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  1. W

    Connecting domestic sub-main to REC cutout

    Been retired for a number of years and not kept up with the industry hence I'm well rusty, so apologies for that. I recently moved home and found that the sub-main cable (10mm x 3 core SWA) feeding the garage/outbuilding is connected to the electricity boards meter & service fuse (cutout) via...
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    Why are cctv installers not using the LSHF cat 6 cable when wiring domestic in Ireland. When wiring lights/sockets etc

    Why are cctv installers in ireland not using LSHF cable in a domestic situation as when wiring Sockets/ LIGHTS rtc Irish regs state thst LSHF CABLE must be used. If i am certing the rewire of house and cctv installer installs standard cat 6 ( not LSHF)Cable i surely cannot cert that house.
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  3. S

    What on earth is this?!? And where did it come from??

    So I completed a CU change on Friday, (It was a bitch btw) and once I was done, when I turned the power back on, switched the pendant on above my head in the hallway and heard a crackling sound coming from the pendant. I switched the power back off and took the lamp out, to see that it was...
  4. B

    UK Domestic pricing guide

    Hi. Apologies if this has been covered previously, but I’m so out of touch using forums and still don’t have much of an idea how to work this site. I really should get on here more regularly. I’m basically looking for advice on pricing structures/methods for domestic installations - First &...
  5. S

    Domestic installer to commercial installer

    I have done the 2365 level 2 and 8202 level 3. Just about to do my NVQ/AM2 and inspection and testing. I believe this classifies me as a domestic installer only ? If so, is there any course etc I can do so I can do work on commercial 3 phase properties aswel?
  6. M

    Self Employed Domestic Electrician - What Course options?

    Hi, I am 32 years old and I currently have a boring office job. I have years of experience working alongside electricians, helping with the installation of Solar PV, alarm systems, CCTV and domestic wiring. I am considering becoming an electrician myself and ideally I would want to be a self...
  7. HappyHippyDad

    Requirements for a small kitchen in non domestic situation.

    I have been asked to wire up a small kitchen for a local charity. 1 x 32a cooker 4 x sockets fridge/Dishwasher Cooker Hood 2kW water heater It's a drop in centre, not a commercial kitchen. It's a little out of my comfort zone with regards regulations though. At present it is just a storage...
  8. L

    Megger 1553. Worth buying to do basic domestic stuff ?

    I have been offered a very well looked after unit . The price is £160 with all accessories etc . Calibration finished 3 weeks ago. Unit compares reading with another calibrated unit .so a possible good buy ?????
  9. P

    pharmacist wanting to re train as a domestic electrician

    Hi everyone I'm 35, been a practising pharmacist for nearly 10 years, but it doesn't really float my boat any more. I bought a fixer-upper 6 years ago, put an extension on it and learn loads about the building trade on the way. I loved the hands-on aspect and didn't mind the hard graft. Now I...
  10. A

    Cable tray or basket for Domestic install

    HI I am thinking of using steel cable tray or or basket with a cover for a vertical in a domestic garage to the consumer unit. I am looking at this solution because clipping to wall is no longer particularly viable due to number of cables and the damage past clips have already done to the wall...
  11. T

    UK Domestic kitchens

    When wiring a domestic kitchen is ok to supply integrated appliances from 32A/ 2.5mm ring via 20A D.P. Multi grid Switches , using 2.5mm on out going side of switches to a 1 gang socket or spur ?
  12. E

    3 phase boiler install on domestic property

    Hi all, A customer is looking into the option of upgrading to a 3 phase power supply in order to get a new electric boiler system installed. They currently have a single-phase supply. They have an out-building with an electric car charger. Would an option be to have say a 1 way 3 phase board...
  13. R

    Starting an apprenticeship should I do industrial or domestic

    So I have two offers one person does more industrial offices, prisons, university’s etc. The other guy does more houses and stuff like that. My plans are after my apprenticeship is to go on my own and maybe if I get big enough to get people working for me. So I was just wondering what’s the...
  14. D

    Debate with fellow domestic sparky

    So , I was at a house this afternoon pricing a small job and there was a fellow domestic installer sparks there as well, pricing the same job (awkward) We got chatting about part pee amongst other things (boring) Long and short I mentioned the garage / outbuiding rewire + replacement fuse...
  15. S

    DIYer and Domestic Installer training

    DIYer wanting to be confident in his own work at home, therefore seeking some formal training/accreditation, would Domestic Installer course help? Thanks.
  16. P

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC assessment how do I notify domestic work before being registered?

    Hi, looking for some advise please. Ive applied for NICEIC registration and I’m awaiting my assessment, my problem is that I’ve been advise by the NICEIC that the assessor will need to see 3 jobs on the visit and the certification needs to be in my company name. As any domestic work needs to...
  17. F

    UK Industrial to domestic transfer

    Morning all. Long story short been an electrical engineer for 10 years. looking to take on domestic work (and no Ime not claiming it easy or that Ime fully able) My qualifications include electrical HNC, electrical Maintenance NVQ3. Engineer operations NVQ 2+3. Mechanical BTech. Compex, IOSH...
  18. B

    Electrician Jobs Domestic Electrical work Glencoe help!

    Hi We have recently brought a 3 bed semi near glencoe and need some electrical work carried out, does anyone on here cover this area and able to help? Thank in advance Matt
  19. W

    domestic earthing

    Currently in a TT earthed property. The supplier refused to connect to incoming as its too close to the ground to physically fit. TT has always given good readings to not cause any issue. It has been mentioned to me by a qualified HV spark that I could simply tag my main earth terminal to the...
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    Electrician Jobs Domestic New Build Electricians Required

    Electricians required for new build housing developments in Southampton & the South East.

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