Been to a job to see this. I'm guessing that when the old CU was replaced the sparks didn't bother to remove the old meter tails - they were live and just had a couple of wraps of insulation tape round them.
Hope this hasn't already been posted, Trade Skills 4 U (a forum sponsor) are offering free calibration at their new Warrington facility;
Free Calibration Morning -...
A Good Afternoon to everyone,
My name is Ivan currently working as a Ramp Agent at Heathrow Airport, about a year an a half ago i decided to finally go ahead and learn the trade so i enrolled myself on a Full Scope Electrician course. Im far from being a fully qualified electrician but slowly...
Morning all, just been looking how far you can take electrical quals and come across this site.
I decided for a total career change 2 years ago so signed up for the c&g 2365 course. I passed level 2 last June, the science and principles was a bit full on at first. Not done any serious...
QVS Electrical Supplies opened its first branch in St.Ives Huntingdon in October 1994. Steady expansion followed, with the opening of a further 12 branches serving trade and diy across the south east. Nationwide, our customers have also enjoyed the same competitive pricing, quality products and...
Has anyone else had problems with the companies not being willing to pay out for work undertaken?
I am about to enter dispute with IWA.biz who claim they did not authorise the work and are refusing to pay. Am about to tell the householder I will return his ST system to the state I found it in...
Im currently at a stage where I have been working on site now for a year as a electricians mate whilst undertaking the last part of this course.
It has come to my attention that the qualifications obtained through the course, I will unable to obtain a trainee card let alone a gold ECS card...
Well I never thought I would say it but I went into CEF Chelmsford today and was pleasantly surprised, credit where credit is due. I normally only go in there when I absolutely cannot get stuff elsewhere.
Chelmsford has a new female member of staff who is obviously learning the ropes, she...
All trade will get an extra discount. See information here: http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electricians-arms/111840-15-uheat-underfloor-heating-discount-code.html - This is strictly for trade only.
You will need to have access to the electricians arms to see that thread. Here's info on how...
Just thought I would post a warning about this company, They are a facilities management company based in Oxfordshire and I got a call out of the blue from someone called Will Simmonds a couple of months ago. He wanted me to do a couple of jobs at an opticians in Bath, it actually fitted in with...
Hi all
Advice required as I may be picking up the tools again after 18 years.
Now I have my Scotvec and City & Guild certs from 1986-91 so would I be required to update any stuff for employment purposes?
Thanks
cowie
Thread
after
course
getting
regulations
required
trade
years
high tower
you have a lot to learn discipline for one thing. If you care to read your reply you have a desire and passion the operative i mentioned did not otherwise he would have bought a few tools and done willing to show a bit more interest( we advised him to get CSCS ECS cards to give him...
Hello everyone. I am looking for some advice. I am 27 years old and and currently studying level 2 electrical installations and will be doing level 3 after. I am not in the trade as this is a complete career change for me. What is the best way to gain valuable hands on experience? Due to...
feeling slightly horrified by some of the information and stories I've read regarding these guys, having had the "sales" meeting thought I would do some background checking to see if they are even slightly legit.
Funny thing is most of the bad reviews I've seen are from 2014/15 and don't add up...
notoriousnary
Thread
already
another
college
course
electrician
question
tradetrades
I have recently decided that I want to become an Electrician. There is a big company called TradeSkills4U that offer a 16 Week course that will enable me at the end to be a fully qualified domestic, commercial and industrial electrician. It is a paid course where I would invest a lot of money...
Anybody with these?
I have been for two years and recently called to change policy cover to include 3 phase. Woman on the other end didn't understand the difference so I explained and she held me on hold while she spoke to the underwriters. When she got back to me she said as long as you are...
Hi all,
Hipe I'm ok to post this here can anyone tell me of trade skills 4 u is the right way forward for myself to get the qualification needed to becoming an electrician.
Best EV Chargers by Electrical2Go! The official electric vehicle charger supplier.
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc