So who are electricians?

[JohnW2]

PS The prolific posters on here (BAS, PBD, JOHNW2(!) etc etc) must be retired or earn a lot of money to have enough spare time to post as they do!

I'm certainly not retired, and I don't earn as much money as I would if I was not such a prolific poster here! The trouble is that I spend much of my life sitting in front of a computer these days, and reacting to notifications of new posts in this forum becomes pretty addictiven- at least, for me. I suppose it's a useful periodic rest from 'real work', but I do too much of it

So what is your position John?

I've never made any secret of the fact that I'm definitely not an electrician, or anything like it - so I guess that makes me a 'DIYer', even if a rather atypical one. I've been dabbling with things electrical and electronic since my very early teens (hence for nearly 50 years), but (most of) my (complex and varied!) education/training and (complex/multiphase!) work/careers have been about as far from anything 'electrical' as they could be

Kind Regards, John

 

[TheGayOwl]

In terms of age, I've got a year or three to go before I reach 'retirement age', although my bank balance and accountant seem agreed that I will never be able to retire!

Kind Regards, John.

So you are a skiver then John!!

Apologies again!

Its funny how we percieve things. Reminds of how wierd radio presenters always look after you have spent years listening to them and then finally see them. They always, but always, look massively different to the image I create of them!

 

[JohnW2]

Its funny how we percieve things. Reminds of how wierd radio presenters always look after you have spent years listening to them and then finally see them. They always, but always, look massively different to the image I create of them!

Oh yes! I've lost count of how many times (both socially and work-wise) my mind has created a vivid mental picture of someone I've spent a lot of time communicating with by e-mail, phone, internet forum or whatever, only to receive a massive shock when I've first seen or met them. I've even got the gender, colour or 'generation' wrong a few times

Kind Regards, John.

 

[wingcoax]

OH WELL! I am a time served electrical engineer (rapidly)approaching retirement age after a lifetime(well it feels like it) of building,installing and commissioning high voltage switchgear for various end users as well as a qualified electrician( ULCI and C&G)

 

[EFLImpudence]

PS I percieve the OP to be a little past his fellatio days!!

There speaks an obvious youngster.

A tip for all youngsters -

You don't change when you get older - you just get older.

 

[JohnW2]

PS I percieve the OP to be a little past his fellatio days!!

There speaks an obvious youngster. A tip for all youngsters - You don't change when you get older - you just get older.

Well, aspirations, intent and desires don't change - but (cap)abilities may

Kind Regards, John

 

[NewOrder]

A skint IT technician who has to do DIY due to being skint so have do most DIY myself although I know my limits and there are times I have to call trades people in, luckily nothing has gone wrong to warrant a spark and if simple things go wrong (like faulty sockets) I can fix it myself.

I do have an interest in electronics and electricity, and the main reason for using this site is interest rather than anything practical.

I would love to know how to wire a consumer unit for example, even though I would never ever do it.

 

[RMS]

I am an electrican and have been working in this trade for 12 years. I have just qualified as a QS at work so I spend half my time on the tools and half in the office.

I tend to mix between this forum and the iet forum. Although more time has been spent in this forum recenlty as a couple of my work mates are starting to contribute more to this forum.

I find Ban All Sheds and Westie very entertaining. "in a good way".

 

[westie101]

Who sir?
Me sir?

No not guilty!

Trained to be and became an Electrical Engineer with what is now known as a DNO, in my time I've planned, work planned, managed and safety managed every type of work we do at 11kV and below.
At present I'm in the "response" section dealing with any faults that occur on the system during the day and providing follow up to those that occur out of hours.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I would love to know how to wire a consumer unit for example, even though I would never ever do it.

never say never!
I would love to sh&t in my neighbours flower boxes, not happened yet but don't rule it out!

 

[elrobbo82]

i've been a decorator for about 15 years and 3 years ago got a chance to train and become an electrician. it was some thing that i had always wanted to do and am really happy that i have gained the relevant qualifications (2330, AM2 and NVQ3). now coming on the forum to try and build on my knowledge base and become a better electrician for it. i find this forum a great place for this and the knowledge that some people impart is extraordinary and valued.

 

[Robin0577]

I'm normally just a lurker here, deriving some sad entertainment from the photos of poor workmanship, but I thought I'd reply to this one as I lurk in a part of the grey area that I don't think had been mentioned yet.

I'm neither a fully qualified and registered sparks, nor a clueless DIYer.

As a day job I install and maintain electrical and electronic equipment for theatre and entertainment, this includes working with portable power distribution systems, and making live measurements and adjustments on various control gear.

I have qualifications in broadcast engineering, and some specialist training for sevricing particular types of intelligent lights. I also have a C&G in the requirements for electrical installation, but it's 16th Ed., not current. I am about to undertake training to BS7909 (Requirements for temporary electrical installation for entertainment and related purposes) now that the new version has been published.

I do have proper test gear, including a combi insulation/RCD/loop meter, two pole voltage tester, phase rotation tester etc., its not exactly state of the art stuff, but so long as it continues to pass calibration each year I can't justify upgrading it for the amount of use it gets.

I do undertake small non notifiable work for friends relatives etc., but usually turn down anything bigger as the LABC compliance route is rarely worthwhile for me. I have done a couple of more major jobs via the LABC route though and everthing has been passed with no difficulty so far. If/when I do minor work, I do carry out appropriate testing before and after.

I confess that I have done one or two things to my own house that really should have been notified, and I'm aware that its naughty. I would never be foolish enough to think that I know it all, but frankly when it comes to my own house, I'd rather DIY than employ a "five day wonder" domestic installer.

I shall now put on my PPE and await a flaming for that last paragraph....

 

[RMS]

I confess that I have done one or two things to my own house that really should have been notified, and I'm aware that its naughty. I would never be foolish enough to think that I know it all, but frankly when it comes to my own house, I'd rather DIY than employ a "five day wonder" domestic installer.

I shall now put on my PPE and await a flaming for that last paragraph....

Why pay when you can do it yourself.

You better provide me with some of that ppe.

 

[scousespark]

I'm a self-employed electrician. Mainly do commercial, but do enough domestic to justify registration with NIC. Tend to view rather than join in here. Been in the trade since 1999, after redundancy and still learning

 

[chivers67]

never say never!
I would love to sh&t in my neighbours flower boxes, not happened yet but don't rule it out!

How thoughtful, i'm sure that type of fertilization would make for some lovely blooms