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    Thinking About Returning to an Electrical Career

    Hi everyone, I’m 47 years old and considering starting —or rather, returning to— an electrical career. In 2005, I completed my university studies and obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in Power Engineering (equivalent to RQF Level 6). Unfortunately, circumstances...
  2. J

    Domestic electrical installation course

    Hi all, another newbie here, due to coming to the end of a 27yr army career I thought I'd be different and instead of being LGV driver or a locksmith lol, I'd go down the electrician route. I did a fair bit of searching for courses and costs etc an as I'm 46 I'm not really of apprentice age...
  3. A

    Do an electrical apprenticeship? Or not?

    Hey guys, I’m sure this had been asked here a million times but have read mixed options and wanted some insight. I’ve been working as a chef for 8 years now and want a change. Always wanted to Take up a trade and very interested in becoming an electrician. I’ve been looking into doing an...
  4. S

    Electrical engineering or electrical installation course

    My son is leaving school this year and is very keen to start an apprenticeship. Having visited the training sites and colleges, we feel we have not been fully informed. Colleges have spoken about electrical engineering courses and so we believed this was the next and only step. However, we...
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  5. J

    UK slimline electrical extension leads for the UK?

    Does anyone know of a UK plug socket extender/extension lead which protrudes minimally from the wall so that furniture can be pushed back against it? There's several options for Euro/USA markets but I can't find anything for the UK. Thanks in advance, Jim.
  6. LmarshallSparks

    UK Reflections on Transitioning from Plumbing to Electrical Work

    After working as a plumber and gas engineer for nearly 12 years, I decided two years ago to retrain as an electrician. It’s been a challenging but rewarding journey, and I’m on track to be fully qualified by May/June 2025. Along the way, I’ve come to really appreciate the differences between the...
  7. RobRS51

    Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) course - Help Needed Please.

    Hi all, I’m due to start the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations in February 25. I’ve been advised that part of the course is to complete a home project on a Hotel. My question is does anyone have the paperwork / requirements for this part of the course. I’m not looking for the answers...
  8. F

    Auto-electrical problem

    Dear all, Just wondered if anyone could solve this puzzle: Today I changed the headlight bulb on my car. It all worked fine when fitted, but then - When I took the ignition key out I noticed the headlights stayed on (I've had the car 10 years - they only work with the ignition key in). I...
  9. Y

    Struggling a lot on unit 302 principles of electrical science

    I’m currently struggling a lot on this unit 302 and when I do revision I tented to not understand especially the maths questions which I’m not good at maths at all and remembering stuff is a big problem which I’m pretty much a disaster at remembering stuff and it’s only the 3rd lesson we are...
  10. alisonlcraig

    Electrical loop removal - help!

    I moved into a house that had a double gang switch downstairs that controlled a downstairs and upstairs hallway lights. You could turn the upstairs one on from downstairs and off upstairs etc. The downstairs hallway light was just controlled by the downstairs switch. I want to disconnect any...
  11. T

    Completing electrical certificates

    Hi all, question on testing and completing certificates inside a large factory in maintenance, a lot of the 3P boards here are full of cables, when we are adding to existing circuits, it would be required to perform the necessary tests, R1 R2 and Zs for instance inside the boards, how do we go...
  12. Mark Hulme

    Electrical symbol

    Hi guys. Could anyone please tell me what this electrical symbol means ? It's on a KTM motorcycle electrical diagram. Thanks in advance
  13. M

    C&G 2365 Level 3 Principles of Electrical Science Exam

    Hi everyone, Quick background. 37, Employed Full Time working offshore in a mechanical role (zero electrical skills needed). Self funded and completed 2365 L2 with Total Skills in Nottingham doing hybrid learning (online for theory, visit centre for practical). Reason for this is I work offshore...
  14. R

    Toyota Cressida GLX 1989 electrical short

    Hi guys. Electrical help needed please on MX83 1989 (Australia) Cressida GLX. We accidentally shorted a wire when mucking around with the reverse camera wiring at the rear lights for the head unit. Now there is no power to the electric windows, sunroof, climate control, rear demister. Located...
  15. Miguel Esteban-Perez

    Software for electrical / solar photovoltaic systems design

    Good Afternoon Does anyone know an UK / Brit Software for electrical / solar photovoltaic systems design? French software is starting to get small for the KWpeak that I´m designing and maybe we could have an UK alternative. If not, does anyone know an EEUU electrical design software? Regards
  16. DoItMyself

    Zanussi electrical oven started tripping the RCD

    Hi All, I am new here. I searched the forum regarding this issue and most professional advice was that the heating element should be at fault. I am a DIY person and I would not have a problem replacing it myself, only that a new heating element costs £45 on Zanussi.co.uk and I would not want...
  17. Phillips007

    USA Designing an Electrical Power System for a rack

    Hi everyone, I’m in the process of designing an electrical power system for a rack(cabinet enclosure), and I would love some input from the community. The components I’m planning to use include: Circuit Breakers (Main CB: 35-40A, Other CBs: 2A) Surge Arrester Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)...
  18. J

    UK Is Commercial Electrical Work Notifiable?

    I'm a previous C&G 2/3 qualified electrician who used to work under an NICEIC domestic contractor for many years but I recently decided to not become registered due to the change in criteria and losing my passion for electrical so I recently moved onto new lines of work... Today I was doing...
  19. J

    Any thoughts on 2-year-old GE dishwashing machine electrical issues?

    I have a 2-year-old GE dishwasher which several months ago began to not work. It turned on but soon shut off without starting the cleaning process. When this happened I went to the breaker box and flipped the dedicated switch for the dishwasher, waited a few seconds, then flipped it back. After...
  20. Jurassicsparky

    I'm looking to bring my knowledge of explosion proof electrical installations up to date.

    A customer of mine has taken over a business part of which incorporates exp electrical equipment. They would like my company to carry out any repairs and further installation work in this part of their business. I have done petrol stations, chemical factories etc many years ago but I'd like to...

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