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    Being pushed out of NICEIC after 15 years if I don't take 2391 exam.

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone else had any experience of the any of the governing bodies trying to insist on further training or face removal. I've been an approved contractor with the NICEIC for 15 years running my own business. Each year I am assessed for installation work and EICRs for...
  2. G

    Trainee Electrican LEEDS AREA Looking for a bit of help for a friend, Leeds Area. finished 2 years at Electrical College

    Looking for a bit of help for a friend, Leeds Area He's just finished 2 years at Electrical College passing everything with Merit Only to be told he's no chance of getting a job because he's no practical experience He's been to a few places who've also told him he's wasting his time and to go...
  3. A

    UK starting electrical improvers role 4 years after completing level 3

    I’ve recently been offered a role as an electrical improver doing commercial and industrial work and I start in 2 weeks. The employer is aware that I’m going to be quite rusty as it’s been such a long time since I left college but I don’t want to go into this unprepared. I’ve been flicking...
  4. S

    Hi, I'm back after 13 years

    Had to set my account up again, but I wasn't expecting to be remembered! This forum was enormously helpful to me when I had my first PV installation done. I've moved and things are very different now, so I am looking for advice please as it seems a minefield out there. I listed myself as a DIY...
  5. V

    Eicr recommended next test date 3 years due to plastic CU?

    Hello, I had an eicr done in 2021and it passed with four C3 items. They recommend next test date to be in 3 years instead of 5 on the certificate but did not specify a reason. I emailed them to ask and they said it was because consumer unit's enclosure is not fire-rated, there are also some...
  6. S

    Thx to the forum over the years

    Beware a little long. I served an electrical apprenticeship a long time ago, then went back to full time education immediately moving away from mainly domestic electricity work to jobs with greater reward (and interest), and not crawling around filthy lofts. There have been significant advances...
  7. J

    Is 29/30 years age too late to start an sparky apprenticeship?

    Hi all. Apologies if this is a dumb question but I am wondering if anyone can confirm any success stories of someone who got into the trade at late 20’s/early 30’s? Long story short, I’ve recently come out of the forces and after a big chat with mates in different trades, they’ve suggested I...
  8. B

    Have the rules for ring mains changed over the years?

    I am sure when I qualified for the 16 edition we spoke about how to treat a ring main. I know the majority of the time we just learned how to read the book and how to find needed headings but I am sure we also spoke about ring mains. If a socket has two cables coming into the back box then it is...
  9. B

    2-3 years to be a qualified Electrician?

    I've seen you can qualify as an electrician in around 2-3 years. But my local college says I have to do 2x level 2 city and guilds, plus a level 3 then an NVQ. So wouldn't that be around 4 years? I feel like I am wasting my time doing a foundation level 2 in electrical installation, is there...
  10. L

    11 years tenant without gas safe check . And No EICR

    Went to fix a simple issue for someone . Then realised they where tenants and asked if they had a copy of the EICR ....NOPE . Turns out no Gas safe inspections for 11 years . And the landlord is demanding a stupid rent increase . Now here is the good bit . ~~They are 100% booked to leave the UK...
  11. RF Solutions Ltd

    Competition Time: Cheers to 30 Years! WIN an 'RF Beer Pack' from RF Solutions Ltd

    Win a FREE 'RF Beer Pack'! Send your 'toast' to 30 Years of RF Solutions to enter the draw On 16th December 2022, RF Solutions will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary. To celebrate we're giving away 12 RF Beers packs to 12 lucky Installers! For a chance to WIN, all you have to do is send...
  12. R

    Different types of batteries have been commercialized over the last two years.

    What cell phone technologies use different types of batteries and have been commercialized over the last two years?
  13. LandlordSafetyCertificat

    I Need Work New to this forum and with more than 10 years experience

    Hello everyone, We are new to this forum and providing our electrical services in London and M25 area for last 10 years. Looking to get more clientele. Thanks LSC
  14. M

    Anxiety about DIY 220V outlet I installed 14 years ago

    I live in ranch style home, basement and main floor. 14 years ago when I was young dumb new home owner strapped for cash I installed my own 220 outlet for the oven. I used overkill wire size (cant recall size but its more than I needed) and a 40 amp breaker. The wire comes out the fuse box...
  15. J

    I’ve been put on the ELA course instead of the City and Guilds?

    I’ve been in my apprenticeship for around 1.5 years now doing electrical engineering, I’ve been put on the ELA course instead of the City and Guilds. Few of the lads at work said I’ve been stitched up because no other companies will accept ELA, just wondering what’s the difference and am I...
  16. Rockingit

    Not done a domestic board change for at least 3 years…

    ….. which made doing this all the more worthwhile!! I lost count of the Henleys and Tails on the discard pile!! A bonus that I hadn’t expected was being able to put the PV meter in the board as well. That started off as an Easy+ dual RCD but using an additional busbar and adapting it...
  17. C

    Best Place to sell 2nd electrical products collected over years of over orders on commerical jobs. Most have never been used.

    Hi guys, A friend of mine who used to be an electrician until very recently has boxes and boxes full of commerical installation parts from all kinds of different electrical installation jobs he's in the the past few years Lights and all the various controls and switches that go with them. Alarm...
  18. H

    Why is a PMDC motor getting hard, when on load after 10 years of service?

    Why is a PMDC motor getting hard, when on load after 10 years of service?
  19. Simon-0116

    Theatre testing 3 years

    Hi testing a theatre. Took over job 4 years ago as test certs had run out. Did a full test every circuit in first year and now test 1/3 of all db plus all sub mains each year. Regs state 1 yr visual inspection and a test every 3 years. Due to corona they are looking if can do less testing...
  20. S

    Been a subby for a company for nearly 10 years and been asked to do this

    Been asked to now use a tracker on my own van while working for them. Feel this is totally unnecessary as it’s my own van and I’m self employed. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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