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    Starting on my own whilst employed

    Hi all, Have been saving a lot to build some capital. Working as a manager in factory at the moment but want to get back on the tools so have been saving like crazy to relieve the pressure a little. What do I have to consider about setting up my own business and start taking on some work on...
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    Part time/distance learning 2365 lvl 2+3

    Hi, I had no formal training on commercial/industrial work. I would also, for my own benefit, like to become FULLY qualified. I believe that I could get through the level 2 and 3 install course really quickly and for the cost of it and to satisfy my own need to follow things through fully and...
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    Part time/distance learning 2365 lvl 2+3

    Hi all, 10 years ago I completed a domestic installer course and completed 17th edition and 2391 along with it. I worked as a sparky for 6 years and covered all domestic installations and maintenance. I then went on to do some agricultural installation. I’m now working in a factory as a...
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    Max Ze for TT system

    Well said that man!!!
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    Self employed alongside full time job

    All good little tricks that will come in very handy mate thank you :). I'm just using my own car or the time being but when things pick up ill get myself a tidy little van with some sign writing. Dies anyone know of a decent second hand can dealer in south west?
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    Self employed alongside full time job

    I have asked and it is definitely fine with them :)
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    Self employed alongside full time job

    I'm definitely aloud to do it alongside my current job as I'm not working as an electrical contractor so it doesn't get in the way of their business. I register as self employed then just for my private work I guess?
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    Self employed alongside full time job

    Hi guys, I've always wanted to become a self employed sparky and now I've starter a new job doing shifts so ill have much more spare time to start building up my customer base. I'm wondering what steps I need to take in order to do this legally alongside my full time job? Cheers Matt
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    Refrigerated lorry hook up points

    at my sub DB is it fine to just have a 125A 4 pole incomer and then 32a 3 pole MCB's type D for each circuit? RCD protection is not required I believe.
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    Refrigerated lorry hook up points

    also did you run 4mm or 6mm 4 core SWA to them?
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    Refrigerated lorry hook up points

    thanks mate, I imagine you ran seperate circuit for each one? And did you use Lewden CEE type 32A 415V socket outlets?
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    Refrigerated lorry hook up points

    These hook up points will be mounted on a concrete wall outside and wired in SWA. Will i need to wire a starter or anything to account for the high start up load?
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    Refrigerated lorry hook up points

    Has anyone got any experience of wiring these? I have been asked to wire up 6 hook up points for Thermo King refrigerated container lorries. They have a start up current of 70A and full load current of 17A. There is an existing 3 phase distribution board with one 3 phase way left on it. I...
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    Power tools

    Makita lxt 18v combi looks sweet, I got an sds drill so this would go nicely for my main drill. Any comments? http://www.*************/p/makita-bhp451rfe-li-ion-18v-cordless-combi-drill/25754#
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    Power tools

    Hey guys Looking at picking up sone new tools. Never bought my own always had them supplied. I have used the cheap makita range which I didn't like and now hilti which I love but believe they are a bit expensive. Wanting to buy a battery sds, combi and circular saw. Wht ya all reckon?

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