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  1. tazz

    Some People Just Don`t Learn

    Got called to a HMO job a few years ago, where a Indian builder had completed the job before BC had surveyed the building....needless to say they they pull it to pieces, no fire alarm, em lighting, fire doors, electrical or gas certs etc...so all was ripped out and redone at a cost. Today the...
  2. M

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Joining NICEIC

    Hi guys, I've recently taken the plunge to start out on my own and enjoy the world of being my own boss. I have recently registered with NIC and have my assessment in the next 6 weeks. I want to do my best and make sure I'm very prepared for any unusual (if any) questions I may be asked. I have...
  3. T

    Help with a letter to company I do work for

    Hi All I do a work for a company that manly do new kitchens. I have been doing it for a year or so now I want to write a letter to let the company know, that when I have finished my work it is safe and tested to regulation. my worry is that the tilers come in and don't put some sockets back...
  4. gutterball

    Why is it people wait until it's winter and snowing...

    before they decide the outside light needs fixed? ''O it hasn't worked for about 4 months but we need it now because the steps are slippery''. Didn't even offer a coffee.
  5. A

    why do most people put you down

    Hi guys, Recently when im studying at college and on my work days as a mate, i constantly hear the same old moaning from electricians saying 'if i could pick something else back in ur time it sure wouldnt be this' ..i always hear this from them and to be honest it really can discourage...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    Comparing sites and the type of people that use them.

    Evening all... :smile5: I do find it interesting looking at other electricians sites and comparing them. I've spent 2 or 3 years on this one and it is by far the one I use the most (approx 90%). The type of questions asked are very similar amongst the different sites but the way they get...
  7. L

    inspiring young people

    Is there any electrician or apprentice electrician out there who would be willing to come into one of our schools to chat to a small group of students about their job? A lot of the kids we work with are so not interested in school and would love to hear about a job where they could be practical...
    • lquinn
    • Thread
    • interested people pir their young
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  8. P

    British gas TT earthing and rcds

    I have done a few of these jobs for the same client. Install a 315a fused TPN isolator in their new heating centres. All the others I have done UKPN have bought in a PME supply so I have just mounted the fused isolator with tails into the CT chamber ready for me to do the follow up at a later...
  9. G

    Lighting circuit, no earth.

    Went to a little job before to replace 2 light fittings - both were metal, and on further inspection i saw the lighting circuit had no cpc. I told the customer it wouldn't be right to fit them - he didn't like that... a selection of things he said: " These regulations you speak about aren't...
    • golfpaul
    • Thread
    • circuit earth fittings lighting lighting circuit no earth people
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. D

    2394/5 tomorrow

    Hi guys got my 2394/5 written exams over the next two nights, wish me luck!
  11. A

    The One Show - Rated People

    There's an item on the One Show at the moment about Rated people and how their ratings aren't always what they seem. It's nearly finished now, but you can still watch it on iplayer.
  12. L

    RCD Not tripping when in contact with live conductor

    Hi All Please correct me if I'm wrong I was thought that an RCD should trip when you come In contact with a live conductor. Now I have had 2 electric shocks in the last 3 months and on both occasions and the RCD did not trip.The RCD was tested and passed. Any ideas ?
  13. R

    Do I need to take my AM2 to become Registered for an ECS Card ?

    Hello I have taken and passed my 236 Pts one and two in Electrical Installations (17th edition) I have also taken my 2391 in Electrical Inspection and Testing (passed) I have also taken my Level 3 Certificate for the 16th Edition of the IEE wiring regulations for Electrical Installations (238...
    • rockman
    • Thread
    • am2 become card ecs ecs card never passed people registered taken years
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. S

    Advanced MX Fire Panels

    Okay, took over a role from a guy who quit on bad terms, before he did he changed all the codes on the panels we service and we cant reset. Im aware of the crypt key you can generate and speak to advanced tech support to reset, however its a long road as this company doesnt buy direct from...
  15. M

    Good evening intelligent people

    Hello, I am new to this site and just wanted to say hello.... I have many questions and will start threading right away, but for now HELLO....
  16. N

    So what did you do after work today

    Well what did you do after work , well after a day of chasing walls out in a room at 28degrees on the way home i popped to valley airfield and this is what i watched yep the red arrows did a display to about 100 people what an end to a hot and very dusty day one advantage of living so close to...
  17. S

    EAL test and inspection course

    Hi, has anyone taken the EAL version of the 2394 and 2395 that C&G provide. if so what do people think to the course and how quick are the results given to you as I know C&G tend to make you wait 6 weeks to get the result for each exam.
  18. K

    Volt drop at the other end of a SUB main.

    Hello people Just so i get this right i thought i would post my maths here for people to comment on. Garden lights on a sub main. Sub main is 20meters from the main CU on a 6mm armoured cable. the last light is 50 meters from the sub main. meaning end to end 70 odd meters. So my maths are...
    • Kyran
    • Thread
    • cable circuit main meters other people sub main volt drop volts
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. MerlinGremlin

    compulsory E.I.C's for domestic properties?

    Good afternoon all hope all is well, just a quick question to everyone and to get some feedback. How many agree that all domestic properties should have to have a 20% test done each year to comply with building insurance and make homes much safer? All thoughts welcome please gents and ladies!
  20. G

    customer stupidity

    Didn't think I would be turning a job down all too often, but this just takes the biscuit! I know they say A jobs a job but I like to have a certain standard to my name! Got asked too install spotlights in a new kitchen, when I said ok floor above will have too be lifted to allow routing of...
    • gavin.sibley
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    • customer don't floor honest people
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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