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  1. D

    I Need Work Looking for work around Manchester

    Hi everyone, I am looking for an opportunity to start my new career in the electrical field. I have taken voluntary redundancy from my previous job so I was able to pay for a Domestic Installer and a C&G 2365 L2+L3 course. I have already completed the DI and the L2. I am enjoying it so far and...
  2. timhoward

    Space around consumer unit

    Quick q please. I'm not seeing anything in OSG or BBB about hard and fast requirements of spacing around consumer unit. Am I missing anything? I have a potentially cosy one with 5 cm either side, meter one one side, wall on other. Plenty of space above and below. This wouldn't prevent...
  3. M

    LED Recessed Downlight with dim "ring" around the edge

    i walked a model home yesterday and it had been fitted with can lights that had a typical downlight, but the standard downlight trim would also emit a soft glow around the edge as an option as well. Basically the light switch toggled between those options: Downlight on, dim edge glowing only...
  4. R

    any good car electrician around southeast London

    hi do you know if there is any good car electrician around southeast London, reliable and serious, not the one who charge you for not finding the problems. thanks.
  5. C

    I Need Work looking for an apprenticeship in around west yorkshire

    Wanting to get back into electrical installation/maintenance with a well established business after being let go just before christmas due to the company losing work, I am still currently studying at home and doing work for family and friends. I am 21, living kirklees area with driving licence...
  6. S

    Ethics around EICR

    A mate of mine is selling his place. The buyer commissioned an EICR back in October. At the last moment (just before exchange of contracts) the buyer's produced the EICR with it's "UNSATISFACTORY" verdict and attempted to knock the price down. The EICR is legit as far as I can see and the...
  7. O

    Another new guy poking around

    Hello, thought I would join since I’ve poked around here time to time for projects but finally couldn’t find an answer this time. I have a fairly decent automotive background and I’m certified in automotive electrical. My dad was an electrical engineer back in the day and I’ve managed to cobble...
  8. R

    I Need Work Looking for practical experience in and around Liverpool/North West

    Hi all, I'm not currently working within the industry but I am actively looking for some practical work experience. Currently studying for a HNC in electrical and electronic engineering on a part time basis whilst working in retail to pay the bills. Have worked within the roller shutter...
  9. M

    I Need Work Mate or improver around Kingston upon Thames wanted

    Electricians mate or improver looking for work around Kingston upon Thames area please message me. I’m looking for someone reliable, experienced 1st fixing is very useful. Work will be ad hoc to begin with. Own tools and transport advantageous, rates depending on experience and quals. CSCS not...
  10. OnlQQker

    So I Went Around My New Mates House For A Coffee...

    He was in the middle of decorating his new house, I only met him a couple of months ago and he seems like a really nice chap. Anyway in the lounge one of the electrical socket face plates had been unscrewed from the wall for decorating. The house is 1920's and the wiring looked brand new in...
  11. Lister1987

    Wanting to get my head around fire detection and alarm systems...

    Can anyone recommend any good links, books, materials (Aside from bs 5839-1) for getting an understanding and looking into how these systems are devised, wired, maintained and such like? I know there was the IET Electricians Guide to Fire Detection and Alarm Systems - 2nd Edition, however I...
  12. N

    GFI Plug / Place Wire in Hole or Wrap Around Screw ??

    Replacing GFI Plug.. Plug has the option of either sticking bared wire into corresponding hole or wrap around screw.. Which is Better ??
  13. J

    Bonding steel conduit around plastic switch

    Any recommendations? I have 25mm steel conduit going into 20mm reducers feeding a plastic time guard switch and then returning to steel conduit again on the other side. An earthing nut is too chunky. I think I need those smaller flat brass plates you get on SWA cables. 1588093418 Found them -...
  14. W

    Gold card help. Is there a way around this?

    Is there any other way I can get my hands on a gold card? All I have left to do is the portfolio of pictures and its become a right pain to do since I am self-employed. I've done my college, City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 & Level 3, and then I worked with my Dad for a few years, then I left my Dad...
  15. P

    Best agency’s around Edinburgh?

    Hi there, I have just passed my apprenticeship and have found out I’ll be getting let go from my company after this Covid-19 has blown over, what are the best recommended agencies around Edinburgh to have a look at? cheers
  16. J

    Advice around testing of mobile units

    Hi All, New poster here!! after some advice surrounding testing of mobile units... I have had to rewire 7 Ice Cream Units (static ones that are used at Theme Parks), as they were originally from Spain, and nothing in them conformed with our current regs (Gotta love them Europeans!) Ive...
  17. D

    Stroma Certification Scheme Is there any way of getting around being registered to sign off work?

    I've bought all the power and hand tools, and am planning to start up on my own doing small electrical jobs for people as a sole trader with small steps, the problem I think i'm going to have is being able to sign off the work when i've done it, my friend at college is working for someone so...
  18. M

    I Need Work Looking for Electrical work experience in or around Harlow, Essex

    Hi, Having completed C&G level 3 and AM2, I am looking for ongoing work experience in or around Harlow and am happy to do it unpaid. I do not have a van, only a car, but have my own tools and will buy more as required. I have completed the ECS exam and it is valid until November 2021, but...
  19. W

    Electrician Jobs Electrician required in and around Manchester.

    Electrician required in and around Manchester. Must have own van tools fully qualified with testing and ecs card. Self employed. Msg for more details
  20. W

    I Need Work Looking for Employment as Electricians mate around Birmingham (west midlands area)

    Hi there, I recently completed my level 3 diploma in electrical installations and bs7671 18th edition regulations. I am looking to be taken on soon as an electricians mate or trainee. My goal is complete my nvq portfolio and work towards my gold card. Any help/advice would be very much...

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