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    Taking the water's bonding from a gas pipe?

    Hi all, I need to get the bonding sorted on a house I'm working on. The gas bonding is OK but the water bonding is looking to be a real pain. Would it be acceptable to sort out the gas bonding then just link a cold-water pipe to one of the gas pipes? Thanks very much
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    taking over a rewire

    Ive recently taken over a rewire as the original sparks wasnt qualified to carry out the work. Ive just got a few issues Im not sure about myself. Firstly, they have wired a socket to the boiler on the ring and are planning on putting it on a plug top, I thought this was a no no and the boiler...
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    Taking advantage of the Bulgarian Tackers....

    Cheers for the trolley boys.. Brand new carbon neutral business idea here I reckon. Well, almost... I do smoke. Business must be within an 800m radius. Please be considerate and pre-book emergency calls.
  4. robd

    Error message when taking Ze reading, any thoughts?

    Guys, was doing an earth fault loop test earlier with a Megger multifunction tester. Got an error message after a few beeps. Have had problems in the past with the same message and found to be a loose earth somewhere on the circuit, any thoughts on what else might be causing it. Circuit...
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    2382 whilst taking level 3 of 2330

    After recently passed level 2, of the 2330,I'am looking forward to a year of level 3,(a bit more practical I hope), & my question is,could I take the 2382 whilst taking level 3 ?:confused:
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    Taking NVQ 2356 with a training provider

    I am 25 years old Electrical Improver and im looking to do the NVQ3, I have 2330 parts 1 and 2, 17th edition and 2391 T&I. I achieved my 2330 and 2391 this year. I have experience in the trade working as a Electricial Improver for a total of 2.5 years mainly for agencies. Im working for an...
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    DNO Taking weeks???

    Reported a high Ze to EDF 3 weeks ago now, so far after what seems like 6 billion phone calls 1 street gang has been out, dug up the road and not solved the prob, got told that their manager would have to come out and assess the situation, as they would probably need to replace the incommer and...
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    taking on trainees

    Evening chaps, I have been approached by a young lad with regards to taking him on. he has begun a course at college and on face value seems keen. do any of yoyu know if there is any funding available from any governing bodies etc to help with the costs of wages, training etc. I would like...
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    Taking credit card payments

    I don't currently take credit card payments but I get asked quite often by customers if I do. I know there are quite a few options out there for taking mobile credit card and debit card payments and that you need a merchant bank account etc but I would be grateful for any views on the cheapest...
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    whos taking on

    was just wondering how many people are actually taking on workders on this site it seems like no one is currently kind regards
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    Tools for AM2

    What tools should i be taking in my AM2 I know ill be taking in screwdrivers and such but what else do I need take in? i know i need take in an electricians knife as stanleys are banned but what about tools for the conduit like a hacksaw or a bush spanner (which no one seems to sell anymore been...
  12. Admin

    ContractorForum: Almost suicidal now :-): Hi, Thanks for taking a look at my question

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    taking the !****!

    Some one I know asked me to change there old c/u to a new 12way c/u and pull in new bonding. I quoted them £290 cuz I know them and to be fair I'm a bit quite next week:o. And they told me they have been quoted £150 already:eek:. So I told them to call me when it goes wrong:rolleyes:. So much...
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    testing and certification

    guys,would appreciate your views on this one.i am time seved 35yrs experience currently working on a fixed maintenance job although install trained.this year have done 2382 2392 2377.head of dept will not buy us test equipment believing that regs,etc are a load of ********.his words not mine.we...
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    Mains powered smokes taking live off the light switch

    Been to quota for a fire alarm today and one electrical company has quoted for mains powered smokes and told the client the live is not in the ceiling roses but in the light switch and they will run trunking from the switch to the position of the detector and take the live and neutral from the...
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    Taking the plunge

    Hi all, Just about to embark on electricians course, I'm in my early 40's, been in Air Traffic since I was 17 and decided to do something different, just recieved all my books and it all looks a bit daunting, however, looking forward to it, this looks like a useful site for all those difficult...
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    taking credit card payments

    I have been looking at getting kitted up to be able to take card payments on-site directly from customers, there are few options to do this.. I found a company called 'Cardsave'.. they supply the machine and get you linked up, there is no initial set-up fee. They then take a percentage of each...
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    Finishing a job thats been taking years

    Hi, I have been asked to fit a cu at a small flat, no supply yet, but the wiring was done by someone else a few years ago and did a runner, but where does that leave me? Obviously i haven't designed / erected the installation, so what would i put in the certs or is it better for me to walk...
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    HELP - taking my AM2 next week, any advice?

    First post so Hi! I'm taking my AM2 next week and was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to prepare - any circuit diagrams around regarding landlords override switch and a two way and intermediate lighting circuit, any pictures or videos about terminating MICC, etc? Also, wish me luck.
  20. D

    Taking on an apprentice

    I am thinking of taking someone on as an apprentice. I have been told that if I do, their training provider, in this case Gloucester College, will want to come and see me for a safety audit. Has anyone had any experience of what this involves. Thanks Dan

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