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  1. Pete999

    Electrical installations 2 and3

    Help please does anyone know what these quals are EIW 2 and 3
  2. Pete999

    The Pain of constant electrical work

    Sorry if this is in the wrong area, but for the older aged members , Tel and me included we have all heard of the usual painful problems, bad back knees etc. But recently I have noticed the pain in my right (yes I'M RIGHT HANDED) arms wrist shoulders due to I think of being right handed using...
  3. Pete999

    RIP Prince Phillip

    RIP HRH Prince Phillip sad news indeed that he passed away earlier today condolences to Her Majesty the Queen her Family and family, do you reckon the Queen will hand the realm over to Charles? think this is in the wrong place sorry Dan
  4. Pete999

    Are you allowed to Switch off and Lock off a dangerous imstallation?

    As an ex Civil servant (electrician) I was given authority that allowed me to switch off and lock off dangerous electrical installations at HMG site world wide. What are the rules in the general public area, example " you are called to do an EICR and its so awful and dangerous, and the customer...
  5. Pete999

    Electrical Safety

    As an ex Electrical Safety Officer I 0ESO
  6. Pete999

    What motors have you owned?

    Me Austin A40.Lada niva x 3 Lada zhigulie x 3 Ford, Alfa Romeo x 3 ,VW Fox, Alfa romeo, Nissan Juke to date, Ladas bought in the USSR.
  7. Pete999

    Covid jab

    Just info really for those that are undecided, had my first Covid jab yesterday, the line of patients went twice around the surgery estimate >500 waiting and this was 09:00 when I got there, nice Lady Doctor and Nursey though, no tea and biccies, feel OK today.
  8. Pete999

    Happy Christmas

    Hope everyone has a good Christmas, despite the Covid, Stay safe, don't drink and drive, and above all enjoy yourself it you can. All the very best Pete999
  9. Pete999

    What's up with the Screwfix Forum? often go there for a giggle

    Been down for about a week
  10. Pete999

    12 easy steps to safe isolation

    Best bit of info Iv'e seen on Safe Isolation in the October issue of PE and Installer published by ESR cut it out and laminate good for everyone/
  11. Pete999

    What's up SC

    SC not heard from you for a while are you OK? Pete 999
  12. Pete999

    What are your thoughts on Secondary/Grammar School Teachers?

    It wasn't until I started Technical college at the start of my Apprenticeship that I found out that I was really quite good at all forms of Mathematics, Algebra, Trig, and all the others. My Secondary Maths Teacher was a Welshman. failed Rugby Player, and a complete Bully, waste of time and...
  13. Pete999

    In your opimions what is the meanest looking post WW2 jet fighter?

    Having been up in one My choice is the McDonnel Douglas F4 Phanton, gives me the Heeby Jeebies just looking at it, whats your choices?
  14. Pete999

    No Question

    Just thought I would let you know, after weeks of nagging from her in doors, fitted new outside light, drilled two fixing holes, sitting down now knackered, cuppa tea, thought I would keep my hand in lol, only 3 wires simple job, don't matter if I put the Black in the L slot does it? lol, only...
  15. Pete999

    Metholated spirit burners

    Any of the Older members remember these burners, used for soldering etc?
  16. Pete999

    Blanking off unused cables stories

    When I were a Lad, many Moon ago, when I was an apprentic, worked an d lived in Bath, most of the work in those days for a jobbing Sparks, was in the local area Great Pulteney Street, Henrietta Street, only those in the know will recall the area, I got sent (I was only 17 ) to a house in GPS...
  17. Pete999

    What would you have done?

    My first overseas job with my new department was to "DEN HAGG" and as usual tou find out what the blokes you are working with are like, well the one I'm on about was a bully as well as being a bit of an Alchy, who took great pleasure in baiting someone that wasn't used to drinking. First night...
  18. Pete999

    Living away from youre imediate family, and Mental health

    Just read an article regarding Mental Health and isolation, want to try living in a foreign location for 12 months first before you start whinging about solation and mental health. I must be a complete looney by now if that report is anything to go by, " SHUT UP TEL" 12 months on my own was soul...
  19. Pete999

    MICC Terminating

    Firstly it's been a while since I learnt all my MICC Terminating skills, and whilst loads of training establishments show trainees how to terminate MICC in a sterile location, i,e, at a vice on a work bench. I was taught how to measure when and how to fit the gland and pot assembly by a very...
  20. Pete999

    Nurses

    Before I moved to N/ton I lived in Bath, and drove Taxis as a part time job, and always had a soft spot for Nurses, having two Hospitals in Bath most of the early morning trade was taking Nurses Home or to work, knowing what they were paid I tried on lots of occasions to pick as many up as I...

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