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  1. P

    Solar questions

    Hi Guys, Just looking at getting into the solar game (wrong timing?) and have a couple of questions, For a bit of background Im a 16th edition JIB trained electrician with the part C technicians qualification (pointless) and 17th edition upgrade. I've been self employed for the last 8 years...
  2. E

    Lottery Money & The FiT

    We have a client who potentially would like to install renewable energy systems using lottery funding. My question is, would they still be able to claim the FiT? And where can I find the answer to this in writing.
  3. J

    Booked on a PV course for NOV 14th

    Do you think I should be getting my money back? Really in two minds whether it's worth doing now
  4. PJK

    "BIG GREEN BOOK" Latest edition BS 7671

    I just had my annual NICEIC approved Contractor assessment yesterday. All went well I am glad to say. However the field engineer advised me that for next years assessment, in fact from Jan 2012, they will require contractors to have the new edition of BS7671. I protested as my BS7671 is only 12...
  5. P

    New career skills advice and feedback

    Hi guys i'm 25 and have been looking a retraining as a sparky i've done some research and have a grasp of the basics I had a meeting with a guy from new career skills today I've been offered a place on their course it will cost me £6795 I am aware that colleges can offer this sort of thing alot...
  6. Y

    Signing off other peoples work

    I was emailed today by a householder asking me to use my MCS accreditation to sign off the pv he has had done by an electrician who is not yet MCS. What do you think? Risky? Illegal? or money for old rope?
  7. R

    Money

    Hey everybody question how much money should JIB sparks be on because im a year out of my time and im only on 70 a day and even i knw thats not right.
  8. M

    Internet Listing- is it worth the money?

    Since getting MCS 3 weeks ago almost everyday I get cold called by people/firms trying to sell me stuff. Especially these firms that claim for about £175 + VAT they can get my company name at the front of google searches for PV in my area? Does anyone use this, and if so does it generate leads...
  9. E

    is a wall chaser worth the money????

    Hi all. I am thinking about buy a wall chaser. At the minute I use my sds with a wide chisel which works okay but have heard that a chaser is the way forward. Before I spend the money on one just really want to know if its worth it and which one is best to get? also will I be able to hook it up...
  10. i=p/u

    fake money detector

    hi folks, im just wondering if any of your customers has asked you to have a look at a money detector. do you have any expieriences with these things. i have taken the machine apart and checked continuity around the circuit, would the starter inside have to be rated as close to bulb size . its...
  11. K

    Working in cyprus

    Alright lads just returned from limossol in cyprus last month cracking place, anyone ever worked there or know how to get into work over there, its something id like a bash at one day
  12. S

    second time lucky...anymore feedback?

    Hi guys. I have been thinking for a while that I really want learn the electrical trade but a bit apprehensive about making the leap. Obviously work is hard to come by at the moment, but by the time I qualify from an apprenticeship, it would be four years down the line and I would have learned a...
  13. B

    NAPIT Certification Scheme Napit Approved Inspector?

    Hi, can anyone explain what a napit approved inspector is? is it the same as NIC approved contractor? Thanks.
  14. M

    Gas installation from road to property

    HI, I am currently looking at a renovation for a friend and basically looking after all trades. The house doesnt have any gas, Does anyone know the cost for having gas installed from the road to a new meter? Any info would be appreciated Cheers steve
  15. R

    Solar Pv Installer How lucrative is it?

    Yeah just wanted to know is this gonna be a flash in the pan type of thing or is it here to stay? I know of the government legislation but im sure the fit tariffs are being revised soon . Thinking of doing the city and guilds solar pv installer course and i have all the blinking electrical...
  16. D

    Cancield 3 week job

    Hi Everyone due to start a rewire for 3 weeks in a weeks time which has been booked in 4 weeks ago customer rings to day to say he is not sure what he planes to do to his house ie alterations so deceided to forget to have the rewiring done which is ++++ as I cancield other jobs so ill just have...
  17. Kamikaze

    Knowledge is Power

    First the basics Knowledge is Power Time is Money and as every electrician knows, Power is Work over Time. So, substituting algebraic equations for these time worn bits of wisdom, we get: K = P (1) T = M (2) P = W/T (3) Now, do a few simple substitutions: Put W/T in for P in equation (1), which...
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    Business Bank Accounts

    Out of interest (Mainly for sole traders), do you use a business account or a private current account?

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