Morning all,
I'm currently rewiring a flat I've just bought which had the CU and old meter in a surface mounted enclosure that the previous owner built.
the problem is it's in quite a narrow hallway and it sticks out quite a way.
I have changed to consumer unit to a recessed one. The issue is...
Fellow sparkies, General Q
I’m 21 with 3 years experience just coming out my time. I have my level 3 and NVQ ; portfolio)done just need to complete my AM2. I’m a typical commercial sparks doing plenty of work with metal containment, SWA cables that sort of works. But I have been thinking about...
Hi Guys/Girls
For a bit of background i completed my Level 3 in requirements for electrical installation (BS7671) many years ago and was 17th Edition. Regrettably i left the trade to pursue other things and have decided i want to be a domestic electrician again.
I understand that i need 18th...
I HAVE MY LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, 18TH EDITION, WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO BE ASAN CERTIFIED DOMESTIC ELECTRICIAN ? PART P? AND TESTING AND INSPECTION?
Has anyone got any good stories /recommendations of a small domestic turbine . I have read a lot , and it seems its not always viable . I do have a good location out of turbulence and in my opinion its always bloody windy. I`m looking to have a try at installing something as a trial. I already...
What is the oldest dimmer switch you have seen in use recently?
When did you install your first dimmer? (Veteran sparks only)
I ask because a friend recently sent me a link to a 'news' story about an old toaster still in use, which I don't even really see as an old toaster (OK, yes, it's older...
We operate mainly in SW London and are looking for an electrician or mate ASAP.
Mainly domestic work; rewires, maintenance, fault finding and testing.
Applicant will need:
min. 3 years experience, domestic preferred
able to work alone
hand tools and power tools (vehicle not essential)...
Hi,
I'm an industrial spark and taking my 2391 next week (wish me luck, I need it).
I decided to get a bit of practice and started an inspection on my own house.
I got as far as, b32 socket (ring?!) breaker looks slightly browned, better check it.
3 cables in the breaker two identical and...
Just thinking!
dangerous I know.
but I want to get some pv panels up in my home, but thought about setting it up without the inverter or giving back into the grid.
id use it for totally resistive loads like a storage heater or water immersion.
Storage heater would be old style without the...
Hi,
I'm fairly recently (about a year) self employed, and I have been asked to give a estimate for a 3 storey new build. Having read other information online regarding pricing it seems pricing per point or per sq metre seem the way to go. Just wondering what peoples prefer ways are as...
I am setting up a market stall, I'm asked to bring 16 A motor hook up lead. Need for domestic use like lights, charger. Can i use one which has a male end that goes into generator and other end is mains with 3 sockets instead of female end? First time user and not aware of the details. If anyone...
Hi guys
I'm 24yo with some current site experience.
I'm looking at doing the TradeSkills4U Domestic + EV Installer course.
Now I understand employers are going to be sceptical of anyone coming from a 5-week electrical course.
What should my expectations be salary and finding employment wise...
New Domestic Apprenticeship announced leading to Domestic Gold Card
Interesting.
Still as clear as mud how this will work but this is probably the thing we've all been waiting for.
Hopefully it will clear the waters and stop DIY Dave having a go - making a Gold Card the standard should make...
Hi Guys
A friend of mine's neighbour has just had a rewire of his house and every night his outside light comes on every few minutes and flashes on and off, she has asked him to sort it out and he says it'll be difficult as it's a "synchronised"system that's controlled from a device in the...
I came across one of these recently while carrying out an EICR. I didn't have a clue what it was, and neither did the property owner. A bit of online searching came up with a bit of info:
It's a 'voltage optimiser', apparently it shaves 18V off the supply voltage (unless the supply voltage...
Any advice would be appriciate as stated have possible work opperunity on big site ,To make some bank price and day rate. Any tips advice spefically on metal munvhing which is what ill mainly be doing first few weeks with a squad pf sparkies mates some of which mightbe be better and quicker than...
Hello all. I have visited a domestic property with two consumer units, one downstairs and then a separate one for upstairs. The upstairs is fed by a 16mm twin and earth and the downstairs is fed by 25mm tails. The cu downstairs is a duel RCD. The question I want to ask is, since the cable...
I went along this morning to quote for an EVCP install.
I thought it was a domestic house but it was a B@B. It has a 3 phase supply. I always pass on commercial or 3 phase as it is outside of my remit. However, I am toying with the idea of fitting this EVCP IF I can fit it from a single phase...
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