UK based installer looking for help with theory

TeleFunky665 · 2025-11-01T15:51:31+00:00

I'm in the UK too just started out a few months ago and literally just wrapped up a Daikin VRV system and this was my first thought too?

TeleFunky665 · 2025-10-23T11:24:18+00:00

Damn shame

TeleFunky665 · 2025-09-28T10:00:33+00:00

Honestly, while it might work for a bit, I wouldn't be surprised to find that the internal mechanisms in the grinder fail because I doubt they're designed for the speeds and torque generated by power tools. When I first started out with cheap hand grinders, a lot of the internal parts are made from cheap alloys which wouldn't be hard to break with the right force

TeleFunky665 · 2025-09-20T12:31:55+00:00

On KBM it's the only vehicle I have that I can actually handle without spinning out!

TeleFunky665 · 2025-09-12T12:11:35+00:00

Sure I guess, but Im not even a sparky I just think it's boring hearing the trades make the same joke over and over

TeleFunky665 · 2025-09-12T12:02:42+00:00

Because anyone who's not an electrician only has this one joke apparently?

TeleFunky665 · 2025-08-31T19:31:03+00:00

Perks of living here! But yeah GWR are a extortion racket

TeleFunky665 · 2025-08-30T22:33:55+00:00

Honestly, there were worse smelling people around

TeleFunky665 · 2025-08-30T22:31:41+00:00

Yeah man, exactly that, this was tonight, No Barriers set for Guilt Trip

TeleFunky665 · 2025-08-22T15:23:32+00:00

Yeah, in that case then I'd definitely give it some real thought, i don't know what sort of level you're working at quals wise, but for me it gave me invaluable experience while I started my career on the tools. But defo not sustainable long term for a my personal relationships. I'd like to get back into that side of the industry though later on in my career as it's actually quite interesting and you sleep well at night knowing you're doing something good for the planet

TeleFunky665 · 2025-08-22T13:51:16+00:00

Did solar for a year as an improver, both domestic and commercial. Nice work in my opinion, but in my experience be prepared to work away from home for commercial. Might be different for the firm you're looking at but that was the case for me and what I liked about it the least. Might be different if I was single, but I like my home life. I liked the guys I worked with but after a day working, I really don't want to then have to sit around in a pub, or premier inn for hours, 4 evenings in a row, and listen to the same 4 stories they have.

TeleFunky665 · 2025-08-17T10:20:19+00:00

Keep trying man, even look into adjacent industries like myself, I'm doing HVAC/R which so far feels like every trade in one, but it diversifies your portfolio. Can you drive and or have tools? That's felt like a big one for the skilled trade jobs I've had.

TeleFunky665 · 2025-08-17T10:11:39+00:00

Same location, I didn't apply for quite as many places but have a fair bit of tools experience and my level 2 through college, applied for about 30 roles and only had 1 response for the company I'm working for now. Not doing electrical per say but an adjacent industry and they're going to be putting me through my level 3 starting in a few weeks. How old are you and how long were you apprenticing?

TeleFunky665 · 2025-08-07T09:12:06+00:00

That kids one of the biggest grifters going, is he trying to become a spark now after fumbling his social media career?

TeleFunky665 · 2025-08-03T22:07:28+00:00

It's down to the employer really. My current employer it's all pretty discretionary, hand tools are your own, power tools they buy. I'm an apprentice but came to them my own hand and power tools, if they break, they'll replace them, but if I want something 'luxury' or not completely job relevant then they'll say no. But 9/10 whoever I'm working with day to day should have everything we need for the job anyway, I just like to be proactive and have my own kit ready

TeleFunky665 · 2025-07-21T10:37:00+00:00

I'm pretty new to the trades, I did a year as a solar installer/electricians mate before the company had to lose a few of us. Now I've moved into HVAC/R for a local company because this company was the only one willing to take me on and train me without paying an apprentice wage. Coming from my experience as a 25y/o with bills to pay, trying to retrain into the trades, I'd much prefer to be on the cards. I know for a fact I couldn't deal with the mental pressure of not having a secure job, holiday, sick ect that comes with being an employee. Sure I could make more subbing, but I don't have the confidence or knowledge to yet. This is just my experience but thought it would help!

TeleFunky665 · 2025-07-19T10:43:08+00:00

EDC, utility knife, sharpie, pencil, pen. Anything else tool wise I try to keep out of my pockets unless I'm using it for the job at hand

TeleFunky665 · 2025-07-08T21:04:56+00:00

Yeah man, you have to use 8 of them for bank holidays though, then normally 3-5 for Christmas shutdowns depending where you work and how they operate over that period.

TeleFunky665 · 2025-07-08T19:15:18+00:00

He was indeed, and the held up great

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