Changing plugs
#16
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Re: Changing plugs
That'll be okay. Which state are you headed to?
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Kathryn
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I dont get this thread. In 6 weeks you can be a fully qualified electrician in the uk, the changing the plug bit must only take a matter of seconds on the quickie koala course?
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As for those people who pay to get an electrician to change a plug - the sparky must love you. Bloody easy job - the earth is bloody obvious so the problem comes with which of the two wires go where. Get it wrong and it's hardly going to blow up your house - more trip the fusebox and you've learnt the lesson to follow the intructions!
You may as well say never to have plug sockets because they can kill. Only if you misuse them, yes, but common sense and asking someone else to do it (not paying) if you are not confident is as easy and far far cheaper.
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Re: Changing plugs
Whenever you get plugs changed in Australia by a licensed sparky, they will attach an irremovable sticker to the cord stating that the work has been done by a certified electrician and it is OK, and that removal of this sticker will void your home insurance policy. They will also issue you with a certificate.
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As for those people who pay to get an electrician to change a plug - the sparky must love you. Bloody easy job - the earth is bloody obvious so the problem comes with which of the two wires go where. Get it wrong and it's hardly going to blow up your house - more trip the fusebox and you've learnt the lesson to follow the intructions!
Easy when you know how, like brain surgery I suppose?
#23
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Well being an old gal,i remember a science period one day.electric plugs.BLUE TO THE LEFT
BROWN TO THE RIGH
YELLOW UP THE MIDDLE (UK )
BROWN TO THE RIGH
YELLOW UP THE MIDDLE (UK )
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Re: Changing plugs
Whenever you get plugs changed in Australia by a licensed sparky, they will attach an irremovable sticker to the cord stating that the work has been done by a certified electrician and it is OK, and that removal of this sticker will void your home insurance policy. They will also issue you with a certificate.
#27
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You can change the plugs in YOUR house.
Also there is no such thing as an unlicensed electrician in Australia.
An electrician whether they are an apprentice, a house basher or a industrial electrician must have a license. if they work without one they are breaking the law, will be named and shamed in the industrial news and fined.
Last edited by tomy2tums; Jul 12th 2009 at 12:36 pm.
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Re: Changing plugs
Whenever you get plugs changed in Australia by a licensed sparky, they will attach an irremovable sticker to the cord stating that the work has been done by a certified electrician and it is OK, and that removal of this sticker will void your home insurance policy. They will also issue you with a certificate.
Too confusing for me, I think I will change my wall plates to UK style sockets Im off for another drink.
#30
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An electrician in 6 weeks, my friggin a$re your are.
Anyone tried to get a job with me like that, and they would'nt even get a reply.
4 years apprenticeship, makes you an electrician. Or 2 years crossover from another electrical trade.