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  1. P

    Is guidance note 8 earthing and bonding worth buying?

    Helloo, Im looking to constantly improve my knowledge in this field and I feel like earthing/bonding is an area I want to touch on but im just wondering how much can guidance note 8 offer me. I know guidance note 3 was definitely helpful and the way it’s worded it’s much more easier to...
  2. B

    Reported content: Post in thread 'Day 2: Solar and Wind for Domestic Properties - is it worth doing either?'

    Post in thread 'Day 2: Solar and Wind for Domestic Properties - is it worth doing either?' by Steve-S has been reported by brianmoooore. Reason given: Content being reported:
  3. Dan

    Day 2: Solar and Wind for Domestic Properties - is it worth doing either?

    I apologise for doing my day 2 late on in the bloody day again. I'll do my day 3 tonight. My daughter had her mate stop over so they were partying till 3 so I couldn't sleep until they were lol - now my sleep has been knocked out of whack. So I'll do my day 3 after midnight I think. Anyway my...
  4. littlespark

    Worth a try to fix this? New screen just?

    Got this advertised locally, don’t know if it’s worth a punt.
  5. HappyHippyDad

    Is the laptop worth buying?

    This is kind of electrical, so I hope it's ok in this section. Apologies @westward10 if not, I'm sure it will be moved very quickly :) My laptop has had it's day. There is such a huge range of laptops out there that I am getting overloaded. Also, I don't understand half of the spec. AMD athlov...
  6. Heather2023

    Worth becoming an electrician with no drivers license?

    What title says basically. Sorry if this has been posted before but I couldn't find anything. I'm 23, finished a degree in costume a year ago and looking for a career change for a number of reasons I won't bore you with. I'm unable to drive due to ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) because it...
  7. R

    Milwaukee Packout - Worth it

    I’ve been weighing up the idea of a Milwaukee Packout as a Storage Solution. I’ve had a fair amount of bags and they have been okay but then they become too heavy. The Klein Rolling Tool bag solved the issue but it wasn’t very organised. Also a little bulky to be wheeled in and out of...
  8. C

    Worth getting sockets with safety shutters?

    Having a rewire done with Click Mode sockets. Doubles being CMA036 (BS 1363-2: 1995) https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/1146346-2-gang-13a-double-pole-switched-socket-with-twin-earth-white PDF https://www.scolmore.com/_pdfs/spec_bros/Mode%20Sockets.pdf I saw this about safety shutters...
  9. J

    How much should an independent electrician be paid as a sub-contractor?

    I'm just curious what an independent domestic electrician should be paid daily in the Midlands while being subbed jobs from another domestic company? I've been offered the odd filler day from another domestic company where ill be given a job with all the materials to completion but I've been...
  10. P

    Electrician walked out - worth involving NICEIC?

    Long story short - our electrician walked out 2/3rds of the way through a complete rewire including a new fuse box. Is it worth complaining to NICEIC? I've got another electrician willing to finish the job; NICEIC have said they can't help with my complaint if that's the case but if the original...
  11. S

    Are "Tender" companies worth investing in?

    Good morning, I get bombarded (well 2) by emails from companies claiming they can find and win tenders for a monthly subscription. Could I ask what your experience is and whether any companies are worth looking at?
  12. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    Hi all. I have been running my Sole Trader business for just over a year now and have been quite successful in keeping myself in work. Word of mouth and regular repeat business is keeping me afloat but I always have my eye on the next 3-6 months and I'm starting to wonder how long this streak...
  13. timhoward

    Worth a watch 0.5 sq mm cable in Am 2

  14. T

    Dimmable LED lightbulbs - worth it?

    I've read lots of conflicting information on the internet about dimmable LED lightbulbs. Some people have said that even if a supplier claims that a LED lightbulb is dimmable using it with a dimmer can cause issues, such as it emitting a buzzing noise, flickering and it shortens the life of the...
  15. U

    Any battery storage system worth having ?

    I already have a 4kW PV system that will be 10 years old in September, just looking at how much my electricity cost will increase in March when my fixed rate ends i'm starting to wonder if any Battery storage system is worth investing in now that energy prices and going mental.. My Electricity...
  16. E

    Is it worth signing up to the trainee forum?

    Hi all. Some of you might remember me from later last year - i was looking for some sort of traineeship and had a few things lined up but unfortunately my living situation was all up in the air and i had to decline the invitations to speak with some really promising companies. D'oh! Now i'm...
  17. R

    Veto Pro Pac - Worth the Money?

    My old Stanley Backpack has given up after 2 years. The zips broken, and no way of fixing it. I am now tempted to buy a Veto, but as there are so many I’m not sure which model to go for.. I also thought I would ask and see if anyone is selling one on here?
  18. HappyHippyDad

    IT IS NOT WORTH IT!

    Arghhhhhh!!!! OZEV!!!!! Arghhhhhh!!!! A RIDICULOUS amount of paperwork and bureaucracy involved with claiming the £350 for fitting an EVCP!!! Arghhhh!!!! I am not going to do any more.... ever! I shall get to the end of this one and never do another one! Two hours spent completing just ONE...
  19. needanotherjob

    Is it worth it or even possible to set up as an EV charge point installer?

    Looking for some candid advice. Covid has left my industry in tatters, I'm an Airline pilot. I still have a job, just, but for how much longer? I'm keen to get ahead of being skint and jobless and retrain/refresh my knowledge etc. Before pilot, I spent some time fitting kitchens and...
  20. L

    Which brand new Insulated screwdriver set is worth buying

    Must include the pozi type that is great for Fuses etc . Fancy a treat but not wanting Kleins etc !
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