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...
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I've posted this in the jobs section but i thought id post it here aswell as a bit of an introduction,
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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...
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
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...
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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.:(
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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:
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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