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  1. A

    * My First Trade Show *

    I went to my first 'trade show' today at a local wholesalers (Edmundsons Bournemouth). Whenever people had mentioned them in the past I envisaged a massive exhibition centre full of wideboy sales reps in suits trying to peddle their wares, and I had so far avoided them for fear of having to...
  2. D

    I Need Work Finding first electrician job

    Hey, I'm wondering how to find your 1st ever electrician job. I'm looking to get level 2 and level 3 CG electrician qualification in a college. Every electrician mates job offer often requires a few years experience, so I am confused on how to get your first job as a mate. Whats the best sector...
    • Daniel Nowak
    • Thread
    • apprenticeship electrical work electrician electrician job finding first job
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  3. B

    Our first property - seller says CU is older than 2005 - no cert required

    Hi all We're moving in to our first property - it's a 1950's build. The house has been bought buy a property developer who bought it from the previous owner so that they could purchase a new build (part ex). We had a survey done recently and one of the things that has come up is the lack of...
  4. S

    First Interviews..............

    Lad in another thread posted up about going for hi "informal" interview, soooo for the oldies on here what was yours like, I think I was nervous myself 16 years old walking down from Victoria Station to Vincent Square to the offices of EIL, the only bonus was that my Uncle worked there in the...
  5. buzzlightyear

    why bother in the first place

    this was fitted by a traveling circus ,fitted by two clowns .was fitted around December , call out to a fault on the ground floor ring .no test cert .nothing .and a new alarm fitted by a electrical firm .love the way the tails have been put in by both parties.
  6. J

    First time wiring domestic heating help.

    Hi everyone, I am about to take over a new build with most of the wiring completed. The only thing left is the heating, i have limited knowledge of domestic systems as i usually do industrial work. From my brief conversation with the plumber we have a polypipe underfloor heating regulator for...
  7. Pete999

    First Volunteer for Age UK tomoz ( no not electrical before you all start)

    Like the title, first job in the morning Volunteering for Age UK, wish me luck if you feel inclined to.
  8. Pete999

    13Amp plug check card Electrical Safety First

    Anyone want one of these FOC only got one spare, first come first served PM your address and I'll pop onee in the post,( Only 1 left ) UK plug pin gauge - https://www.pat-testing-training.net/articles/plug-pin-gauge.php
  9. M

    Hi this is my first post, looking for advice

    I have just completed my level 2 2365, I'm about to begin level 3. I'm now looking for some experience as an electricians mate as I'm finding it difficult to find a job being a female without the full qualification. Any advice would be great!
  10. P

    First post and (probably) stupid question on replacing an extractor

    Hi there, first post that I’m hoping my totally novice terminology will make sense to people... I had an envirovent silent 100ht installed but want to replace with a simpler silent 100s (that turned up today). I’ve removed the cover of the existing and notice the power cable has three cores...
    • pcxajb
    • Thread
    • extractor first probably question replacing stupid
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. C

    Just finished my first day's training!

    Hello all, just wanted to say hello. Started my first day's training today after jacking in my recruitment job. I've always wanted to be a sparky and I guess it's never too late! I have a lot of work to do... I would be grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction of additional...
  12. C

    Home Lounge Lights do not turn ON first time!

    Hi, I am new to this Forum, so excuse if I do not enter details correctly! I am hoping a bright spark! can answer my question: basically, I am puzzled by my Home Lounge Lights (not fluorescent). The Lights do not turn ON first time, but always turn ON second time (that is after I turn the Room...
    • CJL
    • Thread
    • first home lights lounge time
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  13. M

    What are the first steps in becoming electricians mate?

    I am looking to become an electricians mate in the Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey area. I have experience doing small electrical jobs and City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 in Electro Technology. Any help or advice on how to progress would great.
    • Mac86
    • Thread
    • becoming electricians electricians mate first mate steps
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  14. R

    First Day of AM2 exam finished! Just need alittle bit of help.

    first day done of my AM2 exam. Just wanted to let people know what I done and if I will loose any marks. So first of all risk assessment and safe isolation. I completed the risk assessment no problem at all and the safe isolation I completed fine as well asked for permission to isolate, prove...
  15. C

    NICEIC Certification Scheme First NICEIC Assessment

    Hello, Ive got my first NICEIC Approved assessment coming up with Tim Leibe. Ive been with Elecsa in the past but decided to go for the full scope. Just wondering what to expect, questions he may ask and if anyone has had dealings with Tim in the past? Any help would be great.
  16. TonyJohnson

    Hi Folks, everyone has a first day.. Today is mine

    A newbie to the site but been in the game for 13 years... hopefully i can help others as well as them help me... Cheers Tj.
  17. C

    First time in years could not find fault

    split load DB Every circuit (7circuits) 1st half tripped RCCD And two circuits second side tripped The 1st RCCD whist the second RCCD supplying these circuits remained on?? Swapped over the RCCDs to prove the units were not faulty. Removed every neutral to prove borrowed neutral not at fault...
  18. T

    Bought a dud off ebay, first time for me, just a word to the wise.

    Bought a Van radio with satnav and dvd bluetooth etc. etc. Turns out the sat nav software was playing up so got on to the people who sell it (sat nav software, not the radio) and they checked my version and told me it is pirated software. I suppose I should know better at my age. But Erisin are...
  19. C

    Intermediate switch first in 3 way?

    So.. we've dropped a clanger. 3 way switching for large Hallway. Switch wire drops to 1 gang switch(2way), then 3-core to 4-gang switch, then 3-core to 1-gang(2way). This means our 2nd switch isn't an intermediate - but a 2-way. (Not aware of anyone who makes a 4-gang switch with an...
  20. Pete999

    Pete's Videos No more arguments about which is the best tool bag

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