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    2394/5 tomorrow

    Hi guys got my 2394/5 written exams over the next two nights, wish me luck!
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    The One Show - Rated People

    There's an item on the One Show at the moment about Rated people and how their ratings aren't always what they seem. It's nearly finished now, but you can still watch it on iplayer.
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    RCD Not tripping when in contact with live conductor

    Hi All Please correct me if I'm wrong I was thought that an RCD should trip when you come In contact with a live conductor. Now I have had 2 electric shocks in the last 3 months and on both occasions and the RCD did not trip.The RCD was tested and passed. Any ideas ?
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    Do I need to take my AM2 to become Registered for an ECS Card ?

    Hello I have taken and passed my 236 Pts one and two in Electrical Installations (17th edition) I have also taken my 2391 in Electrical Inspection and Testing (passed) I have also taken my Level 3 Certificate for the 16th Edition of the IEE wiring regulations for Electrical Installations (238...
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    Advanced MX Fire Panels

    Okay, took over a role from a guy who quit on bad terms, before he did he changed all the codes on the panels we service and we cant reset. Im aware of the crypt key you can generate and speak to advanced tech support to reset, however its a long road as this company doesnt buy direct from...
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    Good evening intelligent people

    Hello, I am new to this site and just wanted to say hello.... I have many questions and will start threading right away, but for now HELLO....
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    So what did you do after work today

    Well what did you do after work , well after a day of chasing walls out in a room at 28degrees on the way home i popped to valley airfield and this is what i watched yep the red arrows did a display to about 100 people what an end to a hot and very dusty day one advantage of living so close to...
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    EAL test and inspection course

    Hi, has anyone taken the EAL version of the 2394 and 2395 that C&G provide. if so what do people think to the course and how quick are the results given to you as I know C&G tend to make you wait 6 weeks to get the result for each exam.
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    Volt drop at the other end of a SUB main.

    Hello people Just so i get this right i thought i would post my maths here for people to comment on. Garden lights on a sub main. Sub main is 20meters from the main CU on a 6mm armoured cable. the last light is 50 meters from the sub main. meaning end to end 70 odd meters. So my maths are...
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    compulsory E.I.C's for domestic properties?

    Good afternoon all hope all is well, just a quick question to everyone and to get some feedback. How many agree that all domestic properties should have to have a 20% test done each year to comply with building insurance and make homes much safer? All thoughts welcome please gents and ladies!
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    customer stupidity

    Didn't think I would be turning a job down all too often, but this just takes the biscuit! I know they say A jobs a job but I like to have a certain standard to my name! Got asked too install spotlights in a new kitchen, when I said ok floor above will have too be lifted to allow routing of...
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    generator

    Hi all This might sound crazy but I want to make my own generator in my garage and power my own property, fed up of these electricity bills, any ideas where to start. Magnets ?? Coils windings ???? Sure it won't take much to generate 230v at 50hz
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    Social Housing Jobs

    I have been offered a job as an electrician for a heating company, wiring up boilers and heating plans in social housing. Is it worth doing or is it a soul destroying venture? Has anyone got experience of this work? The contracts are based in the south east outside of London.
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    ###Trainee's please read this###

    Below is a link to another part of this forum posted up by Dan the owner. Please read the first bullet point, it effects you directly. http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electrical-forum-news-updates-suggestions/90033-small-forum-changes.html What this means is that everyone on the forum can...
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    to all those that think rated people is a good idea...there is a free alternative

    OK. Well I have a tradeUK account. Now i dont know if you need a tradeUK credit account for this: Get Work Get Online - Trade UK but for what its worth.....:redface:
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    Worki in Iraq

    I was in south east asia and met a fellow working in Iraq. I ended up losing my phone and his contact info. He was working 5 weeks on and 5 weeks off. Does anyone know the name of an electrical contractor working there. I want to apply. Dean
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC Partner with Rated People!

    From their email this morning: We are delighted to announce that NICEIC have partnered with Rated People to offer you a one month free trial, helping you find work all year round. What a dark day.
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    hi people

    Hi everyone
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    What do I charge for service? Is there a pay scale I could go by on a website?

    Where can I find a site so I can charge people? Is there such thing or can I just charge people whatever?
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    This tickled my feathers

    Hi, I saw this today in the public toilet at Desford Birdland, really nice place by the way, but couldn't resist taking a photo of this in the toilet. Really good place, loads of birds, the lot, excellent for everyone of all ages. TROPICAL BIRDLAND the extension lead went under the door and...

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