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    I Need Work Electrician mate looking for work in London.

    Hello, I have Level 2, Level 3, Ecs card and shortly my 18th edition. I am experienced in domestic jobs (1st and 2nd fixes). I am looking for part time work / supply work locally around London or its surrounding areas. I have my own transport, PPE, basic tool set and been told I consistently do...
  2. Pastory

    How does a photocell work?

    Can someone explain to me with a sketchy circuit as how a photocell we install in homes for fence lights actually works. Animation video or normal would be greatly helpful.
  3. L

    About data point . Can this work

    One client asking me to replace two one gang existing RJ45 data socket . One of them have to replaced with 4 gang and another one gang replace with 2 gang. its two different office and before its was just one computer on both office . Now client wants to connect 4 different computers in one...
  4. M

    I Need Work Looking for practical experience / mate position - anywhere in country considered

    Hello. My name is David and I am in the process of retraining to become an electrician, something I have wanted to do for a while. Finally I have done it, and have now completed most of the required qualifications, so am now looking for a position that will give me the practical experience and...
  5. K

    I Need Work Newly qualified looking to gain experience

    Hi all, I have recently completed qualifications in Part P, 18th Edition and Initial Inspection & Testing. I am now looking to gain practical experience and am willing to help experienced electricians in order to achieve this. I have my own car and am building up my toolbox. I am in the North...
  6. H

    Is 187 hours of work reasonable?

    Our electrician has billed us for 187 hours to start 1st fix on 2 x bedrooms and 2x en-suites. He hasn’t completed 1st fix fully yet. He’s also put in 3 x double sockets and 2x cat 6 cables in other bedrooms. Is this a reasonable amount of hours v work? Mainly the work is just bedroom...
  7. D

    HI new to forum doing my own work on my RV dc to dc charger how to hook it up

    I have a 200 amp stinger isolator and a 200 amp alternator what wire size would I use can I get away with 6 to 8 AWG and what size inline fuse would I use I was thinking 225 amp
  8. M

    Gfci won’t work , wires are hot though.

    I need help, I’m trying to install a outside plug so I can charge my boat, I ran all the wire….checked wire outside and it works, once I shocked myself, second I put bare wires on heat gun and it came on. Everytime I wire plug up, I get nothing. I even had a second plug so I swapped them out and...
  9. R

    I Need Work Anyone taking on in Liverpool

    I’m currently looking to move away from my employer. I’ve just completed my NVQ in Fire and Security. I also have my 2365 Level 2 and 3. Own tools and Full Clean Driving License. CV is available upon request.
  10. O

    Would you work in a rat infested loft

    nothing seems to be plain sailing at the moment (SPD problems, missing keys etc) So what do you think about this one - would you work in a loft that was full of rat s*** and p***? I've said no way, not for any amount of money so they sent someone down who half heartedly moved a bit of insulation...
  11. S

    Complaint and compensation regarding registered electrician and notified work

    Hi Did a call out yesterday afternoon. Isolated a section of the downstairs ring circuit in the new extension that had a L-E fault. Bit mysterious however the homeowner then began mentioning rats. Went next door and the neighbour showed us where he had blocked up some rat burrows right...
  12. M

    I Need Work Seeking electrical experience in Birmingham willing to be ripped off!

    Hi, my name is Manjot and I am a hardworking 21 year old who's training to become an electrician. I have almost finished my Level 2 C&G. I live in smethwick and would like any sort of practical electrical experience. I have a part time job which supports my lifesyle so I won't require high wages...
  13. A

    Do air-to-heat systems work with smart thermostats and radiator valves?

    Hi everyone, my house has an air-to-heat system that generates hot water in a boiler. This boiler is then connected to the central heating radiators and we've got two thermostats (one on each floor). This is a new build. I'm considering installing a smart thermostat and smart radiator valve...
  14. A

    I Need Work Looking for apprenticeship opportunity around Liverpool area.

    I have completed level 3 C&G electrical installation course and I'm looking for an apprenticeship opportunity, or if anyone knows of any companies currently seeking an apprentice around Liverpool area.
  15. A

    12v Yacht Bow Thruster does not work with Victron BatteryProtect 220A

    At the weekend I installed a new bow thruster, 2 new batteries and a BatteryProtect 220A. The bow thruster does not work, I just get a clunk from the solenoid, no alerts or alarms ffrom the BT. If I bypass the BatteryProtect, the thruster works fine. What causes the clunk? I was expecting the...
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    HELP my company has signed off work I haven’t done in my name

    My company have fully signed a test certificate in my name on a job that I have not been to, worked on or tested. The work was done by a 4th year apprentice and tested by him as well. The test certificate was also filled incorrectly. Is this illegal? And what would you guys do about this...
  17. deamonata

    Advice for dealing with dodgy electrical work

    Hi there, We're currently having a new kitchen fitted and in the process we've had some new electrical work done. The electricains are comeing back on friday to install a new fuse as they didn't have a 16A one with them for the outside sockets (the cable is apparently not suitable for the size...
  18. Martyn Fletcher

    I Need Work Experienced Electrician in East Essex

    I have been sparking on and off since 1980 and run a self employed business which has employed up to 8 people. Since the pandemic I have drawn down the business to just myself so I am looking to build relationships with anyone in the CO postcodes who can use my services. NAPIT registered...
  19. C

    Work has gone quiet … Advice!

    Hi Just curious to see what people do if the work starts to go quiet. Not really happened to us before!!!!! We are general contractors, bit of everything (Schools, Restaurants, HVAC that sort of thing) - Do you ring round existing customers just as a ‘Hello we are still here’ sort of thing...
  20. J

    Who Can Work as an Electrician?

    Hello! I am looking into avenues into entering the trade, but I feel like all the information I can find online is incredibly convoluted and complicated in regards to who and how to be a 'Qualified Electrician'. For instance, were I to complete the C&G 2365 NVQ level 3 Diploma/Am2 could I...

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