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Hi all, I've just been called out to a student accommodation where I was told the power kept tripping when anything was plugged into the downstairs ring. The landlord had his own plug in socket tester and he said even that tripped it. I tested out the circuit, the ring continuity was absolutely...

Hi, just a quick question. I am fitting some LED downlights in a kitchen soon and just wondering what size holesaw is best fit. The description says Cut-out dia: 72mm. Dia: 85mm. My problem being 72mm doesn't seem to be a standard size, should I go for a size slightly bigger or smaller...

Hi all,  A good friend of mine has asked if I would put him up some lighting to illuminate his sign at night and also two security lights above his roller doors. I have a few questions if you will help me please. I will be running two separate circuits, one with two 20w security lights and the...

Hi all, I am looking at getting into doing EICRs and domestic work etc as I have been doing field power supplies for the last 8 years so I am going to do an EICR on a friends apartment for practice. I have a few questions if you will be kind enough to answer. 1. Extent of cover, within...

Hi all, I've been an electrician in the forces for 8 years and have 2360, 2391 etc but have spent virtually all my time doing filed power supplies since qualifying. My question is a friend of a friend has just bought a house but wants an electrical assessment before he starts a re-dec. He's told...

Hi all, anyone else making/made the transition into actually having to pay for stuff like bills haha?

Just wondering who we have on here.  Any other Sheffield Wednesday fans?

I'm the dummy by the way haha. Hi all, I just set up last week and have my first invoice to complete now. The work I am doing is a new outdoor socket and security light. The customer is not supplying any parts for this job. I am sticking to a simple invoice style i.e. Outdoor double socket ...

Hi everybody, I'm new on here and looking for work in the Sheffield/South Yorkshire area. I have  ECS Health and Safety Certificate Level 3 City & Guilds 2399-11 Solar PV Installation Level 3 City & Guilds 2399-12 Solar PV Maintenance 17th Edition Wiring Regulations City & Guilds...

Hi everybody, recently back in the big bad world of civilian life.