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What is the best/preferred method when connecting 20mm conduit to a back box of a socket on an outside wall ?
I am connecting a BG Weatherproof Storm DP 13A socket to an outside wall, fed from socket directly behind the socket from the kitchen.
Would using a 20mm female or male...
I am looking for advice on getting an upgraded 25 meter extension cable from my office into my car park to charge my EV from an IP66 rated socket, from a standard Tesla 3 pin plug - plug in charger. I know not to use normal off the shelf extension cables as they're naff, melt and are a fire...
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I’m an adult learner, just completed my level 2 and 18th edition. How do you get into the trade? Every mate/improver job I see you need experience, own tools etc. It feels like no one is willing to give you a chance or even respond to you.
Good afternoon everyone.
So im currently working as a multi skilled engineer in the food production industry.
Im a qualified electrician with most of my qualifications apart from 2391.
Im looking to set up and go self employed offering domestic,industrial and agricultural services but want to...
Anybody know if it’s possible to be self employed but an apprentice of a company? I want to jump ship from my employer and have found someone willing to take me on but he wants me to go self employed?
I want to go self employed but don’t know how it’ll work with being an apprentice?
any info...
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I am about to continue with my electrical installation studies at Bedford College and am extremely keen to find a company or person to take me under their wing to learn the ropes whilst completing my level 2 and 3.
I have already completed various qualifications related to...
Little discussion with my boss regarding when quoting for say an extra socket to be installed. My idea was test the existing circuit on quotation to confirm existing circuit is a complete ring and do the Zs at the socket I’m coming off.
His reply was just quote job, do the job then test...
Got sent to the Seychelles for a job once, yes more like a holiday, heard it all before, anyway where are the Seychelles? smack dab in the middle of the most Shark infested Ocean in the World, used to go for a dip in the mornings, got odd looks from the locals, wasn't until the barman warned me...
Many moons ago I was wiring the heating systems that British gas were installing throughout Ordstall housing estate in Salford, Manchester. It was the type of place where you needed to be streetwise if you know what I mean.
I was working on the top floor of a 3 storey block of flats one...
Hi all,
Have been saving a lot to build some capital. Working as a manager in factory at the moment but want to get back on the tools so have been saving like crazy to relieve the pressure a little.
What do I have to consider about setting up my own business and start taking on some work on...
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I have an issue with a customers Heatrea Sadia Electromax Combi Boiler, i was wondering if any one had much dealings with fault finding on those units.
Im based in Aberdeen, going on 19 years self employed up here. 6 years ago we installed one of these Electromax Combi...
There are some classic/cult movies out there that are further enhanced by the musical score, so here's a thread to stick your choices up for viewing and reaction...
I love this track and the film LEON is a very powerful and emotional film, a must see if you haven't clocked it yet.
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Wickes are currently selling off their plastic Wylex stocks, instore prices are lower than their online prices, from GBP 14.99 for a Twin RCD board (minus breakers). (An 80amp RCD in its own costs GBP 35 though!)
You could buy...
Evening all.
I have just got a puppy labrador, he's 10 weeks old and I've taken a week off to spend a bit of time with him, but I need to get back to work.
The idea is for him to come out in the van with me and I just wondered if anyone else does this and if they have any problems?
Cheers guys.
We all know that if something is extraneous then it needs to be bonded. However, if we have some water pipes in a bathroom for example that test at 0.2Ω to earth (MET) would you be happy with that? Let's assume it has RCD protection. I realise some say that if the extraneous tests at <1667Ω then...
I was a bit bored so I went back to see the early posts of mine that were 'liked' by other members and also the posts I have liked in the distant past. Yeah I know it sounds vain but it was also very entertaining and just for interest Tel was the first person to give me a like.
Anyway, reading...
A colleague of mine has mentioned that they have experienced electric shock symptoms whilst washing up. They say that all the circuits in the kitchen are protected by RCD so assuming they are working ok, it rules out the theory that there is an electrical circuit problem.
Possible earthing...
Hi all, hope all are well. Went to a job today and noticed that they had a socket less than 300mm away from the edge of the hob, I would say more like 150-100mm away. Told them that this wasnt correct and should be moved but obviously they didnt want this as would mess the kitchen up. They said...
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