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  1. C

    Completing NVQ practical at home / self employed / working for free

    Hi All I'm after some advice with regards to completing the NVQ L3 either 2356 or 2357. I work in maintenance although I am now mainly office based. XS training have said I can carry out the 2356 as I have been in the industry for over 5 years. I have completed 2365 L2 & 3 so now want to get...
  2. S

    Sockets not working, why?

    Can I ask if anyone can give any advice please. I am in Scotland. Well in a nutshell: Electric Kept tripping - did not know why Electrican came out to check, said Neutral/Earth was wrong way around on one socket, and switched them back he said. Soon after half the sockets in flat stopped...
  3. T

    Rechargeable, 3.6/7V Li-ions not working in roller-blind garage door sensor - why?

    Just got some Fenix 3.6V(and also tried some old Trustfire 3.7V's) instead of the installed, disposable Li-ion cells, thinking that they would work just as well in my parent's Crocodile garage door sensor. Both brands of rechargeable cells will only allow the door to partially open, about...
  4. Energetic

    Anyone here working in solar farms?

    Hi all, I'm pretty much exclusively working in solar farms these days. Anyone else? Might be good to have a thread on here to discuss common issues or seek advice maybe?
  5. James

    Working away

    I have verbally agreed with a customer to do some work for them at one of there customers factory’s. The site is in south Norway starting in October for 2 weeks Travel by plane I think is just a risk you have to take Normally I charge for working hours only if travel, acomodation and food are...
  6. T

    UK Coolbox not working from mains

    Hi I have a 40L Halfords coolbox which works off 12v cigarette lighter, but won’t work of the 13amp plug. I have changed the plug fuse, but to no avail. Any ideas? Cheers Newbie
  7. H

    Working in domestic properties - how responsible are you?

    Hello Over the last 2 weeks I have been doing some electrical work for the neighbour of my Daughter as they had been let down by 2 other Electricians. I normally do design work but am 18th Edition C&G 236 qualified, as I am waiting to start a new draughting contract I have been doing...
  8. Dartlec

    EICR Code for working RCD with non-functioning test button

    Doing one more of the flood of EICR today on a rented property before a tenant change, but ran into a slightly interesting case so would appreciate other people's views. About 6.5 years ago I partially rewired the small kitchen at this property - and since the main fuseboard was a skeleton...
  9. R

    Horstmann Economy 7 not working

    Hello, my Horstmann E7 isn't working in my apartment. I can here the clock timer ticking and the boost timer is working but no hot water is being expelled. The indicator lights for boost or timed are not lit up. Does anyone have any advice on how to troubleshoot/fix? Please let me know if more...
  10. P

    Ceiling light not working

    Hi there. We live in a new build changed the old ceiling light over for new fitting and it’s not working. I attach the light switch which I changed faceplate(maybe done this wrong) and the cables coming out the ceiling
  11. S

    Downstream gfci not working

    Hello im a DIYer in New Jersey. I ran a new circuit and it has light anda 15a receptacle that works properly then runs to a gfci that doesnt work. Then runs to an 15a receptacle in my ched which does work. Why would the gfci not have power but the outlet after it does? Thanks for your help Chaz
  12. M

    has anyone successfully fitted 10mm cable, 45A switch, 1gang backbox?

    Switch will be in stud wall; cable currently running horizontally....looks like I may need to pull some slack through to run cables through top and bottom of backbox...or strip back sheath and bring through back of plastic box using a 25mm grommet. The 45A switch wiil be in a kitchen for an...
  13. S

    Working before joining trade association (SELECT/NICEIC)

    I am currently employed full time with a medium sized contractor in glasgow, scotland and am aiming to go self employed at some point in the next year. However my 2 preferred trade associations want you to be trading 6 or 12 months before theyll sign you up. The question is how does that work...
    • Stevenharp33
    • Thread
    • before certification joining niceic select self employed trade working
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Business Related
  14. P

    Anyone worried about working at the moment?

    Hi all Just a quick one, maybe just to share my worries, I need to work to keep money coming in I’m mainly doing faults, outside work or empty property work. I’ve got 3 kids and a wife I need to think of both in terms of feeding them and keeping the rent going but also not to give them corona. I...
  15. happysteve

    gov.uk guidance 11 May: working safely during COVID-19 (including in homes)

    Published today, Monday 11 May: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19 ... including: Homes: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/homes Construction and other outdoor work...
  16. D

    I am a qualified electrician working in Scotland. 27 years old, how easy is it to come to Australia and start working as an electrician?

    Hi there my name is david. I am a qualified electrician working in scotland. Up to date and got my 18th edition regulations qualification also. I work in domestic. Done house bashing 1st fix and 2nd fix for years and now mainly do contracts new kitchens. bathrooms and maintenance. How easy is it...
    • Davidm92
    • Thread
    • ausie elec australia electrician old qualified qualified electrician scotland start working years
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Australia
  17. M

    Outdoor Receptacles not working

    Bought this house in August 2019. Home inspector noted that the outdoor receptacles are connected to the GFI in one of the bathrooms. Not ideal, but both were working at the time. Over the winter, I replaced every receptacle and light switch in my home. It is legal in my town for the home owner...
  18. 3

    Front foglamps not working, but why?

    I hope someone can help me- I have installed new foglamps on my car. A new switch is also installed, and all wiring is good. I have also checked the connections at all points with a multimeter, and a probe. Turn the headlamps on, this enables the foglamps front and rear to be used. Headlamps and...
  19. V

    One side parking lights not working

    Hi! I'm new user on the forum and I own a MK3 Ford Focus estate(2013). Recently though my Focus developed a problem, which I have not yet found a solution to. I own a left hand drive car and my driver side parking lights (1 in front, 1 in the back on body and 1 on the tailgate) are not...
  20. Gavin John Hyde

    When will you start back working following the lockdown

    Lockdown has been extended and it is possible it will be partially lifted in a few weeks. Jury is out on whether electricians are key workers unless it's emergency work etc but that's another argument. If you are self employed then you can't avoid working forever. There are bills to pay and...

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