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    Hi there, teecee from NW London

    Hi there peeps - new joiner here. Might be taking on a new home that needs re-wire (by tradesman), but thought I'd join in case I find anything interesting that could be shared, and also glean any help from members. Oh, I'm also considering wiring up with CAT6 network cable at the same...
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    Hi from leeds

    Hi, decided to sign upto this forum after my Dad pointed it out to me, help me gain some more knowledge on my trade. Im 21 years old and i am JIB qualified electrician having served a 4 year on site apprenticeship working on domestic, commercial and insdustrial maintenance and installation...
  3. Scratch Music

    Scratch Music & Installation Ltd

    Based in Doncaster and run by Alan Drabble, Martin Pearman and Matt Brown (yes Matt Brown!!). 30 years of experience in designing, supplying, installing, maintaining all types of audio and visual systems. Induction loops, environmental noise control, LED lighting, Anytronics and Mode...
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    Hello, newbie (cheshire)

    Hello, my name is Peter i am 25 years old and live in cheshire, i started the 2330 in september and am really enjoying it. I am very daunted by the lack of work around but like the rest of you hope this will change soon. Any advise anyone can give me of things to look out for or things to note...
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    Another New Member On Board

    Hi All, Just to introduce myself, i am an apprenticed served electrician, way back in 1980, i was a JIB registered, approved electrician, with a C+G certificates in electrical installations 236 course, parts 1 + 2. in London. The shopfitting company that i had worked for, wen`t into liquidation...
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    work

    hi every one, i am looking for work, i have 5 years exprience. if any work you have or know about. please let me know.please,please,please help me...................................................
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    Hi from Greater Manchester

    Hi ! my name is John White , please be gentle, I am a newbie not only to this sight but also to this Industry. I live in Leigh nr Wigan / Bolton and work as a Mobile Dj however I am just starting a new business In - Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, but prefer PAT Testing...
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    Just wanted to say hi

    Hello everyone, What a great forum this is! Just wanted to say hi and welcome any industry news you may have. Best wishes Theresa
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    ice breaker

    hello to all.. ive just joined, so i thought id do the right thing, and say bonjour! I have been in the scaffold game for the past ten years, and for the last 3 years i have attended college (after work) to get my CG2330 level 3. Ive passed my 17th edition also and then im going for my 2391 in...
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    Hello from Leeds!

    Hi All. I'm currently studying for the C&G 2330 in Leeds. I'm 28 and I've been unemployed for longer than I care to admit. Saw this course and jumped at the change. Really enjoying it. I'm looking forward to being qualified in a few years so I can actually get out there and WORK WORK...
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    Looking for a job

    Alright people, i am a 21year old looking for work as a electrician within the merseyside area. I am from southport, got a full clean driving liencse so i am willing to travel. At the moment i am at college studying eletrical and installation level 2 three days a week, but i like to work and...
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    Use of SY 3 core in outdoor domestic lighting

    I have just been on a site inspection which produced burnt out cables (Sheathing melted or burnt away), within some ground recessed fittings. I have not seen this used before and can only find reference to this cable (SY Cable) being used for Air-con, IT and food processing as a 'control' cable...
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    Well..... that should`ve worked!!!!!!

    Hi all, I`m hoping that`s a phrase I wont be using very often. Anyway, about me, I`m 34 from Anglesey. Ex forces, then a delivery driver, but decided to 'invest in my future' by enrolling on OLCI`s become an electrician course. Fingers crossed I`ll have finished my Level 2 by the end of...
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    100amp 3 Phase isolater blew up in my face today...

    So here's what happened....... Was in a main intake room for a school comprising several outbuildings, and in the process of upgrading the entire switch room. The installation was ancient, and had rows of switch fuses all unlabelled. Had to identify them for the upgrade so turned one off...
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    Making a circuit live prior to final fix

    Hi I have been asked to make a circuit live before the work has been completed. The situation is that the boiler has been moved into an extension. The extension is at the very early stages and i will be running the cable from the C/U (No ring to spur from yet) under a floor in the house...
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    Looking for work

    I am 39 years old and have retrained as an electrician from an engineering background.I have C+G 2330 level 2 and 3, BS 7671 wiring regs and C+G 2391 insp+testing qualifications. I have some domestic and dental surgery experiance but not a great deal, I feel i need to work along side an...
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    RCD Protection

    Hiya People I am installing some sockets in a room using dado trunking but in order to get the ring from the CCU to the trunking i have had to pass through a wall, im aware that cables buried at less than 50mm require to be RCD protected. The ring willl be suppling computer equiptment and will...
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    Still Training

    Hey All!!! What a great site! You have already cleared up a couple of questions for me. Happy to be part of it all!!! Kind Regards, Tracer
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    Sub Mains

    Does a 16mm TWE sub main feeding a consumer unit with 2 x RCD's and a main sw, wired under floor boards need rcd protection ??

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