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    The new FICA since end of August start of September

    Hi, Just new to these forums. I am currently aitting the new FICA that came into place on end of August start of September. I have passed 5/6 parts in the test but the one thing thats getting me is the underpinning knowledge ! The new test is broke up into 5 parts, still 30 questions but...
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    Burnt out start capacitor on car ramp

    Hi, i recent bought a 2 poster screw type car ramp. Changed the motor for a 2.2kw motor. Wired it up and tested it with nothing on it and it went up and down no bother. Put my 1 tonne Clio on it and it lifted about 1ft off the ground and then ground to a hault. It went back down no bother...
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    Employed full time but now feel its time to start branching out

    Hi all i am new here I was hoping for some advice I have been in the trade for about 9 years now (including apprenticeship) I currently work full time for a social housing contractor where i have been for the last year or so its nice and comfortable but i feel i need to branch out and go it...
    • joshstanley
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    • employed full time out start time
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Business Related
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    something is sucking my battery down!!!!

    I put a new alternator and battery on my 99 f150 and something is still killing my battery.i just bought this truck so i decided to pull radio to check wires,there was alot of loose bare wires back there.can that cause a short and drian a battery over night?
    • jaysmooth77
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    • battery cause check something start
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    New Start Forumite.

    Hello All! Good to find a site for Sparks run by Sparks!! Hope to make a contribution and find good information in the future and remember, old electricians never die, they just go to earth! regards.
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    Power needs for start up business

    Hello everyone, I have posted before on here regarding a mobile startup i am pursuing, and got some very helpful replies. So please can i have a repeat of that! So, i think i am running me head round in circles trying to work out how best to power my appliances. At the moment, what i feel i...
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    Broken solar panel replaced and now Inverter shows low DC at start up

    A few weeks ago, I had my solar panels remove from my roof and then replaced. Sadly, on removal, one panel was warped and on letting the fixing screws go, the panel glass cracked. My set up is / was 16 Kyocera KD210 panels wired in 2 strings of 8 in series, then parralled, feedning into a...
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    advise on where to start

    I am starting a new career as an electrician, I know is going to be difficult and need some direction i have passed all exams up to 2394 initial verification but failed my 2395 periodic, retaking that one again in april next year. can anybody point me in the right direction on getting...
    • David Say
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    • advise start where
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    Course funding and where to start

    Hi All, This is my first post on the forum so be kind :) As a brief overview, I have worked in the electrical sector since the age of 17. I worked for 6 years fixing domestic appliances and selling parts to engineers. I then became the Northern account manager for an electrical manufacturer...
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    The start to my career

    Hi I am a apprentice, recentley started about 3 months ago with a small local company. I have kind of enjoyed it but I am starting to find that I am sort of starting to get a bit stressed out with it and things like that, like my boss/employee that I work with keeps saying I need to show more...
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    Were to start?

    Hi all im 25 and changing careers to become an electrican, however its a minefield for courses that many to choose from. Due to financial reasons the only way i can do the course is by doing a part time course as i am luckly working volinterry work with a local electrican. From new no...
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    Adult apprenticeship?? So confused

    Morning guys, I'm 29 and have just paid for my level 2 college course (2365) but I can't find work in London anywhere to start as a trainee. Would it be too late to get an apprenticeship somewhere? I've been unemployed for the past month since leaving my office job that I've been in ever...
    • Paper T
    • Thread
    • adult apprenticeship confused experience fuse start trainee weeks
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Generator Vs Combi Fridge/freezer

    Hi I am currently out in Africa experiencing horrendous power outages. I therefore have the need to hook up my DEFY combi fridge/freezer (model DEFY DAC512) to a small standalone backup generator from time to time. It is important to have the backup power option as the fridge houses livestock...
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    A guide for an English sparky in New zealand.

    Thought I’d write a little on changing from being a UK spark to a NZ spark, after seeing the Australian thread. Kiwi licencing is ran by the EWRB (Electrical workers registration board) out of wellington. In order for them to assess your qualifications, you have to send them all copies of your...
    • SparkyJoe
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    • arial english guide including new new zealand not uk phase regulations sparky start
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Vsd: hand/off/auto switch

    We have an acs800 drive. We also have a hand/off/auto switch. My question is how do we wire this HOA switch into the drive to give a manual start when we also have an auto start going into the drive? Thanks
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    24v start on 12v system

    Hi new to the auto electrics and on with a project and very stuck in a sticky situation was wondering if someone could give me any pointers ! I am up heaving my engine out and replacing it with another but its 24v and the vehicle is staying 12v ! so my question is can you help by telling me how...
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    Where to start? Intercom fault finding.

    Hi All Hoping one of you kind people could give me a few pointers with a job I am going to look at next week. It's basically fault finding on an intercom system, a tenant in an apartment can't hear when people are buzzing up to them, that's about all I know so far. I'm afraid to say I don't...
    • th_walking_dude
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    • don't fault fault finding finding panel start where
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    New start

    I currently work for a house bashing company and have had enough. I'm recently qualified and still a bit green. I want to work more in the commercial/ industrial sector. How did you guys start or move in these areas. I have a good selection of tools to get me going and transport. Are agency's...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Niceic test

    Hi all, just joined this great forum im looking to start an electrical (domestic only ) conpany with my partner. I have 22 year experience as an electrician in a steel works but have bsc electrial &electronic engineering and my 17th edition. I have the ability to wire houses to the regs. My...
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    Laguna new battery discharging

    Renault Laguna Estate Mk1 1997 2litre. Had it for about 10yrs. Still 83000 kms on clock. Fanastic car. Husband formally a car mechanic now disabled with dementia ! Problem now – Bought new battery because the other one although only two years old appeared to be failing. However the new...
    • DorBailey
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    • alternator battery ignition new power problem start
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum

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