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Why should I use a Registered Electrical Contractor?

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    #92
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    I've had a routine RECI inspection before where the RECI Inspector selected the installation. I got a clear inspection with no breaches. I have no difficulty with the concept of RECI choosing which job to see.

    We know you wouldnt have too many problems at this stage. If that was the norm (regular RECI selected inspections) then it would be a positive.


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    #93
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,596 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    As I said, personally I'm all for random inspections.

    Agreed, in some cases access may be an issue but most people would appreciate a free independent inspection of their electrical installation.

    In the main we seem to be in agreement on this point.

    I would be interested in your response to this:
    Admittedly I only work in the industrial sector but in the last 10 years I have seen zero surprise RECI inspections and zero scheduled inspections. Does that sound acceptable to you?


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    #94
    Qelres.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Qelres.


    I did the verification and certification course

    It was good but they should be failing half not letting everyone through like they do in the training courses

    The problem with electrical apprenticeships was always that a lot of them are dumb as a box of rocks and you literally couldn't teach them anything


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    #95
    Qelres.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Qelres.


    There needs to be proper guides to the wiring rules and installation work same as the UK

    Also a lot of the rules are basic and not comprehensive enough


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    #96
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    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Qelres. wrote: »

    The problem with electrical apprenticeships was always that a lot of them are dumb as a box of rocks and you literally couldn't teach them anything

    It's a funny one,
    I know a lad that is literally thick as **** and is qualified .
    He actually had to pay a sparky to fit a time clock in his own house :rolleyes:
    Thankfully he's not in the trade anymore.
    On the other hand I know some lads that are great on the tools and know their stuff but really struggled to get past phase 6.
    Granted its 10+ years since I was an apprentice but from what I've heard they are getting thicker every year.
    Probably something to do with smartphones :D
    too much 5g

    I haven't done the testing and vericaifican course but I've heard its a like the safe pass.Cant be failed :confused:


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    #97
    Qelres.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Qelres.


    BrownFinger wrote: »
    It's a funny one,
    I know a lad that is literally thick as **** and is qualified .
    He actually had to pay a sparky to fit a time clock in his own house :rolleyes:
    Thankfully he's not in the trade anymore.
    On the other hand I know some lads that are great on the tools and know their stuff but really struggled to get past phase 6.
    Granted its 10+ years since I was an apprentice but from what I've heard they are getting thicker every year.
    Probably something to do with smartphones :D
    too much 5g

    I haven't done the testing and vericaifican course but I've heard its a like the safe pass.Cant be failed :confused:

    A lot of them must be getting shocks at work or something

    It always amazes me how dumb most electricians are


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    #98
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    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Qelres. wrote: »
    A lot of them must be getting shocks at work or something

    It always amazes me how dumb most electricians are

    Anything more than 3 wires and its game over :D


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    #99
    Qelres.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Qelres.


    BrownFinger wrote: »
    It's a funny one,
    I know a lad that is literally thick as **** and is qualified .
    He actually had to pay a sparky to fit a time clock in his own house :rolleyes:
    Thankfully he's not in the trade anymore.
    On the other hand I know some lads that are great on the tools and know their stuff but really struggled to get past phase 6.
    Granted its 10+ years since I was an apprentice but from what I've heard they are getting thicker every year.
    Probably something to do with smartphones :D
    too much 5g

    I haven't done the testing and vericaifican course but I've heard its a like the safe pass.Cant be failed :confused:

    Ya its multiple choice and you can use the rules in the exam
    The practical you can't really fail it either


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    #100
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,596 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Qelres. wrote: »
    There needs to be proper guides to the wiring rules and installation work same as the UK

    I think that the current rules are very clear.
    What is not “proper” about them in your view?
    Also a lot of the rules are basic and not comprehensive enough

    Can you provide any examples?


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    #101
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,596 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Qelres. wrote: »
    Ya its multiple choice and you can use the rules in the exam

    I assume that is only partially multiple choice?
    Or is it an entire subject?


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    #102
    Risteard81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    2011 wrote: »
    Risteard81 wrote: »
    As I said, personally I'm all for random inspections.

    Agreed, in some cases access may be an issue but most people would appreciate a free independent inspection of their electrical installation.

    In the main we seem to be in agreement on this point.

    I would be interested in your response to this:
    Admittedly I only work in the industrial sector but in the last 10 years I have seen zero surprise RECI inspections and zero scheduled inspections. Does that sound acceptable to you?
    Not clear what we're talking about here e.g. installation or maintenance; whether they're with RECI; whether they're working at other sites/factories etc.


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    #103
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,596 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    Not clear what we're talking about here e.g. installation or maintenance; whether they're with RECI; whether they're working at other sites/factories etc.

    Sorry.
    Industrial installation projects over a 10 year period, all contractors are RECI. Some projects were green field some were brown.


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