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  1. M

    Evenin' all starting out in the industry

    Just introducing myself after much lurking... Having recently completed my diploma and 2391, the knowledge and experience shared by folk on here has ben of great use. Looking to get a foot in the door by working with a few contacts for experience. Cheers
  2. yung_kio

    UK What electricians should I look out for as an apprentice?

    Does it really matter if they only do domestic work or commercial work? Is it just the qualification that only matters since it's the same?
  3. Nobby Nobbs

    Points out of 10 for neatness?

    Found this nice little nest at a holiday let Barn Complex, it was located under an apartment 2.7m above a vehicle access way, behind timber doors, there are timber beams above.
  4. G

    Immersion cut out temp - Faulty?

    Hi All. Its been ages since I have been on here- Fortunately log in details stored on PC. I have just had a new boiler and 210 ltr unvented tank fitted in the loft to replace a very old Baxi back boiler. I have now fitted a Solic 200 diverter to utilise all the spare capacity from the 3,84 Kw...
  5. E

    Several Lightbulbs Have Dimmed and Gone Out on the Same Circuit Breaker!

    Summary (TL;DR) Several lightbulbs in my home supplied by one circuit breaker dim over time and go out in about a year. Right now, the ceiling light in my living room won't turn on at all. It will turn on, go dim for 1-10 seconds, and then shut off completely. There are a host of other...
  6. MattHarrisUK

    Managed To Rip A Light Out, Is It Safe To Slot It Back In? (UK)

    Hi there! While making my bed I managed to flap my covers around so much that it hooked around my light and ripped it clean out of the socket. Included are pictures of the situation that I've got at the moment. What I want to know is if it's safe for me to switch off the electricity to the...
  7. S

    Australia Westinghouse wall oven cutting out.

    Hello All. I have a Westinghouse pxr6988 wall oven. It has a cutting out problem when using it in Keep Warm mode, it heats ok and stat is working. But, when I turn it off the oven goes dead, no clock etc. The trip switch on the electrical board is not tripping. But to get the oven to work again...
  8. sythai

    Hamilton switch... burnt out !

    Hi Guys After bit of advice please.... Called back to kitchen job today, Hamilton light switch we fitted has burnt out?! Normally decent gear so just trying to make sure nothing we have done (as Client not so friendly on this one.) Switch in question is powering all the feature lighting which...
  9. W

    how much to charge out apprentice

    Hello, Looking for advice on how much to bill out of apprentice electrician on jobs. Do you have a % to add on to their rate to allow for expensies, PAYE, NI, Holiday pay etc?
  10. D

    Pulled out BT Master socket 🙃

    Evening, I’m wondering if someone could give me a little guidance. Whilst removing some old carpets I pulled out what I now believe is the BT master socket. I didn’t realise it was the master as it’s in the spare bedroom upstairs. Anyway before realising I decided to disconnect it from what I...
  11. buzzlightyear

    I'll just throw this out there.

    When doing R1+R2 at the sockets what Items do you use regarding leads or so.
  12. D

    Del Sniffs Out Another Rats Nest

  13. W

    Whats this on the cut out?

    I have seen this red single core cable coming out of the old cast cut outs quite a few times now and just wondered what they were? Anyone know??
  14. Barrieeld

    Faceplates for old socket boxes

    Hi folks I’m having an Edwardian home rewired, it’s not been done in 35 years it seems. I’ve came across some socket boxes in skirting which I can get out and wondered if there are new faceplates that would fit (screw points different on new boxes) if I cleaned away the conduit? Thanks in advance.
  15. Colley352

    How do I get out of this credit agreement

    I signed up to trades collage a few days ago and have found from this thread it is a scam. I signed something and I’m guessing it was a credit agreement. It’s not been 14 days yet so I’m still in the cooling period. Can someone please tell me how to get out of this. Any help will be appreciated!
  16. Jasack

    Acorn 180 curve batteries

    I have the above chair lift. It only moves a few inches before cutting out. Then must be hand wound back to charging port. Once there it's only a minute or so till the lift shows full charged. I have switched off the mains the charging port. It's only a matter of minutes till alarm stop's and...
  17. U

    Just found out I have to do the AM2S…

    Got my AM2 coming up in August. I have done my apprenticeship through JTL who have been telling me for the past year not to worry about the AM2S and I only need to do the standard AM2. I have today found out I have to sit the AM2S as apparently now it is required for the gold card and I am...
  18. D

    Out of country experience

    I trained as an electrician in South Africa for 4 years in domestic electrical maintenance and installation and some factory installations. I have recently moved to the UK and would like to start up with electrics again, however I don’t have the relevant qualifications for the uk. Can any one...
  19. P

    What are things to consider when starting out on your own?

    I have been working on site and for other people for the last 5-6 years but here and there I’ve done private works and I appreciate the freedom more and feels more rewarding when you complete a job and the customer is happy. I am not niceic registered or with any of the other boards, I’ve just...
  20. Moley

    USAF B52 bombers are out today

    I've been tracking 2 USAF B52 bombers (reg 61-0018, serial 464445 and 61-0003, 464430). Both took off from the UK today, flew up over Denmark and Sweden and are now circling at around 11000 feet over the east coast of Sweden. Looks like the USA are trying to send a message to Putin. Bloody big...
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