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  1. B

    I Need Work Access Training Electrical Apprenticeships

    I've seen a lot of people on here addressing the online qualifications for access training but not talking about the Apprenticeship aspect. I've been looking at the apprenticeship option as it is more financially suitable than doing one from a college.They are offering 6-8 months working on...
  2. G

    Crooked Electrical Box

    HVAC company installed new outdoor heat pump and said I also needed new indoor air handler. When attaching the new air handler the old wire was too short. Instead of installing a new wire they took the electrical circuit box and moved it so the wire could reach the new air handler. And now I am...
  3. Rooster

    Motorcaravan, recreational electrical quals?

    Please could someone advise me as to what kind of minimum qualification/s do I need to sign off Campervan electrics? I have been self employed fitting/converting vans since 2017. Before that, I have worked for the Police and for a firm building emergency vehicles. This includes command vehicles...
  4. Michal Zapalski

    NAPIT assessment for Electrical Inspector

    Hello fellow sparks I have a question regarding NAPIT assessment I'm due to have soon. I'm getting Electrical Inspector Scheme and Third Party Certification. I'm not sure what to expect. Can you share me your experience and help me prepare to this important assessment. All answers are very...
  5. L

    32A Wago clips for an electrical socket spur?

    Hi! I've got a couple of 32A Wago clips. Creating a spur socket from a ring circuit with these is quite easy, but I wanted to know if it's advised from a safety standpoint? When wiring an electrical socket, having these as opposed to having multiple cables going into the holes in the socket...
  6. PattD98

    Is an electrical fitter a electrical trade?

    I am an electrical fitter by trade, my EA says an electrical trade person should get paid more, but offers a higher rate of pay for an electrical license, just wondering if an electrical fitter is recognised as an electrical trade
  7. R

    UK Random electrical issue after new extension

    Hello, I’ve got an issue driving me crazy and can’t get anyone to figure it out as it’s not their issue. We had a new extension, single rear, double side. Side has utility, downstairs toilet and a bedroom above. Rear has extended kitchen, all of it is on its own wiring. Except the oven which...
  8. J

    Where to sell electrical equipment, tools & cables

    My Dad was a self employed electrician for 50 odd years. He sadly passed away in November and we have so much electrical & pluming stuff we don't know what to do with it. There's all types of cables, some still boxed or unused reels, and loads of tools, switches - you name it he had it. Any...
  9. V

    Electrical advice please. Thank you.

    Hello, I would like electrical advice please. I recently started a new cleaning job. I have been asked to use a Shark Steamer. The floor I am cleaning is huge. Unfortunately the steam is not sufficient enough to clean the big space. The owner has asked me to chuck water on the floor to help the...
  10. juanf8388

    Electrical service ampacity

    I need to calculate the service ampacity of a building. The wire is 250MCM (copper). 3 wires coming in. These wires provides power to 6 - 60amp panels. Anyone can help me to determine the service ampacity? What i know is the 250mcm wire can hold up to 290amps.
  11. I

    Electrical car hookup question

    I am thinking of getting an Electric vehicle. The only way for it to be realistic is to home charge. The problem, I have a fuse box no breakers. Do I have to upgrade my electrical box or can I add a 240V outlet as is? This is a 2 family home, the girl upstairs has a 240V to run her stove (I...
  12. T

    I want to become an electricians mate, how do I do this?

    I have recently completed my HNC in electrical engineering at college and I am looking to get a job as an electricians mate. what do I need to do to get there? Do I need to do a citb test? Do I need an ecs card instead of a cscs card? or are they the same ? Sorry for all the questions.
  13. L

    electrical condition report

    Hi everyone Ive just had an electrical condition report conducted on a mixed-use property, and I am extremely surprised that after the last report 5 years ago (also report was carried out on flat independently on 11/11/2021) - were both tests passed, so many issues have now been listed Is it...
  14. Ferny2023

    Electrical Careers, HELP

    Hi All, I am looking for advice on electrical careers, i currently work in the access control industry of which i have a deep level of understanding of relays and control circuits and have a passion for physics and want to do something more specialised in the industry. I do not have much...
  15. HappyHippyDad

    What electrical tests to do when someone has a flood?

    I am never quite sure if I am doing too little or too much when someone has a flood and I am called in. The most recent example is a chap has had fairly major flood damage to ceilings, carpets etc and it has poured through certain ceiling pendants and downlights. Advice on the net states that...
  16. B

    General Electrical Knowledge

    Is there any good websites to assist with general electrical knowledge? Currently based doing sales but looking to get back on the tools
  17. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    Electrical Installation Level 3 Course - Distance Learning?

    Hi, Just wondered if anyone knows whether there is such a thing as a distance learning version of the level 3 (C&G or EAL) Electrical Installation course, but which isn't one of the '8 week wonder' type courses, i.e. is an actual full year of study. As I understand it, the 8 week wonder type...
  18. M

    Adding electrical boxes

    I had done this about 30 years ago, and, IIRC, it was a series of boxes, Romex coming in, and Romex coming out, one in, one out, each box, except for the lady box had one in and that’s it. My wife wants me to add another box to an existing outlet in the basement, except it’s not the last outlet...
    • MrBojangles
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    • adding boxes electrical screwfix
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. T

    Electrical certificate with multiple installers

    Hi all, how do you go about filling out a EIC or a minor works certificate when you have multiple installers that have worked on the circuit, there is only one space for installer/constructor?
  20. I

    Amtech MSDB modelling question

    Hi guys, With regards to modelling a multi service distribution board, how would you guys model it in Amtech? I have tried using a TPN distribution board and each circuit on the DB represents one apartment protected by a BS88 80A fuse (within the MSDB). The error I am facing is "The...

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