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  1. S

    What LED floodlights are people using?

    Hi all, I'm looking for a couple of PIR floodlights to replace old halogen ones, probably around the 50W mark would provide sufficient lighting, so just wondering if anyone is able to recommend some brands that will last and aren't too expensive either, so when they inevitably stop working...
  2. O

    People that mess about with payments.

    Just why do they do it, promise they will pay the next day and nothing comes, give you the runaround, try and get you back doing more stuff and they will settle up with you etc. Its not like they will never pay you, they usually do eventually as they always need more stuff doing, its like they...
  3. O

    Doing crazy stuff caused by other people

    I've come to a decision, I just cant do work anymore that involves mad stuff, for example today - 2 bed flat that's had fire damage, someone has been in, taken every socket and switch off (think it was mostly trunking), blue tape on every cable end, all still live and then got the place totally...
  4. msrusu

    Nice to meet you people

    Thanks for letting me join!
  5. Q

    What do people get retainer wise for being on call?

    Evening all, For being on call out of hours what is the standard if any retainer fee, the place I work offer a higher rate when called out but what is a fair amount to ask for simply being on call? We can get called out at any hour and on the weekends Cheers for any responses
  6. P

    Why do people uprate cable when it's not required?

    Just sat looking at my old cooker that's sat in my kitchen with a piece of 6mm2 hanging out of it. Its info plate in the door says it pulls a max of 5.3kw, which using P/V gives us 23a which means it could easily be put on 32a and 4mm, or 25a and 2.5mm no? Yet it was on 6mm and a 45a breaker...
  7. Josefii

    Hi people i just sent the docs to DSB norway for electrican

    Hi people i just sent the docs to DSB norway for electrican , but the reference from electric company that i used to work i now its have change to Gjedosis company wich not have to do anything with electrics installations does this will cause anything problem now or in the feature ?
  8. Dan

    Like Button Not Showing All Reactions For Some People?

    @westward is reporting that the like button on his Samsung running on Android and I think using Chrome browser - Does show the like button. But not all the other reactions (so the bits that pop up and give you loads more reactions) Can anybody else replicate this? And if so, tell me what...
  9. L

    EICR quotes : I'm curious about what people are charging !

    I'm using Facebook market place as i have noticed HUGE amounts of electricians looking for work and I smell a rat .. And its time someone in the media was given enough info to run a story .
  10. W

    Connecting 2 3.5kw ovens

    Hey people, i have two 3.5kw ovens to connect, customer has an existing 10mm t and e in situ on a 32 amp breaker, would this be okay in your opinions
  11. A

    Typically do employers take on people who do the short course, 6 months but level 3 C&G qualified in electrics

    Hi guys, I’m currently serving in the army, but I’ll be leaving next year. I’m looking at doing a 6 month course at a center called trade skills 4 you in Gatwick, to get me C&G level 3 qualified in electrics. My question is, would any employers typically take on someone with only 6 months...
  12. baldelectrician

    Cancel income tax / VAT and other taxes and give people money- too good to be true?

    Saw this post from Business For Scotland (a pro indy business website) and I thought it was bonkers at first look. https://www.businessforscotland.com/its-time-for-annual-ground-floor-and-roof-rent/ Once I read through it I noticed that someone on £26,500 a year would be £17k better off than...
  13. Y

    What temperature do people set their UFH floor thermostats at?

    I have basic UFH (electric) in 10 zones. Thermostats are old and are pretty useless. Playing around with home automation systems and sensors. (Home assistant on a docker) some sonoff switches and sensors. If I have the heating on for 2 hours the ground floor tiles can reach 28c. Starting at...
  14. Dan

    Advent Calendar - DAY 24 - Merry Christmas People :)

    Merry Christmas boys and girls. :) Thanks for all those who joined in the Christmas fun over the past few weeks. Today's question is; What's the date you're going back to work? Today's winner will get:- A GoPro-Like Camera Courtesy of Electrical2Go.co.uk (thanks @Electrical2go for all your...
  15. F

    How to wire for "electrically sensitive" people

    Hey everyone, I believe I may be one of the crazy people who thinks they are "electrically sensitive"... I hate that I am that guy, but this is kind of where I find myself. I'm convinced that the farther from all electrical stuff I sleep, the better I sleep, and I've kind of gotten obsessed...
  16. static zap

    Do people have a favourite Test Website - (My complicated reference WAS Maplins)

    PaigntonPete -says he has connectivity issues ! ..i previously had similar issues with "Maplin web site and PC" ... Sadly that test is no longer available. Sites with a shopping basket are normally Good !
  17. Dan

    Follow people; and now you can have alerts when they post new content (videos, threads, replies, etc)

    https://www.electriciansforums.net/account/following Checkout this area, this is the people you follow. If you'd like to, you can change alert options for each one. So you get different alerts for each member you follow. :)
  18. buzzlightyear

    Are you one of the people lost by Thomas Cook going bump?

    are you one of those people affected by T.COOK .by buying a holiday or flight it a shame a company like that gone ,but who next . I know a spark that booked a family holiday ,he is not happy.
  19. Dan

    Why follow people on the forum?

    Okay, so the other day I spotted a couple of people chatting about who they follow and how that happened. Over the years the forum software makers have changed this area of the software a couple of times. It never really gets used by forums setup as actual forums. There are some websites that...
  20. Darren Evans

    Cable markers - what do people use?

    Morning all! Contemplating getting a set of THESE (in both 1.5mm-2.5mm and 4mm-6mm) for marking up circuits inside domestic CUs. Anyone had any experience using them? Do they stay on? Are they pointless? Can they be found cheaper anywhere (CEF sell them in packs of 3000, at £80 a pack...

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