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  1. C

    thing starting to look up.

    Going from post I've read things starting to look up in south of country. Hoping things move closer to north west.
  2. A

    looking some books for starting as an electrician

    Hi im after some books to tell me how to wire up houses factories etc. I know not all houses and businesses are the same layout but if I had a general idea of what im doing it will help greatly. The guy im working for is dead on but he tells me what he wants done and leaves for hours. I can...
  3. F

    Starting out, any help plz

    I don't have any qualifications to do with electrical engineering. Some ITSC from collage not a lot in the way of GCSE's but I'd really like to get in to this area. Could any one suggest courses to look in to info on the time frame just something to get me started. I'm 27 so it's now or never...
  4. F

    Starting out. And intro

    Hello my name is Ben. ive recently been thinking about my life and the direction it's going. I'm unhappy with my current job and any I might be able to get so I was looking at training for new skills. I did look at and contacted olcj is it. But have been dis persuaded by by some things I've read...
  5. K

    Starting 2 pole motors

    Hi, I'm a newbie here and I need help with starting some 2 pole 20KW motors, can I still use the normal 22KW DOL starters or is it better to upgrade the starters because of the larger starting current - any advice would be gratefully received, Thanks kjwudsph
  6. E

    Starting new business.

    This may be of use to some of you, I am starting a new business and which could save you money, therefore help your business too. At present only really in Oxfordshire but will help if I can further afield. Sadly I had to take a back seat from the PV industry, which is a shame because of all the...
  7. D

    Starting in Industry

    Hi All, Apologies if thais topic has been covered elsewhere, which i'm sure it has but I am still unclear of the facts. I am a 31 year old who was forced to make a career change (after redundancy) into the electrical industry and would like some advice. I was conned into taking one of the quick...
  8. D

    Structured Data Cabling - Starting in the trade...

    Hi, I currently work in an office based role in the IT industry (4 years experience) and would like to make a career change. I have previously trained as an electrician around 5 years ago and enjoyed the practical side of the work but due to the job market being a bit dry, IT was the path I...
    • dtombs
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    • cabling courses experience practical starting trade years
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. S

    Starting on my own

    Thinking of starting on my own and wanted some advice on what's best way to phone ringing and things I need to get in place first
  10. M

    Advice for someone starting out.

    Hi, I found these forums through finding a few threads similar to what I want to ask, so first of all apologies if this is all repeated elsewhere, but there were a few things I wanted to ask that I couldn't find covered in those previous posts. Firstly, as yet I have no qualifications, and I...
  11. D

    Kewtech KT61 Tester for sale on ebay - starting at 99p

    It's in great condition - honest :) Finishes just in time for you to enjoy your Sunday roast!!
  12. A

    Starting out again aged 50

    Hi people, I'm after some advice please but let me tell you my history. Left school in '79 and served an electrician apprenticeship at a ship building company ( Vosper Thornycrofts, Southampton. Made redundant in '86 so worked installing wiring in vehicle 'fridge units (Petter Refrigeration)...
  13. azzb

    Starting up a business on the side

    Hello everybody. Just after a bit of advice. I work for a medium sized JIB registered electrical company, we do commercial and industrial we do not get involved in the domestic market. I get asked all the time to work on houses by friends of friends, family, landlords etc in my spare time...
  14. J

    Tips/Advice for starting a company ?

    Does anyone have any good tips or advice for someone trying to start his own electrical company ? Thanks.
  15. i=p/u

    Starting news supermarket installation

    As title says new supermarket installation starting this week in Scotland with English company... So looking forward to it.. Any you guys covered supermarkets and any insight what's involved. I know probably trunking around perimeter the pipe off for your circuits and probably rows of lighting...
    • i=p/u
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    • installation lighting news probably starting trunking
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. S

    Anyone Starting CITY & GUILDS 2330 IN SEPT...OR ALREADY STARTED IT ?

    Hi all luvvin the forum, ...:waving: obviously a wealth of know how and a couple thousand years of accumulated knowledge on here!......great stuff! is there anyone out there who will be starting the 2330 electro tech (level 2, yr 1) soon i start in mid Sept at Swindon college, anyone...
    • SPARK2B
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    • 2330 already anyone city & guilds guilds started starting
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. A

    For sale in west midlands

    I am starting uni in September so looking to clear my shed of all the gear I don't need anymore. If anyone is in the area and wants to come and take a look then feel free to message me. I have got 2 bin liners filled with white accessories, mainly Crabtree, a new 70mm hole saw, manrose extractor...
    • a.e.s
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    • drill for sale looking message midlands sale starting west west midlands
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  18. B

    Hi Need Help & Any Advice - Starting Up Please Read

    Hi fellow sparks, I am new to this forum and have just signed up today. I am hoping some of you out there with the experience and knowledge could take the time to read this and help a young brother out :) Perhaps you have been in this situation yourself? I have recently found myself in the...
    • brighter_spark
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    • advice need help please starting
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. T

    Starting out - mature Electrician - no apprenticeship

    Hi I've been told you can become a domestic installer by attending courses for a few weeks to pass the exams, and then by getting your two completed jobs inspected. I'm not young enough to be an apprentice and I have been an electronic service engineer (when people would pay for things to be...
    • TickTock
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    • apprenticeship electric electrical electrician mature out starting
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. markythesparky

    motor starting currents

    I posted a question about motor overloads yesterday and this is a follow up. my client (the pool builder) has asked me to provide the FLC and starting current for the Architect to work out the required house supply. Why would the architect need to know the starting current?

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