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  1. S

    Pricing for labour only tips

    Hi, I've been given some flats to price for labour only and have quite a lot of experience in working on flats on price but never actually had to price them my self. Have you guys got any tips on pricing it? Don't want to come under and screw my self up. Do you work out your time etc then add...
  2. M

    The 'you don't need to change it socket'

    Hi guys First off I'm not a qualified spark yet I'm a mature level 3 apprentice, however I thought you might like to see a socket I was greeted with in the house I recently purchased. I purchased it from the in laws and the socket in question was in a room I was going to use for my children...
  3. A

    Trying to break into commercial

    Hi guys I have been running my company for about 2 years now and going steady. We are an NICEIC Approved Contractor. Most of the work has been domestic so far which I don't mind, however I'd like to get more commercial work. Does anyone have any tips on how to get more commercial contracts...
  4. P

    Cooker diversity calculations

    Could someone please just giving me the nod that I'm not nuts! Simple cooker swap big range induction beast with max draw of 16.2Kw With a socket I make it 33Amp. Imagine my confusion when customers shows me all the materials he has for the job which a spark has charged £500 for but no longer...
  5. Pete999

    Pete's Videos BS7671 DON'T APPLY

  6. sparksburnout

    Don't panic

    Don't panic. If you want to become a sparky it is dead easy, look here: Become a UK qualified electrician 17th edition Pat testing 2391 2377 2382 *&7 | eBay -...
  7. B

    Maximum disconnection times

    Hi does anyone know max disconnection times on tn-s system for: 16A radial 6A lights 32A distribution Cheers
  8. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Barnaby is back

    Is this something good at last fro KLEIN?
  9. C

    Sup bonding

    just carried out and EICR on a grubby flat. One defect was lack of bonding in the bathroom without RCD protection. I don't want to change the DB to RCD everything. everything is wired in conduit, would I be correct in saying all I need to do is link a 4mm bond from the conduit to all the...
  10. T

    Help with replacing a double light switch - don't understand the wires

    Hello All, Hoping someone could help me with a problem I have trying to change a light switch. The switch starting feeling a bit 'loose' and didn't click anymore. Then it reached the point when the power would trip out downstairs every time I tried to use the switch. I thought it would be a...
  11. M

    Don't shoot me, I need some clarification.

    I'm not an electrician, I'm a chemist, and although I think I know the answer I need a clarified clear answer from someone who knows what they are on about. Its not strictly electrical but my MS (multiple Sclerosis) nurse told me what MS was using this analogy. Imagine you have a lamp... and a...
  12. A

    Andy from Derby

    Hi Guys, I'm Andy and I'm a domestic electrician in Derby and I work mainly in the Midlands and only really do domestic work,maybe 5% commercial if that.
  13. 2

    Going self-employed as a domestic electrician.

    Hello everyone, I need some advice. I am a 61 year old apprentice served electrician. I have been " in the game for 45 years ". Mostly I have been employed by companies in the commercial and industrial side. After a recent illness and a lot of thought I've decided I don't want to work for anyone...
  14. M

    Safety advice

    hi, looking for some professional advice. I am needing more sockets in my room for my games console as my tv and sky box have taken up the only two available. I have suggested to my mum that we get one of these 4 socket extension bars from argos but she does not think they are safe. Any advice...
  15. O

    Why don't text messages "bounce"

    So here is the scenario: Tried sending a cousin a text message twice - no response, so tried calling him... mobile network says "number no recognised (or something similar) So why didn't the mobile network return them "undelivered" - a bit like emails do. Just wondering Thanks
  16. L

    Pat job questions

    Hi all got asked to do a pat job for client I under stand what I'm looking for check plug,fuse ,Lead,apliance for damage use pat machine we have this metro pat yellow box with three test buttons earth bond with a fuse selection and clamp I think pick half of rated fuse , insulation...
  17. Z

    Wire question - h07z-types cables. BS EN 50525-3-41 6491B.

    Hi there, I'm trying to find an answer from the web but I have just got more confused. I've got lots of h07z-types cables. BS EN 50525-3-41 6491B. Can it be used for power circuit? More specifically, I would like to install a socket in my garage to use an electric heater.
  18. Pete999

    Cure

    Now is the time of year for making merry, to much booze to much food, on the booze front, has anyone got good ideas for a hangover remedy, forget the usual one "don't drink to much" I'm looking for the cure for the worst kind of hangover, you know the one, you wake up full of good intentions...
  19. David Prosser

    LABC don't think I'm qualified to wire my house

    Hi any idea what would consist of demonstrating you are suitable qualified to BS 7678 17th Edition. As I have approach my LABC to notify them of my intention to rewire my house including a new extension. I have sent them copies of my: C&G 2360 Lv1&2, C&G 2382(BS7671) Lv3, and C&G 2391 Lv3. I...
  20. KennyKen

    Started NightShift

    Agh I forgot how long it takes for my body to get used to my normal routine being changed. Anyways I shouldn't complain 30% loading on my hourly rate.. anyone else doing nights?

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