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  1. B

    Rcd, small puff of smoke and then won't test trip.

    Hello fella's, here's one for you. First post from me and I'd like to know any ideas. I went to a job today where the guy has had a new M2 board installed. Guy previously fitted m2 rcbo (6a) to a lighting circuit (no problem), 1mm live and neutral and earth going off to circuit (no problem)...
  2. G

    Working live

    Hey guys, I was wondering where if in the BGB or if you have any links you could find some of regulations regarding working live, when you should etc. As an apprentice, I have already had to work live, so was wondering what the guidelines say about it, the necessity to work live and what should...
  3. S

    I worked out what a neon screwdriver is for

    Contrary to popular belief they are not fishing weights, neither are they a substitute padlock for the garden shed. No. A neon screwdriver is designed to be the perfect size to remove layers of paint from slotted screws so they can be removed with little or no swearing.
  4. S

    20% pir

    since being self employed i am now only NICEIC domestic...but used to do PIR when i worked for a full NICEIC company about 10 years ago...and i used to do a lot of pub testing for entertainments licences so am a bit out of touch. i was called in today to do some work in a pub which has just been...
  5. 1Justin

    514.9.1 diagrams and documentation when worked on part of install?

    514.9.1 Diagrams and documentation. What is the best thing to do having worked on just part of an installation (domestic?) Example: Say I remove, change and replace a lighting circuit. Then I add 2 new circuits into empty slots in DB. So there are 3 new circuits, one of them taking the place...
  6. O

    Anybody worked with Atlantic immersion heaters

    Has any worked with Atlantic immersion heaters they are a French mob but their UK agent went bust so I am looking for a couple of things one is anybody got a contact number for them yes I can G**gle but I would like to ask a technical question. The set up is a ceramic wire wound heater (a bit...
  7. J

    What work can i do??

    hi, im an electrician and i finished my 2330 just before the course changed. I am now unsure to what im physically allowed to do on my own. I don't have my NVQ yet due to constant dodgy jobs such as un-qualified employers, being horribly under paid and just generally being mistreated. ive been...
  8. E

    Anyone worked for a company called serviceteam ltd

    I got a call from a company called serviceteam ltd, theyre offering to call me whenever a job comes in. Has anyome heard of them?
  9. D

    requirement for notifying building controll?

    Ok so Im new on here and this is my first question (so please forgive me if im being stupid) Im a qualified spark and been so for some 10 years but have always worked for a company, this company is not registered to fulfill part p as we dont do domestic work. Im in the process of starting up in...
  10. L

    Haveing worked in the electrical industry what has been you best most enjoyable job

    and how did u get into it.... I wouldnt mind working on overhead lines as it looks pretty cool but wouldnt know how to go about getting my foot in the door. Im expecting call backs from firms that specialise in this so no doubt they will tell me. just wondered if anyone had worked on projects...
  11. L

    Anyone worked or know of Temposolar/Tempo energy serv. ltd

    I've recently seen a job advertised in south wales, and was wondering if there is any info on this company?
  12. Paul.M

    The best place I've worked so far.

    After a bit of a shocker this afternoon I was asked to go down to a storage yard to look at a water heater in a mobile catering kitchen. Ok its on my way home and I'm not the type of man to knock work back, let's have a look. Glad I did, It's a converted fire engine so I felt like a big kid...
  13. C

    Who's been using Megger's 1730 MFT?

    Hey peeps, looking at the new 1730 MFT from Megger, currently using the 1553. Just wanted to know if any of you are using it and what you think? Also interested in the no trip test speed, is it much faster??? How long do the batteries last...etc. Any info would be much appreciated.
  14. J

    elec mate ready for work voluntarily with IPAF licence :)

    Hello my name is james and i currently have my level 3 c&g electrical installation i have worked as mate for years now and am in need to work with someone for a year so i can pass my NVQ3 I am willing to work 1 day a week voluntarily to gain the gain what i need to become fully qualified. I live...
  15. E

    Possibly the worst wall I have ever worked with,

    Can anyone here give me some advice? I am currently doing a full rewire on an unoccupied house but having some trouble chopping in backboxes. All external walls are fine but the internals are a real nightmare. They are made of a kind of soft breeze but have like a large 2" cylindrical hollow...
  16. N

    pir after remedials

    after completing the required remedial work (suggested onthe unsatisfactory pir the day before) on an installation, does a full pir need to be conducted again to show that it is up to scratch? thanks
  17. P

    another unfloor heating question

    just about to start a 40sqm underfloor heating job and want to pick some experienced minds :) i have worked out that it is going to draw 5600W so 24A its a 10m run so i have worked out i can use a 4mm cable with a 14v drop and a cable rating of 26a. can i get away with this ? or am i...
  18. T

    Anyone else worked for MODern Housing Solutions?

    Spent 2 unpaid weeks 'getting on the system' which involved an induction course, getting their van road worthy and generally getting messed around, till I left before actually doing any work for them. Pity the poor servicemen who are expecting a good service (they have the contract to maintain...
  19. sythai

    CSM facilities Management Services.... anyone worked through these..?

    Hi there.. Just seeing if anyone has done any PIR's through this company before ? CSM facilities Management Services Sy
  20. L

    What's your hourly cash rate? Just had a grumbling customer!

    Happy Xmas fellas What's your hourly cash rate? I've just had a customer grumble on me when I charged him £15 an hour cash, I wouldn't mind but the guy has plenty of money. I got the job by him seeing my van , I went to look at the job pretty much as soon as I parked up on a Friday at...

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