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  1. sythai

    Which country this plug socket from ?

    Hi Guys Got Client asking me to fit these floors sockets…. Got my doubts, looks like cheap piece of tat !! Just sent me photo from what they’ve seen on Amazon. Which county you reckon this is for ? Cheers Sy
  2. M

    I Need Work Looking for practical experience / mate position - anywhere in country considered

    Hello. My name is David and I am in the process of retraining to become an electrician, something I have wanted to do for a while. Finally I have done it, and have now completed most of the required qualifications, so am now looking for a position that will give me the practical experience and...
  3. F

    Eicr test gymnasium and country club

    I have been asked to carry out an eicr at a country club and gym. Large premises. What’s everyone’s thought on price. It would need to be per circuit
  4. R

    This Forum service which country?

    I saw many posts about UK electrical Q&A but I'm in California. So, is this a UK or USA forum bc the answers on forums might be hazardous if used in the wrong country.
  5. C

    Hello from Dolly Parton country, Land of peaks, valleys, and moonshine!

    Hi folks, my name is Ralph but prefer to be called Coin or Coinhunter. I am an avid DIY'r who dabbles in a little of everything from repairing televisions to wood working, welding, and treasure hunting. I love metal detecting in water, sand or dirt and own 10 different machines specialized for...
  6. D

    Out of country experience

    I trained as an electrician in South Africa for 4 years in domestic electrical maintenance and installation and some factory installations. I have recently moved to the UK and would like to start up with electrics again, however I don’t have the relevant qualifications for the uk. Can any one...
  7. Daniel DD

    Schneider technical assistance global (not country specific)

    Background I live in Indonesia. The voltage for residential buildings ranges from 220 V to 230 V, I need help with the installation of the following Schneider products with the corresponding links to the threads I posted in this forum. Power Source Box and SPD Box Surge Arrester A9L15687 and...
  8. J

    In your country, do you use pipe to run wire through very much?

    can you bend pipe?
  9. Y

    Which rcd type do you use for general use in your country?

    Hello to everyone, Please, which rcd type do you use for general use in your country? Which legislation is the application based on? Thank you from now.
  10. Dan

    Australia Country Prefixes for Threads Now Available

    As well as Country Flags now running because of the face we're a Global Electrical Forum now. We now also have thread prefixes. Like the one I've used for this thread that says Australia. Use those if you need advice for a country you are in but you have disabled your flag for whatever...
  11. Dan

    Canada Country Flags: Thought I'd done this thread but maybe not.

    Okay, so we have some country flags knocking around. Depending on the screen size of your device, will depend on where they show and how often etc. Really small screens will see them less. iPads and Laptops and Notebooks will see them in all places I've set them to. On your mobile, if you turn...
  12. Megawatt

    The big difference in the electric terminology and installation regulations and practice in each country!

    I’m from the US and I’m just trying to learn how UK does things and the terminology of what I call something verses what y’all call materials. I read some of this and I mostly don’t know what being said and I’ve been doing this for 32 years
  13. B

    Electrician from non-uk country..

    Hey guys, I’m a Hungarian qualified electrician and I want to be a sole trader. I tried to google what my best options are but it’s not that clear for me so I’d really appreciate if someone could help me here.. Do I must be a member of niceic/elecsa etc to work (and give certificates) on...
  14. S

    How the trade is changing

    Hello all I would love to hear your opinions and stories in relation to what I have witnessed. I was asked by a locall authority go and attend a refurbishment/development of a council property to be used by a eastem European community for a drop in community centre. When I arrived I was...
  15. edexlab

    India advice - entering the country with tools, test meters etc and customs officials

    Evening gents I've a short term job in mid May in Bangalore should only be a few weeks And I'm looking for advice from people who have worked in India Innoculations , medical, malaria ,food issues and insurance etc all in hand Any general advice would be very welcome I'm particularly...
  16. A

    TNCS - USING NEUTRAL AS EARTH IN BOARD

    Im travelling abroad to a country that has no earthing arrangement and my friend would like me to do a bit of work on his house. My question is Whether or not i could create a link between the Neutral and Earth bar to create a tncs system. I know it sounds strange but i have just been thinking...
  17. A

    2394-2395 course

    hello members..im writing on this section because i dont know where to write for help.im qualified on city&guild 2330 and im looking to do and inspection and testing..before couple of years i try to pas this course but i fail on 2391 theory test..its not problem for 2392 and 2392 practical test...
  18. B

    Can I use this 12V AC adapter from the US in this country?

    Hi all, Am not completely sure on this, Recently purchased some low power consuming devices which came with USA AC adapters as in the picture. Can I use a simple pin type adapter or would I need a step down transformer? Can I use a UK adapter with 12V output? Thanks!
  19. L

    I need help using European appliance in another country

    Hi, everyone! I recently bought a blender online from a local seller. Only when I received it I realized that the plug is different, it's two pronged round. Our socket is two pronged flat, so I need an adapter. I was reading the manual and it says: More info about the blender: ac220-240v...

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