Hi all,
I have just started my first electrical maintenance job employed full time. Am I allowed/is there a way I can claim back the VAT on my future tool purchases? As it's my first job I will need to build up the tool list.
Many thanks!
hi guys looking for some inspiration/advice on an upcoming project. Been asked to install a small pv system on a mobile hut glamping sort of experience. Now clients wants some panels on the roof to run some 12v lighting and socket chargers for mobile phones. Now i haven't done anything with pv...
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I installed a security light 8mths ago, customer has informed me the light is only partially working.
Customer wants a replacement or upgrade and he will pay cost of upgraded fitting.
Where do I stand with this regards it being a manufactures Defect and not a fault of my installation...
I understand that electric current is the flow of charge or electrons. would I be right in saying that electric charge is the ability of matter to experience force, such as attract and repulsion.
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I'm from Birmingham and back in the days I used to repair phones and computers for a living. I normally get my parts in the city centre. On that road you have many shops selling the same items, literally almost ever store. The shop I go to, because I was lucky, I asked the owner "how do you...
Evening everyone,
What is everyones thoughts on labour rates that you would charge out if you were a business? I have recently started a company quoting for small jobs and charging myself out at £25ph. I live 20miles north of london. Would you agree that this is an acceptable rate?
Thanks
Liam
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I was called out at 2100 on a Sunday, in the greater London area and tbh I have no idea how much to charge so am looking for some guidance please. It was fault finding a lighting circuit (lights in the extension would not work) and at the time I did not want to leave my house lol so I...
Hi all. Given up being self employed after 25 years and got a post as maintainence spark on a mixed office, light industrial and accommodation site.
Rate of pay is in line with jib so happy enough there, but been asked to go on call. Week at a time. Covering mon to Friday 5pm to 8 am, 24 hrs sat...
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Brought a van for the 1st time instead of leasing. Going to rack it all, awning, lights on back for external use, the whole 9 yards. A workshop of wheels.
Thinking of putting and leisure battery or inverter in, want to able to power a few 18v 4.0ah batterys, couple of LED battery...
I have a Nissan Leaf and Solar Panels. So I'd like to be able to automatically charge the car when the solar panels are causing a net export of power to the grid. I already divert excess power to our immersion heater, using a home made, micro-controller based system that 'watches' the LED on the...
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Hello all,
Have been on here for a while so be easy on me! I'm an electrician by trade and started out doing domestics and working my way up. This last year or so I've found my biggest contract (practically full time). Is on tanker ships carrying oil, I went on as an electrician but now do all...
Hi guys,
So basically I'm coming here looking for some friendly advice with the intention of eventually getting an electrician out to make sure I'm not messing anything up (I'm based near Swindon - recommendations welcome!). I just want to do as much of the prep as possible.
I've put together...
Does anyone have or able to design me a circuit diagram to convert from mains AC to 5v dc to charge two devices at 2.1amp each? ive seen a design for a single 1amp output but not two at 2.1amp?
http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/cell-phone-charger-circuit-diagram
is the circuit i've...
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Im considering joining Napit or NIC in order to self certificate.
Just wondered if any of the pros have any advice which might be better (pros & cons)
Thanks in advance
I am looking to start installing charge points at domestic dwellings. Was just wondering if yous could give me a bit more info on these as regards to regs etc.
Hello all, just a thought...
Could i ask if anyone ever charges for testing, certs and notification on top of general electrical install or do you allways include the above within the contract price for sockets, downlights, cu change etc...
Just wondered because sometimes that call all take up...
Hi all,
I'm just starting out alone and want to do domestic only jobs, im initially going to focus on the smaller jobs as I also work full time elsewhere (the hope is I can eventually leave the "elsewhere") but still build up my profile and gain experience / confidence during my days off and...
hi there guys,
just wanting bit of advice if you don't mind.
iv never had to install a meter before so be kind :)
iv been asked by a local business to fit an external socket. which isn't a problem.
the external socket is for a different business - a catering van and they want to charge the...
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