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  1. Donovan Vigus

    Another new guy

    I'm new to the industry and have so many questions. Hope you can help?
  2. 2

    Going self-employed as a domestic electrician.

    Hello everyone, I need some advice. I am a 61 year old apprentice served electrician. I have been " in the game for 45 years ". Mostly I have been employed by companies in the commercial and industrial side. After a recent illness and a lot of thought I've decided I don't want to work for anyone...
  3. C

    Fancy A Cheeky Greggs?

    Just wanted to let you all know that Schneider Electric have just launched their latest 'Snack or Stack' campaign. When you buy any of the promotional products you'll get a free £3 Greggs voucher to spend in store or you can 'stack' for Argos vouchers. Finally, you can also trade it in the £3...
  4. A

    22 year old guy looking for apprenticeship in London

    Hey guys, I'm Alex, 22 years old from Shropshire, I have some experience working on building sites, I am having to move into London for family reasons and would love to start an apprenticeship when I'm there. I'm a trustworthy, hard working guy looking to catch a break. If you would like to...
  5. W

    What's needed for domestic if already qualified and have 2391?

    Hi guys, I'm already qualified as apprentice trained (NG Bailey) to 17th edition (new, C&G parts 1&2 and AM2) and have 2391 test/inspect. I worked on industrial/commercial from 91-2008 then moved over to periodic inspections. I've been out of it the last three years to bring our daughter up till...
  6. telectrix

    elex. manchester, march 3/4

    OK, who's going? paul m will as i owe him a beer.
  7. Dan

    Clearing up of threads - Note you'll get some PM's about this

    When we get a chance in the coming weeks we'll be clearing up a few of the large threads, and some of the recent(ish) threads. So if you've gone off topic in them or replied to something that is off topic, you might have your post edited or removed fully. Don't worry about this, it's not bad...
  8. I

    Becoming a domestic installer

    Hi everyone, Im looking at getting back into the game as leaving my current profession. About 12 years ago i was an engineer with ADT doing CCTV and alarms etc. I served my time at college doing my sparks course, (16th edition i think) but i have forgotten most, if not all of what i did there...
  9. B

    Square D 80a Breaker 3 pole.

    Is there such thing on the market? Its the clip on type 3 phase one. Model HQ. 63 aint quite cutting it and need something a bit beefier..
  10. C

    Job opportunity, you'll all wat it

    This was just posted on Rated people, Hornchurch area east london/essex, please form an orderly cue, Additional information: Im after some electricians to undertake some rewiring of local properties in the area ,any one with any experience of house bashing ,looking to pay between £90.00 and...
  11. S

    AM2 Question

    Does anyone know if i'll have failed my AM2 because i forgot to put brown sleeving on the strappers in one of my two way switches? Its the only fault i had with my installation and so i'm hoping its not considered to be a major fault? Can anyone put my mind at rest?
  12. onions1066

    rcd protecting tails again

    I know this subject has been done to death and I have my opinion on it but today in a domestic property new build only 3 years old. Meter tails behind plaster no protection with even capping just clipped direct. Dual rcd board in the house. Tails 8 meters long switch fuse outside in Meter box...
  13. N

    Training providers

    Hi Guys, Iam 30yrs and being working as a MIG Welder for the past 7yrs but am now consideringa career change as an electrician. Becourse of family commitnents I cannot afford to spend 3 or more years in college,so an thinking of a private training provider. I will be very grateful if somebody...
  14. H

    Working in auz

    Hi there was just wondering of anyone had any stories or info on working in auz, I'm 27 fully qualified sparks started pretty much from school so got quite abut of experience. I want to go to perth on a year working visa to see if i line it and then if i like it maybe try get sponsored and...
  15. S

    niceic

    Just looking for advice on the domestic installer scheme, I am a 2391 qualified electrician and have my assessment on Thursday and I was just looking for any pointers or information the accessor may try and catch me out with. Thanks
  16. Rockingit

    Earth rods - one for E54 - you'll like this!

    Sorry E54 - couldn't resist! So... need to put some temporary rods in for temp supplies, unexpectedly, in a hurry. Wholesaler only has 1 x 5/8ths and 2 3/8ths, OK says me that'll have to do. RCD protected supplies and no bonding, so arguably they don't even need to be there at all (TNCS...
  17. W

    Just thought I would throw this one out there - OFFSHORE work

    Chaps, Been thinking about a career either offshore or in the wind industry for some time. It is in fact, the reason I took up any interest in electrics at all if im honest. However, my current job role is all well and good, for now, but before i bang my head on the ever approaching glass...
  18. sjhall

    Core drilling

    Question for any of you guys that do a fair bit of core drilling- Do you drill with hammer action on or off ? I've got a decent enough drill ( makita 8406c 1400w) Ive found I get better results on hammer but dont want to damage the drill ... Thoughts? Cheers
  19. S

    MCS Accreditation Transfer

    Hi Everyone, So i finally came to the decision to make my exit out of the Solar PV industry and move onto other things. I have got a buyer who has been a surveyor for a National Solar PV company and has decided to take the reigns of his own venture. My only question i have which i think i...
  20. P

    You'll Like This.

    Been asked to repair some Chinese built control panels for a distributor of a certain moveable tool. 200 of these have already been supplied to Joe Public Well, I've fixed the control panels but: 1. The single phase flexible supply cable has the colours black for live, blue for neutral, and...

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