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  1. Z

    Fire alarms building regs Scotland England

    Scotland gov rules are that alarms can be 10 year sealed battery powered or mains powered while building regs seem to insist on mains powered. Are the regs changing to allow 10 year sealed battery powered alarms to be acceptable in England?
  2. P

    Smoke Alarms (Scotland)

    Today I got a flyer in the post which stood out from the usual crap - from Aico telling me how my home must have interlinked alarms from Feb 2021. And this got me wondering, I don't think I know anyone with such a system. OK I have not been in many other hoses for most of 2020 for obvious...
  3. baldelectrician

    Apprenticeships in Scotland

    Just thought I would post this Skills Development Scotland site here, it advertises apprenticeships in Scotland. Also- SECTT (Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust) https://www.apprenticeships.scot/
  4. J

    Approved electrician exam Scotland

    Hi all, I’m looking to find out any information on what to expect from the approved competency assessment (approved electrician in Scotland). I know there are a few threads already on the subject but they are from a while ago. cheers, John
  5. C

    what qualifications do i need to become a domestic installer in scotland?

    I have been asked to get a list of qualifications that i will need to become a domestic installer in Scotland. I am a below the knee amputee and i am looking to get back to work. I am interested in becoming an electrician i have no experience and for now just want to be a domestic electrician to...
  6. Maji236

    U.S. Electrician looking to work in Scotland

    Greetings, I'm currently living in NY (way Upstate, above Albany). The wife & I are considering to take an extended stay to borders in Scotland. Obviously no time too soon because of COVID. We've visited for a few weeks at a time before & want to do a few months next time. Not being...
  7. F

    Can workers share a van in Covid restrictions?

    I’m taking two guys back from furlough tomorrow. In Scotland. Does anyone know if they can share a van or is it still one can each due to current restrictions
    • fraz
    • Thread
    • anyone current scotland share still taking tomorrow van
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. G

    Aye aye!

    Hi, everyone. At 38 years old in Aberdeen (Scotland), I am now leaving (partly by choice) the oil field. I am now looking to retrain as an electrician. I have an HNC from about 20 years ago in electrical engineering, and done a bunch of DIY. Signed up to do the 18th Edition course, and now...
  9. D

    I am a qualified electrician working in Scotland. 27 years old, how easy is it to come to Australia and start working as an electrician?

    Hi there my name is david. I am a qualified electrician working in scotland. Up to date and got my 18th edition regulations qualification also. I work in domestic. Done house bashing 1st fix and 2nd fix for years and now mainly do contracts new kitchens. bathrooms and maintenance. How easy is it...
    • Davidm92
    • Thread
    • ausie elec australia electrician old qualified qualified electrician scotland start working years
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Australia
  10. D

    Hello from scotland

    Hi My name is dean and I am a 3rd year adult trainee. Finally getting the chance to Get My grading card. Do various of jobs at work, currently learning about renewables, Hope to speak and get some great knowledge from you all. And answers to my stupid questions that I may have. Thanks dean
  11. Darkwood

    Should Scotland be allowed another referendum and do you think parliament has a right to deny it?

    This is a follow on thread from one created discussing Labours manifesto, as this discussion on Scotland started taking hold of the thread it became a topic with popular response that it needs its own discussion. Unfortunately the replies and content already posted would be difficult to bring...
  12. J

    I Need Work Help :-/ considering training as an electrician in Scotland

    Hi all, I'm new to this and not sure if this is the right place to put this if not please tell me where to go?. I'm 16 and live in Scotland thinking about becoming an electrician however.... I've seen alot online few people saying its great and are making££££££ but I'd say 90% is negative people...
  13. M

    HV calibration in scotland

    Hi everyone, I have been asked by a customer to resurrect some of their very old testing equipment . Long story short , I have managed to get an old Ferranti HV insulation tester back up and running but , I know for a fact that the next thing he is going to ask me is , "can someone calibrate it...
  14. A

    What career path is available for an adult to become an electrician in Scotland?

    Hello I have been going round in circles on the internet trying to find information. I am currently working as an ROV Pilot Tech and have previously worked as a UPS engineer. Can anyone tell me what routes I can take to become an electrician in Scotland while keeping my current job. I am on a...
    • Afraser1
    • Thread
    • adult available become career electrician scotland scottish trainee
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. Lou

    Solar Installer R.B. Grant - Solar Panel Installer in Fife

    There are many different solar panels to choose from. Let us help you find the best solar PV panels in Scotland to suit your needs. We have installed a range of solar panels all over Scotland which we monitor for performance. We pride our self in being one of Scotland’s most experienced...
  16. Old Time spark

    No Luck with Electricians in Scotland

    Can I ask for some feedback and advice from the professionals on the points below? Refurbishing two cottages into one, I had engaged an electrical firm to carry out the installation, but following very poor work and practice as recommended here I stopped the work and engaged another electrician...
  17. D

    Extending cooker cable, Scotland

    Hi, I would like to move my built-under oven to the opposite side of the kitchen into an eye-level housing requiring 15M of 6mm T&E cable surface mounted round the kitchen behind the units. To keep it simple I intend leaving the existing switch connected to the existing cooker connection point...
    • Deleted member 119117
    • Thread
    • cable cooker cooker cable extending scotland
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. Lauren DH

    Electrician moving to Scotland from R.Ireland

    I'm moving to Scotland from the Republic of Ireland, where i obtained my level 6 craft electrical qualification. I have been working in the industry fully qualified since 2012. I have been advised apply for the SJIB ECS card, to do this i need to enrol on the CEC program after completion of the...
    • Lauren DH
    • Thread
    • ecs card electrician moving roi scotland
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Ireland
  19. littlespark

    6 Nations Rugby, Scotland v England 16th March 2019

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  20. D

    evening from Scotland- advice if possible.

    Hi everyone, Im looking for any info on making a Horstmann Electronic 7 able to be connected to a "smart" control - Hive, Nest Tado…anything. Alternatively is there a smart product that would replace the Horstmann to provide this capability.

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