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  1. DaveyD

    Grid Switches :: Spur

    Hi Installing a grid switch off the ring final circuit - supplying: fridge, dishwasher, gas hob ignition and cooker hood. I was thinking of spuring off the ring into a fuse grid module and then into each switch of the grid? Would you do this? Thanks in advance. Regards, David
  2. yellowvanman

    MC3 panels - MC4 connectors

    Just playing around with a starter kit and the panels have MC3 connectors I have a load of MC4 connectors and crimper. Is it OK to cut off the MC3 connectors on the panels and change to MC4? I know i can get convertors but thats more cost!
  3. H

    Domestic Cu's

    Hi Guys, just wondered what everyone thought was the best domestic consumer unit in your experience and what would you put in your house. Looking to re-wire my house and don't know whether to go with wylex or mk. thanks Craig
    • hoppy
    • Thread
    • aus better boards breakers domestic fitted wylex
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Australia
  4. S

    Mcb to rcbo

    Hi, Is there an RCBO out there to replace a Nb05 5a type2 MCB? Can't seem to find one online? Cheers Tyrone
    • SparkieBusiness
    • Thread
    • aus better cheers mcb morning rcbo split using
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  5. M

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB Card? nvq lv3 £1500?? this would technically make me a better electrician???

    HI all im a 27 year old sparks, have had own company for four years and have had a downturn in work, so having to look for jobs and call agencies i discover i need a JIB Card to get a job, so i send off all my certs including 2391, 17th and my last 3 elecsa approved contractor certs, applying...
    • Mikey_G
    • Thread
    • better card certification course electric electrical electrical nvq electrician jib jib card nvq scheme training
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Electrician Courses : Electrical Quals
  6. A

    Legrand Light Switch

    I'm trying to find out what range this module light and dimmer switch are from. The dimmer has the ability to be remote controlled and I think it is also parallel wired. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  7. L

    Anything better than the Dewalt flexi torch ?

    Before i sell off my dewalt kit... I was thinking about keeping what i think is the best torch i have ever used for work. With a good charged battery it goes for hours. I changed the bulb to a LED version for even better life and it has a nice scratch free lens! it can put a spot on a house...
  8. T

    My working day started off in an ambulance!

    Well what a day.. Got to my job today, got all my kit out ready for a first fix, walked into the building and started to move all the junk out my way in the room I was in, lifted up a light weight timber door frame and then my back just went 'ping'!! I was doubled over and just could not stand...
  9. S

    Better organised in 2011

    Hi all When contemplating the coming year one of my ambitions would be to be more organised Just wondered how many of you use an electronic form of diary/job sheets & how good you find them Nb at the mo I am only concerned with myself not a number of employees (but maybe in the future)
  10. L

    1.3 watt gu10 led

    hi i'm trying to find out how bright a 1.3 watt led gu10 bulb will be will it be like a normal 20 watt gu10
    • Lighting
    • Thread
    • aus better colour gu10 led output white
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  11. S

    Please help me out.The more opinions the better.

    I have been a practicing electrician for 6 yrs. didnt complete my c&g 2360 p1& p2 at college after school.....long story short i have my 17th and am going to do my 2391 in November. Personally i thought that would be enough to get a job with a firm but it seems to be 85% of the jobs i find on...
    • sparks101
    • Thread
    • aus better help opinions please
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  12. A

    One big 3 phase inverter or 3 small single phase ones?

    Hi guys, I wonder if you know what will be better - a big 17kW three phase inverter or 3 x 6 kW single phase ones? Are there any pros and cons and why? Thanks in advance
  13. G

    need help.new worker

    ok so im 17 and was fresh out of college i managed to find myself working with a group of sparks. my problem i cant really work upto there expectations even if its just cleaning up, im not really motivated that much but i really dont wanna loose this job. i find it hard to be energetic in my...
    • gawain
    • Thread
    • aus better electrical work getting money really
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Australia
  14. C

    Week just getting better and beter 301 passed

    Capped my week of by passing my 301 exam tonight only got a pass but a pass is a pass :D some really tricky questions on there. Only got to sit the 302 & 303 written now :rolleyes:
  15. A

    A better way to replace CU?

    Assuming most of you will be familiar with a typical 17th Edition consumer unit having 2x RCD's split, I'd be interested in knowing what concensus of opinion is on upgrading some of the less ancient 16th Ed split-load boards instead of replacing whole thing? I'm thinking rather than lose half...
  16. D

    Amtec Cert Software

    Any one out there using Amtec cert software? If so how do you rate it? :confused:
  17. T

    TNS to TT for better or worse

    Hi all A recent board change on TNS, found the Ze at 1.35ohm:( So made into TT but only getting 210ohm thru rod. Board is all RCD so would it not be a better installation if we were allowed to use the TNS + the RCDs After all we have the magic number of 1667ohm cheers
  18. B

    sole trader or limited company?

    which one is better? sole trader probably is more flexible and only myself do the job, however once something goes wrong my property might be at risk, so is it a better idea to have a limited company?
  19. T

    going self employed, the better way to train?Y/N

    i like many others in the country atm am just about to finish C+G 2330(as well as part p, regs, inspect and test and pat test) and am at the stage of looking for the rare thing of an apprenticeship/ training position. basically wanted to ask you guys if you think it would be better to go self...
    • tornadoarnold
    • Thread
    • aus better employed going self self employed
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
  20. B

    Multifunction Testers, which is better?

    hi all, i am thinking to buy a Multifunction Testers, looks there are some options: fluke, kewtech, megger.... which one is the most reliable? i am quite interested in fluke at the moment..... cheers

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