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    Newbie, non-electrician looking for advice

    Hi folks, Hi everyone! I'm Sam and will be owning my first home in the South West soon if the ongoing purchase goes through successfully. Its a 3 bed semi detached built in the 1970s and the current owner is a lovely lady who has lived in it since new but hasn't renewed or changed much since...
  2. G

    Newbie

    Hi there, I'm new here. I specialize in the TV aerial, satellite & CCTV side of things and have done for 20 years. I'm just about to start my Domestic Installer course as I'm forever being asked to move power sockets or "do i know an electrician" as a huge amount of the general public seem to...
  3. D

    Newbie Intro

    Hi all, just a newbie introducing myself. Kind of a DIYer and wanted to learn from everyone and eventually give back someday to other newbies.
  4. M

    Newbie Intro

    Another newbie who has been using the site for research many times. Originally a mechanical and electrical engineer, then been involved in security and fire systems installation and certification and also some electrical installation testing. Hoping to be able to contribute
  5. S

    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. ?
  6. 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...
  7. F

    newbie

    Glad to be part of the forum, hopefully be able to help out with questions.
  8. 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...
    • kevinmartinuk
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    • best best way correct gaining experience getting qualified knowledge newbie please retrain
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  9. M

    Hi all. Im newbie.

    Nice to be a part of this community!
  10. 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...
    • Youngpup
    • Thread
    • bathroom fan newbie replacing
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. 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...
    • TheConduitKing
    • Thread
    • everyone hi everyone introducing myself new member newbie question thought trainee electrician
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. M

    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...
    • Madmankm
    • Thread
    • house issue loop newbie old old house screwfix simple switch thought wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. A

    Newbie, just saying hello

    Hello all from Dublin Ireland
  14. 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
    • Diyman
    • Thread
    • introducing myself newbie
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    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,
    • 7liasons
    • Thread
    • cavity content council house newbie
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  16. M

    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...
  17. 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...
    • alljohn
    • Thread
    • adding additional newbie sockets
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. B

    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...

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