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  1. Lip.82

    I know this happens but this is the first time I've seen it

    I came across this today. Does anyone know how long it takes to totally destroy a cable?
  2. rdsn

    Start second device when first device starts working

    I'd would like to know if/how to turn on a second device (220V fan) when another device starts working automatically (air compressor). The idea is to have both always plugged to the electricity, but the fan working only when the air compressor kicks in. Could someone guide me how to do it...
  3. loulew

    My First Van Break In......

    So I've just experienced my first van break in. Happened an hour ago, broad daylight with the van parked at the front of site I'm working on. Only managed to get a drill though as a cyclist disturbed them. How's everyone else's day?
  4. loulew

    Hi everyone, not new but first post

    Hi everyone. Been on the forum for a few years now, but this is my first post. Thought its about time i stopped snooping and started getting involved. I'm multi-trade at the moment but am planning to switch to a full time electrician in the near future. Have my DI assessment with the NICEIC...
  5. G

    My first big job, made up of lots of little jobs, please help with pricing!

    Hi all, The title says it all really, I have been asked to do a series of jobs in a 2 bed flat based in South West London. He's a really nice man and want to charge a fair price. Historically, I have only completed individual jobs at a time so am a bit stumped of how to charge for what he...
  6. J

    Cooker installation first time

    Hello just wondering if this is correct its all working fine just want to double check
  7. Gary Tollison

    Consumer unit: which comes first?

    greetings. Just a quick question about switch order. Should the main circuit breaker be wired in first before the main switch, or is the main switch always first in line from the supply feed? Thanks, Gary
  8. D

    FIRST HOME - Help with new Consumer Unit

    My partner and I bought our first house a week ago. We don't have much DIY experience but we are determined to learn and do as much work as we can to save cost. The house is a 3bed an ex-council house built in 1959 and needs a complete refurbishment. The existing CU is not too old (pvc wires)...
  9. R

    Struggling with my first write up (NVQ3)

    Hi guys, I'm about 4000 words deep into my first write up.. I've now got onto the fault finding section, I've go to answer the following.. Perform tests to find the following faults: Loss of supply Overload Short circuit and earth fault Transient voltage...
  10. A

    First post- fault finding

    is anyone aware of any electrical fault finding guides or books (if one exists). Possibly with examples of common faults found in domestic installations? Massive thanks! I'm at the end of my 2357 nvq 3 just interested if anything like this exists?
  11. A

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC approved contractor first visit

    Info for anyone currently looking to join, Whilst I was very nervous the night before, there is no need to be, as long as you know how to test and your upto date with the regs, then this is a breeze, Inspector arrived 9am, Quick meeting explaining about the scheme. Went through the office...
  12. DavidSpark

    First MFT - thoughts on Di LOG 9083p?

    Good evening! I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Di Log 9083p 17th edition MFT. I am looking to get my first MFT and this seems to be coming up as a nice cheapish "starter" one compared to the more expensive Fluke and Megger ones available second hand. They are popping...
  13. S

    First job - light hearted reminder of the past.

    Not sure if this is in the right section or has been covered before but you first job on your journey to becoming a Sparks. Mine was when I was indentured with EIL turning up at Whitelys Department store in Queensway to start my apprenticeship I was on a laughable .89p per hour and working with...
  14. D

    First year apprentice tools

    Hi Guys, I've just been taken on as an apprentice for a commercial electrician firm and am in my first month. I'm wondering what tools you'd recommend me buying? I'm looking at getting a knife (maybe a Delphin), set of drivers, cable cutters, side cutters etc. Which are brands that you'd...
  15. D

    First Fix Advice for CH, DHW & UFH Controls

    I have to first fix a CH, DHW & UFH System. The details of the system are below but my question is this, Q.What cables have I missed? so far I have, DHW & CH (radial twin&earth) Double Pole Switched Fused Spur with Flex Outlet next to boiler (4 core + earth) 2 Port CH motorised valve wired...
  16. P

    PA system advice for first time installer

    hi guys, Hope everyone is well! I'm just looking for some advice regarding a commercial PA system (public address) It's the first time I have installed one and looking at the plans I can see something marked up as "conc" does anyone have an idea of what this is? We only first fixing at the...
  17. P

    PA system help for first time installer

    hi giys, Hope everyone is well! I'm just looking for some advice regarding a commercial PA system (public address) It's the first time I have installed one and looking at the plans I can see something marked up as "conc" does anyone have an idea of what this is? We only first fixing at the...
  18. Jay2188

    Hello everyone it's the first post here !

    I am relatively new to this industry I've been doing domestic for the past 3 years, I am after a bit of advice on jib gradings, I have completed levels 2/3 2365 in electrical installations (buildings & structures) my question about gold card as I am on the 2357 level 3 NVQ could I possibly just...
  19. suffolkspark

    levels of rcd protection on TT system - long post - prepare cuppa first!

    Hi all, need some opinions on the following please> Origin is a three phase 60A TN-C-S supply.it goes into a changeover switch (small PTO driven generator across the yard) and then into a wylex three phase board. the incomer is 100A 4pole 100mA type S to provide discrimination to other...
  20. R

    Electrician Jobs Garden Office - First Fit Advice and Electrician to connect up

    I am looking for an Electrician to advise on my first fit of lights and ring main for a garden office I am building. Once I have all the wires run in and the ceilings and walls on I require them to connect up to Consumer Unit and then connect an armoured cable to the house. Job is in SO45...

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