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  1. J

    UK Are HSE taking it a bit too far?

    Good afternoon all, I have a question for those who are CompEx and SIL aware - I have various Ex ia systems installed around site, my manager is feeling pressure from HSE to change everything to SIL 2 rated equipment. Realistically, ia equipment could be considered SIL 3/4 (or at least certainly...
  2. PENKETH

    Ring camera. Taking a feed

    Hi. Has anyone ever taking a feed from an outside light to use as a spur to fit an outside plug to plug in a plug in ring camera. The only feed nearby to where the camera needs to go is near to an outside light cable. ? Thanks
  3. awmartinn

    Taking Level 2/Unit 204, 10 hour practical exam in the new year.

    Hey all, As the title suggests I'm taking the final exam in the new year. I have my sheets to go through ready for the exam and over the Christmas period I want to look at prepping my wiring diagrams out. I understand what we need to be doing on it. I was just wondering if anyone has any...
  4. Hillabaloo

    Taking a spur off cooker supply

    DIYer question. I have a 32 amp supply going from consumer unit in garage to kitchen. It supplies an induction hob only. The cable is easily accessible. I need an additional socket in the garage - 13 amp max. The easiest and hopefully cheapest way to do this is to take a spur off the 32 amp...
  5. Rooster

    RCBO's are suppliers taking a risk

    There talks that campervan electrical suppliers, like Truma, Sargent, Powerpart, etc are supplying electrical consumer units or control systems with 240v systems illegally as they do not meet the 18th edition, section 721 on motorcaravans where in a fault, both live and neutral must be...
  6. L

    Anyone taking apprentices on in Merseyside area

    Hi there I’m liam and I’m 18 years old from Merseyside area, I’ve just completed my level 2&3 electrical installation and maintenance at widnes college And I’m looking for some experience really as I’ve not been able to get an apprenticeship to get into the electrical industry, I’ve volunteered...
  7. W

    Taking on first employee

    Hi, Just looking to see if anyone has any advice on taking on a first employee. I have been happily working alone but just need an extra pair of hands a bit more often than i can pull people of their own work to help me. any advice gratefully recieved. Thanks
  8. R

    I Need Work Anyone taking on in Liverpool

    I’m currently looking to move away from my employer. I’ve just completed my NVQ in Fire and Security. I also have my 2365 Level 2 and 3. Own tools and Full Clean Driving License. CV is available upon request.
  9. bigspark17

    Solar i boost taking out thermal cutout

    Hi all. Has anybody experience solar iboost creating problems with immersion heater safety cut out? Does the iboost somehow heat the tank higher than the thermostat or does it have something to do with the iboost heating via DC.
  10. W

    I Need Work Electricians taking on mates/labourer in Edinburgh

    Hi Everyone, I am just about to start my NVQ soon. I have a problem I need to work on a site doing electrics to pass my NVQ. If anyone can help or guide me that would be greatly appreciated. You don't need to pay me. Spent the last year on ships in docks pulling electrical cables, installing...
  11. S

    Downstairs lights taking very long to light up

    Hi all. My downstairs lights are taking very long to light up after I switch them on….can take 20+ secs for the light to actually light up after pressing the switch. Any idea why and how to resolve this please? Thanks
  12. F

    I Need Work Any electrician's taking on mates in sunderland

    Hi all, I'm new to the site and am just about to start my training to become an electrician. Problem i have is I'm currently a supervisor in a factory and need to work on a site doing electrics to pass my NVQ. Is there anyone that maybe able to help me out with a job or maybe point me in the...
  13. T

    Thinking of taking on an apprentice. Unsure of how to make it pay. Any tips?

    THIS IS FOR ELECTRICAL NEWS ONLY
  14. timhoward

    Taking over abandoned notifiable job

    I'm sure this isn't the first time this has happened, but I've never encountered it before. The situation is a house extension partially built. Clients have fallen out with builder/PM who have walked off the job three months ago. An unknown sparks working for the builder has already done some...
  15. Megawatt

    Taking 2 days to do a one day job

    THIS IS FOR ELECTRICAL NEWS ONLYi is it me or does it take older guys longer to do jobs that when we was young
  16. C

    Taking alternators

    Hi all, Before I start hello every one. I'm question is the A127i-100 alternator from a land rover Discovery 1 Slip ring bearing went and stopped charging. Head a spare so thew that on and shelves it with the intention of fixing it. Two years later the spare one starts charging for maybe 3 miles...
  17. K

    Taking 25mm tails over 3 metres

    Hi all, This week while wiring a very old farmhouse for heaters I noticed the incoming cu tails were very long, around 20 metres from the fuse and meter which is located in an adjacent farm building to the house.25mm tails (double insulated) leave the meter and go into a kmf switch (sorry I...
  18. T

    18th edition exam

    18th edition exam Friday, don’t feel ready . Can’t seem to find answers quick enough , anyone have any tips.
  19. F

    Can workers share a van in Covid restrictions?

    I’m taking two guys back from furlough tomorrow. In Scotland. Does anyone know if they can share a van or is it still one can each due to current restrictions
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  20. Markyd

    Talk about taking the P***

    Hope everyone is good...Just got back from seeing a client where i have got the job of running a new circuit for some garden power and wall lights....just asked if she had any other quotes and was told that another sparky who is NICEIC had quoted as well but was £150 more for labour,fair enough...
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