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    is PV worth it - 9 panels facing west

    I'm starting to think a PV system just isn't worth investing in for my roof, considering only 9 panels and the roof faces just 18 degrees south of due west. Another factor seems to be how much of the electricity generated could be used, rather than sold. I'm thinking of it all ways round, but I...
  2. S

    Want some Guidence?

    Hi 1st post so go easy!Have just won a contract for 4 x 1.5kw systems.So have got to get MCS approved. Any pointers or big no no would be helpful. thanks Paul
  3. CK Tools

    £800 Worth Of C.K Sidecutters To Be Won!

    Hi all As a new sponsor of the forum, we thought we would start the ball rolling with a chance to win a fabulous new pair of C.K combicutter3 max sidecutters - There are 20 pairs to be won with a combined value of £800! In return we simply want your views on what rank amongst the most used...
  4. R

    Removing Cut-Out from Wall / Backboard

    I am in the process of refurbishing/redecorating my house and, as part of this, creating a new cupboard in the under the stairs where the meter and consumer unit etc are situated to hide them from view and meddling fingers of friends' children etc - the shiny box full of switches at a low level...
  5. T

    Is a part P course worth doing?

    So i know that there is no such thing as being part P qualified (thanks to the forum) however, is it worth doing a part P course? With very limited domestic experience the regs book as become my bible when working on a domestic property (no paid work yet chaps and the only notifiable work...
  6. H

    BLETCHLEY PARK, well worth a visit!!

    We visited Bletchley Park today. What amazing things happened there! I can't claim to be scientifically, technically or electronically minded but the ingenuity and dedication of the staff there during WW2, especially Alan Turing is an inspiration. The brains behind developing Colossus and...
  7. T

    What's this pat tester worth

    Evening fellow trades people. Can someone give me a idea as to what I should be asking for this? Thanks
  8. M

    Why it's worth paying a decent amount for a proper PAT Test

    I taught a PAT Testing training course in a hotel last week. My customer, who organised the course, had told the hotel staff I was coming, and it seems they panicked, and booked somebody to come in and test their own stuff. I think they were worried in case I noticed that they hadn't had it...
  9. J

    Buying Leads - what works best?

    Hi All I am looking to get a bit of feedback on others opinions of Lead Generation companies - lets face it there is no end of scams/cowboy companies out there and admittedly I have fallen for a few myself and received no benefit other than a hole in my bank account where my marketing budget...
  10. A

    worth reporting?

    I carried out a condition report today. The door bell is on its own circuit and feeds a transformer mounted next to the ccu the earth has been pulled out of the T+E. The transformer doesnt need and earth so would you record this fault?
  11. HappyHippyDad

    Worth buying this book? Electricians Guide to the Building regs.

    Hello all, I've just seen this book mentioned in one of 'Guitarist's' posts. I already have the up to date OSG (green) and red Building regs book. Is this book worth buying? I cant find any helpful reviews that actually explain a bit about what is in it. Thanks.
  12. Energetic

    Solar Power UK

    Any of you attending Solar Power UK this year? I know a few made it last year despite the chaos, was it worth the trip? We are thinking of heading up for a day, looking for some new ideas to embrace
  13. P

    C & G 2330-01 (LEVEL 2 ) worth taking

    Hello, I wonder if i can pick the forumns knowledge . Is C & G 2330-01 (LEVEL 2 ) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE worth taking . I have a resoonable knowledge of electrical having done a year at college when i was young man. At 42 Am i to old. any help glady apreciated
  14. Amp David

    Combination ladders worth the money or not

    Looking to get a set of these ladders for lamps need changing on high fittings etc. Are they as good as the say they are, especially when in the high step ladder mode or do they wobble all over the place. 3.0m (9ft10) Zarges Skymaster Combination Ladder: UK Ladders >> Delivered Free to your...
  15. D Skelton

    Yet another spark robbing customers!

    Just got back from a customer who has asked me to quote for rectifying some issues brought to light during a recent inspection. The customer came to me because the previous spark had let him down and failed to turn up when supposed to on four different occasions. Turns out this NIC 'approved'...
  16. M

    Flickering light circuit

    Hi, called to a job where the "lights flicker" Old rewieable fuse board with no RCD 5A light circuit which does flicker randomly every 20>30 seconds or so, no other real loads on . Stripped the light circuit and found the first light on the loop in system , connected this back up and left...
  17. R

    C&G 2356 NVQ L3 is it worth doing?

    Hi all, I need some guidance on the above please, will gaining the NVQ boost my chances of employment in the electrical industry? as I understand the course changes over and last registration is end of July 2012 some background on me 30 years of age achieved so far 2330 L2 , L3 2382 17th...
  18. E

    Sick of current UK suppliers is it worth giving one of the new smaller suppliers a go

    I am currently sick of the UK supply market when it comes to PV and PV components etc. They appear to get orders wrong constantly and chop and change the module offering with availability and stock constancy all over the place. A lot of the bigger companies would seam to have shed staff and...
  19. D

    Is solar training worth it ?

    Im 2391, 2330 , 2382 qualified. and i do want to continue training ( string to bow n all that ) . Was considering the solar pv course which is £500 for a weeks training , test etc. Is it really worth it ? im not looking to start solar pv company myself, but is there much work available...
  20. D

    new 3kw system is it worth having it fitted

    Hi Every one im thinking of getting a 3kw system fitted before 1st Aug I have a couple of questions that need answering. 1) How much will I make each year from the new system. 2) Will I still generate electricity in rain dull winter days. 3) Am I doing the wright thing as energy bills will...

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