So, I've had another Monday off and am sat watching rubbish daytime tv with dog on my lap, well he's 9 stone so I don't have a choice in the matter :(
But I do have a serious question for anyone who runs their own business, this probably applies more to the ones who employ staff.
Why do I feel...
Hello All,
New Hive thermostat has been installed.
When you run the hot tap the boiler kicks in to produce hot water.
However when called to heat the rads it will not kick in to produce any heat.
I expect it has been wired up incorrectly.
From the fused spur I have.......
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My son just texted me to say he is off to see Soft Cell as he has a freebie ticket, I saw their last gig back in the day at Hammy Palais....... weird not as weird that he is now 32......
Hello all.
I have recently passed my 2395, allowing me to carry out EICRs and have just thought of a possible scenario for which I'm not sure how I'd handle.
I do a lot of work for a letting agency and I know that when they get periodic reports carried out on their properties, if there are any...
Hello all,
Bit of background before I jump into the query to try
I'm a qualified electrician by trade, completed my apprenticeship with a large commercial contractor through 2007-2011 and worked as a subcontractor, for around a year, before being fortunate enough to jump into a design office...
Hi, does anyone have any knowledge of what's required for the AM2 or FICA (Scotland) risk assessment. It appears to relate to use of the booth during the actual trade test(s).
So, ideally looking for views/ideas on the risks and related control measures specifically for this test.
Starters for...
Hi . I have just been informed by a main contractor that I do work for that i need to register with RESET . This is a system for verifying that workers are fully qualified and holds all all workers info skills training QUALIFICATIONS disclosure etc all under 1 roof. As a member of safe...
Hey Guys,
Been struggling with this for a while, so thought where better to ask than here?
So the gist is, I have a 3 gang light switch at home that I'm looking to replace with a smart light switch. The switch consists of 1 gang to control the living room light (as well as another switch that...
28. Which one of the following is not considered when calculating the minimum current carrying capacity of live
conductors of a cable?
a Ambient temperature.
b Grouping.
c Type of protective device.
d The maximum permitted volt drop.
Evening all.
I apologise this is another question regarding the much hated domestic installers course, from what i have read on the forum!!
Im a self employed hard landscaper. Im finding we are getting more and more jobs that involve electrics. Lighting, water features etc.
We also do a lot of...
Hi all,
Just thought I would do as requested and put a short bio.
Have only been sparking for a relatively short time (10yrs), compared to some of the others I see on here.
Made the move over after a career in I.T Networking, WANs not LANS, when the company I worked for tanked and I decided...
Morning All, its a lovely day, hopefully I won't have to get in any lofts on a day like today.
Just a quick one regarding economy 7,
Where the meter provides two outputs, during off peak hours, what happens to the (main board) as in the general daytime DB, does this also switch over or does it...
We've had to replace the single oven and discovered that both single oven and hob were hooked into the same terminal strip which was massively overloaded. We've now installed an induction hob with is plugged in to a plug socket on the isolator switch for the oven. The problem we have now is that...
Just had this message come through via my website. they actually took the effort to fill the form in rather than email direct! they want me to pay £150 to be added to a list on there website and i also note they spell domestic with 2 m's!!! not sure what a roof survey will generate for an...
hello, im richard, just starting out so your threads will be a great way to help me learn, looking forward to finally getting myself in the trade i have wanted to do for a long time,
And in of all places, TESCO.
They are doing a set of five flexi head ratchet spanners for £15...Sizes are 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 14mm and 17mm.
Thing is they actually look and feel very nice, with the ratchet being very positive. They may not be up to mechanics standard, but for less intensive use...
Hi, I'm new to the forum, I have been working as a film and TV spark for the last 30 years but feel that I need a change of direction within the electrical industry.
I passed 236 pt 1 when I first got into the film and TV but have just done 2365 level 2 (mainly to refresh my memory) and I am...
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