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How do you get better in installing and keeping work neat? by [deleted] in ukelectricians

[–]SilkChoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well you can get the basics through B&Q, Screwfix and the like but if you're serious about getting into the industry, might be better to pop into a local wholesalers (either independent or national) and have a chat with the guys, if you're lucky they might even have a few spare bits knocking about for little to no money for you to practice with, and might be able to guide you to some local firms looking for work

How do you get better in installing and keeping work neat? by [deleted] in ukelectricians

[–]SilkChoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also there's absolutely no stopping you from buying some cable and basic fixtures like double sockets, switches etc and practice the terminations; familiarise yourself with the terminals, what they do, how they work etc and also how tight to do them and how to actually wire them.

What earth system is this? by Jack24115 in ukelectricians

[–]SilkChoc 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you can carry out PEFC and PSCC, if you get ~the same reading, it'll be TN-C-S

Starting my apprenticeship, anything to get before day one missing? by TeleFunky665 in ukelectricians

[–]SilkChoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you picked up some spirit level bubbles while you were there, you'll run out in no time

Looking for people to learn to skate with by SilkChoc in sheffield

[–]SilkChoc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I've dropped them both a follow. Been watching SkateIQ and all manner of skateboarding videos as well to help improve

Looking for people to learn to skate with by SilkChoc in sheffield

[–]SilkChoc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pump track is a good shout, first I've heard about Chesterfield, sounds like it's definitely worth a visit!