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  1. M

    How to get an apprenticeship as a 29 year old?

    I’m 29 studying electrical engineering level 6 in Scotland. And from what I’ve seen modern apprenticeships are only available to 18-24 year olds. Is there any way for me to get a job as an apprentice spark? Do electricians generally take on people my age? Starting to wonder if I’ve wasted my...
  2. E

    Would you get a rewire done if there's nothing wrong with the old stuff?

    Hi all. Just bought a house and it needs some attention to the electrics in terms of layout - loads of rooms that need 2 way switches don't have them, weird lighting set ups where one switch will do an inside and outside light at the same time etc, mostly trivial stuff. I had planned to get a...
  3. T

    Can't get overload circuit in house working again

    A circuit in my house quit working when a toaster oven and portable electric heater where both running on it. Normally the simple fix would be resetting the tripped breaker. However, the breaker did not appear to be tripped. I turned it off and on just to make sure and still no luck. Next...
  4. L

    Looking to get fully qualified

    I am currently working for an electrical contractor but we also do a lot of alarm (intruder alarms, fire alarms etc). Truth be told I really am not happy in this job, I do some electrical work but just menial tasks like replacing accessories and things like that, the bulk of the work is alarm...
  5. W

    Get a shock when you touch sink and oven at same time??

    I understand this could be because there is no bonding, but just want to know how it’s possible for the pipework/sink to become live?? Is it through a fault on another circuit finding it’s way to the pipework?
  6. G

    I Need Work Looking to get in to the installation game. any advice welcome

    First off i will say i have no experience of working as an electrical installer but have minimal experience installing telecoms/broadband cables in a commercial setting. I also have a C&G level 2 in electro tech which i got way back in 2009. i am looking to get on a C&Gs beginners course so i...
  7. N

    UK Can't get an electrician to come out for a small job! So help needed!

    Hi Due to Covid, I can't get an electrician to come out to fit a single semi flush lamp. So I am going to fit it myself. So some advice would be very helpful - but if you live local to Stratford Upon Avon and happy to come out for a small job, please let me know. At the moment there is a...
  8. A

    Hoping to get some help

    Hi all. I'm looking for some advice on how to wire up a meanwell DRP-240-24. I want to reduce the amount of power bricks and plugs used for my fish tank. I have 8 plugs that I'd like to run off the MW PSU The picture is how I understand it to work ? If someone could look at it and let me know...
  9. C

    Another 'Should I get back in the game' Question

    Afternoon folks I've been sat on a prickly fence since last Summer, contemplating if I should pick up my qualies again and seek out a position as a Mate/Improver. I took redundancy last Summer from a job I absolutely hated, yet paid well. I then landed into a role I was already doing a bit of...
  10. DJAndy

    Does everyone else get site emails?

    Hi All, I've tried to join the site a few times and the 'confirm your email' emails never arrived. My email is hosted by Microsoft. Today I tried a bit harder and changed the email address to an old virgin media ntlworld address, and an email arrived. Changed it to various email addresses...
  11. D

    Bundy get a G unit

    likeable chap and one of the better house bashers on YouTube , just a bit of a quick shout out as he takes the plunge and gets a work unit
  12. T

    How the hell do i get started

    I've just completed two years at college doing Level 2 and 3 Electrical Installation, and throughout lockdown i thought getting some more qualifications might make me more appealing to employers, so i've grabbed myself an ECS card and completed BS7671 18th Ed. I've not really had any practical...
  13. B

    Ireland rointe K serie in Dublin

    where can I get the control end panel " the plastic part "complete with controls etc for a rointe K serie ,it has 11 panels .I am in Dublin . It is not working correctly ,display goes white Thank you , Niall O Connor .
  14. A

    Anyone know where I can get a solar panel monitor similar to Caymax solar eye giving current and historical information

    I need to replace a faulty solar panel monitor, similar to Caymax solar eye giving current and historical readings and data analysis.
    • alan55
    • Thread
    • anyone current get information knowledge monitor panel similar solar solar panel where
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  15. G

    Convert to UK recognised electrical qualification

    Newly relocated from South Africa. Full 3 phase trade tested with a complete wiremans licence. Looking to get converted to a UK recognised equivalent.
    • Garethley
    • Thread
    • 3 phase complete equivalent get licence looking newly phase recognised south south africa tested trade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  16. D

    What is it with house bashers racing to get a board done

    Another ‘let’s see how fast I can go’ board change ... testing ?
  17. S

    UK Does anyone know what this is called? And where i can get it from? Thanks

    If anyone can help me identify this then it will be greatly appreciated! A sort of connector type.
  18. Rockingit

    When family jobs just get daft....

    "Any chance you could sort out a new light in the garage, old one's stopped working...." says my 85 miles away old ma. 3 visits later.... having had to smash out a channel to lay in a new armoured, fit a new board, re-wire the whole lot, re-concrete....... Ma now has a light back in a garage...
  19. D

    UK Where can I get mini conduit, bends and elbows?

    I’m looking for mini (approx 11mm) conduit to run alarm cable and door access cable wiring - low voltage stuff - brackets and 90* elbows. I can’t find this online anywhere.
  20. G

    UK How to get electrical experience?

    Hello, my first post here, and I need some advice. I have got a Level 3 diploma in electrical installation. And I am looking for work experience to get my NVQ 3. I keep applying to apprenticeships, and electrician mate/improver position, but had no luck so far. If anyone has any advice for...

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