Electrical Advice

What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2023) Discussion ThreadWhat is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2023) Electrical Advice

I did a poll last year on exactly this.

Below I have pasted what I wrote in thread last time so there is a degree of similarity. We can then see if we have changed out prices much (again, bit of fun, not accurate)

pasted...

I thought I would start a poll to see 'roughly' what the average hourly rate is for self employed...

 

Best cable type for in floor heating Discussion ThreadBest cable type for in floor heating Electrical Advice

I am planning on redoing my basement floors and debating on adding underfloor radiant heat. It would be supplemental to my HVAC as the basement as being 70 year old house all registers are roof mount.

My question is due to the large area of main room roughly 13' × 30' (4m × 10m) 400 square feet or 40 square meters. This leads to my current problem, most single cables are less...

 

How is 0.2s disconnection time met on TT? Discussion ThreadHow is 0.2s disconnection time met on TT? Electrical Advice

Hi all, studying for 2391 and confused on disconnections times for TT systems

Now I’m comfortable understanding the disconnection times for TN systems that need to be met which is 0.4s and because the Zs will be low enough to cause a high Ipf to cause the MCB to operate within 0.4s… also from Rcd/RCBO which disconnects in 300ms (0.3s)

But what I’m baffled on is...

 

What type RCD when PV on system? Discussion ThreadWhat type RCD when PV on system? Electrical Advice

Hi all.
Try to keep this nice and short.
Had an EICR fail on a health centre due to corrosion on main supply which was causing high Ze values (DNO not interested in changing the supply).
Option is to install earth rods and change main switch to a time delayed 300ma 4 pole RCD main switch.
Question is….due to 3 phase PV being on the system would you recommend the main switch RCD to...

 

Filling out an EIC when multiple people have worked on a circuit. Discussion ThreadFilling out an EIC when multiple people have worked on a circuit. Electrical Advice

Hi quick question, we are a maintenance team in a factory, sometimes we have jobs that carry on to the next shifts, sometimes up to 3 people could be working on a job at different times, how do you go about filling out a certificate, should you just list all the installers and signitures on a seperate page? And the...

 

Smoke alarms Discussion ThreadSmoke alarms Electrical Advice

Does a new lighting circuit have to include smoke alarms.
It’s not a full rewire of the property.

Smoke alarms for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

How do I talk to a real person at British?~𝔸𝕊𝕂#ℚ𝕦𝔼𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 Discussion ThreadHow do I talk to a real person at British?~𝔸𝕊𝕂#ℚ𝕦𝔼𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 Electrical Advice

How do I talk to a real person at British?

𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕒𝕔𝕥 𝔹𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕤𝕙 𝔸𝕚𝕣𝕨𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕔𝕦 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕓𝕪 𝕡𝕙𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕣 𝕝𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕥:+𝟙-{𝟠𝟘𝟜}-𝟠𝟝𝟛-𝟡𝟘𝟘𝟙

𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕔𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝔹𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕤𝕙 𝔸𝕚𝕣𝕨𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕔𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕌.𝕊. 𝕒𝕥 𝟙-𝟠𝟘𝟘-𝔸𝕀ℝ𝕎𝔸𝕐𝕊 (+𝟙-{𝟠𝟘𝟜}-𝟠𝟝𝟛-𝟡𝟘𝟘𝟙) 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝟟 𝔸𝕄–𝟙 𝔸𝕄 𝔼𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟 𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖. 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕒𝕝𝕤𝕠 𝕔𝕒𝕝𝕝 +𝟙-{𝟠𝟘𝟜}-𝟠𝟝𝟛-𝟡𝟘𝟘𝟙 𝕍𝔸ℂ𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝟟 𝔸𝕄–𝟛 ℙ𝕄 𝔼𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟 𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕒𝕤𝕜...

 

Can you get a refund through Expedia? Discussion ThreadCan you get a refund through Expedia? Electrical Advice

𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒 𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕒 𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕝 𝟤𝟦-𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕡𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕪. 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕞𝕖𝕒𝕟𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕝 𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟 𝟤𝟦 𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕒 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕝 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕 ℂ𝕒𝕝𝕝 +𝟙-𝟠𝟘𝟚-𝟝𝟝𝟙-𝟠𝟙𝟞𝟘, 𝕒𝕤 𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕥 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝕒𝕨𝕒𝕪. 𝔽𝕠𝕣 𝕒 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕝 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕, 𝕔𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕚𝕣 𝕔𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕟𝕦𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣:+𝟙-𝟠𝟘𝟚-𝟝𝟝𝟙-𝟠𝟙𝟞𝟘,.

ℍ𝕠𝕨 𝕕𝕠 𝕀 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕒 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕟 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒?𝕋𝕠 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕒 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕟 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒...

 

{𝕁𝕖𝕥𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖} Do you have 24 hours to cancel with JetBlue?+44-(804)-853-9001 Discussion Thread{𝕁𝕖𝕥𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖} Do you have 24 hours to cancel with JetBlue?+44-(804)-853-9001 Electrical Advice

Do you have 24 hours to cancel with JetBlue?

𝕐𝕖𝕤,𝕁𝕖𝕥𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖 𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕒 𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕝 𝟐𝟒 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 +44-(804)-853-9001. 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕞𝕖𝕒𝕟𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕝 𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤 𝕨 𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟 𝟐𝟒 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕒 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕝 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕 ℂ𝕒𝕝𝕝 +44-(804)-853-9001. 𝕒𝕤 𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕥 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝕒𝕨𝕒𝕪. 𝔽𝕠𝕣 𝕒...

 

[DIAL] What Is The Cancellation Policy For Expedia? Discussion Thread[DIAL] What Is The Cancellation Policy For Expedia? Electrical Advice

𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒 𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕒 𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕝 𝟤𝟦-𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕡𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕪. 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕞𝕖𝕒𝕟𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕝 𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟 𝟤𝟦 𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕒 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕝 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕 ℂ𝕒𝕝𝕝 +𝟙-𝟠𝟘𝟚-𝟝𝟝𝟙-𝟠𝟙𝟞𝟘, 𝕒𝕤 𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕥 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝕒𝕨𝕒𝕪. 𝔽𝕠𝕣 𝕒 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕝 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕, 𝕔𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕚𝕣 𝕔𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕟𝕦𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣:+𝟙-𝟠𝟘𝟚-𝟝𝟝𝟙-𝟠𝟙𝟞𝟘,.

ℍ𝕠𝕨 𝕕𝕠 𝕀 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕒 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕟 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒?𝕋𝕠 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕒 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕟...

 

What is the refundable option on 𝔼xpedia? Cancellation Policy Discussion ThreadWhat is the refundable option on 𝔼xpedia? Cancellation Policy Electrical Advice

What is the cancellation policy for 𝔼xpedia? 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒 𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕒 𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕝 𝟤𝟦-𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕡𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕪. 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕞𝕖𝕒𝕟𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕝 𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟 𝟤𝟦 𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕒 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕝 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕 ℂ𝕒𝕝𝕝 +𝟭→(𝟖𝟎𝟎)→𝟒𝟕𝟓→𝟗𝟓𝟕𝟖 𝕒𝕤 𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕥 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝕒𝕨𝕒𝕪 +𝟏~(𝟖𝟎𝟎)~𝟒𝟕𝟓~𝟗𝟓𝟕𝟖.

Can you cancel with 𝔼xpedia and get...

 

[[Official~Expert]] Contact QuickBooks Desktop Support Customer Service HElp QB Support Discussion Thread[[Official~Expert]] Contact QuickBooks Desktop Support Customer Service HElp QB Support Electrical Advice

To contact QuickBooks Desktop Support via phone, dial ✅📞 +1-844-881-9274 +1-844-881-9274 or # +1-844-881-9274 +1-844-881-9274 . Speak directly with Intuit's Desktop specialists for assistance with Deskto processing and troubleshooting.
#🆀🆄🅸🅲🅺🅱🅾🅾🅺🆂 🅴🅰🆂🅴🆂🆄🅿🅿🅾🆁🆃 ✅📞☹☠...

 

[[ For 100% Guide]] Contact QuickBooks Desktop Support Customer Service HElp QB Support Discussion Thread[[ For 100% Guide]] Contact QuickBooks Desktop Support Customer Service HElp QB Support Electrical Advice

QuickBooks Desktop Support Customer Service​

Navigating the complexities of QuickBooks Desktop Support Customer Service 1-844-881-9274 errors can be challenging, but QuickBooks Desktop Support Customer Service is here to help you manage your premier needs effectively...

 

Max Zs values at different ambient test temperatures Discussion ThreadMax Zs values at different ambient test temperatures Electrical Advice

Hi guys, I'm currently revising for my 2391 and kind of confused on the temperature factors for the Zs values

The BBB give Max Zs which are 100% values with a max operating temperature of 70c.
The OSG and GN3 give values to 80% which are when tested at ambient temp of 10c according to page 146 OSG. These values are the same if you x 0.8 of the...

 

Low frequency humming noise in the apartment? Discussion ThreadLow frequency humming noise in the apartment? Electrical Advice

Hello we have issues with a noise in the apartment. Believe it to be caused by some kind of a device that the downstairs neighbour has on 24/7. It's a very low frequency humming, causes vibrations in the floor. What could it be causing it? The noise resembles a fan or a car engine. There is nothing wrong with the ventilation system in the apartment, we had it...

 

USA Amazon / ebay links - some discounts and things Discussion ThreadUSA Amazon / ebay links - some discounts and things Electrical Advice

Saving this thread for tomorrow. I've been given some discounts and things for USA so this thread should be handy.

USA Amazon / ebay links - some discounts and things for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

UK Amazon Black Friday / Christmas / General Tools and Things for Electricians Discussion ThreadUK Amazon Black Friday / Christmas / General Tools and Things for Electricians Electrical Advice

Just saving this thread as a reminder for tomorrow.

UK Amazon Black Friday / Christmas / General Tools and Things for Electricians for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Im looking for a company to partner with JTL or work as an improver. Discussion ThreadIm looking for a company to partner with JTL or work as an improver. Electrical Advice

I am based in Leighton Buzzard. I have been working in Central London in the sector as an electrical apprentice with JTL . Preferably I would like to finish apprenticeship with JTL with new employer. . This is my first time on a forum . If this is not possible I am looking for improver work.
Name Oliver Walden...

 

Napit.. Do you still choose the job, or do they? Discussion ThreadNapit.. Do you still choose the job, or do they? Electrical Advice

On the Napit certification page there is a little tick box, saying something along the lines of ' I consent to this job being used for my assessment '.
Does this mean Napit makes its own choice, from that list, or do we still choose which job is used for the assessment?

Napit.. Do you still choose the job, or do they? for the original thread on...

 

Council work , summer house Discussion ThreadCouncil work , summer house Electrical Advice

Hi guys, I’ve been asked to install some electrics into a summer house in a council building. The summer house is some what 40 meters away.
they’ve said they only will be using tv, soundbar Xbox , etc (low pulling power appliances) and a few lights. Could I spur off of a socket in the house or do you guys think it’ll need a whole new circuit ? If a new circuit will I need to contact council ...

 

Flat roof electric velux > 'no contact' message on pad Discussion ThreadFlat roof electric velux > 'no contact' message on pad Electrical Advice

Hello,
I've got an issue with my electric flat roof skylight velux: the pad reads 'no contact' with the flat roof velux. Please see attached picture. Have you come across this issue before? The plug is switched on...

 

How can I teach myself inspection and testing in preparation for my AM2S? Discussion ThreadHow can I teach myself inspection and testing in preparation for my AM2S? Electrical Advice

I have my AM2S next month, and testing is my biggest weakness by far.

I’ve been asking my company to put me on jobs where there is testing work available but it rarely ever happens. Whenever those opportunities do appear, they are very quickly completed by the experienced sparks on the team, often by...

 

Starting a business as a sole trader. Discussion ThreadStarting a business as a sole trader. Electrical Advice

Looking for some information.

Starting out on my own soon, building a clientele with small jobs and eventually growing to larger jobs. Currently been doing non notifiable works, been asked about a few board changes and other bits. Reading online Napit and NIC want a years worth of work to look at. Would I have to submit work to building control and build up a portfolio...

 

Viper clip gun Discussion ThreadViper clip gun Electrical Advice

Hello, has anyone bought or used the viperclip gun , it was the one on dragons den a few years back. If so what are your thoughts.
Thanks

Viper clip gun for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Complex intermediate switch question Discussion ThreadComplex intermediate switch question Electrical Advice

I want three switches to control a light. All three switches are intermediate and so have four avaliable terminals. Switch 1, switch 2 and switch 3.

Switch 1 has the incoming live.
Switch 2 has the load (and is the true intermediate)
Switch 3 is a standard switch.

Can anyone advise on whether the below would work?


| Switch | Terminal | Wire Color |...

 

Fused spur for storage heater Discussion ThreadFused spur for storage heater Electrical Advice

Hi, If a storage heater has its own dedicated supply from an RCBO on the CU does it also need a fused spur? Thanks, Martin.

Fused spur for storage heater for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

incoming power Supply Discussion Threadincoming power Supply Electrical Advice

Hi. Could anyone please help me with bs number of main Fuse in this picture? Dno have no record of this. Thanks

incoming power Supply for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Extend ring for boiler and outside socket Discussion ThreadExtend ring for boiler and outside socket Electrical Advice

DIYer question
I need to add an FCU to the kitchen ring for a boiler and also an outdoor socket.
I don’t want to extend the ring to the outside socket in case of water getting in.
Can I put the FCU for the boiler on the ring and does a 3amp fuse in that have any effect on the overall ring? Does the ring current still
Flow through an FCU even if switched off?

For...

 

loop impedance, temperature, cable factor.... Discussion Threadloop impedance, temperature, cable factor.... Electrical Advice

Hello
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum area to post this in, apologies if it isn't...

I've been working through some mock questions on-line, and found myself confused by this:

The measured value of loop impedance for a circuit is 0.83ohm.
If the temperature at the time of the test was 20C, and the cable is 70C (factor 1.2) what is the corrected...

 

Found in van… Discussion ThreadFound in van… Electrical Advice

Found these in the back of me van today, made me think of the legend @luciennunes, 😢 anyone law want em by any chance…

Found...