could give me a bit more info on these as regards to regs etc.
  14. D00DY_T00DY

    Tips and tricks?

    Just thought I'd make a thread to get some people posting... So anyone have any tips and tricks regarding work? Easier ways to chase out or clip cables etc stuff like that. Few here Snips and drivers - always carry Snips and drivers even if you're just looking at a job, nothing worse than...
  15. M

    Tips on how to remove the Clear Light Diffuse suspended ceiling Florescent light fitt

    Hi, I need tips or links on how to remove the Clear Prismatic Light Diffuse from suspended ceiling Florescent light fittings the size is 595 x 595, I am unable to lift the units and remove from the side due to a new air duct installed directly above all 4 fittings which are in a Hallway about...
  16. terry1969

    got my practical tomorrow 2394, any tips please

    bloody gone over everything thousands of times
  17. D

    Fluke tips

    Morning. I've lost a few of the tips off my fluke mft test leads. I'm have trouble finding them online. These are the screw in ones not the push on Any ideas please. Cheers Dave
  18. I

    Tips and Advice for certification assessment

    Hi all, I will be looking into getting assessed for the first time in the next few weeks, and as i have not previously obtained qualifying supervisor title to my list of credentials i am a little in the dark with it all. I have applied for the full scope certification and have experience in...
  19. M

    2395 on wednesday! Any tips!

    any tips for my exam..i am crapping my self as i keep having to look at the book. not 100% remembering everything o.o any tips
  20. W

    17th edition - tips and tricks of navigating the reg book

    evening all recently purchased an online course for 17th edition, ive done it this way so im able to do it without taking time off work and can put in a few hours every evening. ive got my yellow regs book and first look at it I feel like I jumped in at the deep end and should of done the...

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