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  1. L

    Remind me not to use my bare hands to trace a wire under the floorboards

    Had a floorboard up recently following a water leak. While there, thought I would connect in a stair light, which previously was switched separately to the landing one. Discovered a previously unknown junction box - not normally maintainable, but moving past that ... - wiring very neat...
  2. D

    Customer actually starts sticking his hands inside a live board while chatting to Delroy

    https://www.electriciansforums.net/media/dont-touch-that-hands-on-customer-attempts-insanely-dangerous-diy.19349/ Scroll to about 4.30 minute mark , I honest don’t think I have ever had a custOmer physically stick their hand inside the consumer unit while I’m trying to work delroy Gets all the...
  3. B

    Wet hands and electricity

    Just came across this on a clients premises in a W/C. Surely this cannot be legal?
  4. L

    Hi, looking for electrical hands on training - I'll make you money via satellite field

    Hello all, thanks for having me on the forum. If anyone requires assistance on site I'm more than happy to help. I want to become fully fledged electrician ideally in the domestic field. Happy to travel, within one hour commute from Derby provided on site training given. I been working in the...
  5. K

    I Need Work Thinking of sending this to local sparks to get some hands on experience any thoughts

    Dear sir or madam I would like to offer my services on weekends on a voluntary basis to help with the wiring and installation of electrical equipment. I am currently working as a security engineer for an accredited company installing cctv, access control and fire alarms. The purpose of my...
  6. G

    Hi from Biggleswade, looking for some hands on experiance

    Hi Everyone, its been a long journey, one that I'm glad I started. with an electrical background both within the automotive industry and security equipment, I decided to take the next step (side step actually) and become an electrician. I am fully employed and at this current time do not...
  7. S

    looking to gain hands on electrican experience West Sussex

    Hi my names Stef. looking to gain hands on electrican experience anybody local in West or even East Sussex would like to help me train to be an electrician, either as apprentice style setup, or just casual hands on help. I'm going to be either taking the short course locally part 3, or taking on...
    • STEFFIE
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    • electrican experience hands looking sussex west west sussex
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  8. rolyberkin

    Severely Cracked Hands!:-(

    Anyone got any advice re preventing cracked hands (other than man up or wear gloves!) I have been trying OKeefes Cream but this morning they are so bad I can hardly hold a cup!?
  9. HumbleWorker 91RT

    Struggling to get hands on apprentice work..

    Hi guys, Apologise's in advance for the rant but I am at a loss. I've posted on here a fair amount asking for advice and opinions on things. Such as the tools I should get to start in the trade, avenues to go down for work, what the courses which you guys need for the box ticking allowing you...
  10. 7029 dave

    My thumbs are split to hell

    Okay folks, it's this time of year again, my thumbs are cracked and split with the cold weather so painful,even with cut gloves which I wear are not helping, any body else suffer this.?
  11. D

    Eager to learn and grow, any advice on getting hands on-experience as a mate? Based in West London

    Hi, just wanted to introduce myself name's Dean, I'm 32 and based in west London. Recently completed my level 3 2365 Diploma in electrical installations at my local college, following level 2. Decided i want to become a electrician two years ago as i enjoy completing practical tasks and find...
    • Dean1886
    • Thread
    • advice based electrical work electricians london getting hands learn london mate west west london
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. J

    van insurance

    evening chaps any advise on van insurance for a 23year old that had 2 claims on company van policy and got 3 points on license for mobile phone now trying to get insurance for my own van. I know some people dont declare the claims from companys vans- becuase they think they don't count on...
    • J.C.E
    • Thread
    • don't electricians vans hands insurance mobile points van vehicle
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. D

    Pass my Assessment

    Right i'm logging off for the night, drinking some Cider stuff and i dont drink But ive Passed my Assessment with NICEIC, just the guy who checks the Assessment is right next (out of my hands).. been up since 5am for a assessment at 8:30am trying to get ready and nerves only another 12-14mths...
    • DuaneMHunt1976
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    • assessment hands right
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. S

    Cad software

    Hi all I need to put the location of electrical accessories on to a cad format drawing sent to me by my builder. What's the best straight forward and affordable software. Autocad I'm guessing is best but expensive. Pre thanks all
  15. Simon-0116

    conduit cutters

    What type do you use, had a set of one handed silverline, ok lasted 18 months, treated my self to some ck ratched type, cut 20 lengths 20mm and 1 length 25mm trunking, tried some 25mm today wont cut, just bending. Also find them hard to use as need to open with two hands and ratchet mechanism...
  16. T

    Bluetooth Hands Free

    My sun visor bluetooth handsfree has packed up this morning. What are folks using for hands free and would you recommend it?
  17. R

    Want to stop working with my hands and become a paper pusher

    Hi there having been in the electrical business since Jan 1980 I now want to stop the physical part and get into design etc. I have my C&G2400/2391/ 17th edition etc. Being self-employed I have some great customers but do not know how to make this change, as my customers will no longer have a...
    • RetireEarly
    • Thread
    • because become business customers design electrical electrical work hands paper working
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Business Related
  18. GLENNSPARK

    ellison breaker

    just got my hands on an ellison breaker.. pics to come shortly...well, after i`v had my tea..
  19. G

    Looking for work experience in Sussex...

    Hi Guys, I'm currently in my first year of my 2357 qualification and absolutely loving every minute of it!! I'm looking however for a bit of hands-on practical experience. I work full time, but have a relatively flexible working week, so ideally would like to offer an extra pair of hands free of...
    • GrahamBrighton
    • Thread
    • electrical work experience hands looking sussex work experience
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. P

    method for measuring the voltage drop

    hi, if we need to measure the voltage drop from a main cu to a sub cu in a outbuilding, what method can be used to verify the voltage drop

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