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Does anyone use software to provide qoutes/ estimates for electrical contracts ?

Recently passed my C& G 2365 level 3 exam and 17th Edition exams last week ( taken 3 years via night school) - I was wondering if anyone can help dispel the myths or confusion existing regarding the C & G 2394 and 2395 because I was told by NAPIT that I would not need to take the 2394 or...

A neighbour has asked me to source LED strip/ ribbon lights to fit under his kitchen cupboards so as to provide a sense of drama / luxury etc.  (whatever)  which are a) IP rated for kitchen b) very bright and cool white . He does not want spot lights. Has anyone any recommended brands /...

I bought the new BS7671 ( Big Yellow Book) last week and as I handed over the cash I immediately regretted it. What item have you bought which caused immediate regret?

I need to repair my Delonghi ECO310.R Coffee machine- it takes 15 minutes for an expresso whereas it should take 20 seconds when the pump is working properly - I have ordered the part ( a pump).  Has anyone ever taken one of these coffee machines apart as the technical dept of Delonghi have...

Hello, I am on the 3rd year of C & G 2365 Level 3 course ( night school) and am looking for experience - I have all my own tools and am a good listener. On the down side many have said I have no sense of humour and am a bit of a wuss (I hate electric shocks-it ruins my day ). If there is...

I would be interested to hear what professional electricans consider the facets and aspects of a tradesman work that makes them great electricians rather than OK/ Average.

Is any one going to the above event  on Friday 20.6.14?

I and other collegues routinely inspect hot burger trailers and we are somtimes shown documentation( EICReports) showing that it has satisfactory earthing arrangements- how can we be certain that the certificate is valid and what should we be looking for which might indicate that there isnt...

I am on the first year part of a 2 year Level 3 C & G 2365 course at a local college ( night school and I'm 50 ) -  Im losing my rag because a) we are being fed how to pass exams but not IMHO being taught to understand the complex principles ( previous 2 lecturers have left/ ran to the...

A friend has asked me to help him fit his new 9.4kW electric cooker. I have done some calculations and  know that the desing current is 40.87A . He has a 30A rewireable fuse - I have advised him that he will need to change to a 45A fuse. The instruction manual advises either 1.5mm or 4mm cable...

I am interested in buying an sds drill - does anyone use these and which brand model do you use and what features should I look for ?

Does anyone know where I am going wrong? A friend wanted to know if a double socket which had been left with cables protruding ( wrapped with insulating tape ) by an electrician/ handyman was dead- I pulled the fuse labelled top floor ring main and I was told that top floor sockets were still...

The mobile I was assessing last week had a petrol generator providing power via an inverter for a variety of catering equipment. My questions are as follows a) If the mobile has RCD protection , would this be sufficient in absence of a TT earth ? b) If just RCD is not sufficient how would a...

Has anyone used a Robin KTS1625 digital multifunction tester as I am thinking of buying a tester but most sparks advise Megger or Fluke .?

A freind would like me to repostion a light to the centre of the room- does anyone have a method to get cable through the ceiling as there is no access ( loft is now a spare bedroom and carpet / floor cannot be touched)- I am currently thinking eithier making a chanel across the ceiling or...

I have just successfully completed level 2 City and Guilds 2365 this year at a local college - a one year course.The college  told me that I will need Level 3 City and Guilds 2365 which is another 2 years part time. When I was telling a spark about this he told me he had done a 5 day course and...