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    Gig Green Book

    We had a call from these guys yesterday. Apparently they have 'several' enquiries in our area every month and need a local installer to pass them on to. They want a donation of about £200 for the first year as they are non-profit company. Anyone used them and had any work from them?
  2. brs73

    Has anybody had UPVC windows fitted

    morning chaps, i need to get some upvc windows and doors fitted on my house and i was wondering if anybody had any recommendations for trustworthy companys. i based in north london i dont wanna drive myself mad with the dodgy salesmen/shysters etc so any help would save me a lot of messing...
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    Advice needed .mature newbie has interview with local council as spark apprentice

    Hi Guys I apologise in advance this might be the wrong forum section to post this in . Ok here goes I have been fortunate to get an interview with my local council who are taking on some spark apprentices , do bear in mind that i am in my early forties.I realise this is a massive...
  4. Amp David

    Just had my new ad in the local paper this week...

    ...what do you all think:tt1: I now know why I've not many CU swaps lately LOL!
  5. M

    Voluntary work

    Is there any voluntary work available for qualified electricians?
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    Thompson Local Advertising

    I have just agreed to Thompson Local Advertising at £400 + VAT per year for 6 classified search listings I am wondering what everyone's feedback is in regards to Thompson Local? I know they are not as big as Yell, but has anyone used them and how much work has it generated for them? Many Thanks
  7. telectrix

    local traders

    anyone heard of them? basically, got a cold call today, they pass you leads. membership fee is £115+vat for 6 months, but all leads are passed free. , another lead generation parasite, or worth a flutter? don't think i'll bother, especially as he said " i'm looking to sign someone up TODAY.
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    Website showing output of local systems online?

    Has anybody got a link to a website I came across sometime ago where people have the output of their systems available so you can see how systems are performing locally?
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    Effects of multiple Solar PV installs on local substations ?

    I've asked for clarification from my local DNO on this as I cant seem to find any info, other than this.....below Do existing Substations have the technology to react quickly to big fluctuations in voltage due to nearby Solar PV installs taking full advantage of nice clear sunny productive...
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    Is this classified as a bathroom installation or not?

    Hi guys, I want to install a 400w heater element in my bathroom CH radiator. That radiator is mounted on a stud wall and on the other side of that stud wall is a bedroom. It is my intention to install a fused spur on the bedroom side of the stud wall. The heater element cable will run for about...
  11. sythai

    Local council work....

    Hi Chaps... Just seeing if any of you carry out works for your local council ? There only seems ever to be a couple of firms that carry out council maintenance work in our area. So wondering how do you actually get a contract like that in the first place, suppose its a case of knowing the...
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    Electrical Installation for refurb project- Local GP

    Hi I am a student trying to design an electrical layout for a local GP building (an average sized detatched residential building compromising of 4 floors) as part of project and I need help. I don't know alot about wiring and electrical installations so you will have to bear with me. Would be...
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    Loss of local competitor???

    Every now and then I browse a certain competitors website to see if they have made any alterations. I also browse the internet to see where else they may be advertising. I performed the same search this evening and I can no longer find their website. Not even on Elecsa contractor list...
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    Local linkup... Beware!

    Last friday, I had a phone call from a lad at this company... He offered to get my website up on number 1 on google, for £25 a month and I didn't have to pay a penny unless he could prove it... I liked the sound of it, so I said let me have a think, and ill get back to him... I looked about...
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    Advice on local isolation of 14kw range

    Fella's I could do with your opinion on a local isolation switch for a 14250 watt range, the cooker in question if a belling country classic 100E, Im putting in a supply for it next week, I was going to run it in 10mm t+e as it is going to be in free air boxed in so could carry 63-70 amps, the...
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    Mains issues in Thailand

    Hi forumers! I have an odd mains issue (I think!) Any appliance plugged in with a metal chassis gives a tickle to the user, be it a laptop or a microwave oven. The house we live in has single phase and neutral (I think) coming in and I have checked the main fuse box and no main earth is...
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    gas bond from local distribution board

    My engineer wants me to fit a gas bond from a local distribution board in an office but as we know it should be direct from the MET. What if the distribution board is moved or removed? Needless to say i wont be putting my name to it. This isnt right is it?? How can i make the best of a bad...
  18. M

    trade stand

    Hi Anybody been to a exibition / show type of thing to sell their services Ive just booked one so any pics of what you may have done just looking for ideas. Cheers Mayfair
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    Any ideas what this type of roof tile is actually called?

    Hi All, Relatively new to the forum but have been reading lots of your posts regarding the state of the industry and supplier issues with interest!!! I need to order a roofing system for the roof as shown below, but are struggling to identify the type of tile. Any ideas?:53::53::53: Many...
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    Homebase Solar PV Referrals

    Hi, Does anyone have experience of a Homebase scheme where they hold business cards / flyers and pass them to customers interested in solar. As far as I understand it they don't deal directly with the customer and don't take a cut but charge a weekly fee for the service (regardless of how many...

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