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    Thinking of re-training

    Hiya, I've read many of the great threads on here and decided to sign up. Long story short: (really!) I worked with an electrician for a short while on some domestic jobs, installs etc just before leaving school. I didn't end up doing an electrical apprenticeship although always had a keen...
  2. M

    Megger cm500 opinions.

    Hi. Thinking of buying a used cm500 tester with a years calibration. What's your opinions on this? Thanks
  3. M

    I am thinking about becoming and Electrician

    At the moment I buy my extension Leads and 60 watt BULBS from Homebase, Bob from the pub said for 50 quid I can take a course at the local Skill centre and become Part P qualified, Now there are some friends I know who say Part P isn't a qualification, I know they are wrong, If I start buying my...
    • MDJ
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    • becoming electric electrical electrician thinking
    • Replies: 74
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  4. E

    i am thinking about starting an electrician course

    i am thinking about starting an electrician course i live i plymouth need some advise please... which places have got a good reputation for people with no experience etc thanks luca
    • ektoras
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    • course electric electrical electrician starting thinking
    • Replies: 151
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. J

    thinking of starting up on my own

    I have recently been laid off and due some redundency, just wondered is it worth starting up in the north east any help please
  6. S

    Am I over thinking this?

    Hi Guys. Just a quickie I hope. I need to put 2 x satellite, 1 x tv and 1 x BT (all on 2 gang modular plate) right next to double socket. I was thinking to use a 2+2 metal backbox, but am now concerned that without it being insulated between band I and band II circuits there could be a problem...
  7. R

    thinking of retraining

    hey lads, am 26 unemployed, thinking about a trade. live in northants any suggestions? cheers Rob.
    • RobRuss
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    • retraining thinking trade training welcome
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  8. M

    I'm thinking of buying this. . . . what do you think?

    Right guys, I'm looking at buying the following equipment and would appreciate your views on the "value for money" kinda thing Megger MFT1720 - Free Calibration 30m wander lead - Think its Kewtech R2 Socket Adapter Calibration Checkbox (The non-powered type) Voltage Detector Proving Unit The...
  9. S

    thinking about going at in on my own any tips ?

    hi people i have been thinking about buying a van and giving it a go at setting up myself, was just wondering if anyone could help me with how i would go about this ?? the best way to get work etc ? thanks
  10. Y

    I was thinking....

    So I was sat thinking about emergency lighting (like every other 21 year old apprentice) I wondered if there was any reason other than price and size practicality as to why emergency lighting systems aren't wired into houses in case of power cuts etc? I appreciate its a completely OTT daft idea...
  11. Rockingit

    Was thinking about writing a sticky on DMX

    As it's an area of expertise of mine and something that crops up on the general board from time to time, thought I'd offer to write up a decent detailed sticky if peeps thought it appropriate? It's just cropped up again on an old thread, made me think of it!
  12. A

    Stairlift problems ... thinking caps on

    Please can someone help. My customer has a battery operated stairlift, powered by a 12v transformer. When plugged into any socket, the charger stops charging after 2/3 hours. If the plug is placed 10 meter ext. lead, in same socket, the charger continues to charge. There is no voltage drop...
    • adctd2shindig
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    • caps problems thinking
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. A

    Commercial Unit New Tentant

    Hi Guys A friend of mine is moving his buisness into a unit on a local industrial estate. He hasnt bought the property he is leasing it he has asked me to come and make some modifications to the wiring but on arrival it is clear that the current installation isnt up to spec and frankly parts...
  14. I

    seperate shower CU

    sorry this may seem obvious. All of the shower manufacturers stipulate the main swith must be rated > 80Amps for connection of their showers in their instructions, so when you fit a seperate Shower C.U. due to the old board either being full or a wylex 3036 does this mean that the rating of the...
    • ianphilip007
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    • rating seperate shower thinking thought
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. i=p/u

    am i right in thinking....

    have to install a fan tomorrow night and drill through red brick wall, am i right in thinking a when using 4inch core bit on red brick i have to start in reverse to stop the brick breaking .... think i read it before on the forum.. il take your advice gladly.. ya know me love free stff
  16. T

    Thinking of working abroad, any advice or directions to point me in?

    22 yrs in. need to make good money anyone got any advice of where to point me, in terms of decent agencies?
    • ttsucks
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    • abroad advice electrical work not uk point thinking where working
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. T

    Thinking of investing in a cordless kit

    Hello all, I had my tools for a while now, and some particularly my cordelss stuff, is giving up the ghost, I have different makes of everything and have never really stuck to one brand, but usually like, bosch, makita and dewalt. I'm thinking of buying a cordless kit, with makita in mind...
  18. Y

    Thinking about going into domestic and commercial voltage optimisation, but not sure!

    I am thinking bout going into voltage optimisation, i think this technology went unnoticed domestically due to the solar being a biggy in the energy market and now with it dying off due to goverment tariff cuts i think if more people understood voltage optimisation, alot more people would have...
  19. B

    thinking of goung self employed

    hi all i ve recentlybeen made redundant boo, but i cant let it get me down ive got a morgage 2 kids and a yeah you get the picture anyways been sending out my cv to no avail no resposes or the one that i do get the usual reply good luck. any ways i have some contacts and a good selection of...
    • bobby101
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    • employed self self employed thinking
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. P

    Help!! Irish self employed Sparks Thinking of moving to London..

    Hi Guys, Hope ye can give me some advice and help here. Im a self employed sparks in Ireland and iv been out on my own for about 4years now but getting nowhere so i was thinking of moving to London in November but i need all the help i can get from ye as i dont know where to start. I see ye...
    • peter_k800
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    • electrician electricians london employed grade london moving self self employed sparks thinking unless where
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Business Related

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