electrician

  1. 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...
  2. J

    New electrician in Merseyside

    Hello all I am an adult learner training to be an electrician based in Liverpool Merseyside, and I am taking my first steps into the industry. I am part qualified to level 2 standard already and have been training with one of the online colleges. It has been confusing to me how to go about...
  3. B

    Becoming an Electrician, best learning route? Mature Man

    Hi, I am interested in completing training and to get the qualifications needed to get to where I want. I have looked at local colleges who only seem to offer heating engineer type qualifications and other courses that seem to only scratch the surface of what I am likely to need. Could...
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    Duties of a professional engineer, an applied science technologist or a journey person electrician.

    Hi, we're a 14 unit strata in BC. New regulations call for us to have An ‘Electrical Planning Report' done by the end of 2026". It apparently is to give a factual basis to proceed with EV charging infrastructure installations. My concern is that our electrical shed is in poor condition, and...
  5. D

    Electrician Shoulder Tool Pouch

    Hi Guys Done well today for fathers day and I hope all dads done well. I am looking for a reccomendation for a shouler tool pouch That will carry tools required for day to day maintenace and small installation duties Thanks Dimspark
  6. greenworkx

    Electrician Jobs Any Electrician/Solar PV Installers from Essex and St. Albans?

    Hi everyone, I work for a team called Greenworkx, where we help people get into green careers by offering training and job opportunities. One of the jobs we're hiring for recently are Electrician/Solar PV Installers from Essex and St. Albans: Highlights: Salary: £40K (don't be put off if this...
  7. L

    UK Electrician looking to move to Australia 2025

    Hi Everyone Looking for some advice/help with contacts. I have been a fully qualified electrician for two years and I am currently working in the healthcare sector. I have previous industrial/commercial experience as this is what I done during my apprenticeship. I am now looking at possibly...
  8. eleanor jones

    Bathroom fitter , not an electrician

    Had a customer who had a bathroom fitted, many faults, including, but not exclusive to no IPX on towel heater 60 cms from shower, without competent electrician, took feeds from spaghetti cables within the loft. what are your thoughts on Bathroom fitters
  9. D

    Electrician/Electrical Engineer in Poole/Dorset area

    I've completed my city and guilds 2330 level 3 and went on to complete a HND in electrical engineering in 2019. But still struggling to find any employment in electrical work, from applying with indeed. I'm still at the catch 22 of finding experience, have all the tools ready for a job, just...
  10. A

    UK I need some guidance from a professional electrician......

    I would like to consult with experienced electricians about the cooperation relationship between electricians and brands. For example, if I install a Zano brand dimmer, would I receive a commission from Zano? Or are there similar cooperation methods? Is this a topic that can be openly discussed?
  11. Lou

    Stoke-on-Trent College Electrician and Electrical Courses Feedback Thread.

    Stoke-on-Trent College provide Electrical and Electrician courses for school leavers and mature students with both full and part time tiling courses available to enrol on to. The cost of these courses can vary and it is important to enrol onto the one that matches your experience so you learn at...
  12. AlexanderSmi123

    Unreasonably high invoice bill from an electrician

    Good afternoon everyone, I am Alex and I'm new here. I am posting this to ask for advice with how I should approach this situation. We called in an electrician, and as confirmed in writing by messages, the original request was to change the socket covers and change lightbulbs through the flat...
  13. W

    UK Landlord Trying to Deduct Deposit for Unnecessary Electrician Test.

    Hi everyone, I recently moved out of my rented property, and as expected, my landlord is attempting to withhold a significant portion of my deposit. One of the charges she's insisting on is £300 for an electrician to conduct an EICR test. Here's the situation: I'm a qualified electrician, and...
  14. B

    I Need Work Level 3 electrician completing NVQ level 3 looking for job opportunities

    I am seeking a job as an electricians mate / improver / labourer around South Yorkshire. I am based in Doncaster, i have a uk full driving licence and own van. I have completed: Level 3 Certificate in the Building, Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings, Level 3 Requirements of...
  15. E

    Electrician Jobs Electriv

    Looking for time served electricians ideally with testing experience for mainly commercial work. Vehicle provided, pension the more skilled the more pay. Working 95% of the time in greater Manchester.
  16. C

    Do you need to sit 2391-52 if you have sat your ACA and are now an approved electrician

    Hi all, do I need to sit my 2391-52 if I have already passed my ACA and became an Approved electrician?
  17. Mworks89

    How many Downlights can an electrician install in a day?

    Hi I have an electrician over and he took over from an incompetent builder. The builder already installed the wiring but the electrician told me that he will need to test the electrical wiring that was done in my extension, which I thought was fair. I wanted to know how long would it take to...
  18. AngelLaHash

    Title : Electrician

    know a guy who has a Degree in Electrical and Power Engineering (non British degree), and Wiring Regs BS7671:2018 and he has gone Self Employed Electrician i understand he has a AQP ECS card with Electrical & Power Engineering (white card) Do the Likes of NICEIC/Stroma/Napit come out and...
  19. B

    I'm unsure if I should become an electrician.

    I'm unsure if I should be an electrician or maybe another trade is better. I have basically completed my first year of a foundation in electrical installation. Basically the course is a bit of a mess. One problem is the tutor has gone ahead and started teaching us 2nd year things, such as...
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    UK Trust a trader and checkatrade.

    I am looking to register as an electrician with trust a trader. What are yours thoughts are they any good ? And what about checkatrade ?

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