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  1. A

    12v Yacht Bow Thruster does not work with Victron BatteryProtect 220A

    At the weekend I installed a new bow thruster, 2 new batteries and a BatteryProtect 220A. The bow thruster does not work, I just get a clunk from the solenoid, no alerts or alarms ffrom the BT. If I bypass the BatteryProtect, the thruster works fine. What causes the clunk? I was expecting the...
  2. P

    HELP my company has signed off work I haven’t done in my name

    My company have fully signed a test certificate in my name on a job that I have not been to, worked on or tested. The work was done by a 4th year apprentice and tested by him as well. The test certificate was also filled incorrectly. Is this illegal? And what would you guys do about this...
  3. deamonata

    Advice for dealing with dodgy electrical work

    Hi there, We're currently having a new kitchen fitted and in the process we've had some new electrical work done. The electricains are comeing back on friday to install a new fuse as they didn't have a 16A one with them for the outside sockets (the cable is apparently not suitable for the size...
  4. Martyn Fletcher

    I Need Work Experienced Electrician in East Essex

    I have been sparking on and off since 1980 and run a self employed business which has employed up to 8 people. Since the pandemic I have drawn down the business to just myself so I am looking to build relationships with anyone in the CO postcodes who can use my services. NAPIT registered...
  5. C

    Work has gone quiet … Advice!

    Hi Just curious to see what people do if the work starts to go quiet. Not really happened to us before!!!!! We are general contractors, bit of everything (Schools, Restaurants, HVAC that sort of thing) - Do you ring round existing customers just as a ‘Hello we are still here’ sort of thing...
  6. J

    Who Can Work as an Electrician?

    Hello! I am looking into avenues into entering the trade, but I feel like all the information I can find online is incredibly convoluted and complicated in regards to who and how to be a 'Qualified Electrician'. For instance, were I to complete the C&G 2365 NVQ level 3 Diploma/Am2 could I...
  7. J

    Indesit tumble dryer IDC8T3B wire has come loose - heater does not work

    Hi ... I've made a silly mistake by not taking pics of wiring before starting a tumble dryer belt change. I hope someone can assist. I changed the drum belt on my Indesit condenser dryer IDC8T3B, but the heater did not come on and I noticed a loose orange wire next to the controller. The drum...
  8. S

    EAL Level 1 + 2 Electrical classroom work please?

    Hi All I'm starting an EAL Level 1 Diploma In Electrical Installation 601/0409/0 course in September and will hopefully be moving onto the Level 2 the year after, and I was wondering if anyone had any pieces of work/powerpoints/good websites they could send me so I can get some studying in...
  9. A

    How do oil immersed starters work

    Went to a job this week where we replaced a slip ring motor. We went back as it was not running upto full speed which we found was due to the oil immersed starter unit that the rotary wires onto. Someone on site pushed what seemed to be some sort of a cog with in the starter unit and this got...
  10. 2

    Best job for portfolio work?

    Hi all. In the process of my Level 3 and desperate to go self employed ASAP. What's the best job type that will give you the broadest range of work to satisfy the portfolio criteria in your expert opinions? Cheers 😁
  11. nitchinwales

    UK Can anyone get split-phase? Who does the work?

    Hello, I've been trying to find some information on split-phase today but not having much luck which brings me here. We're moving house to quite a rural area in Wales. Single phase is only available (c.£50k to get three-phase to the property) and I think we're going to need more power...
  12. C

    Advice on Finding Work - No Experience

    Hi guys, Not sure if this is the right place to ask since it's more of a general question. I'm looking for a bit of advice. I completed my level 2 and 3 a few years ago and I'm now looking to get into electrics full time. The problem I have is I have no on-site experience. I technically have...
  13. M

    How do fused spurs FCUs work.

    Hi, quick question. How do FCU's work? Do they just protect the load side and what I mean is, say you have a ring final with 2.5mm^2 protected by a 20a mcb at the consumer unit and you add a fused spur on that ring de-rated to 3a to supply a 1mm cable for lighting. Now say you start turning on...
  14. 2

    Advice on where to find work for older trainees?

    Hi all. Just a quick one to introduce myself, am 43 and decided to give up the office management job that I never got any satisfaction from to take the plunge. Hoping to go self employed, and have done the Level 2 with Level 3 ongoing. Any advice on how I can get opportunities to work to start...
  15. B

    Certification software that will work offline?

    Hi, Have been using the NICEIC software, but doesn't work without an internet connection. Many of our jobs are in areas with no mobile connectivity, so end up writing results on paper, and subsequently wasting time trying to find said bit of paper! Looking for recommendations for software that...
  16. M

    I Need Work Transitioning from the Military to Electrical work

    I'm in the process of leaving the MOD after 8 years into something completely new! I'm Nottingham based and have completed Level 2365, awaiting the results of the 2365 Level 3, have my 18th Edition and have enrolled myself on the Level 3 NVQ. I'm looking for a full time job, have my own...
  17. K

    I Need Work Experienced electrician - SW London

    Hi All, I am a fairly experienced electrician in both installation and maintenance in both domestic and commercial environments (5 years). I am looking for a new role as an electrician's mate as I lack some core skills which keep holding me back from progressing. I'm looking for a company that...
  18. R

    Will this fuse board require work prior to EICR?

    I was just about to book an EICR inspection for my property when the decorator said he didn't think the fuse board would pass. He said there was no RCD on the top board and partial on the bottom one. So rather than pay twice I was thinking of getting any potential work done first prior to the...
  19. J

    I Need Work Looking for advice on different electrical roles.

    Hi, I’m currently working as an electrical maintenance technician for the RAF. Although the apprenticeship scheme was top class, working life post apprenticeship hasn’t been what I’d hope for in terms of work load. Some weeks you can go a full week without doing any trade specific work...
  20. woodster92

    Superdeal Meter: how do they work & best way to connect Solar & Battery storage

    I have a client on a Superdeal tariff from SSE, the Superdeal Meter has 3 sets of tails coming out of it feeding 3 DBs: (i) DB1 - the main board for the house, (ii) DB2 - a small board for all storage heaters and (iii) DB3 - an even smaller board for electric water heating. Very high electricity...
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