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  1. H

    UK Bridging from Maintenance to Installation electrician

    Hello all I am looking to start a solar and battery storage company for domestic properties. My background is in industrial electrical work(12 years). I have a 4 year advanced engineering apprenticeship in electrical maintenance and a HNC in Electrical and electronic engineering. My...
  2. Dan

    General Off-topic Chat Renamed to Electrician Talk Forum

    https://www.electriciansforums.net/forums/electrician-talk-forum/ Our old off topic chat forum wasn't getting much attention so I've moved it to sit in the Electrical News forum which is at the top of the forum homepage under the news category...
  3. WagoGateSMT

    Electrician Jobs Commercial electrician and technician jobs available international electrical work - apply within

    Looking for Electrician / Installation Technician (avg. 3-Week Projects Abroad) We’re seeking a skilled professional to join our team for dynamic projects abroad and onboard cruise ships. Commercial electrician and technician jobs available international electrical work, dm for contact...
  4. Dan

    Trades Training Electrician Course SCAM George or 07494440274 SCAM · Mar

    Trades Training GET QUALIFIED! Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and Renewables Courses If you are a beginner or working in construction, but want to advance your career by gaining qualifications by completing these highly recognised accredited courses; gaining substantial practical exposure...
  5. Dan

    Electricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area

    Can you help? Electricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area. Need to be super experienced and qualified. It's an unpaid role (as all roles are here!) But you get a badge and are helping younger people (or career change people) to get into the trades...
  6. C

    new build work utr number

    hi all,ive been working for many years as employee (electrician/tester) and recently a friend of mine asked me to help him doing some second fix on a new build flats. ive still got my utr number,my question is do i need to do anything else such as register as solo trader or limited company?the...
  7. HappyHippyDad

    What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2024-25)

    I did a poll last year (and the year before) on exactly this. Below I have pasted what I wrote in the thread last time so there is a degree of similarity. We can then see if we have changed our prices much (again, bit of fun, not accurate) pasted... I thought I would start a poll to see...
  8. sham

    LTD or Self Employed when going as an electrician?

    LTD Or Self Emoyed. HI, Everyone, not sure about best course of action. I've taken a full time job, (On the books) and I want to continue doing small jobs on the side (stay NICEIC registered). I am both Self Employed and LTD. I've spoken to the accountant, he said it's your call. If I close...
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    • electrician employed going ltd self self employed when
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    • Forum: Business Related
  9. J

    Just started looking into becoming an electrician, advice (38y)

    About me; I'am 38 left school to join army as this was all i wanted to do i didnt try hard at school. After going to Afghan i left the army and went to become a chef as i loved food and creativity i became very successful but family life suffered. Then covid hit and after having time off from...
  10. Dan

    Lack of Qualified Electricians in Spain - Anybody want to be a Spanish Electrician?

    Apparently there is a complete lack of Qualified Electricians in Spain - Anybody want to be a Spanish Electrician? @Miguel Esteban-Perez - Just told me. Thought I'd post about it. What qualifications would transfer? Would you be able to do the job but perhaps be employed so the spanish...
  11. phillan

    Electrician Charging Me To Rewire Junction

    Hi All. I found an electrician on check a trade. He had all 5-star reviews, I was green - renovating my first home so he seemed great, and he was the first trade I employed. I have had the worst experience of my life with him - I feel like he has ripped me off everywhere he can - Firstly, he...
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    • charging electrician junction overcharge rewire
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  12. S

    new pully-switch to turn on my shower but the Electrician said it would be against company policy

    Hi, I need a new pully-switch to turn on my shower but the Electrician said it would be against company policy to fix it,as I have an old fuse box that doesn't have the shut off element to it.Would this be right,? If so,is there no cheaper way of doing it,without a whole new fuse board please,?
    • Shelly
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    • against below company electrician new policy shower
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. Dan

    Electrician tool bag

    https://amzn.to/4dHB1eA Testing our amazon shop out.
  14. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    Domestic Electrician Forum?

    Maybe I'm being blind, but I can't see a forum for domestic electricians' chat. I wanted to post a thread about something of relatively minor significance, and sometimes feel the UK Electricians forum to be too prominent for idle chat. There is an 'Electricians Chat' forum I see, but hovering...
  15. N

    How can I tell if my ceiling fan supports wiring the lights and fan separately, before calling an electrician to actually wire it up?

    I have a few ceiling fans in my house. Each is controlled by a single wall switch. I'd like to have them re-wired so that I can control the fan and the lights independently. I can't tell if the fans in the house actually support that or not and I'm struggling on Google figuring out how I would...
  16. David1977m

    Trainee Electrician with a tool addiction needs ideas. DAY 5

    So as a 46-year-old bloke who is currently doing L3 Electrical Installation what tools should I be collecting now. I'm a qualified electric vehicle master tech who is also a fabricator, welder and machinist so have all the tools for those roles. I have a megger X1 and most hand tools so I feel...
  17. James

    Day 3: Ghost wires adventures world wanted book electrician

    I have a book recommendation for you. I tend to listen to books when I am driving but it is also available in physical form A truly enlightening book for people who like to understand what can be achieved if you really try at it...
  18. shvidnaxevari

    Coatings for industrial electrical cabinets?

    Which dielectric matte coatings are applied to industrial electrical cabinets?
  19. R

    auto electrician courses recommendation please

    Hi there, I am wondering if any professional auto electrician can recommend any courses which helps me understand modern vehicle's electronic? Thanks
  20. M

    Changing a ceiling rose to 2 wire light fitting

    Hello, Trying to change an older ceiling rose into a new light fitting, which only has a 2 cable attachment. I actually forgot to take a picture of it wired in this time, annoying. I realise it doesn't need earthing, but there is an additional wire, blue with red casing around it. Not sure...

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