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    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...
  2. M

    testing codes

    Hi everybody, just wondering should i give a code C3 for a shower or bathroom fan having no local isolator.
    • mikemac
    • Thread
    • codes having local safety testing
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  3. J

    Having a moment

    Hi guys, I'm having a moment here but according to the picture rating plate, what would this shower be rated at?
  4. Marvo

    Anyone having issues with the notifications?

    We've had a handful of reports recently about the notifications doing something funky when you try to view them. If you're having any problems with the notifications please post below and tell us exactly what's happening in your case and please give us some info about; What browser are you...
  5. Gazthesparky

    Main switch bs numbers

    Having a brain fart at the moment could some one put me strait and help me out. I'm filling in an EIC and in the part it says main switch/ switch fuse part i'm stuck on which BS number to it put. i have a metal switch fuse so its that BS number i'm putting in. I don't know what to list as a BS...
  6. J

    Different cables having different conductor areas but same current rating?

    Why would two cables have the same current rating, but different conductor surface area? I'm looking at double insulated thin wall 2-core 25A multistrand cable. In one case the conductor area is 2mm^2, in the other it's 8.4mm^2. Is this a mistake by a supplier? Or maybe one cable has better...
    • Jodes
    • Thread
    • areas cables conductor current different having rating
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  7. O

    Looking for some C Type 20A MK RCBOs - Anyone having a clear out?

    So adding a couple of circuits to the garage/workshop (socket radial either side) but having an issue locating some 20A MK C Type RCBOs at a decent non RRP price (I ain't paying £30 odd quid each - yes for my own garage I'm a cheap git :P ) (sockets are for compressor / other stuff with decent...
  8. J

    Is it Regulation to have a Heat Alarm in the Kitchen ?

    Having a new kitchen fitted and the workmen have said we need to have a heat alarm in the kitchen as well as the smoke alarm in the hall. The hall smoke alarm is 2 metres away from the kitchen, it is a 1920s small 1 bedroom flat and has never had a heat alarm in the kitchen only the 1 alarm in...
    • James81
    • Thread
    • alarm fitted having heat kitchen regulation smoke where
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Having the time of my life

    Trying to get the internet back in a room in the front room is a telephone point inside is a cable with an orange green white and black single at this point the orange goes into one hole and the white another (there's no numbers) and the green and black have been chopped of. This cable come...
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    Having trouble typing in threads???

    Is anyone else experiencing difficulty typing in the thread comment boxes? I don't mean typing skills in general just the lagging and the site not being able to keep up with each keystroke? Actually it's happening in this box also, example; I am an electricianand I ddn't win the euromillions...
  11. M

    Workmanship warranty

    Hi all I have been asked by workmanship warranty company to sign a statement saying should my limited company fail & a claim is made against work done then I would be personally liable, so here is the point should I pay the warranty & I am still trading it is down to me, should I cease trading...
  12. V

    crabtree 3 gang white switches,showers,fans,cable having clearout!!! (huddersfield)

    brand new 3 gang crabtree white plastic switches, i have a hundred going cheap will split and sell in 10's or even singles 10mm earth cable 100m drum unopened ventaxia kitchen fans 100mm built in humidistat triton t70 showers All items brand new unused and open to sensible offers to clear...
  13. P

    Having a hard time finding a college for 2365 lvl3

    Hey guys, I'm trying to find a college that offers the 2365 level 3 part time, ideally evenings. I completed level two but am due to move from North West to South East London/Kent. Could anyone recommend somewhere in that region? I've emailed City & Guilds and tried Google.
  14. W

    Todays EICR gem - must be having one of those weeks

    Three phase board in mechanics shop no main earth conductor ZE - 586ohms no rcd
  15. G

    having a brainfart......

    hello all, having a complete meltdown on a job this afternoon and i need an answer to what i think may be a very very stupid question. if on an energised circuit you disconnect the neutral at the board (lighting circuit) will that removed neutral rise in voltage too to potentially 240v? reason...
  16. tidyboiler

    Still having problems..............

    ..............reading my notifications :( (15)
  17. D

    Having a laugh

    I just got back from a job interview as a maintenance sparks at an R.A.F air base, 3 people interviewed me so it was quite intimadating at first, About 45 mins into the interview i was told that i may be asked to do small plumbing jobs like unblock toilets, also painting, change tap washers etc...
  18. D

    What to look for when having solar panels installed

    My mother intends to have solar PV panels installed soon but this is beyond my field of expertise. What should she look for when choosing a PV system and the installer? She has a bungalow in mid Essex. The rear of the pitched roof faces roughly south. Do any of the top installers on here cover...
  19. H

    having to bite lip!

    A job I have been doing has ran over schedule and the supervisor has been asking why. I work with another spark and he's a nice guy but seems to be that he doesn't really know how to wire emergency lighting or pir's and I end up having to correct his wiring mistakes, hence the hold up. I have...
  20. J

    Failed 2395 (yes another one)

    I've just had my results back from the august 2394/5 exam and found out I've failed the 2395 written part. Was expected as I have very little testing knowledge at all and got nominated by my company. My main question is how long do I have before the 2395 practical gets wiped and I have to do...

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