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  1. edexlab

    India advice - entering the country with tools, test meters etc and customs officials

    Evening gents I've a short term job in mid May in Bangalore should only be a few weeks And I'm looking for advice from people who have worked in India Innoculations , medical, malaria ,food issues and insurance etc all in hand Any general advice would be very welcome I'm particularly...
  2. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Top Sparky tools

  3. W

    110v transformer start up current

    I've recently qualified and want to get myself set up with some new tools. I don't really fancy having some tools 110v and some 230v, if I can get away with it I'd prefer to have all 110v. However, I realise this isn't practical for domestic work as the transformer will probably take out the CB...
  4. D

    Impact Drivers

    Hello I'm an apprentice sparks I was wondering on a makita impact Driver, it says 5Amps 18v on the battery, if the wires in the body of the drill were exposed and someone who was using the drill touched the wires what would happen ? I was told at College around half an amp will kill you so I...
  5. rolyberkin

    Ltd Company - Van Maintenance

    I am just about to switch from sole trader to Ltd Company (the company is all set up but not yet trading) I have got to go and see an accountant in the next couple of weeks but in the meantime as in the next few days my van needs a service/MOT and probably a load of work.........!:-( If i...
  6. Pete999

    QS

    I was listening to a debate regarding Part P and a point came up regarding Quality Supervisors, one chap mentioned that many of the larger Contracting firms, say 30 operatives would operate with only 1 QS. Now I'm no expert but I have a good Friend who was a QS (he is a member of the Forum) not...
  7. R

    Speed control of power tools ?

    I'm looking for a device that can plug in line with a 16 a extension cable that will control the speed of brush motors on power tools, up to a 2000 w angle grinder. I have seen PCB units on eBay but I'm not sure which one would be suitable. It would be ideal if it could be switched between 240...
  8. DavidSpark

    I Need Work Looking for weekend work expereience - Catterick/Richmond/Darlington/Northallerton

    Hello everyone! I am looking for weekend work experience within the Catterick, Richmond, Darlington and Northallerton area. I am currently working as a Military Electrician near that area and wish to gain further experience on all types of electrical installations, which should allow me to...
  9. D

    let down by 'top brands'

    Having invested a lot of money on setting up I feel slightly disappointed in recent purchases. (I do not abuse my tools and keep them clean and well looked after) Bosch 36V SDS (the new shape) battery died after 6 months (bosch did replace) but considering the price of this drill i was very...
  10. FatAlan

    British made tools

    Ok folks. Are there any good makes of tools manufactured in the U.K? Would be good to get a feel for what might still be left out there. I suspect that what few companies that are left may be selling in name only with manufacturing being done on the cheap in China. Anyone aware of any small...
  11. Pete999

    Pete's Videos The Yanks have tools for everything

  12. Pete999

    Pete's Videos What a bunch of TOOLS

    Seriously quite a good advert really, made me smile anyway
  13. S

    Copper sheathed cable - Glanding Enquiry

    Garden lighting job. All this cable is to be stripped out and replaced with SWA. I have to join where it emerged from the house however. I've not come across this cable before or how to gland it. Any tips?
  14. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Tool bag tarts will love this

  15. S

    Cable Duct install in Cement Bound Sand (CBS)

    Hi Has anyone had any experience of excavating to find HV underground cables in CBS backfill? I am being asked increasingly to use CBS (usually about 1:14 Cement/sand) for bedding and cover infill of cable ducts we install. Reason usually given is that apparently it helps with heat dissipation...
  16. telectrix

    Bargain???

    dunno the quality, but at this price has to be worth a punt, maybe as an apprentice's first st? 7pcs Multi-purpose Electrican's Insulated Electrical Hand Screwdriver Tools Set | eBay -...
  17. T

    Electrician Jobs Looking for Weekend work in Kent

    My names Ted, I live in Kent I'm 20 years of age and am a second year apprentice with 4 years experience on the tools.I am looking for some weekend work Saturdays and Sundays or just saturdays. I have all my own tools and drive my own car so can travel where necessary. Thank you.
  18. M

    Advice on tax free allowance of up to £2500 for mileage, tools and PPE.

    I am on the books at a firm as "transport provided" but very regularly use my own car with no mileage paid whatsoever, only single time rate after 15 miles one way. I also provide the majority of my own hand tools and power tools, as well as things like work pants. I understand you can do a...
  19. S

    I Need Work Electrician/electricians mate needed london

    Electrician/ mate needed north London and Watford areas. Immediate start
  20. jaydub

    Start Up Costs

    Hi everyone, this may have been posted before so sorry if that is the case, but... Thinking of starting up by myself and I'm trying to calculate the average costs involved in starting up, followed by the on-going annual costs. I will be setting up as a sole trader and do not wish to grow the...

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