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    Installation or Maintenance route?

    Hi, Colleagues! I need some help to make a decision. The thing is: I completed 2330 Lev2 (Electrical Maintenance) recently, but to carry on on level 3 I need to wait untill the group fill up, which is unacceptable option for me. So my college suggest me to go on 2330 lev3 (Installation:Building...
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    Starting out: best route?

    Evening all, I own and run a handyman business and would like to develop the electrical service I offer. Is it generally accepted that City and Guilds 2230 (Levels 2 and 3) is the best basis to have? One other question: with only the underpinning knowledge of 2230 - but little practical...
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    Concealed cable

    I've got to route some 4mm TnE cable out the middle of an internal wall and up to a safe zone. For the part of that route which is not in a safe zone I'm looking to provide mechanical protection (reg 522.6.6) through earthed armouring (something like...
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    Thoughts of 4g Outdoor Socket Outlets - are there any?

    Hi all, I've been looking to get hold of a 4g outdoor socket box with an appropriate IP rating (54 - 66) & 30mA RCD - I only seem to be able to find 2g options or weatherproof boxes that hold an extension lead, which I 'd prefer not to use. The requirements from the client are to supply 2...
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    Best way to route cables between groups of panels

    Hi I'm looking at connecting two or more groups of panels on a roof which are separated by velux windows. What's the best way of connecting them? I've seen installations with two DC wires strung between them over the top of the veluxes (aaaaagh!!) but was wondering if there's a better way...
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    Which training route to take?

    Hi all, I am after a bit of advice, to give a bit a of background i am currently in the army (logistics for 7 years) and am looking to come out and re-train as a spark, i am undecided which training route to take. There is a 20 week intensive course running in Dartford (ableskills) which...
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    Remote 2 way switching help needed.

    Hello all, Been asked to convert single way 4 gang lighting in a warehouse to 2 way. The set up at the moment is 4 single gang grid switches operating 1 relay each which turns on a bank of hi bay lights, there are 4 banks of hi bays. Customer wants me to fit 2 way switching to other...
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    Best route for Solar PV installation?

    Hi guys hope you can help seems a very decent forum you have here. Bit of background, When I was at sixth form studying some generic A levels my dad had a motorbike accident and it resulted in me going to work at his business full time as he was in hospital for a number of months and could no...
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    Sole Trader-Taking On Extra Labour

    As the title reads, how do you employ someone to help at busy periods. Are there any forum members who can offer some guidance on how to hire temporary labour, I am a sole trader so seeking advice on insurances, payment and any other points that are required etc. Any advice would be grately...
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    fast track training

    Hi, Need to find best route for getting qualified as mature student if some one could help. Currently work with Fibre optics/Data cabling and telephones so have knowledge. Could do without a long winded route. I have enrolled to do a fast track course with RFTraining, has anyone done...
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    single phase to 3 phase

    Hi all, I hav a requirement to convert a single phase supply into a 3 phase supply - the feed cable from the main dis board is 25mm SWA 3core and I require (strangly enough) 4core as a minimum to convert the board to 3 phase - the question is, would it be acceptable to run a new 2core cable...
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    BTEC ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Route.

    Hi Folks, Was looking if some knowledgeable people could give me a little bit of information. I am a young student, who has always been interested in electrics. I am in my last year of a BTEC ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering, and I am likely to be accepted into university to do a degree...
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    what route to take

    I finished my Level 2 on 2330 and now this is changing to 2357. Me college is not offering 2357 this year as they are not ready. They are offering 2330 tech cert and this is not funded any more, hence one has to pay full fee course which is £1750/- Most of them in my class are opting out as...
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    Best route into electrics?

    Hi all.Im currently working as a groundworker on the railway.Ive been thinking about getting into electrics for some time now and wondering what is the best way to do it.At 27 im too old for an apprenticeship,I live in West London.Been looking at college courses which give the c&g 2330 award but...
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    Main bonding cable route

    Hi All Just wanting a bit of advice on how to route a main bonding cable. The layout of the property is Water Mains enters in the kitchen Gas mains enters under the stairs in the hallway CU installed in Kitchen cupboard Elec Meter installed in a separate cupboard under stairs My thoughts...
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    Route to becoming competent via 2330

    Am determined to get suitably qualified and work as an electrician. Age in late forties - been in engineering but no actual electrical work apart from manufacturing. Ultimate aim is to work for myself doing mainly domestic, perhaps specialising in newer technology such as PV, underfloor heating...
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    thinking going domestic route

    thinking about going down the dommestic route im sick and tired of turning work down becuase im not part P so far ive got as quals 2330 lvl 3 nvq lv3 [ just waiting for it to be externally assesed] am2 what other quals will i need wanting to do the 2391 but just cant afford it at the moment...
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    Best route to 17th Edition

    Hi Just returning back to the game after many years out, any views on the best route to getting the 17th regs qualification: Distance learning and exam? College one evening a week? Several day training course? Any pro and cons on the above would be appreciated and any ideas of costs...
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    Cable route plans

    Hi, I am about to supply an outbuilding, do I need to update any drawings or produce a distribution cable route plan? Do I need to get hold of the original for the property and make a revision? Hassle but I was going to use this one for an assessment.... Thanks for your help!
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    Shower Install - Advice please :-)

    Morning all! I'm in the early stages of putting my bathroom back together and am going to have an electric shower. I know I need a new fuse box and it'll all be wired in professionally. My question is that the conduit for the shower cable is to be chased in a wall and I need to do that quite...

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