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    Self Consumption Kits?

    Anyone got any news on the Sunny Island Self Consumption kits? I have heard a lot of speculation, seems like its taking forever...
  2. mattg4321

    Self Test Emergency Lighting

    Hi all, new to the forum. Hopefully you can help me with a couple of questions. Just been looking through some drawings for an upcoming job and the Photonstar Ceiling star fitting has been specified for use pretty much throughout a respite holiday retreat for the visually impaired. They have...
  3. D

    Self inflicted pain in the ar#e

    Did a PIR 3 years ago and as there was not an RCD in sight recommended they upgraded their system. It's the third year anniversary and we are back this morning to carry out EICR and guess what RCBO module fitted to every circuit. Doing IR tests and now can't get a global any where got to remove...
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    Which qualifications to be self employed electrician?

    Hi guys, wasn't sure if this should go in general forum or in business section so if a mod needs to move it, fair enough and sorry. Basically I'm asking on behalf of my brother, he worked as a sparkies mate/unqualified person for a small electrical contractor in Surry/London for 4 or 5 years in...
    • Green Smurf
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    • electric electrical electrician employed qualifications self self employed
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Self Certification

    Evening Gentlemen I am currently an electrician working for a firm in Essex, i have done a full apprenticeship AM2 NVQ L3,Wiring regs (17th) and...
    • Tomhw100
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    • becsa certification competent cps person scheme self
    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. K

    how to self certify

    hi lads recently passed my 2394 and 2395 and am currently working cards in for a firm just wondered how i go about joining an approved scheme so i can do test and inspections out side of work and advice please
  7. G

    Self Employed ?

    Hello all, I'm 22 years old, I done a JTL apprenticeship and AM2. I now have my JIB card. Since my firm has closed that I served my apprenticeship with, I have had no look at all finding someone decent to work with or under, without getting the Mickey took out of me money wise. i don't have...
    • GWSparky
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    • employed self self employed
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. S

    Self Employment

    Whats it like out there? I was self employed some 6-7 yrs ago but due to relationship break down/money, i gave it all up. but i'm thinking of doing it again. I've over 10 years experience as a sparks, do new build houses, rewires, council maintenance, few shop refits here and there, PIR testing...
  9. T

    Being employed and self employed at the same time?

    Would an employer know if you are registered as self employed and doing private work? Through your tax codes etc? Would my p60 that my employer sends me include the income from being self employed also? Or would it be separate? Cheers
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    Self Employed Work Available in Tower Hamlets

    Domestic Kitchen Rewiring for Better Homes. If you have experience in 'better homes' it helps, Includes rewiring kitchens, changing CCU's and minor works in bathrooms. Work is situated in Tower Hamlets E2, London. I'm aware this isn't a site for job hunting and i apologize if breaking any site...
    • tom20
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    • available electrical work employed rewiring self self employed
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. S

    Self employed alongside full time job

    Hi guys, I've always wanted to become a self employed sparky and now I've starter a new job doing shifts so ill have much more spare time to start building up my customer base. I'm wondering what steps I need to take in order to do this legally alongside my full time job? Cheers Matt
    • slocm3105
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    • being business called electrical work employed full time job office self self employed time
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Business Related
  12. L

    Subbying to subsidise going self employed

    Afternoon all, I was wondering if anyone had gone down the route of subbying to an agency while trying to pick up business as self employed as I'm sure I'm not the first person to think about this. Bit of background, I'm 29, time served, 17th edition with 2391 and CompEx, been at the same...
    • Lagentium
    • Thread
    • advice agencies agency bsi cheers employed going self self employed
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Business Related
  13. M

    Newbie introducing my self

    Hi all, just a few lines to say hi,and will appreciate any advice given as gospel.......kind regards Marco64.
    • Marco64
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    • introducing newbie self
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  14. P

    How much experience did you gain before going self employed?

    Hi just wondering out of the self employed guys on here how much experience you gained before making the move to work for yourself? I quite fancy starting up alone and doing mostly domestic works but i havent got much post apprenticeship experience to draw on and been away from the trade for a...
    • pearsgb
    • Thread
    • before employed experience going self self employed
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related
  15. D

    self employment

    Hi all, Im looking into going self employed but am getting confused by requirements needed, i have 18 years experience and all qualifications necessary (apart from 2391 atm) *do i have to be registered by a governing body such as nic etc? (yes would give credibilty) but is it a...
    • DiGiTaLBoOSH
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    • electrical work employment self
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Business Related
  16. P

    Views on Self Consumption

    There has been alot of talk around self consumption, From my understanding the products available are not certified for example the new sunny island expected to market next year I also hear about Victrons products being retrofitted and not being questioned about certification. Can any one...
  17. S

    Advise on becoming a self employed contractor :)

    Hello, I am currently an Apprentice/Improver for an electrical firm focussing on commercial/Industrial installations but I am getting layed off once I have completed my AM2 (October) after which I will be fully qualified. Once my AM2 has been completed the opportunity of becoming self employed...
    • Sam Lapham
    • Thread
    • advise becoming contractor employed self self employed
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Hi! New self intro

    Hi, my name is Ian Austin and I am cross training to be an electrician/electrical engineer, dependent on opportunities available once qualified on paper. Nice to meet you all and looking forward to gaining some useful insight into the trade via the forum. All the best, Ian
  19. D

    Self Inflicted Gruler

    Guys, Has anyone ever caused them self a gruler. Here's the scenario annual EICR last year recommended additional RCD protection to all circuits (12) Gone back this year and brand new Wylex board gone in all RCBOs. The RCBOs cause low IR and are sensitive equipment. Last year got a global on...
  20. Spoon

    self setting rubber

    I have just spotted this and yes my pure mind didnt come up with anything rude to make with this.... :) Browse for Products | CPC I sometimes think im a sad, sad man....

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