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  1. N

    Starting on my own & where to start?

    hi I’m after some advise... I’m a qualified electrician & have 15 years experience. I’m currently employed & work nights as a sparks & would like to start my own thing during the day. Is there anything I should & shouldn’t do? I’m a bit confused on where to start & what to do. I want to be...
  2. S

    Batteries: Where do you get yours?

    This looks like a good deal, unless anyone knows better :) Duracell Industrial Alkaline AA 1.5v Battery - Pack of 50 - http://tinyurl.com/y8hkaswe
  3. markythesparky

    Where are CCTV notices required?

    Could someone tell me what the law is on whether notices are necessary on properties having CCTV?Domestic, Industrial and Commercial please. Thanks.
  4. Bob Geldoff1234

    Where do these cowboys come from?

    I was called out to a fault today where the newly fitted consumer units RCD was tripping when the cooker was switched on.The cooker had been checked by an appliance engineer and deemed to be fully working with no faults. So I turned up to be presented with a nice new shiny MK metal clad dual RCD...
  5. E

    ive been sorely missed on this forum

    its obvious you missed me
  6. buzzlightyear

    now i have seen it all

    traveling home by train from me jolly's sat down on the seat ,looking trough the window ,now their was a toilet in the compartment near to where I was sitting .a nice new train .where the bog had nice sliding doors where you open the door by pushing the buttons and walk in .close the door...
  7. Crumps

    Where to go and what to do now?

    Hi all New to the forum and after some advice. I have read other threads but I do not feel I really have an answer. And I am sure I will get some stick as well! I am wanting to change my career and recently did a course which encompasses the below. And I am currently working as a PAT...
  8. alexander jackson

    Where would you use this tool ?

    In the wholesaler the other day I saw with the volt sticks one for picking up magnetic fields, where would this be used ??
  9. A

    IET study books. Help where to source decently priced.

    hi guys just about to start an electrical course and I need various IET books. 18th ed regs, on site guide ect. could anyone advise where to look for decent price? regards
  10. the pict

    from where do we gather information for SPD,s

    Amendment 1 of the 17th Edition requires electricians to conduct a risk assessment of properties to see if they require surge protection. Who holds such information ? the DNO, oh yes the people that you cant get on the phone because you need to go through customer services and select option 105...
  11. James bishop

    Passed Lvl 3 2365, Wat next? where to look for nvq?

    Hi, I recently passed my Lvl 3 Electrical installation 2365. I'm guessing the next route to go for is getting an Nvq and my 18th edition. ( will do 18th edition later on in the year) Does anyone know anywhere I could find an Nvq I searched around but it seems like they dont provide an employer...
  12. wildwest

    where should this wire go?

    Howdy all, got a question for yeh. got this big green and yellah wire hanging out of my consoomer unit, shouldn't it be connected to somit? them other two big grey ones are.
  13. HappyHippyDad

    Where can I buy a weatherproof 3 gang switch which looks like this.....

    I'm sure I once saw a weatherproof 3 gang switch which looks like (or was) the BG ones in this link IP66 20A Switch 2 Gang 2 Way SP - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/d190/IP66+Rated/sd3138/IP66+20A+Switch/p24607 but I cant find them! Was I imagining it??
  14. S

    Lutron certification. How and where

    Good evening all, Due to an increaseing demand from my clients for modifications and repairs on Lutron systems I’m keen to broaden my Knowledge on these systems. And so I’m looking for advise on where to find the right course’s to Become Lutron certified etc.
  15. happysteve

    What's this, and where can I get one (immersion heater nut/machine screw thing)

    Off a Backer immersion heater element. Unlike others I've seen, rather than having a long threaded rod with a nut on the end to hold the cover in place, the threaded rod does not extend beyond the cover, and relies on this sort of female machine screw thing to hold it in place. Which is missing...
  16. Spunkywads26

    Can somebody confirm identity and where to buy stock

    Hi guys, Went to a job yesterday to quote for some work and came across this CU. I have googled around and believe it to be a Curve CU but can't seem to find anywhere that sells RCBOs for it. I'm after a 32A RCBO to run a new ring final. Anyone with experience of using this brand and any...
  17. L

    newbie . where to go next

    hi everyone. I'm new to electrics as I'm retraining . I am almost done with my part p and 17th but what else will I need to progress further. any advice greatly received
  18. marconi

    WHO WHERE YOUR MENTORS YOU HAVE MOST TO THANK FOR?

    Lucien Nunes mentioned and gave credit to one of his mentors which reminded me of three fellows who I have much to thank. My next door neighbour taught electrical engineering, apprentice electricians and the electrical aspects of refrigeration systems. He did his apprenticeship at...
  19. A

    Part-Qualified - Where to go?

    Hi all, I currently have the following qualifications: - City & Guilds Level 3 Certificates in Electrotechnical Technology Installation (2330) - City & Guilds Level 3 Certificates in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (2382) I did them whilst serving in the Royal Engineers (Army)...
  20. HappyHippyDad

    Where can I buy these in the UK?

    The customer had an RCD tripping problem. I found it to be with the fountain lights. They are small tube lights (G4) that are actually submerged into the water (see picture). They are attached to a piece of flex. I need to replace the lights with something similar. It doesn't have to be...

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