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Forum: Australia
Aug 24th 2007, 12:53 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,417
Posted By jonallcock

Re: TomTom GPS - buy new maps vs. buy new device?

i brought over my PDA from the UK loaded with TomTom Australia software and it works fine

Problem: cigarettes over here are square and your UK round cigarette adaptor wont fit!!!
Forum: Electricians
Aug 23rd 2007, 10:38 am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,305
Posted By jonallcock

Re: jobs for bms controls electrician

I've only seen a few jobs for BMS engineers (commissioning) in Sydney
I have not seen any jobs for BMS installation electricians as this is what I was looking for.
Do engineers do installation and...
Forum: Electricians
Aug 22nd 2007, 8:43 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,305
Posted By jonallcock

Re: jobs for bms controls electrician

Try this web site for BMS engineeres

http://www.tac.com/

They have extensive BMS systems on HVAC over here and the standards are the same as the UK (equipment not installation!!!!!!)

Jon
Forum: Electricians
Aug 22nd 2007, 3:35 am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,305
Posted By jonallcock

Re: jobs for bms controls electrician

Hi,

I'm in NSW, the majority of BMS work is in the city down in the CBD. I presume it will be the same for Adelaide.
There has been various discussions on here about steel conduit and how it is...
Forum: Australia
Aug 21st 2007, 3:11 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,386
Posted By jonallcock

Re: Help please? Travel insurance for aged parents

Hi,

Try this website:
http://www.thebmc.co.uk/

my mum is 76 and was quoted between 700 an 1500 GBP for 3 months, we have now got it thru the bmc for 250 GBP

Jon
Forum: Electricians
Jun 20th 2007, 8:22 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,250
Posted By jonallcock

Re: conduit

Started a job on Monday, Installing a production line with loads of conduit on the actual conveyor line. I would say leave your bender but bring with you stocks & dies, they use the one handle...
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2007, 10:16 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,091
Posted By jonallcock

Re: leaving party

Hi

Have your leaving party a couple of days before you leave ,get everthing over and done with and piss off straight away

We had our leaving do Two weeks ago and are still going out for a final...
Forum: Electricians
Apr 27th 2007, 5:56 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,001
Posted By jonallcock

Re: One last thought before i send my ARTC off???

Stu,

Mine had engineering all over various certs and electrical fitter on most of my references but as you know I got Fitter and Mech ARTC cert

You'll be alright mate

Jon
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 27th 2007, 5:50 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 698
Posted By jonallcock

Showering in Singapore

Hi,

Just been told you can have a shower a Singapore airport
Does anyone know if its true and do they provide a towel and soap etc???

Cheers,

Jon
Forum: Electricians
Apr 21st 2007, 10:33 am
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By jonallcock

Re: artc confused

Stu,

I've never heard of it before neither I'll get him to hold it up to a web cam so i can read it myself!!!
Sounds like you do exactly the same as me trade wise all that i did on the ARTC was...
Forum: Electricians
Apr 21st 2007, 10:12 am
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By jonallcock

Re: artc confused

Hello Stu,

I do pretty much the same as you I'm a facilities electrician (maintenance)but also do a load of installation work as our company uses specialist kit from the US and Japan, I also have...
Forum: Electricians
Apr 21st 2007, 7:59 am
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By jonallcock

Re: artc confused

Just checked with him again and he says it definately says mech and fitter????
Forum: Australia
Apr 20th 2007, 8:22 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By jonallcock

Re: Taking the Dog

Hi,

go for Pets on the Move 01257 795606 based in Coppull nr Chorley

I would have used them they seem to be be by far the best

ps Evil wife made me leave charlie behind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...
Forum: Electricians
Apr 20th 2007, 8:13 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By jonallcock

artc confused

hello,

Bit confused just heard from AUS I've been classed as a fitter and a mech the lad who's address I'm using is not the sharpest tool is this right?

JON
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 10th 2007, 5:23 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By jonallcock

Re: Migration agent or not??

We did use an agent, but looking back 99.9% of the questions we where stuck on have been asked on this forum,
If your case is straight forward save your money and do it yourself!

Jon
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 10th 2007, 4:35 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By jonallcock

Re: when to get a police check

This quote is spot on !!!!
We had our visa'a granted in Febuary 14th and have to enter AUS by the May 22nd as we front loaded Police & Medical.

Yes Police checks can take upto to 40 days...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2007, 9:35 am
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By jonallcock

Re: Accommodation in Adelaide for 15 nights - can you help?

I'm enrolled on the same course on the same dates as your OH, I'm going to fly back and too (down for three days go back etc) I'ts going to work out cheaper for me than bringing down the wife and two...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2007, 9:21 am
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By jonallcock

Re: Accommodation in Adelaide for 15 nights - can you help?

you wouldn't happen to be doing the Peer Tec trick would you ???

Jon
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2007, 11:05 am
Replies: 1
Views: 490
Posted By jonallcock

Bloody Tax

Hello everyone,

What are the tax implications of leaving 30KGPB in a UK account or is it better to transfer the money to AUS and pay the tax on it over there.

I've already mailed UK & AUS tax...
Forum: Electricians
Mar 13th 2007, 8:47 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By jonallcock

Re: transfering liscences

Hello Tim,

How you doing mate, I'll send you a PM 2nite (as soon as I get the bin lids in bed)

Jon
Forum: Electricians
Mar 12th 2007, 8:58 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By jonallcock

transfering liscences

Hello,

Quick question I'm a spark heading to Sydney NSW on the 2nd May I've had a job offer with a company who want me to go to south AUS to peer tec and get my licence there and then transfer it...
Forum: Australia
Mar 5th 2007, 6:41 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,257
Posted By jonallcock

Re: One Way Travel Insurance Please

Try

http://www.moneysupermarket.com/travelinsurance/

£11 for a family of four I,ve not read the small print !!!!!!!!!

Jon
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2007, 2:30 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 394
Posted By jonallcock

Contacting Mowlems/Carillion

Hi,

I was offered a job by Barclay Mowlems in Musswellbrook NSW as an electrician. I have just recevied my 136 VISA and tried to contact Mowlems to take up the Job offer unfortunatly the contact...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2007, 9:27 am
Replies: 2
Views: 434
Posted By jonallcock

Re: Question in respect to TRA?

Hi,

What he needs to do is fill out a statutaory declaration stating the informartion and the reason why the information can not be gained the stat dec then has to be witnessed and signed by an...
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2006, 11:37 am
Replies: 10
Views: 752
Posted By jonallcock

bulbs(not the planting type!!!!!!)

Hi all,

I'm about to ship out some light fitting which use G9, ES and BC bulbs, What bulbs are used in Aus

Jon
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