Hello from DIY member

[davegl]

Not sure why I've not come across this site before now, but today it was the first to have a post that answered (confirmed) my thoughts re plinth lighting if the LED lights had a moulded transformer .. comply with IET 411.3.3b re labelling of the outlet.

My day job is as a technical project manager, having been in data networks since the early days of thick coax and 14.4k modems


I am a DIY electrician, having done my own work since the 1980s and in the past year have attended various training/refresher courses to attain EAL level 2 vocational Pt P and also the C&G 17th Ed (and 2 months later they bring out an update!).

I am in the process of remodelling my kitchen so extending circuits (no new ones). Over the past year as well as the electrical training & exams, I've also attended a 2 weekend plastering course (all at BTC in Croyden) as last weekend I took down the awful artex ceiling and moved a non load bearing wall.

I've got my own 17th edition tester (Kewtech KT63),MCB locks and the software to generate the 17th Ed forms I need to perform and record all the relevant date. Having done the training I did have the intention to register with NICEIC but the cost/reward has put that on hold unless I semi retire (kitchen fitting appears to fit well with my long term hobby of woodwork and quality cabinet making).

I doubt I'll be able (or should) give advice to many posts but am sure I'll learn.



Thanks

Dave

 

[Darkwood]

You belittle yourself with DIY tag you would suit better as a trainee... ask a Mod for access to the training section as your questions will be more suited there... ps Welcome to the forum.

 

[Paul.M]

You belittle yourself with DIY tag you would suit better as a trainee... ask a Mod for access to the training section as your questions will be more suited there... ps Welcome to the forum.

Interesting idea Darkwood, it is a first of it's kind but I can see where you are coming from. I like it.

Davegl welcome to the forum and I will be in touch via private message with a few options for you just so you know what is available on this forum to help you out. I think the Trainee Section may be the best option but that is up to you.

Paul M

 

[ipf]

Interesting all round, a bit of a first for me too. Welcome.

 

[Pete999]

:welcome:

 

[R G]

:welcome:
Welcome aboard from all...

 

[ImpededLoop]

Welcome along. Sounds like you're happy to get stuck in to anything building related!

 

[Paul.M]

Had a chat with the staff and we dont think it would work for a couple of reasons, sorry. We will help you with your project, just post up whatever questions you may have.

 

[davegl]

Thanks for the welcome and the consideration to be a "trainee" - I didn't really focus on the difference when I joined as I don't class my self a trainee as not working in the trade. Impededloop you are right, I'll tackle almost anything in the home or with cars (my first job in 1973 was in a garage where I became the vehicle electrical 'expert' by age 16).
My kitchen fit is progressing, with the bulldog metal frame stud wall up today & I now have a box of 100 25mm grommets whereas I 'll probably only use 4 (at £3 the box is wasn't worth the fuel to go elsewhere).

Dave

 

[Darkwood]

It was in reflection of your history, DIY members don't really have any training under their belt let alone test meters hence my suggestion - whether the title fits or not, your level of questioning would be in no doubt more advanced than a DIYer