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  1. J

    is it really worth completing my apprenticeship/becoming an electrician.

    Im classed as a 2nd year apprentice because i went to college for year but i have only been working on site for less than 5 months. the work the company does is heavily built around industrial/commercial work so you obviously need to know a lot more, it got me thinking is it really worth doing...
    • Jake1579
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electrician really worth
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. B

    2396- Is it worth doing?

    Hi everyone, i'm just after a bit of advice regarding the 2396 exam. I've got my NVQ3, 17th edition, PAT, 2391-10 and am NICEIC Approved Contractor. Its been a couple of years now since i've done any courses and i'm starting to feel the itch again. Am i right to assume the 2396 is the logical...
  3. A

    Is a course worth it?

    Good afternoon all. I am 28 years old and I'm looking to retrain as an Electrician. I will hopefully be starting a course with ableskills.co.uk at their training center in Dartford in Sept. I would really appreciate some independent advice about starting a career as an Electrician by...
  4. J

    Recomended books

    A question to mostly domestic sparkys please. Other than the regs book, what is the other books you find most useful or refer to for everyday stuff, that you are likely too encounter. Am thinking of the following: * On-Site Guide BS 7671:2008 Wiring Regulations, incorporating Amendment 3:2015...
  5. T

    Am2 worth appealing

    Hi just found out a have failed my am2 on the installation section Firstly I wondered if I can get any information on how I failed apart from them saying what circuits I failed on ( lighting/ bonding and swa to 16amp socket ) I thought I did all these correctly and can't see what I can fail on...
  6. N

    Advice on getting paid work

    So i am trapped in the never ending rock and a hard place; I apply for a job and told i need more experience, yet i need a job to get the much needed experience. I currently work full time but am getting some experience with a local spark this is unpaid. I am planning on starting my 2365 in...
  7. CK Tools

    £350 worth of C.K Tools for an hours chat (Plus a brew & refreshments)

    Hi all We are currently recruiting tradespeople for some research into a new product we are developing Ideally, what we are looking for is a couple of you that A) have datacomms experience and B) would be able to spend an hour with us at our office near Manchester Airport On a one to one basis...
  8. D

    fluke ts100 worth the money?

    Recently been informed about the fluke ts100 which is a cable fault locator with a built in toner, just wondering if anybody has used it as it doesnt come cheap and i am not sure if it is worth the outlay. Thanks in advance!
  9. T

    Solar for Pensioners - Bought Using Loan - Is it worth it?

    Further to my recent thread: Will a Solar PV install payback sufficiently for pensioners when bought with a loan? I know without a loan the payback could be within 10 years (i.e before customer reaches age of 76). If a loan is factored in though this will push payback to sometime in their...
  10. Q

    was it worth it?

    Iv struck out on my own after 18 years. Tbh, I'm wondering if the money I'm ploughing into this game is worth it. I'm getting limited interest in my business right now. True it only been a couple of months. But it's worrying. A lot of the interest I'm getting is from stupid little jobs for...
  11. M

    Cordless sds- Milwaukee 18v or Bosch 36v

    Hi, I'm looking to get a cordless sds mainly doing commercial so don't really need chisel. Mainly be used for fixings, 12mm anchors etc and maybe the odd 20mm hole. Has anyone used the milwaukee m18 sds?? are 18v sds drills up to the job???. Was looking at bosch 36v aswell but there pricey...
  12. T

    check a trade is it worth it

    check a trade is it worth it? is it waste of 500 quid, do u have to bid on jobs or as you listed you get them, asgot person coming round next thursday to pressure sale to get us to join
    • tonto33
    • Thread
    • check customers liability their trade worth
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. H

    Trade skills 4u - city & guilds 2365 14 week course - worth doing?

    Hi, I am currently looking into enrolling with Trade Skills 4U on there 14 week level 2 & 3 diploma (city & guilds 2365) I have managed to source work with an electrician so I will be able to get some hands on experience. The course is 2 weeks on 2 weeks off, during my 2 weeks off i'll be...
    • hass55
    • Thread
    • 2365 city & guilds course doing guilds skills trade worth
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  14. Dan

    Summer deals on Screwfix - Worth checking out?

    http://fave.co/1q4eoUb Seem to have a fair few deals on at the moment. Anything of interest?
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • batteries bought checking deals makita out price screwfix summer worth
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. A

    HNC is it worth it?

    I've posted a few training related posts in the main forum recently and did this one here coz I didn't want to clog it up. I've been thinking of doing a HNC but when researching it I can only find courses which relate more to the electronics side and can't seem to find any that focus mainly on...
  16. L

    How much should i be worth?

    Realistically? Im self employed and work on CIS. I have my own van, tools, steps, rods drills etc. but am without a tester nor part of any governing body. I am Level 3 NVQ Qualified with my AM2 and have been working on site for over 3 years. I mainly specialize within domestic installation but...
  17. M

    RCD TEST Question

    Help Please I have installed a new supply to a garage. It is fed from a split board consumer unit in the house and is protected by an 80amp RCD. I have installed a consumer unit in the garage which has a 40 amp RCD. (cu earthed via earth rod). I carried out an RCD test and got the following...
  18. S

    Book(s)

    Hi Just wondering if anyone has a copy of the book "Electrical Installation Work" by Brian Scaddan and if so is it worth purchasing. I have heard his books are good? Also if there are any other books or helpful resources for trainees that you think are worth purchasing please let me know...
  19. M

    HELP NEEDED!! 2.5 kWp Solar Panel System is it worth it??

    Hi Guys, This is my first post, so take it easy on me.... I am planning on putting in roof mounted solar panels and the best quote I have is as follows: 2.5 kWp Roof Mounted Photovoltaic system 10 x Bisol Solar Modules JFY or Samil Invertor (not sure what size!) Renusol Mounting System Price...
  20. I

    Is www.fairtrades.co.uk worth joining

    Hi everyone - just had a long chat with the lady from Trade Association | Vetted Tradesmen & Builders. From what I can gather it is a trade association offering Trustmark etc.... As a member of NAPIT I can get Trustmark, and get separate insurance backed guarantees from an insurer. I was looking...
    • ian brighton
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    • joining money sticker there's these trade worth
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related

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