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    HELP 204 practical element to 2365 hints, tips, suggestions

    Hi all, I am soon to start my 204 practical element of the 2365, most of you have probably already completed it, but i am guessing that some of you will not have dont it yet. i hope the picture uploaded is of acceptable quality and size. tray, trunking, pvc and conduit is already built...
  2. M

    Tips starting off.. stuck in a catch 22..

    Alright guys i'm in an annoying situation here. I'm 19 and i have my level 2,3 city and guilds 2365 (3 years two days a week at college.....)and 17th edition. I get work as an electricians mate time to time but its simply not enough. i have had about 1.5 years worth experience can do alarm...
  3. J

    Testing tips or tricks

    I am currently doing maintenance on flats, when people move out i go in sort anything thats broken etc and do a EICR. This may be a stupid question but i want to know if yous have any little tricks tips or suggestions to speed things up when testing ?
  4. S

    thinking about trying to get on the rigs ? any tips ?

    hi there am currently thinking about trying to get offshore as an electrician, was just wondering if any of yous have any advice on this or tips?
  5. bartkusal

    Any tips welcome

    Hi everyone, sorry if this is too much for Sunday evening, but I just finished this little project. Would appreciate any advise and tips coming my way, thank you...
  6. H

    Pricing/Quoting jobs - Advice or tips from anyone??

    Hi guys, I have set up on my own and find quoting jobs a real struggle. I have quoted for jobs in the past and won them, but wondered if anyone can offer any tips/advice on what to include, or how to price competitively without doing myself out of the job or out of pocket. I always worry I...
  7. S

    going for my 2394/2395 any tips?

    I am doing my 2394/2395 on Monday on a weeks course I was wondering if anyone had any tips or information to give me a help on this. thanks
  8. R

    Some handy tips on here,

    Electrical Installation - DIYWiki any more fancy techniques for chipboard navigation. and how about this for drilling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsbT8qOuYtY
  9. A

    Board Changeover Tips

    Hey all, doing my 1st board changeover next week(I'm industrial/commercial apprentice but CU change in a house), gaffer will be keeping an eye on me during changeover and testing but wondering what tips you have to keep it smooth? Apparantly an 8 and 10 way needing new boards, gaffer is...
  10. J

    Tips advice for new build installations

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or advice for wiring new build. I've been working on social housing occupied rewires and normal domestic but going for an interview for newbuilds. I'm thinking its got to be easier then occupied, but jus gota watch out for the other trades...
  11. W

    Tips for cutting a 4'' hole through single pane window

    Ok, so any tips on cutting a 4 inch hole through a single pane window?? Buy a diamond tip Blade, Hole cutter? Hire / Buy? Cheers Will
  12. H

    I need a cordless SDS hammer, any tips?

    I have several Dewalt 18v Li-ion battery tools so it would be cost effective to get an 18v Dewalt SDS drill. However, are they any good? I need to be able to drill into brick and stone and am a bit concerned that they won't be up to the task. I bought the most powerful combi I could get last...
  13. G

    Telecoms Tips

    Here are a few tips for people regarding telephone wiring. 1 no more than 2 wires per connector on IDC terminals,and they mu. be same size conductor. 2 On an incoming BT line there are 2 pairs,pair 1 is white& orange,pair 2 is black& green, the white and black being the A leg for each pair. 3...
  14. I

    testing tips and advice

    testing is all new to me so i have a few questions to ask , so i know what to do in future if there are any surprises in store 1- when testing an old board: some cables IR test 6 Mohms , above the min 2 but is this cause for concern or normal ? 2- both rcds tripping at once , how do i solve...
  15. W

    Time saving tips when doing 2330 302 ( Inspection, Testing and Commissioning ) assess

    Hi all, I am going to be doing my second attempt at the 302 assessment and I am wondering if anyone can send some tips on time saving. Although my first attempt was done with while recovering from a broken hand I feel as though time got the better of me in the end. On my exam results sheet I...
  16. S

    Top Electrical Tips!

    Viz stylee.... Use your ammeter to find the current rating of fuses and mcbs when the numbers have been rubbed off.
  17. V

    ACA Test Cambuslang Tips

    Hi all, this is my first post on here hopefully its in the correct section.. I recently sat my ACA test in Cambuslang and i failed on 3 parts out of the 6.. i knew i wasnt going to pass overall as i wasnt confident I done well in my Inspection & Testing part.. but i failed on Risk Assesment...
  18. S

    Apprenticeship Tips...

    I'm about to start my electrical apprenticeship a week on Monday. I'm very excited but also a tad nervous. Was just wondering if anybody has any tips etc for me to ensure I really make a good impression at the firm I'll be working for. Anything would be great! THANKS!
  19. S

    20mm galv conduit. tips and tricks

    Morning guys. On my way to work today and iv got to install basic conduit on walls. Basic being one length with T pieces. And at one end a couple of bends. Every electrician has different tricks with installing conduit (or other types of containment). I would appreiciate some tips :) iv worked...
  20. 1Justin

    Rewire while house occupied. - Tips and strategies?

    I'll be quoting this week on a 1950's rewire. House occupied by couple with young lad. They might be able to take the odd long weekend away but basically I'm working round them. They understand there will be mess, and I've said I can channel where necessary only with bolster/chisel to reduce...

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