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  1. GMES

    Staff Parties

    So have any of the bosses on here got the task of sorting anything out for their lads for an Xmas bash and if so what have you got planned. I've got three lads and upto now it looks like our bash is going to be: Paint balling in the morning Go Karting after Possibly finishing with the Bowling...
  2. Pete999

    Policing now and then

    Watched a documentary yesterday about Police Officers that had been murdered whilst on duty, and it got me thinking about the respect people have for their Constabulary. I know when I was a nipper back in the 1950s, most Youngsters were scared to death of the local Bobby, we had one around our...
  3. J

    Advice and experience.

    hi all. Main reason for this message is gain some help, advice etc and experience. Just finished an access course for a domestic electrician ( yes I know these intense courses are seen as not great, but being my age etc I was unable to go to college and my previous qualifications ruled me out...
  4. Dave301

    Smoke alarms withing a domestic property

    Ive been having a read in the electricians guide to the building regs with regards fire safety and a Grad D LD3 system, with regards the wiring of smoke and heat alarms it says on page 147 that alarms are required to: b) be permanently wired with an independent circuit to the dis board or...
  5. S

    Emergency Lighting

    Working on an EM lighting install in an existing warehouse premises which currently has none at all. The existing general lighting is a mix of FL and discharge lighting across 7 circuits. The EM lighting being fitted is a mix of Non maintained and maintained fittings. I have been told that...
  6. polo1

    EICR, opinions please...

    ....on a property rewired approx three years ago with no local isolation for the electric oven (using the cooker circuit) - Code 2 or 3? Regards.
  7. Lou

    Norwich Electrical Co. Ltd

    Norwich Electrical Co. Ltd was formed in 1993. Since then, we’ve grown into one of the largest electrical contracting firms in East Anglia with a vast amount of experience in the industry. We cover a wide range of electrical works from large mainstream commercial and industrial electrical...
  8. haptism

    Max distance of fcu from appliance

    Hi, is there a max distance an fcu can be from an appliance ? Im looking to fit a wall heater on a dedicated circuit; I know the fcu needs to be near to the heater for isolation and maintenance ? I cannot find anything to define "near", in Reg 537.3.2 at least. Anyone know ?
  9. O

    Business Skill Swap - SEO/Website for Electrical Help

    Hi, im just getting into this electrical game and have realised quite quickly that I will need some experience to go forward. I am wondering if anyone wants to help me out with some weekend jobs in Hastings in return for me building you a website and optimising it for google for your location...
  10. rolyberkin

    The Insurance Act 2015

    My brother in law made me aware of this act which is which is imminent and is currently being flagged to local local authority building control departments. In a nutshell you need to ensure that your insurance accurately describes and covers your business activities and risk. The article and...
  11. M

    testing codes

    Hi everybody, just wondering should i give a code C3 for a shower or bathroom fan having no local isolator.
  12. Pete999

    Working away from home stories

    Bored, waiting to go out for Beer and Curry, reminded me of a time when I was working in Pakistan, working for the Government afforded me a few privileges,one which was close to my heart was the British High Commission club, basically a place to go for Beer, Curry and pool as well as Tennis if...
  13. D

    Working weekends ADVICE NEEDED!

    Hi, all ive been an electrician for about 9 years now (including 4 year apprenticeship). I am going to be going to university in September to study electrical engineering. Rather than work in tesco I was wondering if anybody has any advice for what is best to do making use of my qualifications...
  14. L

    Price To Replace Board And Rewire

    Hi, How much would an electrician charge for the following work please? It's for a 3 bed terraced house in Romford. Old fuse box changed to a new 12 way one. Earth bonding done throughout All new sockets in the house And an outside light installed in the garden. Any help would be greatly...
  15. M

    Local Services Exibition

    Hi Guys As the post says anyone ever exhibited at a local services type of exhibition if so any pics for ideas please
  16. N

    EICR on local swimming pool

    Hi Guys First EICR I have done on a swimming pool, any advice would be great. Cheers
  17. J

    jobs

    Hi,I am electrical improver/mate looking for work in the manchester area,I am willing to work over xmas,cheers
  18. N

    Local Electricians needed in Central London

    JIB / ECS or CSCS Electricians experienced in commercial Electrical and industrial installations needed. Work is based all over London but initial contracts will commence in the area of St Pauls & Black Friars so this would ideally suit persons within a reasonable commutable distance to central...
  19. G

    Working times

    Hi guys Does anyone know what between what times of day you are allowed to work and make noise etc including the weekends. In domestic commercial sorts of premises where there are the public nearby. Always feel bad working late and making noise but was told that on a weekday between 7-9 was...
  20. JD6400

    Van security and chickens !

    We have been wrap in up a little 100kw field mount Pv job for one of our local clients in his free range chicken pens last week and whilst I was in the inverter shed they let them out for the day . This what I was greeted with as I rounded the corner of one of the solar tables ! The front...

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