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    thinking about trying to get on the rigs ? any tips ?

    hi there am currently thinking about trying to get offshore as an electrician, was just wondering if any of yous have any advice on this or tips?
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    Need clarification of my thinking

    customer currently has a 1 double socket spurred directly from the ring main 32AMCB (piggy backed)in 2.5mm cable directcly under the main consumer unit. He is wanting to add another socket. Note no spare ways in Consumer unit and no other sockets within room. RCD protection present if the...
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    Thinking of a change to supply side our trade... Advice??

    Hi this is my first post, browsed a few times and seems to be the place for quires answered. I'm an approved electrician plenty of domestic experience rewiring, basic bread and butter sparky stuff. I'm now working as a foreman at the moment but thinking of a change and fancy getting into the...
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    Underfloor heating

    Hi guys, just wondering if anyone installed an underfloor heating system in a house before? And if so are they energy efficient? thinking about installing one in my house but ive heard the energy bills are pretty hefty. (electrical obviously). Thanks , Lee (if the usual bell ends could refrain...
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    Thinking of moving house

    Hi, I'm thinking of moving house, say in 6 to 12 months and just wondering what people's views were on this. i currently live in a village right on the very edge of south leicester near the M1, and looking at moving to Market Harborough which is only 8 - 10 miles from leicester so not a...
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    Frequency - Volts - Amps. A little help please.

    Ok i just spotted this in the main section of the forum and it got me thinking about the answers. I dont remember doing this at college. A reactor allows a current of 15a to flow from a 230v 50 Hz supply. Determine the current which will flow at the same voltage if the frequency changes...
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    Thinking out loud...

    Hi, whilst driving down down the motorway yesterday down the M5 or M42 can't remember which I notice they are replacing central reservation lights by the looks of it. Anyway, just wondering, the power that feeds street lights and road signs etc, where is it fed from? I know it sounds daft but...
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    Lighting circuit MCB size

    Hi all, if using 2.5mm can i put a 16A MCB on a lighting circuit? never needed to before so a little unsure, but can't remember of they're limited to a certain amperage. thanks
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    I think I'm over thinking this!

    Hi, not been here for a few months and my first visit back is asking for advice, sorry but I need my sanity back!... This is in relation to installing a new CU. As well as the CU and a couple of other jobs I have to sort out the supply cable to the shed & garden. The supply is a TNC-S. The shed...
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    I am thinking about doing this course, can anyone tell me if it is a good one to take

    Hello I am thinking about becoming an Electrician and I was wondering if this is a good course to do City & Guilds 2365 Course Level 2 & 3 Diploma , does anyone have any feedback? Cheers Jay
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    Conservatory Milage/ travel/pricing

    Good Afternoon Could do with a hand please if poss, hopefully some of you out there that do some conservatory works. In final stages of getting a deal together with a regional conservatory company, to carry out their electrical installs. Will involve us having to cover a fairly large patch...
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    basic pricing

    Hi guys I would appreciate your input on a couple of quotes im doing. I know this is fairly trivial but im new to this shiz. First off I need to install 1x outside socket, and 1x socket and light in a conservatory. The wiring is easy as sockets other side of wall. The walls in the...
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    16th edition qualified thinking of coming back.

    Hi All, This my first post here with a serious question, so be gentle..... I took my 16th edition years ago (about a year before part P was introduced), but have only been working on light industrial stuff occasionally as part of my job. A change in circumstances has started me thinking I...
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    still thinking about this job

    I'm in a lovely warm conservatory, underfloor heating,owner has done all the electrics and installed a rfc also.2.5mm t&e on top of heating mat .32a, don't know why he didn't do a radial 20a . Just thinking about derating the cable because of the heat/pulling it all out?
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme thinking of jacking in the niceic

    my notifable work is getting less and less, even more so with latest changes, so i am thinking i would be better off just jacking the nic and getting another spark to sign off work that needs part P its not just the money, it would save the hassle of yearly assesments, etc i am going to start...
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    Voltage tester, am i thinking about this too much?

    Hi all, possibly a stupid question, but input from professionals would be appreciated. Im looking to buy my first voltage tester, (probably fluke) and have been looking at a few. I understand there are ones with a self test function, or without then you buy a proving unit with it. My thought...
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    What courses should I be thinking about?

    Hi, I work in the entertainment industry doing sound and lighting for festivals, concerts and corporate events. A lot of my work involves temporary power, be that for sound/lighting/video etc at a festival, or powering toilets and fridge trucks and lighting and catering in a marquee for...
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    thinking of taking part p coarse.

    Hi guys thinking of doing my part p coarse and going NIC EIC, what's the deal with registering with the NIC any tips or info would be appreciated, thank u
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    Thinking of starting up a PV cell company

    Hi guys 1st time poster here, although I have been thru the threads here relating to PV cells start-ups. My father and brother run a quite successful traditional heating business and I am looking to add a solar panel start up, which I run along side with it. I have done quite a bit of research...
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    Thinking about furthering my career

    Hi everyone, I have been thinking about trying to further my career, I have been thinking about training as an electrical engineer, would anyone know what would be the best way to go about it. I have looked on the net but there seems to be a lot of sites but not much information. I have spoken...

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