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  1. W

    2365 lvl 2&3 is it worth it?

    Hello everybody, Hope everybody is keeping safe and well. I am a mechanical engineer (NVQ 3) and with the current job market and no longer interested in getting covered in oil and grease I’m looking to gain a decent qualification to open up electrical work. Ideally I’d like to be doing...
  2. littlespark

    Wiha tool case.... Is it worth it?

    Due to a being a member of a club online, I have the chance to buy this case, and the pictured tools for £199 + VAT before its available in the UK. Likely to get it in September, when its actually released. Do you think its worth it at £199 + VAT Do you think its worth it at its rrp of £319 +...
  3. David Prosser

    Home solar panels are they worth it ?

    I've had a small amount of spare time the last couple of evenings so had a quick look at whats available in the way of PV panels for the home. From the limited information I can get without numerous companies contacting me to sell me solar panels it looks like they aren't really worth the bother...
  4. O

    Is it worth getting into the Electricians game in 2020?

    Hi guys Thanks for taking the time to read this. Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum for this sort of topic, please point me in the right direction if that's the case. I'm looking for advice and opinions from people working as electricians or sparkies mates on whether or not in...
  5. O

    I Need Work Is the electricians game worth getting into in 2020

    Hi guys Thanks for taking the time to read this. Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum for this sort of topic, please point me in the right direction if that's the case. I'm looking for advice and opinions from people working as electricians or sparkies mates on whether or not in the...
  6. justcurioustwo

    Is the potential elec output worth the effort?

    I've run the numbers and I came up with a value. I need to know if its even close?
  7. naylorpd

    OWL Intuition - worth the bother?

    I have a three phase supply in my house in Azerbaijan. The incoming cable from the meter is 4x35mm SWA with a 120A DNO breaker, CU is a Schneider Acti 9 and I have earth rods buried in the garden. I did all the electrical work myself apart from first fix cables in the house, in about 2014...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Homebase clearance sale... worth a look..

    My friend let me know last night that Homebase were having 70% of certain things. Usually you just ignore these sales as they are a con. However, this time it is very good. I've just picked up £175 of MK switch gear for £50. MK sockets £1.65 MK 50 A pull switch £4.95 MK fused spur £ 2.10 etc...
  9. Lister1987

    Offered a 2nd hand 1730 for 475, no calibration - Worth it?

    As above, images have the unit with minor wear and tear and shows leads & case. Does state it requires calibration - would this be worth the price? I've got no intention on going out doing jobs but I figure I'll be using something at College and this gives me time to learn the unit and it's...
  10. S

    What should I do in this situation of poor and incorrect wiring?

    A friend of mine is having some building work done by some incompetent tradespeople and the wiring in their bathroom was done by a plumber who is not a qualified electrician my friend was having problems so I agreed to have a look at it (I am not a qualified electrician I should point out). The...
  11. L

    Am2 next week, any thing worth knowing

    Sitting am2 next week, Which calculations do I need to know and what figures to keep in mind, Anything else that’s worth mentioning will be helpful Thanks
  12. P

    Certain accents not worth quoting for?

    I have come to the point that I no longer even waste my time quoting when I hear Certain accents who call me. No disrespect to any accent but I have concluded that I have wasted far too much of my time over the years not having the majority of my quotes accepted or wanting discount to the point...
  13. C

    Is PAT testing worth it?

    Hi all, I currently work for a company but looking to go self employed in a couple years (When ive got a mortgage!) and someone has just asked me if i do pat testing, i said no as i dont have the pat tester but it got me thinking. How lucrative is it? Is it worth the investment in the pat...
  14. D

    Klein Tools Are they worth the extra money

    Klein tools are massively popular in Canada & America Less so over here but I have seen a few sparks using them in recent years I usually use ck , Stanley , knipex But am interested to try some Klein items but are they worth the extra few quid Thoughts ?
  15. A

    Checkatrade,Mybuilder, Myhammer ratedpeople etc etc.. Your views?

    Are they amu good as I am thinking if joining and one of their reps is coming next week!! Keep the cash and have xmas or spend it and have a bonanza Xmas next year?!?!!?
  16. Brahman Naren

    Walkover paving lights - more hassle than it's worth?

    Hi All My first post here, and looking for advice on a full home renovation that is about to start. They are kicking off with some garden work whilst the builders knock down half the house, so I suspect this will be question 1 of many questions over the next year. They are about to start the...
  17. C

    Access training Cardiff electrical course, is it worth doing?

    Hi I was hoping someone people on here could give me some advice on a electrical course with access training. I’ve seen mixed reviews but would like to hear from someone who has done the course. Has anyone done this course or know if it’s any good? And I’ve been told by them that after...
  18. S

    Girlfriends at work and working on a garment,

    guess how much it's worth?
  19. J

    Detectors and testers worth buying?

    Hi guys, I'm starting to do a bit of DIY in our house - initially just replacing light fittings but am keen to do more and am looking for tools to check that the area I want to work on is safe. As this is just for DIY I don't want to spend a fortune but want stuff that's safe and good enough...

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