personal

  1. Davisonp

    Personal tool insurance

    Hi, I am employed by a housing association and they have changed van insurance and made it clear my tools are not insured. I cannot find any company that will insure my personal tools without it being part of business insurance. Does anyone know a company that does offer suitable...
  2. HappyHippyDad

    Personal pensions - Do you pay into one?

    I have a pension with the NHS, but it is small and not enough. Now I am self employed its time I thought about a personal pension. I have just started paying into one, Vanguard target retirement fund. I just wondered if those of you who are self employed pay into a personal pension, and if so...
  3. M

    Needed help to bypass touch switch on personal heater.

    I have a personal heater that has 2 touch switches. One controls power and the other controls rotation. Both don't work. How can I bypass these touch switches? Thanks
  4. D

    Personal development

    Hi All, I need advice in terms of developing. I have done NVQ3, 18th edition, Inspection and Testing, PAT TESTING. What courses do you recommend ? What can be next step for me ?
  5. HappyHippyDad

    Do you have Personal accident cover? Just for those self employed.

    Afternoon all... Just reading through Professional Electrician and got to the article about the self employed chap with the broken wrist. This poll is just for those self employed as if you're employed you can probably get sick pay. I'm considering getting this insurance and wondered how many...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    Thought I would say a Happy new year to everyone!

    Happy New year everyone. I do hope you have all had a good Christmas. I personally am happy that all the mayhem has died down and things are getting back to normal! I must say I have not spent as much time on the site since it has changed. I can't put my finger on why not. It just doesn't seem...
  7. G

    Unprotected and damaged Earth to Electrode - C2 or C3?

    C2 or C3, which do you think? Can't make my mind up. Any other thoughts? From MET, through wall to Electrode, not clipped to the wall, just dangling free. Electrode fully buried at the moment, under leaves and debris. Not cleared this away yet. Then.... .. as you can see, the insulation has...
  8. Spoon

    Men that hug.

    Hi people, What are you views on hugging friends / general people? We are not talking about partners or loved ones now. Being half Italian I was brought up kissing cheeks (the face ones, before certain people say anything else) and hugging people, no matter the sex. I still hug all my friends...
  9. R

    Veritas Alarm System Help (Remove Personal Alarm)

    I've recently moved into a new house with a Veritas R8 alarm system fitted. In one of the bedrooms, there's a wire coming out from one of the walls with a small (the size of a matchbox) white plastic box with a key sticking out of it and a big red button which I'm guessing is some sort of...
  10. Darkwood

    Personal hardships...

    This isn't a thread of who has the worst circumstances its just about letting steam off a bit and getting a little bit personal... as I speak I've just spent several hours in A&E for those who don't know, my lady has M.E. and Endometriosis.... Now the traits and symtoms of M.E. can mimic many...
  11. A

    Using the lighting circuit for a radio in a bathroom?

    I want to put a DAB radio in our upstairs bathroom, but getting the supply to it could be awkward, so I'm considering putting an RCD fused spur on the ceiling and running the supply off of the lighting circuit. This way, the radio can be mounted above head height and be switched remotely by the...
  12. F

    IWC Insurance - Any other cheaper companies?

    I am currently with IWA (Independent warranty association) to give insurance backed warranties on domestic installations. They require a minimum of 4 certificates to be purchased a month at £50 each, regardless if you have 4 jobs lined up or not... With the way the market is going, is there...
  13. C

    Personal track saftey course

    HI All Has anyone recently done a pts course or more to the point the medical and drug test? What is envolved with the medical/what are criteria for been failed? What form does the drugs test take urine/hair/blood?? Thanks in anticipation Chris
  14. L

    customer database

    anybody know of any good ones where i can store information about customers and quotes etc hopefully free thanks
  15. S

    peoples personal opinions

    a friend wants sockets and lights in a shed, the house board feeds a seperate board in the garage which is in 10mm T&E. would people recommend coming off the garage shed and feeding a seperate board in the shed if so what size cable ? or would you recommend coming off the main board and again...
  16. P

    Business Bank Accounts

    Out of interest (Mainly for sole traders), do you use a business account or a private current account?
  17. S

    !..Benefits of a Business Bank Account..!

    Hello Each.... I have a seperate bank account but was thinking of getting a business bank account. I know some offer free banking but costs aside what are the real benefits. E.g - Is there a business advisor on hand..? Financial support/advice..? Offers such as insurance etc, etc..?! Any...
  18. S

    Rental roof - Personal Fit??

    We have a customer with an adjoining house that they rent out. The adjoining roof is better for installation than their own roof for lots of reasons so the plan is to install on one roof and run the cabling into the house the customer lives in. I can't see any problems with this in the short...
  19. R

    Personal electrician tools

    Hi All, This is a very NOOB question :). I am still in training (domestic), when fishing for jobs, I notice that most employers ask for "Must have own personal tools". My question is, what personal tools (certified) I should/need to build up. So far I have : 1. Fluke T100 Voltage/Continuity...
  20. S

    Small personal kit

    Hey guys, Just Looking for some advice. I'm probably going to purchase a CK technicians toolcase and want to get a few bit to keep in it for my personal use, got other stuff supplied from work but its crap. I would like some Irazola Drivers, anyone recommend a place to buy some and a decent...

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