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  1. M

    Duration of EICR

    Hi, I have been asked to complete an EICR on an HMO property (6 room, student rental). I have done previous installation works at the property and the electrics are in VERY GOOD condition. This is confirmed on the last EICR (which I didn't complete). The Previous electrician has only given...
    • markadams
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    • eicr inspection landlord visual years
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. C

    Bored on Domestic

    Hi all, Im a qualified domestic electrical installer which basically means I paid to pass my 17th Edition, Test and Inspection, part p building regs nearly four years ago. Over the four years I have worked as a self employed subby, run a small team of house bashers with my own van, tools...
  3. S

    3 pirs in series

    Hi guys advice needed i am on a job where there are going to be 3 pirs controlling around 12 lights the 3 pirs are just because of the layout of the room,these have to be wired through greggs this is a method I have never used before as have been doing heavy industry for past few years can...
    • Scottishspark
    • Thread
    • going lights parallel pir series years
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. B

    Help needed to keep working after knees gave out

    Hi guys Looking for any advice, ideas or suggestions to help me out of my predicament My knees have given up on me - have been off work for two years now following a couple of knee ops and recovery times. Unfortunately it looks like I'm off the tools permanently as unable to do any low level...
    • Brighton sparky
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    • after around electrical work ideas needed out working years
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  5. H

    Best combi drill

    Looking to get a new combi drill around the £300 range, so many options it's hard to decide what's the best, have a dewalt at the moment but it's a cheaper version and useless, I like the look of the xr range though. Had a Bosch which was decent and have heard good things about Milwaukee. Seen...
    • Hellmooth
    • Thread
    • batteries best combi dewalt drill still years
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. M

    went to fit immersun & found this installed 2 years previous by solar installer

    Says it all seen about 8 like this so far.
  7. H

    Led lap or lumilife GU10's

    Has anyone any experience of these LED GU10's? Screwfix do lap LED's and LED hut do lumilife one. Was wondering which ones I should go for.
    • Hawk
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    • lamps led problem years
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Electrician Forum
  8. D

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Nearly 40 but about to apply for my first JIB Card !

    As the title says , been sparking since i was 17 but never got fully qualified as at that age i couldn't be bothered with the NVQ 3 or AM2, nobody cared back then and neither did I. Last few years its been more of an issue, with my employer asking me repeatedly to get a JIB card.... Thought i...
  9. S

    Clik software

    Anyone using the NICEIC Clik software package? If so what do you think about it?
    • Sintra
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    • certs numbers software using years
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. N

    Going back down from Approved to Domestic ?

    Hi all, Just wanted to see what you lovely lot think....Hubby has had the same assessor for a few years now for approved contractor but to be honest they do not seem to click....hubby is really outgoing chap and never not known him to not get on with anyone....to be honest i find it really...
    • nickynackynoos
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    • approved assessment contractor domestic going years
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  11. S

    DeWalt TSTAK system - any good

    Hi, my missus is giving me grief every time I empty the expensive gear from the motor every evening, as most gets left in the hallway. I'm also tired or making several trips with drill boxes etc to the motor, especially when I have to park up the road when the street is full. Has anyone got any...
  12. J

    2394/5 courses in scotland

    Hi, does anyone know if there's anywhere in central Scotland where you can do the 6 day 2394/5 course.
  13. J

    trades gateway

    Hi am doing a domestic installer course with them wounded if any one has finished coruse or doing it would be good to compare study notes thanks
    • jamessutton
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    • course doing level trade trades welcome years
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  14. shanky887614

    iet cold calls

    just got one today, they said they can see its lapsed and was asking if i was going to renew, i told them no and then they had the cheek to ask why. too expensive, i dont need them for any acredation so it is £150 for a mag through the door every so often. its not even worth becoming a member...
  15. driverman

    Interval for EICR on private O/H supply

    Hi as title, Is there a set time for an EICR say on a Residential caravan site with OH supply. Normally 3 years, but as OH got me thinking. Thanks
  16. R

    Keetech KT64 fault

    Wondering if anybody can give me any further advice.... Bought the above multifunction tester brand new 3 years back. Been regularly calibrated but has been back to kewtech twice in the last year with an issue where it reads 0.00 on loop tests and o/l on pffc test scale. They charged me £200...
  17. M

    19 years old trainie /electricians mate looking for van/estate

    alright guys im about to do my driving lessons. im lookng for something small van,estate for work it will be my first car any ideas that will cost cheap insurance etc
    • Mike Blair
    • Thread
    • electric electrical electricians vans looking mate old van vehicle years
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. O

    AM2 Advice please chaps!

    I am coming towards the end of my apprenticeship and i'm hoping some of you guys can offer me some advice to help me hopefully pass 1st time. Cheers, Owen
    • OwenShand
    • Thread
    • advice am2 brown circuits please years
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. R

    Is this a joke of a job advert?

    Every now and then I like to look around at what jobs and rates are on offer and I found this today. Look at the rates...
    • rmc86uk
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    • different electrical work electrician job rates where years
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. P

    Best Customer Tip Ever!

    Me and a really good friend went to off to quote for a cctv install for "a pub". Turned up and saw the size of the place, 16 camera's!!! It is a pub and a hotel with conference rooms, it also needs an EICR, fire alarm cert, EM cert and a few remedial repairs plus data network install. Not bad...
    • Paul.M
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    • best customer learn wanted years
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Electrician Talk

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