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  1. S

    Thing not to do before you die.

    I will start the thread. Dont slice your thumb down to the bone with a ceramic carving knife, it hurts, there is a hell of a lot of blood and mess, and the local casualty dept didnt share my sense of humour about it, they muttered things like "this sausage thinks we have nowt else better to...
  2. S

    intermittent fault

    Went to job today lady said when the heating had been on for a few hours the ring main tripped taking the rcd with it the boiler is on a separate mcb any ideas
  3. B

    Whats the sauciest thing you have encountered on site?

    Hi Guys, Time to spill. Whilst on a job what have you seen or done??? My husband wont be home till 5?!?!?!? Be honest peeps
  4. La Poste

    Switch mode power supplies??

    Greetings. I know that switch mode power supplies can create radio interference and also neutral harmonic currents but does anyone know why? Does anyone know why the components inside the power supplies can cause radio interference and/or neutral harmonics? Thanks very much.
  5. kingeri

    Accessories on skirting board

    Did an EICR today, generally ok, but found a FCU on the skirting board outside the bathroom that feeds a flex outlet on the skirting board in the bathroom directly behind, for a heated towel rail. The main issue was that the FCU was screwed onto the skirting board using drywall screws and there...
  6. A

    What the worst thing that happened to you as an apprentice Electrical Trainee may not apply =]

    Just a thread to see how everyone was abused as an apprentice lol.. I wants that bad as i sorta made them realized not to do stuff when it first happened due to my back then anger problem.. First thing was one of the guys calls me to come help him in this house (we were doing 3 houses next to...
  7. B

    Have i done the right thing?

    Hi, im new to this forum and wanted to introduce myself. I have run my own small company for a number of years, when work started to dry up i went sub contraction on large projects in london. I took an ajency position working for my local council as the technical officer. This is an office...
  8. S

    No such thing as a silly question

    Great forum, and no disrespect to anyone as you can post what you want to. But I just thought I'd mention it!!
  9. B

    Visual inspection report

    Does anyone have a link to either a blank or editable domestic visual inspection report? Woukd be greatly appreciated P.s. I know they are not worth the paper they are written on but have been requested to carry one out
    • brizospark
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    • anyone inspection thing visual
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. A

    Quoting BIG job

    Hi, Ive not started on my own business properly yet been working for my mates company, but ive just had a Tender sent through a big big job.. Its an extension on a mansion with Cinema room, swimming pool room, bar, pool table room, changing rooms, toilets.. Etc etc BIG extension.. How do you...
    • axel132132
    • Thread
    • after client electrical work job price quoting thing working
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Business Related
  11. T

    On Site Card Payments by Customers -Options

    I'm thinking about finding a way to get electronic money from customers on site, rather than cheques (these are getting more redundant evey day) or cash (customers never have enough of this, do they? And HMRC are looking at YOU!) I'm often get funds transfers direct into my bank account or via...
  12. S

    Megger 1730 have I done the correct thing?

    Hi firstly I'm new to the forum and understand there will be a few topics in the past on this so sorry in advance. Iv just bought a new test meter and it comes tomorrow having a job to test later in the week. My old boss has always used Metrel testers and they seemed great but I always fancied...
  13. P

    SJIB (Scottish) Certification Scheme Renewing SJIB grading card obtained in '06

    Hi folks i was wondering if someone would be able to clarify the steps i need to take to renew my grading card that was obtained in November '06 with CSCS. Basically i went travelling and the last thing on my mind was sparking so my grading card has expired along with my CSCS. It is time to...
  14. C

    NAPIT Certification Scheme NAPIT assesment

    Hi all, I am preparing for my NAPIT scam 1st assessment on Friday & was wondering if I could be pointed as to what to expect? I am happy with my inspect & test procedure I am sure but as with anything am nervous to make sure it goes well. Am also worried about the paperwork side of things? Sure...
  15. S

    Is Work slow for everyone?

    Hi all - How is work coming in for everyone? I have only had one job in 2 months now. Is anyone else this quiet? Anyone got an idea on how to boost work? I checked my Google Stats and in the last 5 days only 3 people have searched for an electrician in Pembrokeshire! (1 of them used me)...
    • Spazz
    • Thread
    • electrical work everyone sparks thing where work
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Business Related
  16. imago

    Earthing, Ze, the DNO and the end result.

    So, a bit of background. I had to run a new ring (looped radial for those that don't like rings) and cooker point into a kitchen refurb. Nice young couple with a toddler, house previously owned by a disabled elderly gent. The elderly gent had had a wet room built as an extension to the back of...
    • imago
    • Thread
    • attach cable contractor dno earthing kitchen result thing
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. J

    EPC Grade d and 21p Is the right thing

    What do you guys think out there? in my opinion the EPC level of D and the 21p Per KW hoour are bang on. Prices are falling fast on gear and i can really make this work, even starting to feel a bit more confident on spending more money on advirtizing/vans. I just hope the Goverment doesnt mess...
  18. K

    Worst thing you've found in a premise when working!

    House full of cats, stinks, start to drop fittings in kitchen,DEAD cat rotting away on top of cupboards.! Tools packed post haste.
    • Kiers1970
    • Thread
    • council electrical work found health house their thing tools working worst you've
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. La Poste

    Beautiful trunking

    It seems you can get trunking in all shapes and sizes these days, all artistic and flowery if that's your thing. The problem is where to buy such wonderful trunking. Does anyone have a link to a good trunking site? If so could you please trunk it my way. Thanks.
  20. M

    Please help with fusebox wiring

    Hi guys, I have been an apprentice electrician for only a few months so know very little, although I am very enthusiastic and wanting to learn, which brings me to here. A good friend of mine has a few properties which he rents out. Unfortunately the police have been and raided one of them and...
    • matt1980
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    • aus electric fuse fusebox help meter please thing wiring
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Australia

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