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  1. Malcolm

    Trying to locate a RTC Dual Breaker

    Hi all. Would anyone be able to tell me where I would be able to locate one of these. It is for a transformer and each mcb is for one double socket. As you can see the one on the left hand side is damaged. Thanks for any help. Malc
  2. S

    Agency trying to screw me over?

    I got offered a job and was told I would be paid £11 an hour PAYE. My contact at the agency has now left and the payroll person is now telling me I have to sign up to their umbrella company where the umbrella will pay me PAYE. Surely they are screwing me over, as now I will have employers NI...
  3. P

    Old fogy trying to stay young(ger)

    Hi all, been on here for a few weeks, now retired, but like to keep in with electricals. Sad really! Served my time with South Wales Electricity Board, I think on 14th edition IEE regs. Did 10 years house bashing, then moved North and Joined Norweb, various jobs appliance delivery electrician...
  4. N

    Trying to understand 3-way switch and smart lighting

    Hello, Total newbie here and as you can tell from my name..... I'm definitely not an electrician. I've done a bit of electrical hackery in the past, mostly in cars and a bit of soldering, but this all feels a bit beyond my ability and I'd rather not be electrocuted and die before my 30th...
  5. Cadgey123

    Customers trying to be chancers

    How do you guys react when a customer tries to drive you down on price? I am struggling at the moment to deal with that side of things because I take offence a little, when I know they have every reason to barter with me. I just know I am very fair on pricing so maybe should stop being too...
  6. M

    Trying to source coloured LED garden floodlights/similar with a catch

    Plan is to illuminate a bunch of impressive trees (including a few Californian Redwoods!) in a garden. Client wants to be able to change the colour of the lights easily and (here's the catch) independently from each other. I've found lights that look suitable in several places but they're all...
  7. Andy-1960

    Trying to view 18th Edition Draft

    Anyone else having difficulties reading the draft that has been posted on the BSI website? I'm finding it is painfully slow or stops responding.. Very frustrating
  8. N

    Trying to understand why smoke comes out of my monitor.

    So I have been renovating some old Steadicams. These run off V mount batteries on the bottom brackets which feeds power to the camera and accessories on the top stage and the monitor on the bottom bracket. Electrics is not something I know too much about but I’ve tried to do some research and...
  9. D

    VIR or PVI

    Hello Guys This is a right noob question but its really been bugging me. ok so i have a pc which is 500watt (labelled) but runs on 110v and 230v. V/ I X R : 230/38 = 6.05A 110/38 = 3.10A But using the formula P VI i get the following i wanna work our i so p/v 500/230 = 2.17 500/110 = 4.54...
  10. R

    New guy

    Hello, fellow electricians! I need some insight from you guys. My name is Oleg, I am an electrician from Denmark. Had 4 years of school/apprenticeship in electrical firm, and one year in the field after I graduated. I have decent English skills and I am thinking about trying to come work in...
  11. Doomed

    being thick

    16mm 3 core swa single phase clipped direct outside (shaded) on a 63 B type 60898 Do I really mean that the maximum length is 68m, or am I being really thick tonight? Trying to look at a way of providing more power to an outlet pillar that happens to be the furthest point from the supply cabinet...
  12. A

    Trying to break into commercial

    Hi guys I have been running my company for about 2 years now and going steady. We are an NICEIC Approved Contractor. Most of the work has been domestic so far which I don't mind, however I'd like to get more commercial work. Does anyone have any tips on how to get more commercial contracts...
  13. N

    Does a Rewire of Bathroom Have to Have Extractor Fan Installed for Regs?

    Hello, I recently had house re-wired which included bathroom. While the wiring for an extractor fan / isolation switch for one has been installed no actual extractor fan has been. I was wondering whether this is required to for the Electrician to sign-off/for regulations? (My builder...
  14. L

    Where do people advertise etc.

    Hello guys, Just a quick one I was wondering where you guys advertise or more importantly get most of your from? A new guy here starting out with not many contacts just trying to get some ideas for getting some work through the door.. Thanks
  15. L

    AutoCAD

    Hi there, I've been trying to get my head around AutoCAD for a while now and I'm trying to produce a full template that has all the blocks and title pages needed for an electrical installations. I've now got all the blocks I need but I'm having problems setting up the dynamic blocks. Does...
  16. J

    Trying again. Advice?

    Hi, My name is Johnathan I'm 23 years of age and I'm from Wigan. From 2011- 2013 I done CG PEO and my level 2 2330. How ever I couldn't find an aprentiship what so ever. Due to the recession at the time. So now I'm at a stage in my life where I need a trade and don't want to be working in an...
  17. 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...
  18. B

    Trying to help my hubby

    hi everyone My hubby is an electrician with 15+ years experience however he struggles with having confidence in pricing jobs and worries that he he asking for too much, I don't think he charges enough and he often lets people take advantage of his good nature, he is part p registered, we live...
  19. C

    Trying To Source A G9 Dome/shroud

    I am trying to find a replacement shroud / dome for a G9 light fitting. The shroud / dome I need has an M8 female base thread. It is 28mm high (excluding the separate lamp holder) and has a 20mm outside diameter. The shade will not accept a larger diameter fitting. I cannot find the shroud /...
  20. P

    Trying To Work Out Price For Doing Wiring In Kitchen

    Hello, I have carried out electrical wiring in a kitchen. I have never priced a job before and don't want to overprice or shortchange myself any help would be much appreciated. I fitted: 16 down lights 2 double socket moves Moved all isolator off walls and relocated to central location (10...

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