Hey guys! Need advice. Been off tools for ages....

[Rozzy4000]

Hello world
So basically I’m 32 years old, I trained to be a sparky back when I was 18, and pretty much went straight into my dads fire alarm company for around 7/8 years.
I decided to then sod it all off and go see the world.... well 5 years later I’ve returned and am now brushing off the dust of my old tools and books, and contemplating getting back into the land of electricity again.
So i am feeling a bit rusty when it comes to domestic installations and testing etc.
does anyone have any advice in a course that will get me back in the game? I know the 18th edition is a must, and I also know that hands on experience is a no brainier, I’m just wondering if they would be enough?

any help will be much appreciated

cheers

 

[Dustydazzler]

5 years not that much has changed really

SPDs in consumer units , rcd everything , metal boards , metal fixings

think that covers everything

 

[telectrix]

5 years not that much has changed really

SPDs in consumer units , rcd everything , metal boards , metal fixings

think that covers everything

you forgot plug-in cars. like meccano but grown up with some amstrad electronics to break down 2 days aafter the guarantee runs out and give grief.

 

[Rozzy4000]

Cheers for the info ?
I think the main issue is that I stuck to fire alarms and emergency lights, rather than typical domestic installations for such a long time, Ive Lost a bit of confidence when it comes to the main stuff, I’m hoping that doing the 18th edition will help me get back on track ?

 

[Rozzy4000]

you forgot plug-in cars. like meccano but grown up with some amstrad electronics to break down 2 days aafter the guarantee runs out and give grief.

.you lock the door and throw away the key, there’s someone in my head but it’s not me ??
sorry man I had to do that, best album of all time

 

[GORDON G]

Cheers for the info ?
I think the main issue is that I stuck to fire alarms and emergency lights, rather than typical domestic installations for such a long time, Ive Lost a bit of confidence when it comes to the main stuff, I’m hoping that doing the 18th edition will help me get back on track ?

Yes mate same for me being doing fire alarm and emergency lighting in oz last ten years looking to get ECS card to get going in electrical industry again ,can’t get the ECS card as awaiting national insurance number being originally from Ireland such a slow process