Recent content by Anderzz

After looking for a while for lights... i think i finally might have found some suitable. but if anyone knows any good online shops i could browse id appreciate it :)

I have 2 wall lights in the front room. Both of which had switches on the actual fitting. Now the thing is, the wiring in the house is old, and thats the only way these lights would turn on or off. Now after removing them for plastering and decorating, i need 2 nice fittings with chrome...

Thanks a lot for that post mate, really appreciate it. Bit of a boost of confidence. Anyway today ive had a good day, i went for a test for npower, theory and practical, then if i passed them i was allowed an interview... i did pretty poor on theory, but even after this time i nailed the...

I wouldnt say i didnt have experience working alone as such, i mean... ive serviced boilers hundreds of times whilst working with a bloke keeping an eye on me. Ive installed pipework that has later been commissioned by someone qualified once they have inspected it. i am capable with tools...

Im guessing he means bung the pipe that he cuts temporarily until he connects it, instead of draining the full system. this is doable with compression fittings but obviously not soldered. Its also possible to get freeze kits, these have been suprisingly good the times ive used them. They...

Ive considered this but i dont have the finances to fund a van / liability cover etc. I was young and daft with the money i earned, buying expensive dj equipment, going on holidays etc. dont know how much work i could get either.

Thanks again for the advice. Relocating is unfortunately not an option for me right now as ive only just moved in with my Girlfriend (although she normally wants rid of me, i doubt she would like it lol) I drove past 2 vans today from local firms and i was actually tempted to stop and find...

Thanks Tony. I managed to pass my ACS in december 07, after studying up and practicing on my own boiler / family etc. Considering i had a year between working with gas and doing my ACS i think that I proved to myself that I have the knowledge. I see what you mean about being dedicated...

Also, i am not asking to work alone right away, im asking to tag along with someone to learn more things. considering that people can do fast track courses into the trade, im only looking for the same kind of help that i imagine they get. Its not as easy as you would expect getting a job...

Ok tony, heres my story. I was an apprentice for the local council. We all signed the agreement that after 4 years, as long as we put our work in, we would finish our time fully qualified... So, after 2-3 years it was clear that the college they were sending us to were incapable of...

Agile, i do have the experience. I spent 5 years as an apprentice, working supervised with gas. I know how to strip down and service 99% of appliances, i have repair experience, installation experience, and i have plumbing experience (bathrooms etc) I passed my ACS certs in every main...

I think im over qualified for that job mate :lol:

Hi guys, my first post here. Basically, i served my time as an apprentice gas fitter, and due to being sent to a crap college at the time, neither me, nor the other apprentices got the oppurtunity to actually get our gas tickets in time. So after being made unemployed and going through a...