Hello from North Wales, 1st time on any sort of forum. Maintenance man with limited but wide range of knowledge, if that makes sense ? seeking help advice to improve my work performance.
My name is Andrew and I’m from east London , I currently hold the c&g 2365 and I recently done my 18th . I want to do my NVQ but I feel that I need more experience because I have mainly done only site temps , Is there any advise that some of you experienced sparks can give me on how I can...
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Just to introduce myself from near Winchester, Hampshire. I'm only an enthusiastic DIYer, so please be gentle with me! I live in a house built in 1974, with an extension done in 2008, so have a mix of old wiring with a bit of new wiring. Will be looking to replace some PIR security lights...
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Long time lurker here, Not an electrician as such but I'm an apprentice trained electrical automotive technician and having moved up the ranks over 20 years i'm currently an electrical instrumentation engineer in the scientific measurement world. I have 18th edition regs and PAT under...
Hello all, I need a new cooker, the supplier will only fit it if it's safe to do so, is it possible to tell if it's safe to fit from my photo? Many thanks
Just a DIY'er here but I did study and sit my exams for the 16th Edition Regulations and the Inspection and Testing course a long time ago for a previous employer. Didn't take it any further and ended up working in IT.
Do most of my own electrical work and when building my extension the...
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Hope everyone hers are safe.
The photo attached was only uncovered when builder ripped down ceiling boards in order to double the joists in kitchen area then I was called to have a look and find the to re-route the cables....
They are for sockets for the room at up stair, and lighting...
Hello everyone. I'm Paul from Kentucky. I've worked in IT for about 25 years. I am finishing our basement and might need to ask a few questions every so often. I've already wired my outlets and have hung a sub-panel to hold the new circuits. I'm also adding an AV rack in a closet under the...
Hi all, this is my background for anyone that’s interested . I served a 4 year apprenticeship (1979 to 83), got HNC electrical engineering, also did 2391 course 2380 etc. Worked on maintenance in NHS for many years (which included quite a bit of installation works, mainly in MICC). Did lots of...
No doubt you've heard this before but...
"I'm 40 years old and want to change career"
I'm a chef. I work long hours in a hot and stressful environment with the constant pressure of maintaining the highest professional and personal standards.
As much as I love what I do, I need a proper job...
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My name is Johnpaul Humphrey, and I am the DeFacto electrician (and tiler, but thankfully not plumber) for our new house.
I helped a semi-retired electrician wire our house, and have learned tremendously from fixing the problems. (we changed a few things after he left, I am not blaming...
Hi all, I’m a trained telecom engineer, the old stuff with moving parts, relays and electromagnets! My interest now is domestic electrics. I’ve recently converted our garage into living accommodation and it’s been fun doing that. I had the job independently approved which was very satisfying as...
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Quick intro as i've read a lot from a distance but now I am looking to get involved, ask questions and get some advice. Thanks everyone up to this point :thumbsup:
I am 33 in Greater Manchester area, completed C&G 2365 L2 & 3 at Trafford college a couple of years ago, recently updated...
Just on here like many wanting advice on the underpinning knowledge questions but not answering just pointing in the right directions where to look Cheers
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