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Anyone want a website doing? I'll do you one for cost only, in exchange for a link. Out of South Yorkshire so we ain't competing.. Hosting and...
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hi my name is Peter, and I'm at abit of a crossroads and ned some advice. I'll try not to be too longwinded but here's some background. I'm mid...
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As I want to return to the wonderful world of sparks there seems to be no choice but to become Part-P registered if you want to work without...
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what would a normal sparky charge just to replace a socket, because the kettle plug has managed to weld it's self on the socket (double). ??
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Hi there guys, im 17 and from birmingham and ive been looking to becoming an electrician for the past 6 months. Is anyone taking on any...
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Some pretty simple questions for you all. Which do you think is better for onsite experience/training? Which do you think pays better (in...
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I´ve been out the trade for a fair old while now but plan to return. For self-employed sparks, I wondered with the economic climate on the...
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Cirrus
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got my part p assesment in 2 weeks or so, completed my two jobs back in early may to 16th standard, will i need the 17th edition OSG and regs or...
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in my house the c/u is in the garage so i have changed that and added a ring with 4 sockets in the garage, new lighting circuit boiler supply and...
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Okay then chaps....... So you've paid yer money and taken yer choice of the "Competent Persons Schemes", and decided to go with...
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:)i Am Thinking Of Getting A Website Done But Dont Want To Spend The Earth Any Pointers Would Be Very Welcome Indeed,;)
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PAUL M
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I also need to find out what the minimum requirements are for working as an electrician in the Uk. I have been fully qualified/registered in New...
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HI Chaps as you may know i do Custom AV installs, anyway with Part P Part L and 17th edition as well as other factors there are several things i...
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Just Wondered If Any Self Employed Poeple On Here Advertise With Yell .com,i Allready Got A Small Add In Yellow Pages And They Keep Ringing Me Up...
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RSElectrical
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Ok here goes...I own a Mini cooper S (the new ones not the half tonne model) and was wondering if this is big enough to carry tools, etc...
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London Luke
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Mmmm.... so to be able to work on domestic properties and self-certify, you need to be approved by NIC or another professional body. Otherwise you...
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London Luke
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Hello I am new to this Forum. I was an Electrician for about 8 years up until I was 24. I am now 33. and got sick of it and decided to work in...
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hi all been reading posts brilliant stuff one question though could someone please tell me what i need to register with governing body i have done...
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Shakey
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I am thinking of taking someone on as an apprentice. I have been told that if I do, their training provider, in this case Gloucester College...
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Cirrus
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I'm thinking about starting doing my own work at weekends just wondered how many people as done this and how the went about it.
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Hello folks, new to this forum so hopefully I am not going over old ground here. Had a scan through some existing threads and I dont think my...
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CARDIFF SOUTH WALES ANY BOBDY OUT THERE, IF SO COULD YOU PLEASE LET US KNOW THE GOING RATES AT THE MOMENT FOR PRICING DOMESTIC WORK. CHEERS (bit...
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hiya, just wondering if theres any one on this forum who work in sheffield ??
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Hello boys and girls!!! As some of you may or may not know I am now employed (and have been for 4 weeks or so). I'm employed by this firm but...
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The Electrical Connection
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I recently started back on the tools and i haven't had any inspiration with regards to a Trading Name, Which as my Surname is Mayne shouldn't have...
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Cirrus
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Reet. . . .this un crops up all the time just wanna get other views un interpretation fings on it . . . .GAS BOILERS UN CONTROLS IN DOMESTIC...
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wayne
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Hi everyone, I've just set up on my own and after acouple of weeks everything is going ok. I am due to start a refurb of a shop which will reopen...
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Shakey
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what is the best way to get on a companys bid list. if i send a company a letter stating that i want to be on there bid list,how should i word it?
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Hope someone can help me! Part P How do I become Part P Registered? Are there any pitfalls that I should be looking out for? Any other comments...
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Hi guys i have my own electrical company. At the moment we are a bit quiet so i thought i would look at maybe spending a small amount of money on...
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Pastypies
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This may be a dumb question but other than maxin' out the credit card, overdraft and any possible loan, how did you chaps get started. I mean so...
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now ive seen the other thread about nic or eca but im not interested in the eca. my and friend and work mate are going on our own about april...
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Cirrus
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Hello, I live in Oxfordshire. Does anyone have an idea of hourly rate that can be expected for an electricians mate/ junior electrician when...
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wayne
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I have just received my domestic installer qualification certificates in the post so next step is to look for some work experience. Can anyone...
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SimonB
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hi ,first timer . just wondered if anyone can help. really interested in learning to become electrician . i am in employment at moment not...
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Hi As more and more people use the internet to find businesses, I was wondering how many electricians have a website promoting there services...
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Armadillo Workwear thought you lot would be interested in our latest promotion; Get kitted out with all this; 1 Pair 1530 Blaklader Trousers...
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Basically, I've got a new upcoming website in the making, and if your happy for your details to be displayed for your area of work, please take...
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hi i am looking for work as an electricians mate around north east area.having been in the building industry for ten years already i know how to...
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Hello peeps. I am thinking it is time to apply to the NIC or Elecsa or.. etc, etc. However, which one is the best? What are the pros/cons of...
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As a previous post from girlyspark, heres a poll to get info on who people are with, please vote
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i have had a few really dodgy ones, , , ,yer hear all this rouge TV stuff un cowboy this, un dodgy that, wot about a dodgy costumer program. . ...
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Cirrus
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anyone looking to take on any apprentices i really need a job. hard keen worker please let me know
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Cirrus
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OK . . . . .er nuffer for you guys,[periodics ]for land lords , local councils and also insurance company are asking land lords to get there...
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Hi everyone, I own an electrical and networking company in Plymouth, Devon and are currently looking for a qualified Electrician for house...
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Riggs
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bin a spark for a number of years , but always worked for a company, i'm now starting to think about going it alone,mainly because im fed up...
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Hi, I have passed my 2381 exam and am doing my 2391 now. Is there any way of becoming a competent person(for domestic) without having work...
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TonyM58
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I am an electrician working for a company in Derby i have been working there for the past six years including my apprenticeship i am now 22. I did...
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