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    SJIB (Scottish) Certification Scheme SJIB approved ACA test.

    Hi All. This is my first post, seems like a usefull source of info! I have my ACA test in cambuslang coming up soon, I was hoping to get a little bit more information on what it consists of. Most google searches bring me back to this site, where a few scottish bods have been asking the...
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    12v dewalt

    right i have for sale a 12v dewalt with two batts and a charger. hardly used just laying around in the tool box so has some marks on it batts are good and the charger too. probably used about 10 times in total so needs to find a new home. i am happy to post or meet up around leeds with it. open...
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    testing

    Hi lads trying to get my head around testing, on insulation resistance testing does a reading of 500 meg and below need to be rewired
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    Earth rod needs to be installed-EDF's responsiblity???

    Hi guys, sorry for gatecrashing your forum, I am not an electrician, but hope someone can help with the following: A British Gas electrician detected a earth reading of 8ohms in my flat and advised to call out EDF to get this sorted asap, he also said it is their responsiblity to ensure...
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    My Dad needs help

    My 90 year old father has just purchased a new oven and hob and employed a local electrician to fit them. I’ve only ever done minor electrical bits myself, wiring the odd socket but just with my very limited knowledge something doesn’t look right about this guys wiring. I’ve asked if he’s...
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    Got something to complain about? Brand new bbc consumer show needs you!

    DID YOUR HOLIDAY NOT LOOK ANYTHING LIKE IT DID IN THE BROCHURE? HAS YOUR BROADBAND COMPANY OVERCHARGED YOU? IN FACT DO YOU FEEL CHEATED OUT OF MONEY BY ANY COMPANY? Well we might be able to help. We want to hear your stories for a brand new BBC show, where celebrity experts will be helping...
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    does heating radiator needs bonding?

    i have seen quite a lot of photos showing radiators having bondings, but most dont have, is it really needed? cheers
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    "old electrician" needs some advice

    Served my time 1968-1973 mainly domestic stuff. Moved into Industrial switchgear and controls, now and then doing the odd rewire for Family. The Local Church have asked me to do some major electrical work which I am happy to do for cost of materials. Whats the best way of getting a NIECE cert...
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    11kV Who needs Isolation?!

    Just read an article in the Newspaper; "11kV zap dad saved by watch" It states that a cable jointer was wiring a switch (?)(probably a main isolator) when he was hit by a surge (!:rolleyes:) & burst into flames:eek: , seems he was saved by his watch which earthed onto a junction box so he...
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    Newbie spark needs a bit of advice about tools from the vetrans please !

    Alright chaps ! My name's Mark and after several years of typical dossing around in my youth, I did the 3 years of the 2330 and the 2391, still to do the 17th. Anyway I'm in the process of gathering up the tools I need for housebashing/mild industrial and I've cobbled together the below...
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    (Non-electician) needs advice please! - bathroom lights pop/flash and trip breaker

    I have a 2 year old 3 storey town house. I turned the bathroom (top floor) lights on last night (4x recessed spots) and there was an almighty flash and the breaker (bottom floor) tripped. I did a little test and discovered that all the other lights on the top floor work, it is just the...
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    Basic Tools an Electrician needs?

    My name is George im 15 and im planning on being an Electrician when i leave college. But during College im going to try and get an Apprenteship for the extra Experience. Can someone please leave a short list of the basic tools an electrician requires P.S. The list you leave, please dont post...
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    Needs A Bit Of Tuning

    Mad: BBC NEWS | Technology | Tech Know: sparking music machine
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    Budding electrician needs advice

    Hi I am 40 in about a month and a half, married, 2 kids, mortgage etc, Anyway I have spent all my working life in the banking industry and now desparately need a new direction. (Wife blaming my age) :) I have finally decided after years and years of going on about it to get off my bum and...
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    Who needs qualifications

    Check out photo; "Well", said the customer "I've done all the electrics myself, I've spured off that socket to feed those other THREE DOUBLES in the kitchen" and then used words like "part wot?" part P sir; I Quoted and left............... If you look closley at pic you can see the socket...
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    Young sparky wannabe needs help!

    Firstly, apologies if Ive posted in the wrong forum, Im a newbie. Secondaly, this topic has nothing to do with anything electrically related in terms of a job im doing or anything like that, just to do with me. Basically, Im in much need of some help and advice from anyone who is willing to...
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    house extension work needs certifying

    Hi, can any one tell me. I have built an extension to my house here and I had a friend of a friend do the electrical work. 5 sockets, switches and lights. It was done with full panning permission, however the friend of a friend said he had a mate who I could call and he would come and certify...
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    Hi newbie here needs some advise

    Firstly I would like to say hi to you all, I am a 26 year old male living in Dudley, West Midlands. I am interested in becoming a qualified electrician but I dont know where to start, I have no previous experience or qualifications in this sector, I am currently in full time employment so if I...

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