In my 3 storey house I need to fit a grade A LD2 alarm system. Mains connected grade D currently exists in the correct locations but I guess because they are not fed by FP cable I will need to rewire to the new detectors I'll need to purchase, which I am capable of doing.
What I can't do is...
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I’m an electricians mate, trying to get fully qualified but struggling. I’ve got my L3 diploma (C&G 8202-30) and 18th edition, I have been looking at starting the 2357 level 3 NVQ made for people with less than 5 years of experience in the trade as I’m coming up to 2 years experience...
Hey guys I want to be an electrician but am currently only allowed to pull a main fuse and fit meters and ancillary devices/switchgear. I am looking to the future to a day when I can legally remove the cover of a CU.
Hi all -- full disclosure I am a 'DIY-er' but wanted to post here for greater visibility seeing as I certainly won't be doing this work myself...
I'm in the early stages of getting my house rewired (estimates) and during one initial visit, the electrician pointed out that I would need a way to...
Hi everyone, looking for some advice or knowledge on DNO approval. I’ve gone to sign up for export with Octopus. On the application form they’ve asked for MCS number (supplied) and also a letter to DNO however the Installer it appears to have forgotten to do something as they can’t get it and...
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I am an Electronics Engineer looking to diversify and would like to learn how to install and maintain EV chargers. I do not have any electrical qualifications or experience.
I have seen many short courses offering EV installation certification on completion.
Please can someone offer me...
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I am looking to change my career and become a domestic electrical engineer / installer. I do have some related experiences and qualifications .
I am looking for some un biased advise on what steps I need to take in order to achieve this . Long term I am only looking to work in the...
I have a customer who wants to get solar panels installed. He wants to take advantage of the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) meaning the install has to be done by someone who is MCS registered.
Does anyone on here do that, and works in the Stroud area, or fancies a job in the Stroud area?
Does...
As the title says. I'm really battling with figuring out the best route to electrical training (College level 2/3 v's DI), and to be honest - even though I'm really keen, I'm starting to get a bit disillusioned with the whole thing.
I'm in a technical job currently and 41 so apprenticeship is...
Agent contacts me with an urgent request for a CU upgrade in Camden. They send over an EICR done the previous month and I have a quick skim. All seems pretty simple, CU needs an upgrade and some basic tidying of fixtures etc. Only 3 circuits so I'm not overly bothered about doing another EICR...
Hi All,
I am looking for an installer to install
1. JA 455W PV panel X10 (Approx £1800)
2. GivEnergy 5kW inverter + 8.2kWh battery (Approx £3600)
I have a 4 bed detached house in Wokingham, with a pyramid hipped roof.
Best Regards
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I am looking for an installer to faultfind a Fermax Keypad flat access system Newport South Wales. Someone changed the electric entry lock and since then, the lock has been intermittant, the entry codes only cause a clicking sound from the entry unit (relay working) and some of the buzzers...
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I'm 24yo with some current site experience.
I'm looking at doing the TradeSkills4U Domestic + EV Installer course.
Now I understand employers are going to be sceptical of anyone coming from a 5-week electrical course.
What should my expectations be salary and finding employment wise...
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I am looking for battery/UPS system to install in my home, so I have power in sockets in the rooms when mains AC is off.
I have leased solar panels installation on the roof, it comes with inverter, smart meter etc., I can't modify their unit. But their power could re-charge battery/UPS...
I have done the 2365 level 2 and 8202 level 3. Just about to do my NVQ/AM2 and inspection and testing. I believe this classifies me as a domestic installer only ?
If so, is there any course etc I can do so I can do work on commercial 3 phase properties aswel?
Looking for some candid advice.
Covid has left my industry in tatters, I'm an Airline pilot. I still have a job, just, but for how much longer? I'm keen to get ahead of being skint and jobless and retrain/refresh my knowledge etc.
Before pilot, I spent some time fitting kitchens and...
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