Is this forum a good representation of the average electrician?

[Spoon]

You know Tel... I thought and thought about a signiature a couple of years back but they all just sounded silly so I gave up!

What do you mean.... Mine is brill...

 

[telectrix]

surely you mean "bwill".

 

[Spoon]

surely you mean "bwill".

lmao... sowwr Tel...

 

[7029 dave]

Em, yes very good question. I started out on the 14th regs edition, and have seen many changes in this industry over the years, but as an professional tradesman on this forum standards to current regs have to be complied to.However over time I feel have the experience, when necessary and certain situations to bow with the breeze when current regs are concerned. Why am I saying this because yes not doing it anymore.?Then again just an observation on this forum with some, folk are almost to scared and not confident with the most basic of tasks.Not any criticism just noticeable.

 

[markc123]

I'm a relative new comer to most of you guys, only starting on the 16th.

Theres a massive difference between bad practice and unsafe practice. I know electricians who are bloody clued up, but their work looks like a dogs dinner ... now i don't actually have a problem with this, as long as its safe and complies with the up to date regulations then thats up to them - and if they have customers who are happy with their work then leave them be. It's when you get to the other end of the spectrum and the down right dangerous works you come across, these are the morons that need there heads banging together.

The JIB has such an easy system for electricians:

1. Technician Electrician
2. Approved Electrician
3. Electrician
4. Apprentice Electrician

Why this isn't compulsory, like the gas safety register, is beyond me. You know where you stand with that list, and who is capable of doing what.

 

[telectrix]

that's far too simple for the powers that be. all has to be fudged under part pee and silly amendments to the regs.