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  1. 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...
    • Stoufer2000
    • Thread
    • break cable cement concrete duct install tools
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. 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 -...
  3. 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...
    • Matthew Garside
    • Thread
    • advice claim cover free ppe tax tools years
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. S

    I Need Work Electrician/electricians mate needed london

    Electrician/ mate needed north London and Watford areas. Immediate start
  5. 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...
  6. B

    I Need Work Electricians mate/labourer/3rd year apprentice needed in Surrey

    Hi all Looking for labourers, mates or apprentices with a couple of years experience to assist electricians in growing company. Based in Staines, Surrey. Mainly domestic refurbs and new builds. No major travelling but we are getting a few jobs going into London. Would ideally have transport and...
  7. G

    Decent crimping tool?

    im after a good crimping tool preferably with insulated crimp dies and un-insulated dies up to 10mm2. Seen these: Kennedy Industrial - RATCHET CRIMPING TOOL C/WINTERCHANGEABLE JAWS 8PC - Cromwell Tools -...
  8. Clive P

    Devon Auction

    Hi, Just thought I would give you the heads up on an Auction on 7th December at MST Auctions. An Electrical firm in liquidation. Electrical Contractors in Liquidation: Tools, Test Equipment, Electrical Stock & 6 Vans.. Incl. Bosch, Hilti, Makita, Rems power & cordless tools. Generators...
  9. Startinez

    Tips for general "DIY" aspects of electrical work

    Hi all, I am training in domestic electrics and employed working in a commercial basis on D.C systems for telecommunications infrastructure. Because of this, I don't have much time to actually get experience in certain aspects relating to electrical work such as cable chasing in a domestic...
  10. L

    Chance to win 5K worth of Ryobi one+ power tools.

    Ryobi Tools UK - http://uk.ryobitools.eu/win/ I've just done it....Would be nice if someone from the forum won them :)
  11. O

    Klein Tools - Electricians Bag

    I saw these yesterday at Elex, Sandown Park: Hum.... despite it saying its been uploaded I can't add it! Anyway its very similar to the CK electricians toolbag (I'm on my 3rd but the zip stitching is RUBBISH). Anyone got one? Thanks
  12. B

    Milwaukee Crimp Dies

    Hi, does anyone use a Milwaukee crimping tool? I am having trouble getting the dies for this tool thank you.
  13. R

    Career Progression

    Hi I'm looking for some advice, I'm really keen to progress my career as an electrician and would just like peoples opinions and advice on the best ways todo this e.g what courses etc i should be looking to undertake. I have been looking into possibly doing a HNC, complex or some sort of...
  14. D

    Off the tools !!!

    HI Guys Im off the tools and in to design and management. I dont think my knees could take much more house bashing or my wife take another cut in the feed in tariff resulting in mad hours and destruction of loads of jobs. Im putting my old van stock on ebay just trying to shift it to people...
  15. Eco Chap

    Electrician Required Full Time - Shropshire

    Evening all, We have a position opened up for a fully qualified sparks in the West Mids/Shrops area. Mainly to carry out Domestic works but Commercial experience would be a bonus as the need may arise to bounce around contracts. Vehicle provided along with power tools, must have own hand...
  16. P

    Trying Again After Negativity

    hi guys ive come back again, i was really annoyed after being on here due to the negativity of some of the mentors and regular users on here, i yes have enrolled on a course with one of the lower regarded providers but was the only way i could continue to work in the field im in...
    • patrick clowery
    • Thread
    • advice after again certs college electrical work learning tools trying
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Electrical Course Trainees Only
  17. M

    just starting out

    cant seem to get on trainee forum-any way ive finished college -have no experience -need electricians mate/improver job so I can start level 3 nvq. what tools and ppe should I purchase.some ask for full ppe-does that mean boots, hi vis vest and hard hat?some ask for own hand tools others ask for...
  18. haptism

    Power tools from sheds

    Hi, would like to know your opinions of the quality of branded power tool (Dewalt, Makita, ect) from the big sheds. The reason I ask is because years ago it was often mentioned that the various tools sold from sheds are fitted with cheaper parts that have a limited life span. I bought a...
  19. P

    Stud Detector recommendation

    Hi Guys My colleague and I are currently looking to purchase a new stud detector but at the moment are struggling to find one that will detect stud, and cables through plaster skim and concrete. Could anyone help with recommending a detector they use that will pick up stud, conduit and cables...
  20. L

    Tool belt recommendations

    What's the preferred flavour of tool belt? Need a new one so looking for quality.

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