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  1. T

    Failed Fica Over 10 Years Ago

    Hi, lookin for a bit info for a mate, he has been in the fire alarm industry for about 15 years and done the college of an electrical apprenticeship but never passed the fica, would he be able to do his fica after all this time ? Thanks in advance
  2. GMES

    Where In The World

    Well I have done the oldest install thread and also the what electrical job thread so thought I would finish it with this one. Is there anywhere in the world that you would like to work. Ie if you could go on a 6 or 12 month contract to work in any country where would it be, I had the chance...
  3. Dan

    How Many Cars Have You Had Over The Years?

    How many personal vehicles or cars have you had over the years?
  4. Dan

    How Many Vans Have You Had Over The Years?

    How many vans have you had over the years and which ones have been the best?
  5. C

    Getting Back Into the Trade?

    Hi all Advice required as I may be picking up the tools again after 18 years. Now I have my Scotvec and City & Guild certs from 1986-91 so would I be required to update any stuff for employment purposes? Thanks
  6. A

    Veritas 8 intermittent tamper alarm

    Hi, I have an intermittent problem with my Veritas 8 system - the internal sounder goes off every now and then and the tamper light flashes red. I can reset it and the tamper light & sounder go off and the system functions normally for a while - sometimes for just minutes before the fault...
  7. B

    Builder Dave

    Hi Gentlemen, My name's Dave... really is, and I'm a 60 something retired builder. Over the years I've browsed this Forum and found really good advise... in between the jokey bits. I need a bit of advise and hope you can help.
    • Builder Dave
    • Thread
    • advise builder really welcome years
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  8. S

    Does my 20 years electrical experience count towards a qualification?

    Hi! New member here, nice to meet you all. Quick background story. I started work leaving school in 1995 as an electricians mate, 21 years later I'm still only an electricians mate. I've worked my way through a few companies and earned myself some excellent hourly rates of pay. The work...
  9. F

    Newby Electrician, ex-RAF, ex-offshore, 14 years engineering experience, new venture.

    Your Details Your Full Name: Dave Pearson Training Details Training Providers Name: PASS (PASS Ltd in Stockton, Teesside ? Test Equipment, Training & Calibration) Training Providers Address: PASS Ltd in Stockton, Teesside ? Test Equipment, Training & Calibration Course(s) you are taking with...
    • fall-apart-dave
    • Thread
    • courses degrees electric electrical electrician engineer engineering experience new salary students years
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Electrical Engineering Chat
  10. E

    Core Drill

    I need to get a core drill. I was looking at the Dewalt 21570K - has anyone got one? Are they any good? Or should I spend a bit more and get a Marcrist DDM1? I'll mainly be using it to cut holes for 100mm ducting. I've seen a post on here extolling the virtues of the Marcrist DDM2 but they don't...
  11. G

    AM2 help!!!

    I've just finished a 2 day revision course on the AM2 exam. I've been out of college for almost 2 years and haven't done a lot of the theory or practical for 3 years or more! I don't get to practice testing or boiler wiring at work and the theory of the cable calculations very rarely gets...
    • ghosty01
    • Thread
    • am2 cable guide wiring years
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
  12. mattg4321

    "Electrical cables have a life, 15 to 20 years."

    Quote from the president of the chartered institution of building services engineers. See below. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35749075 Agree or disagree? Seems like a rather sweeping generalisation to me. I'd be interested to hear from those on here that might've had a role in...
  13. i=p/u

    Recommended testing

    What would you put on hmo as testing regime id say every 5 years as rented accommodation
    • i=p/u
    • Thread
    • installation recommended state testing years
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
  14. P

    Orona load ropes have failed after 2-3 years - anyone faced the same issue??

    Hi all, just trying to find out whether anyone has come across a similar issue with Orona lifts? We have been notified that ropes have failed as a result of unequal spring tension in the ropes. Could this be manutacturer's fault at all? thanks for any advice.
    • poorleaseholder
    • Thread
    • after anyone calibri failed issue led years
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  15. W

    After 2365

    Hi I've completed my C&G level 2 and 3 diplomas,but I'm wandering what the next step is. I can't get employed as an electrician so is it then normal to get an electrical mate job for 2 or so years until I can do my nvq and am2. Is there many employers out there that employ electric mates for...
  16. A

    Hmo testing

    I've recently been to look at doing a eicr at a number of hmo buildings they originally were houses about 20 years ago they were tested 5 years ago by an Nic registered company ive noticed that most of the consumer units have no rcd protection and a lot of the circuits have shared cables one of...
  17. The Solar King

    Help Identifying Panels in Tender Please

    I am told by a local authority their tender is generic and performance based. However, here is the panel spec: "The solar PV panels will have a performance guarantee for at least 25 years which will be backed by a global reputable organisation All PV panels to have a minimum of a 25 year...
  18. M

    Duration of EICR

    Hi, I have been asked to complete an EICR on an HMO property (6 room, student rental). I have done previous installation works at the property and the electrics are in VERY GOOD condition. This is confirmed on the last EICR (which I didn't complete). The Previous electrician has only given...
  19. C

    Bored on Domestic

    Hi all, Im a qualified domestic electrical installer which basically means I paid to pass my 17th Edition, Test and Inspection, part p building regs nearly four years ago. Over the four years I have worked as a self employed subby, run a small team of house bashers with my own van, tools...
  20. S

    3 pirs in series

    Hi guys advice needed i am on a job where there are going to be 3 pirs controlling around 12 lights the 3 pirs are just because of the layout of the room,these have to be wired through greggs this is a method I have never used before as have been doing heavy industry for past few years can...
    • Scottishspark
    • Thread
    • going lights parallel pir series years
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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