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[InconspicuousAC]

Hey guys!

Just signed up today and thought i'd throw a message in the forum to introduce myself.

I'm Andy, currently attending evening college to study C&G 2365 level 2. It's a complete career change for me, having worked since i was 16 (12 years!!) as an auditor. Stepping out of my comfort zone and pushing myself to do something i enjoy rather than letting life pass by.

I've enjoyed every second of the college so far, working with my hands and using my head for mathematics and problem solving is exactly what i was looking for, beats sitting in an office all day! I'm incredibly keen to learn so appreciate all you guys on the forum helping newbies to the electrical scene out.

Level 2 finishes in June, and i'll be throwing myself straight on to level 3 in September of this year.

Look forward to soaking up all your wisdom!

Cheers,
Andy

 

[westward10]

Welcome in Andy I have given you access to the Trainee section.

 

[The Ghost]

Hi and welcome. You made the right choice. Now do not go and get electrocuted.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I don’t think I have ever worked with an electrician who hasn’t had at least one belt ....

But it’s not recommended

 

[Pete999]

Welcome

 

[Baddegg]

Hi and welcome. You made the right choice. Now do not go and get electrocuted.

You ain’t a spark till you ride it vort! Welcome Andy

 

[buzzlightyear]

I don’t think I have ever worked with an electrician who hasn’t had at least one belt ....

or the stick rapped over the hand ,dont do that again .welcome Andy and it will lol.

 

[littlespark]

Welcome to the crazy house. I’m surprised everyone’s still sober on a Saturday night

 

[InconspicuousAC]

Haha thanks everyone!

Other than the classic tongue on a 9v battery as a kid I'm yet to experience the introductory shock, I would say I can't wait, but for this I actually can

Can't wait to pick all your brains!

 

[InconspicuousAC]

Welcome in Andy I have given you access to the Trainee section.

Thank you so much!

 

[buzzlightyear]

Welcome to the crazy horse

I'm trying to get over Scotland losing to a back wood country .lol .

 

[buzzlightyear]

Other than the classic tongue on a 12v car battery as a kid I'm yet to experience the introductory shock

I amazes me how I start picking up what the op saying .

 

[buzzlightyear]

Can't wait to pick all your noises

LOL .ok who first then .

 

[Rpa07]

Haha thanks everyone!

Other than the classic tongue on a 9v battery as a kid I'm yet to experience the introductory shock, I would say I can't wait, but for this I actually can

Can't wait to pick all your brains!

First thing I do with a 9v battery - must be just me!
Welcome to the forum.
Read and read and read!
If You have a thought or question, search it on the forum as it will have been asked before.
Not just technical or theory but ‘best ways to do this and that’, as sometimes the answer doesn’t come naturally.
My first thought when I started was ‘what’s the correct way to joint a cable that needs extending’ - many joints later, the rest is history!

 

[Dustydazzler]

Best advice I can give , always ask questions and ask for help if not sure ... take your time to do a neat job