r/ukelectricians

Garden lighting -

Supply & fit -

- 8x up + down lights on fence + lamps

- 2x steps @1m each, IP rated led strip & transformer

- 2x brick lights (which ones to be confirmed still)

- external twin socket

- all junction boxes, wiring, switches etc. Included

Cabin -

Supply & fit -

- 6 spotlights

- 2x external up + down wall lights + lamps

- 2x external sockets

- switched patio lighting supply for future use

- 4x twin sockets

- heater circuit & outlet

- mini fuseboard rcbo + SPD

- armoured cable 40m of 6mm 3c

- breaker & adaptable box at house end for swa

- wireless switching receivers for garden lighting

- any other junction boxes & extras needed

- all cable allowed for

This is what I've recently sent out to a general builder, I'd like to get anyone's opinion on what they would be charging for this, they've come back to me saying I was £800 more than they had allowed for?! I came in at £2438 all in, labour & materials + any bits I hadn't made an allowance for like clips, cleats, wagos, additional junction boxes, gel, etc....

Hi electricians

I’ve been working as a handyman for around 8 years and have a physics degree so I know my science and theory. I’m looking to get properly qualified as an electrician and I’m considering doing the Level 2 and 3 electrical diplomas on a fast-track/intensive course.

At the moment I only do the basic electrical work I’m legally allowed to do as part of my handyman jobs. I’ve got plenty of experience with the practical side of domestic work that you don’t necessarily learn on an electrical course — dealing with different types of walls, floors, fixings, access issues and the general problems you run into working in real homes.

Once I’ve done the Level 2/3, how can I go about completing the NVQ without giving up my current work? Could I work part-time as an electrician’s mate/improver to get the site experience and evidence needed for the NVQ while continuing my handyman work?

If I’m motivated and actively looking for the right jobs/evidence, how quickly could I realistically get through the NVQ? Anyone here taken a similar route?

Thanks

Hi,

My son (19) wants to become an electrician. He's been in touch with Access Training, who are offering the following for about £9k. Ive no idea whether this is good/bad/a ripoff, or what to look out for. Any red flags here/better options?

Details from them:

As discussed, below is an overview of the qualifications you'll achieve upon successfully completing the course.

The full course is designed to be completed within 12 to 14 months, providing you with a clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified electrician.

What's Included:

Guaranteed Level 3 NVQ Placement

Level 3 NVQ (Portfolio)

AM2 (Achievement Measurement 2)

Level 4 Award in Design & Verification of Electrical Installations

Level 3 Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings

Six Domestic Electrical Qualifications

Level 3 Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings

Level 3 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition)

Level 3 PAT Testing Qualification

Level 3 Initial Verification & Certification

Level 2 Fundamental Inspection & Testing

Level 3 Periodic Inspection & Testing

Renewables Training

EV Charging

Battery Storage

Solar PV

Online CPD Training

Working at Height

Essential Health & Safety

Ladder Safety

Risk Assessment

First Aid

RIDDOR

Business Support

Small Business Branding & Logo Support

I’m working at a small festival and 6 metres scaffold poles are being used to run festoon lighting around the carpark field park field. There is a set of overhead power lines running across the field on pylons. Obviously the poles will be kept well clear of those but I’m wondering what distance is required by regulation. ESQCR just seems to say it needs to be far enough so as not to cause danger but I assume there must be a specific distance limit (or at least a distance range dependant on voltage) and Google seems to thing this too but I’m struggling to find the specific reg.
Does anyone know what it is or which set of regulations would cover this?

I’ve done my level 3 at a previous company which went under, I’ve not done my AM2 or 18th.
I’m currently employed through an agency which is good, much better wage, my own hours etc.

The reason I didn’t do my 18th or AM2 is it wasn’t needed at the job I had but now I feel a bit behind even with 5 years experience and I reckon after this work I’ll be stuck not having my gold card. I’m only 25 and do have a bit of disposable cash to pay for some courses but I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what route to go down as I know for just AM2 and 18th it’s probably going to set me back £1200+.

This ones got me scratching my head, I’ve been to a friends business to carry out an EICR as they’ve had a few issues on a 1 yr old NAPIT certed install.

I wasn’t able to do any dead testing as it’s a business, I’ll have to go back after hours or on the w/end.

It’s an office but for some reason the whole board is populated with C curve RCBOs.

I took a few readings and immediately got 0.9-1.55 on the rings which should be max 0.55

Im hoping its down to loose connections but I’m worried in the event it isn’t if ill be able get those values within range. Can we rely on the RCD for fault protection here and c3 or is it a case of changing breakers for Bs and trying to get those zs within range of 1.09 in the rings?

Hello electricians, mera naam lavkush (20,M) , mujhe apne gaav ke ek uncle ke ghar ki fresh wiring karni hai plz ishme meri madad karo aap sabhi log.

Single phase Meter sancinatioed load paryaapt hai unka,

Tubelight: 360W

Fan: 240W

Old Box TV: 100W

Coil Heater: 2000W

Deep Freezer: 270W

Hot case machine: 1000W

Mixer: 750W

Cloth Iron: 1000W

Water immersion Rod:1000W

Chargers & Miscellaneous: 500W

Inverter & Battery: ?

(Washing Machine+Geyser+Flour Mill for Kitchen+Toster+Microwave Oven+Cooler+AC+other comman appliances

🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕👆

Yeh appliances future mein lagenge abhi nahi hai woh in future dheere dheere chote applicance se bade appliances khareed ke lagayenge )

Toh ab mujhe kaise kaha se start karna hai kya requirements hongi batado.

Unhone jaise bataya woh kuch ish prakar hai...

Mains Line> kitkat fuse > Mcb changeover switch > Voltage Protector > RCCB > LOAD

Ab aap log meri madad karo kuch choot raha ho toh and kaise wiring kare, kitne Amp ke MCBs le, changeover switch kitne AMPs, Kitkat fuse kitne amp ka and single wire kitne mm square ki leni hai pure ghar ki wiring ke liye and dual core wire kaunsi leni hai.

Single pole MCB kitna chahiye and kish type ke mcb lagega+Extension Board kitne amp ka aur kitne lagane padenge+Inverter ke saath low appliances ka connection kaise kare and heavy appliances ko direct mains se chalana h+ etc

Visual inspection report

Hello,
I am getting the (very old) consumer unit replaced, along with a few other bits. This is meant to have the C1s addressed and a consumer board that can handle a future rewire, along with a heat pump, solar panels, battery, EV charger etc.

I am a bit worried that the quote is not itemised. Is it really annoying if I ask him to supply the exact board model, as I really would prefer something other than a Screwfix £50 special? (the wiring is not VIR and is probably more like 40-50y old).

This is in the Northeast to give context for the pricing.

Quote

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I really like how they look and in my flat wall sockets are at a premium so I have a couple of extension leads that run along the skirting boards.

Is there a legal reason why there isn't a similar braided cable that is rated for 16amps?
The closest I've found is steel braided cable but obviously thats not really why I'm looking for and it's wicked expensive.

is there anything stopping me from buying 2.5mm single core and making my own?

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows what the demand is like for work as a self employed electrician in Surrey as I’m currently between two places whether to studying accounting and finance or to go an become an electrician as I heard there’s a lot of money to be made etc.