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  1. SteWal

    Another newbie!

    Hi all, at 56 I decided to get the qualifications to be a domestic installer and here I am! Now I just need to get the experience and that’s where I’m hoping you can all help. Thanks in advance. ?
  2. D

    UK Hi all newbie here! Excuse my ignorance!

    I have an industrial metal common 2 way switch (an external box with wire outlet through the top), I want to use this to turn a side lamp on and off, so power would be supplied via a plug (power in) and another wire out for the light (I will only use one of the switches happy for the other to be...
  3. F

    newbie

    Glad to be part of the forum, hopefully be able to help out with questions.
  4. K

    Please could you help me to retrain the correct and best way that you know?

    Good afternoon, I have always loved things to do with electrics and always wanted to become an electrician. Life throws things at you which led to me becoming a DJ in Majorca instead. Covid 19 has decimated lives and livelihoods in 2020 and has meant I have lost all my work. I am extremely...
  5. mariopanuchi

    Hi all. Im newbie.

    Nice to be a part of this community!
  6. Y

    Newbie - Replacing Bathroom Fan

    Hello there. My dad is getting a bit forgetful and unsure of himself, but in the past did all the DIY in the house no problems. The bathroom extractor fan has stopped working and I thought I'd have a go at replacing it as he is not confident now. He has both exacty the same model fan motor as...
  7. T

    Hi Everyone! Just thought I would introduce myself! And a Question.

    My name is Tim and I have just turned 23. Started my Electrical Apprenticeship in September doing commercial work and I live in Northern Ireland. However, my company only does work in the Republic of Ireland. Currently working down in Dublin. At my local college, my apprenticeship is EAL rather...
  8. Madmankm

    USA Old house wiring issue newbie here Thought it was a Simple Switch Loop

    Hopefully in Video and Pics I explain it better than here! I have a dilemma in my old house that I thought was a Simple Switch Loop but I have two hot wires in the ceiling receptacle and one hot in hallway light box! Here is my YouTube video, I have had a couple strokes and three heart attacks...
  9. A

    Newbie, just saying hello

    Hello all from Dublin Ireland
  10. D

    Newbie: just introducing myself

    Hi, I am a retired truck driver and a diy "enthusiast" and would like to do small electrical jobs where allowed with the help of professional help please Thank you
  11. 7

    Council house cavity obstructions, Caution: Newbie content

    Looking to fit extra sockets and move some light switches, the plasterboard cavities are all lined with a corrugated cardboard. Advice on how to put in new cables, routing and any special tools Thanks in advance,
  12. Matrick

    Newbie intro

    Hello all, I thought I had already posted an intro but it hasn't shown up, apologies if it appears again as a second intro! Anyway, I'm an ex time served industrial electrician from the 16th edition era, looking to potentially dip my toe again. So looking for words of wisdom :) I'll look...
  13. Matrick

    Newbie intro

    Hello all, I have found this useful forum this evening so thought I'd say hello. I've been out of the trade for a few years but looking to see what I need to get back up to date as I might be dipping my toe in again! Getting from 16th edition to 18th will be order no doubt :D So I shall fire...
  14. A

    UK DIYer Newbie - adding additional sockets

    Hi, Newbie here so please excuse any stupid questions. There is a single 2.5 T&E running from a dedicated connection on my "old type" fuse box (photo available if needed) in the garage to a single 2 gang 3 pin socket (approx 3 metres away) - there is no return cable. I'm wanting to add extra...
  15. A

    Newbie advise to domestic installer

    Hi just wanted some advise as I’m thinking of a change in career and been looking into Electrican for a while personally for me the 4-5 year route, level 2&3 city and guilds then 2 years work experience with the additional qualifications needed to get a gold card is quite a long proces. And I...
  16. S

    UK Newbie

    hello all, hope all is well, i'm a newbie so go easy on me please. i have used forums in the past and they can be a great help because of the knowledge people have. i'm currently in night school training to be a spark was until covid anyway, going back in September to complete the final year and...
  17. bnhgffff

    Wiring a complete car, Porsche 924, Newbie

    Hi everyone. I have recently bought my first car with intention to restore it - the vehicle had been on fire a little bit due to electrical problems, so i would like to ask you guys for some advice. After buying it i had replaced the ignition coil and it was running OK for a few days, but then...
  18. P

    Newbie introduction

    As an 82 years old enthusiastic DIY'er with historic 'grand-father' rights, you would think I'd have enough to do without joining a forum. The trouble is I can't resist trying to find out how things work so why not the 'Electrical Forum'. It might add an extra 'sparkle' to my life. Peter
  19. N

    Confused newbie question

    Hey all, I'm in the process of getting myself into the electrical trade. I've already established that I need to complete level 2 and 3 electrical installations at my local college. I understand that I will need a CSCS card in order to allow me to get on site during and after these quals in...
  20. Matt

    Link Extractor tool?

    Hello everyone, I could not find any info on the forum so I am putting ths querry out as a new post. I came across this tool and I was wondering if anyone can tell me what it is used for? Cheers :)

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