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  1. timhoward

    Misuse of Quickwire plug and socket

    Aside from their intended use on lighting circuits, a while back it occurred to me that they make quick and simple test adapters. I wait for various commando plugs to come up cheap on ebay and then do this to them. My collection now stands at 16A (3,4 and 5 pin) and 32A (3, 4 and 5 pin)...
  2. G

    Moving a ring main socket further along a wall

    Hi all, I'm planning to remove a stud wall seperating my dining room and kitchen. On the dining room side of the stud wall, there is a double socket which I want to move about 2 feet approximately along, and onto the back wall. The wires will be coming down from the ceiling as they all do on...
  3. Rockingit

    Paint covered cables - further derate or not?

    So I spotted this earlier (venue in Holland) and it got me thinking, be interested to hear people’s thoughts. Painting over cables surely has to effect their thermal dissipation from manufacturers design, so do we apply a further derate, and if so based on what values?
  4. K

    Are further qualifications required to install an EV charger?

    I am a fully qualified electrician with level 3 nvq / 18th edition. Are further qualifications required to install an EV charger?
    • Koreelec
    • Thread
    • charger ev charger further install qualifications required
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. N

    I Need Work Free labourer - available in West Yorkshire, but can travel further - Own transport and some tools

    Hi all, Is anyone looking for an extra pair of hands or a free labourer around West Yorkshire or potentially further afield? I'm great with a dustpan and brush or even a vac, I make tea and coffee on demand to suit your taste buds and I'm happy lifting and shifting if required but I warn you...
  6. Mark Wright

    I Need Work Best way to find further work experience with someone trustworthy I.e not a cowboy

    Can anyone give advice on finding work experience with someone who's not a cowboy, I'd love to continue this line of work it's been quite a ride but like many finding work experience is hard, i'd love to find someone who follows the rules etc and not smoke breaks every 5mins. I did contact one...
  7. Robc77

    UK Further training

    Hey so I’ve passed my 18th edition, 2392 inspect and test, and 2393 building regs. Any suggestions on how I can best continue to learn? Cheers
  8. gazdkw82

    Further specialised training

    Thinking ahead, once i finish my NVQ i want to take some additional training. Firstly I'm thinking I'd like to delve a little deeper into lighting designs and lighting systems. I don't really want to follow a career into lighting but it's very applicable where I work. I'd like to gain more...
  9. N

    Further Training.........

    After a change of direction in 2000 I decided to get qualified as a sparks.. I got my CG 2360 pt 1&2 and 17th and from that point have been working as a mate for agencies at first, afterwards I worked as a sub to a couple of firms (with a fully qualified sparky or under a qualified superviser)...
  10. J

    Ways to further my career as an electrician?

    A little bit about me; I'm 22 years old and have an NVQ Level 3 17th edition. I went into an apprenticeship straight after school at the age of 16. After 3 years I am now qualified with an aditional 3 years experience. I'm now starting to think about my future and I want to explore what choices...
  11. D

    Landlord refusing our EICR

    Hi - Been renting a business unit from Bizspace - on exit we must produce a EICR which we have via a third party - said party is not part of any scam. Bizspace are demanding it be a EICR from a scam firm. But im arguing they are wrong. Can anyone give me a sentance with a regulation that...
    • dansk
    • Thread
    • document eicr further landlord party terms
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  12. J

    Looking for experienced Solar Edge installer in Lancashire/Cumbria

    My Solar Edge installation was damaged yesterday by a lightning strike close to the house. The inverter is completely dead - no lights, and no display - and my best guess is that there was a power surge from the panels to the inverter. There could be further issues, but to take matters...
  13. F

    Further investigation required

    Doing an EICR in a commercial building, taking on the advice from last post I was doing the IR individually rather than across the entire board, circuits wired in singles so had to locate the correct neutrals when I found this on 2 circuits, wondered if anyone had come across this before: With...
  14. S

    Eicr

    Hi guys just been to carry out an EICR on a TT system. Small flat and I came across the following: my question is is the cat codes valid I think. Now I have not done the cert yet and I'm between jobs so quickly wrote this so don't bite my head off for not using the correct terminology or using...
  15. 2

    What to do once qualified as a electrician? HNC? Electrician further career path

    Hello all, I'm due to finish college at July next year and I've been contemplating what to do next? I enjoy learning so would like to go down the route of further education.. Just wondering what people think of the HNC in electrical engineering? is it likely to benefit me in the future and worth...
    • 2ndyearspark
    • Thread
    • career electric electrical electrician further hnc pat pat testing qualified
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. sythai

    Advice on further progression in the industry

    Hi Chaps Would like to try better my knowledge on the design side of the commercial electrical environment. Installation side of things are fine have experience of this. Could anyone please recommend any courses/ further advice that may be beneficial for me. Bearing in mind it's been about 9...
  17. M

    Inspection question

    527.2.1. A flat with a multitude of downlights. I am not convinced that the G5.3 fittings are firerated and they are mounted through a double boarded ceiling which is a fire barrier (confirmed with the original architects). The fittings are made from a pressed metal which is very thin and...
  18. J

    Can two lights with pir control a further 2 lights?

    I really should know this but any help would be great! A customer wants me to put some outside lights up. An existing light with a built in pir which will switch on 2 halogen lights further down his garden. Then one light at the bottom with a pir built in which will also switch everything on...
  19. B

    Any advice on how to progress further in the industry

    Hi my name is Greg I am 24 from Otley (near Leeds & Bradford) and new to this site. I have passed my C&G 2330 Level 2 & 3 Tech Certificates. And I am booked in to do my BS 7671 17th edition course soon. I also have 9 months work experience. I know an apprenticeship would be the best route to...
    • buckleyg88
    • Thread
    • advice further how to industry
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. J

    Which qualifications to further career

    Hi I was after abit of advice on courses to further my career and meet the criteria on job searches. Im currently self employed with no work on and agencies want 2391 or equivalent. I've looked into 2394-2395 and no these are a must. Is there any courses in panel wiring, conveyer belt systems or...

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