tips

  1. 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...
  2. W

    kewtech probe tips

    does anyone know there i can get replacement probe tips for kt64,thanks
    • waynelester
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    • aus kewtech probe tips
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    • Forum: Australia
  3. cliffed

    tips on swa connections

    just wondering are we trying the impossible.installing 2x300mm swa to a eaton 800amp panelboard,because of circumstances the swa enter the building underground in a 1m depth trench,,the dbs are approx 1m above ffl.A 75mm hole will be drilled into the bottom extension box & suitable gland fitted...
    • cliffed
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    • aus connections swa tips
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
  4. T

    Hi, any tips/ suggestions for me?

    Hi, I've posted this in the jobs section but i thought id post it here aswell as a bit of an introduction, Hi, Just started my NVQ lvl1 and C&G Level 2 2330 September. I have nearly completed my NVQ lvl1 already and i am looking to pick up some work if possible. Little bit about myself, im...
  5. telectrix

    Tips

    Just a thought. How about a thread covering hints and tips, nothing too technical, just if any members have useful tips or know of gadgets that save time and money ( without cutting corners, of course ) let's have 'em
  6. R

    Straight and level boxes tips?

    Right I've been in this game for a while now, but one recurring problem I'm having is getting knock out boxes nice and level at first fix after chasing (we're talking existing installations here, new builds are a piece of pee). I get it OK but it just seems to take me forever, and I'm still...
    • rocker
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    • aus boxes level straight tips
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Australia
  7. kevyn

    Advertising tips...............

    Hi all I took the plunge 3 months ago and went self employed. I now need some advice regarding advertising. To update I have the van signwritten, t-shirts, business cards, posters etc. I have also tried an ad in the local fish wrapper but it was very expensive and got no return from it.:( Is...
  8. C

    Top tips for apprentices

    I am 90% sure i have found myself an employer. I just want to pick everyones brains to find out the top tips of the trade for apprentices to learn.:cool: Cheers Chris
    • Chris1
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    • apprentices apprenticeship aus tips
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Australia
  9. C

    Anyone got any tips to make marking out lights easier?

    :)Just wondering if any of you guys had any helpful tips to make marking out lights better and quicker?
    • cairns
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    • anyone aus easier lighting lights out tips
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
  10. R

    Plastering tips

    Good moring Vietnam. Has anyone got any decent tips for plastering, especially on wide chases? I guess every time I do one I get a little better at it, but I never seem to be able to get it quite right. I tell the customers that I'm not a plasterer and that if they want a top finish to get a...
  11. banny07

    10 Great Tips For 2010

    Ten Great Tips For 2010 1. Stay out of Trouble. 2. Aim for Greater Heights. 3. Stay Focused on your Job. 4. Exercise to Maintain Good Health. 5. Practice Team Work. 6. Rely on your Trusted Partner to Watch your Back. Take your Time Trusting Others. 7. Save for Rainy Days. 8. Rest...
  12. Dan

    ContractorForum: Any tips for getting in with big building firms?: As it says in the

    ContractorForum: Any tips for getting in with big building firms?: As it says in the title, Any one know of any tricks of the tr.. http://------/7l6pBE More... Follow us on Twitter.
  13. P

    Faultfinding Tips

    Anyone got any tips for faultfinding in electrical control systems?
  14. D

    CU change tips and tricks

    Hi all, Got my first Elecsa assessment in a couple of weeks, one of my jobs I'll be showing him is a CU change, I'm happy with the theory but just wondered if any of you learned chaps had any tips or tricks when doing this kind of thing,experience is a wonderful thing :) One more thing, will I...
  15. P

    tips on touting for business

    has anyone got any top tips or recommended leaflets or website downloads etc. im getting my private works legitimate and getting part p registered to move over to the self employed route instead of working for other firms. has anyone tried sending info to estate/letting agents re smoke alarms...
    • patricklondon
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    • business tips
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Business Related
  16. B

    2391 tips

    got my 2391 theory coming up any one got any tips
  17. V

    2330 301 online exam tips.

    Hi folks, just a little heads up. I sat my 301 yesterday and there were about 20 questions on health and safety, all of which were bog simple, eight questions on motors, three questions which required use of formula (impedance, resistivity and reactance) and the rest general principles...
  18. P

    i need tips on starting my own business

    i am wondering if anyone can give me tips on starting my own company,ie a man in a van.i am booking my 17th and the testing course soon and i know that i have to get affiliated with eca,nic etc. but will i need to register a company name and also does anyone know how to get some sort of pricing...
    • pigletvonpiggle
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    • business starting tips
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
  19. W

    Making Good Tips!

    Though I would start a thread for some making good tips. I usually get some one in to make good for me (which of course costs) but if there were any good quick tips out there, it could save a small furtune and I would consider doing some myself. :) Well smaller bits anyway. I wouldn't...
  20. S

    1st big job, would like some tips

    Hello again all. I am about to to take on my 1st big job, so far i've added sockets lights ect but now i have the chance to do a rewire. It's a black canvas that a freind is renovationg so i have plenty of time to concentrate on doing a really good job. I have some questions though...
    • scampy
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    • boxes electrical work going job lights questions tips
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum

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