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  1. J

    Nsh limitation on eicr

    Afternoon I have been picked up on liming a nsh board on a eicr by my office I know there is no reason why I couldnt do dead tests my only excuse/reason- we get just 2 hours to do eicr (no extra time given for nsh boards) we are then expeced to rectify any c1 and c2- and they also want...
  2. T

    HMRC proposal for Tax Relief for Travel and Subsistence

    This is a proposal that could take effect April 2016. It will effect nearly all self employed contractors either working through agencies or direct to companies. Write a letter to your local MP to raise the issue in the house of commons...
    • thepurple1
    • Thread
    • bsi business company tax their these through travel
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related
  3. telectrix

    Baffled

    As title, this morning I am totally confused. Been out to a call-out and observed the following: several peoples, both male and female, out in the sun, actually running along the pavements or at the side of the road. sometimes singly, occasionally in pairs. there are no bush fires; no...
  4. A

    Checkatrade, Mybuilder, Myhammer ratedpeople etc etc.. Your views?

    Are they amu good as I am thinking if joining and one of their reps is coming next week!! Keep the cash and have xmas or spend it and have a bonanza Xmas next year?!?!!?
    • alexg
    • Thread
    • again builder customers feedback leave membership mybuilder ratedpeople review their trade trader worth
    • Replies: 232
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. V

    Sparky Job Satisfaction

    I had one of those jobs today. I got a call from a neighbour of an old couple who had totally lost their power in the house and there had been lots of smoke and arcing behind a kitchen socket they were really scared the whole lot was going to go up in flames. I don't normally do call out but...
    • Vitesse
    • Thread
    • couple electrical work going house job really sparky their
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. K

    Working in Schools?

    Any advise for Quoting & working in a Primary School? Registration with the Local Council; Payment terms, conditions & methods etc Cheers, Kev
    • kevben
    • Thread
    • competition council electrical work niceic schools their working
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. L

    ELECSA Certification Scheme Elecsa

    Thoughts and comments on Elecsa?
  8. W

    Anyone put their prices up lately?

    Been absolutely packed out with work this year so far, though it was time for a pay rise about a month ago call out 1st hour from £45 to £55 subsequent hours £30 to £35 thereafter Full day rate £200 to £250 +vat so far going well! No ones even blinked :) give it to the end of the year...
  9. A

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Bogus NICEIC companies

    Hi Guys Could you give your views on bogus companies falsifying the NICEIC logo whilst working in London recently I noted many companies displaying the NICEIC Logo but were not registered contractors, IN FACT they used approved contractors and think it ok to display the logo ON THEIR BEHALF...
  10. O

    Clipsal RCBO

    Hi all, I need a 32A 30ma rcbo to fit a Clipsal board originally purchased from Wickes. I can't find a Clipsal type anywhere so does anyone know of a compatible brand that will fit? Thanks in advance.
  11. J

    Small commercial office/kitchen lighting advice

    Hi, I'm currently changing over some lights in a kitchen and office for a small restaurant. The kitchen is fitted with IP65 Non-corosive 2x70w T8 florecents. I'm required to change 2 of the 7 fittings but with 2x58w instead. Can someone please help me clarify the amount of light needed...
  12. D Skelton

    Scam cost reduction

    Just got off the phone to the director of customer relations at Certsure, after a lengthy chat about membership criteria and her trying again to rope me into a meeting up at NIC HQ up in Dunstable, we got talking about Stroma and how the NIC and Elecsa go about justifying their rip off prices...
  13. J

    Update and many thanks to Solarplants.org.uk and Solar Edge.

    As you will all remember, I had a long standing issue with a Company from Manchester who I took through the RECC and NICEIC processes, won the case at each stage and had the award confirmed in the High Court. Sheriffs were instructed but the MD lied to them, was proven by the Enforcement Agents...
  14. L

    Trustatrader ? Are they any good?

    I am considering trustatrader, are they any good. A mate of mine says they are rubbish, very expensive with little results and crap service. Has anyone any dealings with them?
  15. R

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Joining NICEIC

    Hi I currently live in Scotland but moving down to England, I would like to join NICEIC to sign off work for my company, however do I have the qualifications to join or do you have to be an approved electrician to join? I have gone through my recognised apprenticeship. I have SVQ level 3 and...
  16. M

    Beyond Belief! Double Socket Next To Toilet!

    Hi Peeps, Got a call from a nearby neighbour who had lost all power in his house. Went to his house to have look, On the CU saw the RCD tripped, faulty circuit turned out to be the socket ring main on the new extension side. Also noticed that there's 4 2.5mm line wire connected to one...
    • monjoor
    • Thread
    • connected double house socket their toilet
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. S

    smoke alarms

    HI Everybody ! what is the correct minimal distance from doorway and wall for smoke alarm? is it 300mm from wall, door and any light fitting ? Just working on loft conversion , no fire doors so fire alarm in every bedroom needed! just wonder about positioning. thanks
  18. Midwest

    Bosch Laser Level Un-Repairable

    Just posting this because I'm a bit hacked off, and might give people food for thought when considering buying a Bosch product. I purchased a Bosch GLL 2-50 Cross Line Laser Level. Worked perfectly (and still does), until I knocked it over on it's tripod stand, and cracked the horizontal glass...
  19. F

    NAPIT Certification Scheme Napit ****

    Hi All, NAPIT have today informed me that my Dad is not acceptable for full scope due to not having an NVQ Level 3. He has been industry assessed and has a Gold JIB Card, and the 17th Ed, and the 2391, but apparently this is not enough. Has anyone else had this problem before, and is there a...
  20. T

    One third of SMA staff to lose jobs

    Detail in this article: One-third of SMA staff to lose their jobs: pv-magazine Although most of the losses will be in Germany, does this mean reduced levels of support in the UK?
    • The Solar King
    • Thread
    • electrical work jobs magazine manufacturer staff their third
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Green Lounge (Access Only)

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