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  1. SpecialistEnergy

    Hello to all, another newbie here -

    Herefordshire - specialising in renewable energy maintenance and testing plus installations... 2394/5
  2. L

    Hi all, newbie saying hello

    Hi, Robbie saying hello. Been in the electrical game since 1977. Started with the MOD, PSA and now an electrical engineer for a charity. Cosy job now but seemed to be much more fun with Phantom F4's and A10 Tank buster's flying over head during the cold war. Regards to all Rob
    • Lawndryman61
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    • hello newbie saying
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    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  3. S

    Evening Sparkies - Introduction

    Just to introduce myself - another newbie here. At 25 I have just enrolled at my local college to do the evening courses over 3 years (Lvl 1, 2 and 3). Having spent some time phoning around local electricians in my area, no one seems to want to let me lend a hand for free! Seems like one of...
  4. S

    Silly question from a newbie

    Hi All I am quite new to electrics and I am still earning but wanted to ask about extending a ring final circuit using crimps. In order to do this am I right in thinking that the new socket would need to have 2.5/1.5 t&e run to the an existing socket. Remove one of the existing wires and crimp...
  5. Dozer 73

    COMPEX newbie , should you get extra money $$$

    new to posting threads on here really , my company is about to get into compex work would you expect an up lift in wages for carrying out compex work
  6. wiredsocket

    Newbie :-) be gentle :-)

    Hi All, I'm Az I've been registered for a few weeks just reading all your posts and cannot explain how sound the advice is you all give and the knowledge you all have! And the banter too:-) I'm currently working full time and have always had a facination with electrics (ex Maplin tech guy from...
  7. A

    Newbie - electrical check requirement

    Hi, I'm a newbie and pretty ignorant about electrical issues! I need advice on electrical checks and the law.
    • Alegna Brown
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    • check electrical newbie requirement
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    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  8. Gakure

    Newbie Electrical Engineer

    Hi All. My name is Lawrence, an electrical Engineer by qualification and professional power generation (Diesel generator) engineer. Fed up of sitting in front of the computer for 8-12hrs a day and therefore looking to change career to an electrician, confused where to start. I have been advised...
  9. D

    Another Newbie Introduction!

    Just introducing myself as per the advice when signing up! I am starting to explore electrics as a potential longer term interest. I have no idea where it will lead but am interested in all things electrical (around the house, not commerical). I have done an evening course which was basically a...
  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.
    • jamrod3030
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    • having intro newbie
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    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. S

    Hi newbie career change!

    I came across the site when I have been doing to research into a career change (or back to my original one..) After school I when to college and did level 2 NVQ's and GNVQ's in electrical and mechanical engineering, then chose a career in retail management :rolleyes:. Over the last few weeks I...
  12. L

    Hi from a forum newbie

    Hi All, I qualified from an intensive domestic installer course round 6 years ago, I then did the 2391 and shortly after signed up with elecsa and did a few jobs but didn't really have enough work going through to justify continued membershi so let it lapse. Since then I have been on light...
  13. C

    Newbie looking for work

    Hi, I've recently passed level 2 2365 and 17th edition. Currently studying 2365 level 3. I don't currently work as an electrician so am looking to join someone as a trainee. Is there anyone that can help? Based in Bishops Stortford near Stansted Airport. Many thanks in advance. Charlie
    • Cb2017
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    • electrical work looking newbie
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  14. K

    quick question by a new to the trade

    Hello all, currently in training so be gentle if this is obvious....i have come across a consumer unit where the sockets are all on one fuse ( 1970s) there are 4 2.5 mm conductors. I assumed it had been wired as two loops onto one fuse however all four line conductors have continuity to each...
  15. S

    Hi Newbie here.......

    Was an apprenticed electrician a good while back, ex EIL and Matthew Hall sparks then went in to other things. Looking for advice to get back in to the game so need some advice as what I will need to do to get back up to speed. I was JIB graded and did my 236/1 + 236/2 a long time ago, any help...
  16. Gavin John Hyde

    Newbie to forum moving into domestics

    Hi Have joined the forum, Due to family circumstances i am starting to branch out on my own and build up my own domestic work. In mean time i am still working for a company fitting out shops and pubs. Having looked around the forum it looks a good resource and place to pick each others...
  17. C

    Newbie 33yrs looking for career change...

    Hi all, I've spent the past 10 years working in London as a Bobbie and am well and truly ready for a career change. I am really keen to get onto an adult apprenticeship and get stuck into a completely different industry with a view to maybe specialising later on and working in renewable...
    • Coltonfyer
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    • career career change change looking newbie
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  18. P

    Relative newbie here

    Been a sparks professionally for about 6 years but a lot of experience previously as a civil engineer working in facilities management. Went and got my qualifications including 2391 after being made redundant so have a good working knowledge but know that I don't know it all. Will put my head...
  19. M

    Newbie introduction and looking for experience

    Hi, Recently completed Trade Skills 4U bronze course as a new career direction. So are looking to gain practical hands on experience and would appreciate any advise or work with someone who could do with an electricians mate. Permanent, temporary or on a as needed basis. I live in the...
  20. S

    Newbie Here. Need help With Suitable Training Courses

    Hi All Complete newbie here. I'm about to go to the correct section and ask everyones opinion on which training courses are available to me in my profession, but I'll give you a brief glimpse into what I'm looking for. I'm 42 and for the past ten months have been working as a mechanical field...

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