Was speaking to Paul earlier and he mentioned that there was a trainee on here from Nottingham, now I dont actually do much local work but do occasionally.
<<<<<<<<<< You can actually put your location on that part of your profile if you so wish as this could maybe help you get some work...
Evening all..
I have had my first customer call me back (messgae left) saying that something is not working as it should!
Its too late to ring him back but it sounds like the PIR is not working correctly on a flood light I installed perhaps 6 months ago.
Its bound to be a faulty PIR as it was...
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to find out what people's views are on how to better yourself as a spark, improving knowledge and workmanship etc.
I know we can read cover to cover the regs on how to do things properly, but is there any other literature - books, websites etc. out there for electricians...
Me again folks
After Sintra helping me out yesterday i've stumbled across another problem.
I've attached the problem if anyone can help or guide me in the right direction i'll know how to work these out in the future.
Thanks in advance folks.
Mark
I've worked at height, at depth, on live HV etcetera etcetera but nothing is as worrying as me missus just going into labour ! Let the electrical gods watch over me
Lately a lot of things happen which revolve around honesty or morales,just thought I'd throw this out and see the reaction.
Your boss is a decent sort who lets you use the van outside work,and is the type who says "if you ever need any bits just help yourself"
My question is this,A you use the...
Right this is a bit of strange one but i honestly have no one else to turn to. I also wasnt sure where to post this.
So i got a new job.. finally. Its down in birmingham (im from glasgow)
I qualified in feburary and basically ive been out of the game since then (workin in a pub)
The issue is...
hi im new to this and just started a course with train for trade skills
i was hoping someone can help in my situation at home,
ive just built a workshop and fitted a consumer unit with a 63 amp rcd a 32 amp mcb a 16amp mcb and a 6 amp mcb at the moment only the 32 for sockets and 6 for lights...
I'm starting up on my own and one of my main worries is having enough to provide materials to start a job.
I have thought about getting credit from wholesalers but I'm not sure if they will offer me it so early into trading. I have bought a few jobs cash from them but not enough to show I'm a...
Hi To all..First post so please be gentle..
I am a time served sparky and have recently passed the 17th IEEE..
I am currently working in a hotel, installing inverters to act as a variable speed drive on
circulation pumps...This involves fitting new D class 3 pole Mcb's and rewiring throughout...
Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on starting up on my own. Can you register with part P bodies even though you have not started trading yet?
Hi, brand new here.
How do I register as self employed? I went to the companies house website and saw there were forms i could print off but is there now a way to register online? if so could someone please post a link.
Thank you very much.
Hi Guys,
I would just like some honest opinions regarding the above please. I currently work as an Electrician (employed by a company), been working as an Electrician for about 14yrs now (various lines/types of industry). I feel now perhaps it's time to move on and work for myself. I have...
As the title says, how difficult is it to do yourself?
Im a one man band and most of my work is done sub-contracting. My accountant TBH isnt worth a rub and never returns calls or answers e-mails so am thinking of letting him deal with last years return and then doing it myself or find another...
Hi,
I have been deliberating over doing an electrical course for quite some time now but I am getting increasingly dispondant as to which route to take. My local college is fully booked up now until next year, and I am not sure I'd get accepted as I'm the wrong side of 25! I cant really afford...
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