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  1. MJPD29

    Knipex installation pliers... Are they worth the money?

    As above I've been looking at adding these to my tool box but not sure if I'd get full use of them, anyone used them before?
  2. E

    tax issue, need some help is it worth getting an accountant to deal with it?

    i started working for an agency for 3 months, i have about 700 worth of expenses to claim , i am now in full time employment so wondering how i claim this back? Also looking to start doing work out of my full time hours to build up a business, how do i go self employed whilst still in...
  3. S

    Advice worth taking ...

    Hello all. I just wanted to come back and say ...."You were all right". Some time ago I came on here looking for advice on how to do something...cant remember what exactly...something I just wanted an answer to so that I could just do it quick and get on. And I had lots of "get a qualified...
  4. Gavin John Hyde

    Are certificates worth the paper they are printed on?

    Talking to a property developer today, he is in the market for an electrician for hsi next new build. He recently built a building with 6 flats, the 3 on the left are identical layout and the 3 on the left are identical layouts. He has no confidence in the certificates he has been given by the...
  5. S

    Home Reports - not worth the paper?

    Hi folks I recently found this above a customer's bathroom false ceiling, when I went to replace some obviously unsuitable downlights with suitable ones. This mess was in use, supplying said downlights. Naturally I rewired the downlights, having agreed a price with the customer. Now, the...
  6. T

    Chemistry graduate looking into retraining as an electrician; how is the industry and is it worth it

    I'm new here and I apologise in advance if I've posted this in the wrong place. I would just like some advice on the electrician route as I'm meeting conflicting opinions on it from family and friends. First and foremost, I completed my degree in chemistry in 2014 and have been working various...
  7. S

    LED light dim after switched off

    Hello all I'm a commercial/industrial sparky and got roped into changing a couple of flood lights for led for a family member. They supplied some nice cheap fittings from Homebase. I've installed a gang ip rated switch, 1 switch per led flood light. When switched off, one led flood light glows...
  8. G

    Don't miss it

    Just for anyone interested in this kind of thing, Rise Of The Warrior Apes | Discovery UK - http://www.discoveryuk.com/shows/rise-of-the-warrior-apes/ It as been 23 years in the making and it looks really good, it's been getting loads of airtime on the adverts so hopefully it will be worth...
  9. Leader

    Rod set - worth it?

    I'm wondering whether it's worth investing in a rod set? They seem quite expensive so are they worth it? How often do you use them? Do they work round tight corners? I currently use the old string method which sometimes works great but obviously has it's drawbacks!
  10. L

    Sky not worth the money

    Just seen this "From 1st February 2017 Sky may remove Discovery Communications’ portfolio of channels. DMAX, Animal Planet, ID, Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2, Discovery Shed, Discovery Home & Health, Discovery History, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery, TLC and Quest. Sky can't agree...
  11. Edtwozeronine

    PAT testers being phased out?

    This is a good one for the rumour mill. A friend at college said he went to a specialist shop and while he was there buying something else he enquired about the cost of a PAT testing machine. The bloke behind the counter said "I'm not sure it'll be worth your while getting one mate, once our...
  12. Sparky10

    Pre Am2 is it worth it??

    Hi All, I am due to undertake my AM2 in the new year but am wondering if it's worth doing the PRE AM2 course before hand? I was advised to jump on it but I just thought it was a sales tactic. Really like to know if anyone has done it and if it's worth it
  13. akwoody2

    Is it worth going LTD?

    Evening, Im currently employed working shifts, on my days off i work for myself as a sole trader, roughly 2-3 days a week. Every penny i earn self employed i get taxed 40%. It got me thinking, is it worth going LTD to avoid this? To the people that are LTD whats you experience and what are...
  14. L

    Chance to win 5K worth of Ryobi one+ power tools.

    Ryobi Tools UK - http://uk.ryobitools.eu/win/ I've just done it....Would be nice if someone from the forum won them :)
  15. C

    Fancy A Cheeky Greggs?

    Just wanted to let you all know that Schneider Electric have just launched their latest 'Snack or Stack' campaign. When you buy any of the promotional products you'll get a free £3 Greggs voucher to spend in store or you can 'stack' for Argos vouchers. Finally, you can also trade it in the £3...
  16. mydigitalhome

    Fluke 1664FC worth the money ?

    hi looking for another mft anyone have any reviews of this meter? Thanks in advance
  17. F

    Worth the risk?

    Hi guys, first time caller... I just acquired a broken fan. It's big, about 15" in diameter, had its own stand (though not strong enough, hence the breakage) and the current went through a circuit board in order to change by remote control which of three speeds it operated at, and for how long...
  18. P

    Retraining as an adult is always difficult but worth it in the end(hopefully) ;-)

    Hello all Just joined and thought would say hi. Been an avid reader for years whilst in the solar trade and now i've began by level 2-3 diploma. Seemed right to join and contribute. Do have some questions and some advise to seek :wink5: but still trawling all the pages endeavouring to find...
  19. amlu

    small wired alarm system recommendation

    Hello Im working on a quote for rewiring a small restaurant, got an alarm system in the specs and got to price something in there. 5 PIR sensors and 3 door contactors, control keypad, all wired. Its not my daily part of business and im not sure whats good on the market those days. Can you...
  20. D

    Is it worth joining able group

    I applied for some jobs and it seems my name went to this group Based around Southend, think they are just a find a trade type of site Want me to up my public insurance to 5000000, cost me £13 more a month Plus they gave me application that is asking all bank question personal information...
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