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  1. R

    Please suggest good C&G courses that is worth considering to improve knowledge

    Guys, I'm looking to leave BT after 9 years. I completed a 3 year apprenticeship before moving in to the planning office to perform the role of electrical designer, and as result I have limited practical experience. Please suggest what courses will benefit me to improve my employability when...
    • Rstadon
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    • c&g completed courses electrical knowledge led please qualifications suggest worth
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  2. L

    Is it worth changing Halogen MR16's to LED's?

    Good evening I just want to garner experienced people's opinion on whether it's worth changing my Halogen kitchen downlighters to LED lamps? I currently have 20 MR16 50W Halogen downlighters in my kitchen, obviously consuming quite a bit of energy. As each lamp blows, I'm looking at replacing it...
    • Limbo76
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    • changing halogen led led's worth
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. O

    110V - Worth it for housebashing?

    Looking to make some tool purchases this year...though not decided whether to go for standard 230V or go 110V and transformer. Leaning towards 230 due to not having to lug a transformer around, however then theres the argument "certain people" put forward that 230 looks "diyer".... I don't do...
  4. M

    working for yourself

    Can anyone on the forum tell me if its worth starting up on your own,I know theirs a bit of layout to begin with but is it worth it. Cheers
    • millwall bob
    • Thread
    • advice electrical work question working worth yourself
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. D

    ELECSA Certification Scheme registering with elecsa

    Hi all Just going though the application to register, has anyone information about the trustmark scheme. can you join later regards Dave
  6. SolarCity

    Solar Thermal - worth it?

    I know this question has popped up regularly but I thought I'd check again. I'm looking at adding more services to our company as I'm most companies are that wish to still compete in the market. One thing I'm looking at is Solar Thermal. I am looking at getting training as I'm occasionally...
  7. R

    is it worth it?

    Just looking through jobs again and came across this tempting little number check out the salary ;)...
  8. T

    2391-10 tto 2395 update feedback needed

    I passed my 2391-10 over 5 years ago but am thinking of doing the 2395 as a cpd project, i usually go down to Kent for my courses but have seen a company in Harlow offering the course for a Hundred pound less and no vat, i wont name the company as it could be deemed as selling, but has anyone...
  9. Tiny Spark

    Recomendations for a Iphone 5S case?

    As above really, What are you guys using to protect your moby? Just brought a new 5S and want to protect it with a decent case from the rigors of work heh.
  10. P

    PV still worth it ?

    I'm an electrician and have fitted loads of PV systems up to 4 Kw with a company I used to work for. I m looking at doing PV now I'm self employed but is there still money to be made at it, enough to warrant spending the money on PV test kit and MCS ? The other thing is what do I need to get...
  11. telectrix

    Aldi core drill set, 1/2 price

    yup, 7 piece diamond core drill st. was £29.99, now 1/2 price at £14.99 @ aldi. well worth a punt.
  12. G

    Is it worth paying an extra £1200.00 for 1 more panel?

    Hi, I have two quotes one for 11 panels (in a 8 / 3 configuration - a samil inverter on the 8 panels and a soladin inverter for the 3 panels) and then a quote for 12 panels ( 8 / 4 configuration with a samil inverter again on the 8 and 4 micro inverters on the 4) difference in the 2 quotes is...
  13. L

    Is it worth joining a scheme?

    Hi all I'm going to be developing / building a couple of properties next year and want to do the wiring myself. I have several years experience on site (albeit a long time ago) and fairly recent C&G 2382 and C&G 2392. I have the correct test equipment (properly calibrated) and am competent in...
    • lsdweb
    • Thread
    • building joining local scheme worth
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. M

    GEO Chorus PV energy meter, is is worth it.

    Hi, My solar installation comes with a GEO Solo PV and the cost being £90, But I have been offered an upgrade. The upgrade is an additional £90 and this is for a GEO Chorus PV energy meter. Is this a worthwhile piece of kit, I cannot find any reviews of either kit. cheers,
  15. B

    Is it worth it?!

    I'm just looking at potentially setting up on my own and I need to register for part p, now I think im going with niceic ( I know this could be a contentious issue!). my question is... Is it it worth going for 'approved contractor' status or just stick with domestic installer subs?? From what i...
  16. S

    Electrics is it worth it

    Having been doing this job for 13 years and having ups and downs with my company I just can't be bothered with the new builds now that don't pay cause there's too many sparks willing to work for nothing just to get the job. We are wiring boilers now and it pays more than a new build project...
    • sedgy34
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electrics worth
    • Replies: 89
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. D

    Not exactly pro-kit, but worth a look! - 3.6v Li-on screwdriver for £9!

    Never had a small battery driver before (just use my Bosch combi for heavy use, and my trusty Wera "manually operated" drivers for everything else!) but was doing a bit of work for a friend at the weekend and they had a Bosch (green) 3.6v li-on driver sitting around so thought I'd try it. Was...
  18. K

    LG 235w 60 Cell Panels ...... Help

    Firstly I'd like to say a quick hello as im a new user to this forum. I am looking to install a small PV system to my house. I did my training course quite a while ago and never installed before. I've got the obvious bits available and determined a good south facing location in an area with...
  19. R

    ALDI SDS Drill bits

    ALDI are currently selling a set of three 1m SDS drill bits, 12mm 16mm and 24mm for £10. Not something I would expect to use much and not something I would expect to be great quality, but for that price I think worth having in stock.
  20. T

    van signwriting - worth it or invite to burglars?

    how much business does van signwriting generate? does anyone ever get customers say 'I saw your van and got the number off it' , or is signwriting just an invite to burglars who know we carry expensive power tools/ test kit not to mention cable
    • tbs1983
    • Thread
    • electricians vans van vehicle worth
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Talk Electrician

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