Fluke discount at trade show?

James Kinrosd · Mar 14, 2018

Hi guys, am looking to buy a new fluke- do you get a discount at the Elexshows?

The Ghost · Mar 14, 2018

James Kinrosd · Mar 14, 2018

Great, worth waiting for then.

Chris Braid · Mar 14, 2018

Hello. I'm doing my Part P at the minute and will be qualified in the summer. I haven't even started looking at testing equipment yet. What testing equipment can you not live without as a starter? Thanks

MDJ · Mar 14, 2018

Chris Braid said:
Hello. I'm doing my Part P at the minute and will be qualified in the summer. I haven't even started looking at testing equipment yet. What testing equipment can you not live without as a starter? Thanks

What is Part P? I have a lot of city and guild qualifications and decades of experience but have never taken a part p course, does that mean I am not an Electrician?

Octopus · Mar 14, 2018

Chris Braid said:
Hello. I'm doing my Part P at the minute and will be qualified in the summer. I haven't even started looking at testing equipment yet. What testing equipment can you not live without as a starter? Thanks

You need a MFT and if you are planning on doing domestic you need an earth clamp meter.

Then you needs lots of other tools too - so budget about £2k

Then there is small matters of insurance and scheme membership ..... advertising ...........

So then the budget goes up to about £5K

Chris Braid · Mar 14, 2018

MDJ said:
What is Part P? I have a lot of city and guild qualifications and decades of experience but have never taken a part p course, does that mean I am not an Electrician?

Bloody hell was that necessary? Exactly what did I say to upset you so much? Have I offended you or are you just incredibly sarcastic?

Chris Braid · Mar 14, 2018

Murdoch said:
You need a MFT and if you are planning on doing domestic you need an earth clamp meter.

Then you needs lots of other tools too - so budget about £2k

Then there is small matters of insurance and scheme membership ..... advertising ...........

So then the budget goes up to about £5K

Thank you very much for your reply. Much appreciated. I am new to all this so it is refreshing to have a helpful response from someone.

Octopus · Mar 14, 2018

Chris Braid said:
Thank you very much for your reply. Much appreciated. I am new to all this so it is refreshing to have a helpful response from someone.

Best you peruse the business section ............ there are very many threads like this.

You should have a target of £6K profit for year 1 .................... that is probably realistic if you think you are going to be self employed.

HandySparks · Mar 14, 2018

Chris Braid said:
Bloody hell was that necessary? Exactly what did I say to upset you so much? Have I offended you or are you just incredibly sarcastic?

Just roll with it mate. Par for the course on the forums. Stick around and learn, and ignore the occasional sarky comment.

Chris Braid · Mar 14, 2018

HandySparks said:
Just roll with it mate. Par for the course on the forums. Stick around and learn, and ignore the occasional sarky comment.

Yeah you're right. Just don't know what I did to rattle his cage. I just want to learn and the best way to do that is from people already in the trade. Thanks

The Ghost · Mar 14, 2018

Chris Braid said:
testing equipment can you not live without

Two pole voltage tester, isolation kit, absolutely essential.

Octopus · Mar 14, 2018

Thick skin for forums - free of charge!

MDJ · Mar 14, 2018

Chris Braid said:
Bloody hell was that necessary? Exactly what did I say to upset you so much? Have I offended you or are you just incredibly sarcastic?

Not offended at all, I have a thick skin, I have been working on construction sites my whole life and have learnt to have a good laugh and personality, it is almost unheard of that I get offended, however My question still has not been answered.

Chris Braid · Mar 14, 2018

MDJ said:
Not offended at all, I have a thick skin, I have been working on construction sites my whole life and have learnt to have a good laugh and personality, it is almost unheard of that I get offended, however My question still has not been answered.

Electrical safety: Approved Document P - GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-approved-document-p

MDJ · Mar 14, 2018

But that is not an electrical qualification is it? and you said you would be qualified with it in the summer, hence my question about this new electrical qualification we have not heard of.