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  1. Gary Tollison

    Electrician starting advice

    Greetings Is 45 a bit long in the tooth to start out as a sparky? I’ve only got my 2391-52 exam left to do in two weeks time. After that, it’s prep for AM2. Spoke to a chap at a work expo recently. He said that without an ECS card, I wouldn’t have scoobydoo of getting work on any kind of...
  2. W

    Starting off in the industry

    Hi, I'm looking to get into the industry and become an electrician. I'm wondering whether I should get my domestic installer qualifications and then get a position as electrician mate/domestic electrician and study for 2365 level 3 in evenings and weekends. My plan is: C&G 2392 C&G 18th...
  3. C

    Just starting out in the trade

    Hi, my name's Richard. I'm currently living in West Yorkshire, but will be moving some time soon over the border into Lancashire. I did a number of courses last year with the aim of working as an electrician and I'm looking to get registered with NICEIC or one of the other bodies in the near...
  4. rolyberkin

    Wheel Horse Lawn Mower Starting Problem

    Let me start by saying I am carp at auto electrics but here goes. My in laws have an old wheel horse tractor which will not crank, I have tested all of the switches ignition, safety switches etc and they all seem okay. I have a Sealey PP1 and if I energise the 3 pole solenoid with this it...
  5. Gakure

    Starting to become self employed (own)

    Many in the forum are self employed with own companies. If given opportunity or you were to start again from square 1, which plan route/step will you take when setting up? I.e Qualified and you have bags of experience in many past years while employed, have hands tools but no power and MFT Open...
  6. T

    Considering starting LTD company? Advice?

    Hi guys/gals, I’m 22 and I’m starting to rack up a hell of a lot of “private” work, to the point where I’m working all weekends, evenings and booking off holiday from my employed job to get it all done. I’ve sign written my van, and much to my friends disgust it has actually gained me multiple...
  7. S

    Just starting my apprenticeship and I need advice on workwear!

    Hello, I'm just starting into my electrician apprenticeship now, I'm roughly a week in. I've been wearing a sweatshirt and cheap topman chinos.. I had to buy boots (company paid) and I got some Dewalt Challenger 3s, they're grand but not all that comfy.. I'm guessing I have to break them in...
  8. N

    Starting on my own & where to start?

    hi I’m after some advise... I’m a qualified electrician & have 15 years experience. I’m currently employed & work nights as a sparks & would like to start my own thing during the day. Is there anything I should & shouldn’t do? I’m a bit confused on where to start & what to do. I want to be...
  9. S

    Battery amps and starting

    I have a 100ah battery 900cca I want to install an airflow fan in my vw t4 in the rear for my dog, fan is 12v dc, 10 watts, 0.8amps, How long can I run it with engine off before van won't start?
  10. G

    S/phase submersible pump starting problem.

    Hi, I have a s/phase submersible pump, remote float sw control, (capacitor run 20uF, capacitor start 100uF,) app 20years of age, 2in bore drawing around 6A when running on load. It has developed a problem on start up which i believe i have diagnosed and indicates that the capacitor start up...
  11. Andy5678

    Mad Friday Madness starting now

    hope everyone enjoys the winter festivities over the next couple of weeks. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do :christmastree::partypooper:
  12. R

    Starting up to do weekend work

    Good Morning All, I'm after some guidance on what I need in order to start carrying out my own work on a weekend and evenings. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am an apprentice trained electrician (from an engineering background though, so machine wiring etc). Previous to that I applied...
  13. S

    Starting on my own whilst employed

    Hi all, Have been saving a lot to build some capital. Working as a manager in factory at the moment but want to get back on the tools so have been saving like crazy to relieve the pressure a little. What do I have to consider about setting up my own business and start taking on some work on...
  14. S

    Motor starting from lighting switch

    Evening all. My client has asked me to look into connecting a pump for their garden pond. The existing set up had a DOL starter positioned on a wall in the kitchen from which the pump was operated. (DOL starter now removed) The new scenario is to turn the pump on via a switch in the 6 gang...
  15. T

    Just doing a little refurb on a commercial unit. This is what we are starting with /sigh

    Yeh so bit of a rewire in order. You may spot 25mm four core swa zipping across the vista, piggy backed onto with the fire cable. Not long been done the fire alarm stuff. So will be interesting sorting it out. I do love a challenge. Lovely!
  16. C

    Zafira b intermittent starting problem - strange behaviour

    Apologies up front for the long post. I thought I'd try to include as much info as I can. I am looking for some advice/suggestions any of you might have concerning an annoying intermittent fault I am having with a 2006 Zafira B. The engine is the Z16XEP version. The car will start a few times...
  17. littlespark

    Starting on my own, need some advice

    Gaz. Welcome to the forums. Same as me, 86 to 90 worked a few years then did something completely different. I started out self employed last year, and as yet, I'm not a member of a scheme. I don't know if its of any true benefit, and at the moment, I cannot afford to join. Some places that...
  18. I

    Starting from scratch again

    Hi everyone I've just registered today & looking for some good advice, I'm thinking I want to restart doing more electrical work, I have qualifications 2330 level 2 & 3 city & guilds 17th edition, I have worked on site a few years ago when the recession hit us back in n 2012 & now I work in a...
  19. Gavin John Hyde

    training options for 18th starting to emerge

    Had an email from NICEIC, they are starting to give some thought for the 18th training. Where there is a profit and a way to extract more money from electricians you cna guarantee certsure will be involved somewhere. It looks like you can do the full course if you havent got a recent 17th ed. or...
  20. B

    Starting car relay issue???

    Hi all thanks for any help in advance!! I’m having a issue with a car that will only start if I use a bigger starter motor relay, the car originally uses micro relays from the factory, the car so far has had a new starter motor, new ignition switch and a brand new micro relay none of which have...

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