So finally after 4 years ive been hit with a serious lack of work these last 2 months or so.
I keep having a run of good jobs for maybe 3 weeks then 2-3 weeks with barely a peep.
After moving from the midlands to surrey it has not helped trying to establish a new client base all over again.
How...
Hello all,
I have recently completed my Domestic Installers (DI) course at Stroud College.
Unlike the other intensive 2-3 week DI courses, this course ran for 17 weeks, it was one evening a week for 3.5 hrs. I think this is much better than the intensive 2-3 weeks as it gave me time to take in...
British Gas Fits backlog is now running at 6-8 weeks.
Anyone thinking of British Gas for their FIT's would be best advised to choose an alternative
supplier, until they put resources towards clearing up the massive backlog they have.
Looking for someone in the Epsom area to do a board change and a couple of remedial's on a lighting circuit and ring.
I'm about 500 miles away so a bit of a drive for me to do it so get in touch if your interested.
I'm looking at getting a business loan, my bank have told me it will take 8 - 12 weeks! Is this normal or is it worth trying other banks? Any experiences would be helpful as 8 weeks seems like a long time to get a loan approved.
Tom
Hi,
First post so welcome all and here goes
Over the last month the GE RCD has tripped randomly, the last time when we were asleep in bed and nothing more anoying to wake up late as alarm not gone off and all house sockets dead.
When i try to reset the rcd it will not reset until i turn off...
hi, all
anyone else bothered by the 12 week shutdown of all underground and overground stations
during which all trades will be out of work as the olympics gang do not want any VIP to see any orange ppe
going about their work.
total disgrace me thinks.
As title says, my beloved Metrel developed a fault today.
I called Metrel and yes they will look at it BUT the turn round time is 14 - 21 WORKING days.
So potentially that's a month without a tester, so I need to hire one - so looking for suggestions please!
Thanks
Hi There,
I am currently waiting to here back from a main contractor to find out whether I have won a decent sized commercial office refurb near Liverpool.
It looks as though it is certain, and to start in about 3-4 weeks but just waiting for confirmation.
It will be some stripping out and...
latest from jobcentre website for a vacancy in Bury , job description below.
Must be fully time served electrician. Must have full driving licence and own transport as will be required to drive as part of duties. Duties will involve carrying out electrical installations in domestic properties...
We had a 20 panel 3.9Kw system installed on 24th February 2012 just before the good rate ended and the estimated generation on our certificate is 2900Kwh.
To date (just 7.5 weeks later), we've generated 700Kwh.
Now, I know we've had some great weather lately, but what happens when I generate...
Clarkson evans training had an open evening last week, wae realy inpressed with the setup and staff, just after some feedback from anyone that has trained with the.
Hi everyone,
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has attended one of these "become an electrician in 4 weeks" course and how you are getting on since finishing. I don't want to hear from people that have spent 3 years on an apprenticeship only those who have attended one of these...
Has it gone dead on the PV side for anyone else?
Done a 'few' i.e ONE quote for someone few weeks back which should be a guaranteed but other than that nothing.
I know it's early days after the 3rd March but don't fancy the rush coming again 2 weeks before end of March.
Hi, since i joined the forum I have been very impressed with the usefulness of the information people offer and have learnt so much. I'm new to the PV industry and could do with some advice.
Since joining the industry I have been sent invites to courses, both free and expensive (I have to admit...
Well... Jan was really a slow start, but ever since the announcement on 9th Feb, it has gone a little crazy.
How many kW's have you guys managed to install or get booked in before the 3rd of March?
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my megger 1720has developed a problem its showing ERR 23 phoned MTS who said it was RCD overheating protection What ever that is I havent tested an RCD for 2 weeks now Its away to the hospital to get surgery :(:( Boss is sending me a spare up overnight Im worried about my poor megger feel...
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