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    Help to start... college/apprenticeships

    Hi folks New to the forum world so apologies if I've done this wrong. I'm looking for some advice from some experienced tradesman! I'm looking for a change of career and hope to eventually become a qualified electrician. I'm currently 30yrs old and I'm a tree surgeon (bored of it) and was...
  2. T

    When can I start work & what to do now?

    Ok so I'm after some advice please. I did post this in another thread but didn't get the response I wanted. It appears that half of my post disappeared after posting. So I'm 43 and looking to change my career back to an electrician. My history ( makes me sound really old now) At 16 (1989)I...
  3. R

    how to reverse a sing phase cap run cap start motor?

    Hi I had a job last week I struggled with, I'm not clued up on motors like I should be but the problem I had was making a single phase cap start cap run motor reversible. All I was doing was replacing the motor but I want to understand exactly what needs to be done at the motor to allow it to be...
  4. T

    getting work as a start up. Is agency, subbying a way to go?

    Hi all, Unfortunately redundancy has reared its head in my direction. I've decided now is the time to start up on my own, currently in the registering process with napit and am curious what can be done to get my name about other than handing out my cards to friends, family and whole salers...
    • Tjb
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    • advise agency electrical work getting start work
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Where to start with no experience.. Home Study ? Evening/weekend course ?

    Hi all My name is Tom, this is my first post on here. I live in Suffolk & I am looking to begin my training for the C&G 2365 level 2 and 3 and have been let down by the training provider in Norwich. The course has been put back 5 months and I can not find any where local to start it in the...
  6. W

    Should I start up on my own?

    Hi, been on the forum for a while this is my first post. Sick of doing the same ----, dealing with the same people every day and making other people money. Thinking of starting up on my own, I know it's a big risk. Am I stupid for giving up a job with a decent wage and steady income? Or is it...
  7. P

    New to electrics, starting Level 2 in May

    Hello All, at the tender age of 33, I decided I would like a change of careers. So I quit my job and in May I start a four month full time training period at able skills. This will include Level 2 and 3 C&G and 17th Wiring regs and PAT course. I will then eventually complete 2394 and 2395 at...
    • Pepe
    • Thread
    • electrics level level 2 new start starting
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  8. D

    Washing machine capacitor

    Hi all, My washing machine is buzzing which I thought the motor was f&&*Ed but thought to test the capacitor by giving the motor a push start. Starts just fine after which confirms it for me. Anyone know any sites for spare parts? Part number is 11.126/856-324 Not sure if this is the start...
  9. W

    110v transformer start up current

    I've recently qualified and want to get myself set up with some new tools. I don't really fancy having some tools 110v and some 230v, if I can get away with it I'd prefer to have all 110v. However, I realise this isn't practical for domestic work as the transformer will probably take out the CB...
  10. G

    Hello all

    Hi Joined the forum for advice and to learn a few things. I was doing an apprenticeship having completed my c&G 2365 L2 and 3. Unfortunately the company went under and I couldn't complete it. Worse thing was i only had a few months to go and was about to prepare for the AM2 exams. Spent last...
    • Graham Hyde
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    • advice always hello months start welcome
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. M

    Hive app

    Hiya lads i was speaking to a friend of mine that installs for british gas and asked me to install a nest control for him when i asked why he wasnt using hive he said that BG are going to start charging people for using the app unless they have a service contract. a couple of questions 1, has...
  12. D

    Quick Question - Which course should I begin with?

    Hi guys, I'm thinking about a career change to becoming an electrician. I've found some courses at my local college and was wondering if it was worth me doing the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) course before any other? Or am i going in too deep with that straight away? I have no...
  13. O

    How best to start out in my situation?

    Hello, So here is my situation. I am 27 years old and work for a major telecommunications company and have experience in the engineering side of things so have an idea that electrical engineering is something I'd enjoy BUT no qualifications or experience. I've had enough of my boring office job...
  14. R

    can steel wool start an electrical fire?

    Hi, I've just mouse-proofed a victorian house internally, using steel wool to seal all possible gaps throughout the house. However I've been advised this can be dangerous as any exposed electrical terminals can ignite steel wool and start it burning. I've tested this myself (9 volt battery and...
  15. M

    Advise about going out on my own?

    Hi people, I was after some advise about going out on my own. I have been subbing for people since I qualified but resently I have decided to start putting my self out there for private jobs. I am now getting asked to do some notifable work eg fuseboard changes and was just wondering the...
    • Macelec
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    • advise appreciated going out putting scheme start
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    What would you have and why?

    So my partner and I have possibly lost our minds and bought and old chapel which, all being well, we'll start to convert in 2 or 3 months. I want it to be all singing and dancing in terms of lighting/audio/etc but I also want it to be unobtrusive. I don't have any experience working in high...
    • Leader
    • Thread
    • anything lighting speakers start
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. P

    I Need Work 2365 level 2&3 complete need to find experience to start portfolio. Based in West Sussex

    Hi, I have recently finished the 2365 course level 3 and have also passed ecs exam to get the card. I am looking for work to gain experience, based in West Sussex and willing to travel Not sure what card I can get? Phil
    • Phil#spark
    • Thread
    • 2365 based city and guilds complete electrician experience job level level 3 pat testing portfolio start sussex west west sussex work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
  18. B

    Motor advice

    Good Evening All Not too good with motors so was wondering if anyone could help me. 110v cement mixer, press on button, buzzing and no rotation. Tried moving via belt, moves no problem. Measured start capacitor and have nothing (though its not been used for some time). Any ideas? Thanks!
  19. S

    CV

    Hey guys Looking to go self employed in the near future and need to get a good cv in order. What do people look for on a CV? My english is terrible if I'm honest so could do with a good template to go off if any one knows any good ones? Thanks for the help guys
  20. R

    Next qualification? Currently on level 3

    Hi, I am currently doing C&G2357 level 3 at college but finding the course is going slow and there isn't much coursework to do outside of the set hours. Are there an courses I can start before I complete my level 3? Looking at possibly a HNC/D but not sure if I need to complete my level 3 first...

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