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  1. Rockingit

    Accessories galore! - aka I'm having a clearout

    OK, I've crates of stuff looking for a new home, at make me a sensible offer kind of prices.... 40 x (4 boxes of 10) Knightsbridge white PVC dbl sockets 32 x Hager 2way 2G light switches 10 x Hager 2way 3G light switches 8 x Hager 3p shower iso switches 7 x Hager BT points (secondary) 5 x...
  2. D

    Does having your compex and/or 2396 design help towards electrical and electronic HNC?

    Hello all (first time posting so apologies if this topic has came up before) I am looking towards doing my electrical and electronic HNC through teeside open learning and have been told that you can use level 4+5 (compex,design) qualifications as a RPCL (recognition of prior certified learning)...
  3. M

    New member having lighting problems

    Hi everyone Forgive me if I don't explain this correctly but I am not experienced with electrics and will be getting an electrician round but this is confusing me . I have halogen spotlights in my landing and stairway ceiling and they've been there for years. However I have had the lot stripped...
  4. P

    Need help on having a free standing LED Panel tested for faults.

    We currently have LED lighting panels that are used for photography and video lighting purposes. They are a stand alone electrical device with their own power pack and mains adapter. We want to have them tested by an electrician to see if they are safe, or if they have any problems. We are...
  5. Nitram

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Having trouble with getting a JIB/ECS card

    I have been working for one main contractor as a subbie for about 5 years (hoping to go on the payroll eventually) until they went bust last year. I got my 2360 pt 1 and 2 and 17th 1st ed. and try as I might I found progression impossible given my circumstances. I find myself in need of a...
  6. Msitekkie

    Bad experience having isolator switch fitted by Scottish Power/Actavo

    I "recently" contacted my DNO to have an isolator switch fitted beside my meter (my consumer unit needs changing and I didn't want to pull the fuse). I was told I needed to contact Scottish Power who charged me £85 but failed to turn up for the appointment, resulting in me having to contact them...
  7. T

    Megger power suite is it worthwhile having?

    Just wondered if anyone has used powersuite for megger and is it any good.
  8. R

    Hi all and thx for having me

    Just saying hi
  9. C

    HELLO MY NAME IS CHRIS, I AM LOCATED IN SOUTH AFRICA, I AM A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN HAVING MY OWN COM

    HI GUYS JUST TRYING TO INTRODUCE MYSELF, I AM HAVING MY OWN ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE, A TOWN CALLED KLERKSDORP.
  10. J

    Newbie Intro. Thanks for having me :)

    Hi there, jamrod3030 here, just joined... based in Hampshire, have worked in video for live music for a long time, trying to broaden my skill set to make myself more useful for touring and have just done the C & G level 2. Hoping to do Level 3 in the autumn. Anyway, just wanted to say hello.
  11. LeeH

    The BRB. Title spoiled by having to use 20 characters.

    I will skip over the Pete\Tel jokes... :mevilrun:
  12. L

    having trouble keypad configuring.

    hi guys,,just fitted a veritas r8 alarm,with keypad,,all works fine,,i have just added another keypad,,with power off,,turned power back on,but the keypad just doesnt work,,it is lit up but the buttons make no sound,,both keypads have different addresses having done so on the dipswitches,any...
  13. Leesparkykent

    Local Heroes....A British gas innovation

    https://www.localheroes.com/ listening to Absolute radio today and this advert caught my attention....Has any one signed up to it? Having the British gas badge attached to it could be a good thing as its known they charge a premium.
  14. T

    Anybody having problems with click scolmore gear?

    Evening All, We have been having a few issues this week with faulty gear from click scolmore, blue lugs snapping off the bezels on inceptor micro downlights, mode double sockets only working on one side etc. When I spoke to quality control today I am the only wholesaler in the uk with these...
  15. V

    What determines your rates?

    Hi, what determines an electricians rates, living in London. What points would you say distinguishes those earning £25/hour and those earning £50/hour?
  16. Pete999

    Pete's Videos For new trainees having difficulties understanding 3 phase supplies

  17. Pete999

    Judge Rinder

    I was sat in the living room minding my own, when the Wife came in all excited (no not that sort of excitement) you smutty lot. Quick she said turn over to ITV and watch this idiot, turns out the Posh Lady was having some building work done, and she had to get an Electrician in to repair a...
  18. P

    Newbie

    Hello everyone. Newly qualified guy, having passed all the short course material, I realise the learning now begins. Having spent 20 yrs on the road as a long distance lorry driver, I need a career change.....well here I am. Please forgive any stupid questions I may ask. paul
  19. B

    Why Am I Having Problems Detecting Current At Wall Outlet With Gs38 Probe?

    Hi, I have purchased a Kewtech KT1780 Voltage Tester. But I can't get it to do a double pole test. The instructions show the user inserting the probes into the wall outlet. But I don't get any indication when I put the probes into the wall outlet. Is it because the probes are too small? I...
  20. E

    Advertising and websites

    Hi everyone was just wondering how much money people spend on advertising and how much work they receive from the advertising? ive been on my own for about two years and 90% of my work is word of mouth, I have an ad in yell and get the odd call from it. also with websites do you pay for seo...

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