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    NICEIC MCS inspection...Last minute tips please!!

    Hi guys, We have our mcs inspection tomorrow with NICEIC. I have the folder ready etc. Just wanted any last minute tips or any questions you were asked so I can prepare myself!! Thanks very much!! :)
  2. L

    Opening factory-sealed cable tips

    Is there any way to break open your average pre-fabbed cable connector tip in such a way that you could re-use it? I'd like to replace the end of a DC cable without just chopping the end off ...
  3. S

    tips on bending awkard angles on steel conduit.

    I have to bend some steel conduit as shown in the picture about how would you get the angles spot on? The picture isnt really accurate as i belive the 2 sets will be similar. doing it another way isnt an option as thats how the client wants it too look like. the black opject is a wall support...
  4. S

    testing tips

    I am trying to compile a list of handy tips you guys have picked up along the way during your careers which will help to pin point the problem during fault finding. thanks chaps!
  5. A

    2931 Exam tomorrow, tips for next 24hrs

    Hi, Exam day tomorrow and wondering best thing to be doing in prep, reading GN3, past papers or smoking like a gooden. Andy
  6. K

    Tips for clearing snow

    Now that the dreaded snow season is almost upon us what tips for clearing it do you have ? I use a leaf blower in my drive ! works a treat and when the kids decide to snow ball me i pull out the leaf blower ! chuckle chuckle its the super soaker equivalent for snow ! also you can get an inverter...
  7. sythai

    Core cutting tips please.....

    Evening Chaps... Usually try to avoid core cutting if poss or have been lucky on most jobs before and managed to cut from the outside in.... if you know what I mean. But have a few coming up at where I've got to cut from the inside ---> to out. Couple of questions please ? - Best way limit...
  8. K

    17th edition tips to pass

    Afternoon lads just as the title says really, iam starting my 17th edition course next thursday, been flicking through the brb but its too much to take in, anyone got any tips on how to get an definate pass rate thanks
  9. C

    Started an electrical eBay shop. Tips and Advice needed.

    I have just launched a new ebay shop in the last month selling some of our products, hoping to boost our online presense whilst generating us some sales also. Does anyone have any experience with running an ebay store or online store? Thank you, Chalon.
  10. G

    Hello, about me and any tips appreciated

    Hi Everyone, Am new to the Site and posting my 1st msg. Just wanted to introduce myself and get a bit of advice if at all possible. My name is Gavin and I am 30 years old. I am as keen as mustard as I have started down the long and what I hope to be a successful path of a career change. I...
  11. E

    Cat 5. Best tools, hint and tips if you'd be so kind.

    Hello all, I have a couple of re wires which I will be needing to second fix soon. In both, I have run quite a few networking cables. I'm noticing an increase for this service with customers so I'm looking for a few pointers on what you guys consider to be the best tools and materials to work...
  12. N

    Any tips on pulling single core cable into conduit

    We have today been pulling some single core cable into conduit and ran into a number of snags. Mainly the ball of knitting wool left after the majority of the cable had been pulled. We overcame this by adjusting the length of all cables to be the same when there was still only about three of...
  13. jon jordan

    tips on TT systems

    Hi guys I done a install today and the system was a TT. My 1st TT can you guys give me some tips on what to expect when testing. I only did a socket change n light switch change things to look out for ie zs readings ze readings electrode testing ( how to ) etc many thanks jon
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    Transocean interview- advice,hints and tips please.

    Ive got an interview with Transocean for ART electrician soon which is Accelerated Rig Training programme apparently. Theres an aptidude test followed by and interview. Does anyone know what to expect from the test to help me prepare? Ive been working so hard and spent so much money over the...
  15. M

    Looking for a NVQ3 apprenticeship, can someone give me some tips?

    My college is not offering the practical part of the qualification next September so that means I will have to go on an apprenticeship. Should I target big well known companies like southern electric or should I ring the one man band kind of people. What would I be likely to get into?
  16. T

    Building Site etiquette or top tips?

    I am leaving the Navy after 15 years as a Electronic Engineer and I have just retrained as an electrician (2391, 2382, Level 2 EAL cert for Domestic Elect Installers and ECS card application in the post). A local Company has kindly offered me a work trial on a building site. As I have never...
  17. R

    Garage nightmare - just after peoples thoughts, advise and tips.

    Hi there I've got a job at the moment to sort out the electrics in a garage. The issue according to the owner was that 2 of the 3 double sockets in the garage aren't working. I went yesterday and the issue isn't exactly as the owner described. There is one double socket on the back wall of...
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    Bang! Large flash / bang at voltmeter tips.

    Hi all, Just had quite a fright & must say I'm pretty annoyed with myself. I've just tested the ends of a wire to check if it was live (using a fluke voltmeter) and had a massive flash and bang at the points of the probes). I'm annoyed because I should have isolated the circuit and...
  19. S

    tips and tricks ?

    I find myself testing a lot of place that have no info on the DB. I use a fuse finder, isolating other circuits and leg work to identify each point on the circuit. This is a pain when other trades are around as they keep grumbling about me turning off power. I recently did one that took 6hrs...
  20. W

    kewtech probe tips

    does anyone know there i can get replacement probe tips for kt64,thanks

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