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  1. BlueFlashAsh

    Whats The Best Way Into The Trade As An Older Learner With Family Etc?

    To be honest Dave I did have a good think about exactly that especially as alot of favtorys give good rates for aprenterships but I really want to work for myself and start my own company in a few years. But I was thinking about maybe looking into specialising into more high end systems...
  2. BlueFlashAsh

    Anyone In Gwent Need A Free Set Of Hands?

    hi iv posted a bit already but im in the welsh valleys and eager for some hands on experience if that means making tea and watching for six months thats fine. i work full time and when i get chance i do small hobbles im on my first year but not being big headed im doing well and want to learn...
  3. BlueFlashAsh

    What Disasters Have You Had.

    well im the same as john in college struggling to get experience iv been doing bits for friends and family when i can round work. id love to do apprenticeship but simply cant afford it with the misses baby car etc. i have been worried about the same thing to, the what ifs. but after reading all...
  4. BlueFlashAsh

    House Re-Wire

    if he was away for a while wouldn't he turn everything bar the freezer off on the kitchen ring anyway? not being rude im a noob still just trying to figure reason for doing it so when i am doing more i know different ways of doing things and the pros and cons of them
  5. BlueFlashAsh

    Best Starting Tools And Test Equipment

    ah i see :D lol would of needed a hook the way i did it but def be using trunking lid in the future. thanks everyone :D and if any of your are in blaenua gwent let me know if you need a tea boy, tool cleaner general goffer from time to time obviously for free :D
  6. BlueFlashAsh

    Best Starting Tools And Test Equipment

    well i felt like a right noob when i used the coat hanger but feel loads better now :D might sound stupid but do you cut a hook in the trunking lip? i was hoping i wouldnt have to fish out the wire the other day but there was a nail or something probably off the skirting board which kept the...
  7. BlueFlashAsh

    Best Starting Tools And Test Equipment

    thanks guys :D think an sds drill will be my next investment and a tidy pair of pliers after that. iv got a cheap pair atm which do the job but nowhere near as good as the ck's in college. what do you guys use to trace wire's in dry wall rod's etc? i had to trace one for a socket the other day...
  8. BlueFlashAsh

    Best Starting Tools And Test Equipment

    hi guys was just wondering what you would advise me to get tool wise. i have lots of diy tools which are fine for the little bits i do but as i start to do more ill need better tools. what do you think is the best way to do this get a few good tools CK etc or get lots of middle of the road...
  9. BlueFlashAsh

    Whats The Best Way Into The Trade As An Older Learner With Family Etc?

    thanks guys im definatly keen tbh probably the most keen on my course as i enjoy the subject not just wiring things up. the whole subject is interesting especially the math and physics dont get me wrong i love wiring things up too :D i was going to post another question hear but i think its...
  10. BlueFlashAsh

    Question About Rottweiler

    Some dogs actually turn gray at a young age. This is something that can be chalked up to genetics! While it is unlikely that there is an underlying condition there are certain metabolic conditions that can lead to changes in the hair. If you have noticed any other changes in your dog your...
  11. BlueFlashAsh

    Whats The Best Way Into The Trade As An Older Learner With Family Etc?

    hi guys just wondering if you had any isight to my situation. im a new farther and im in part time college 2330 im still in my first year and i work full time as a chef. im looking to get into the trade but as you know im not much use to anyone as anything other than an aprentice and because of...
  12. BlueFlashAsh

    Blueflash Ash

    hi Thanks for all the hellos, sorry for late reply im always flatout got a lil on 8 months. im not on an aprentership couldnt afford it to be honest. i work full time and im 2 nights a week in college iv been doing the odd hobble hear and there to get experiance, nothing to major. so far only...
  13. BlueFlashAsh

    Blueflash Ash

    Hi guys im new to the trade im currently in college 2330 and work full time. still in my first year so dont know a lot and im on hear to learn and trouble shoot any probs you might be able to help with. iv done a few small jobs and iv got lots more on but only friends and family atm and i dont...
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