As Jimbo ventures out into deeper space, things don't go as expected, turns out Dug's ship has a fault in the fuseboard.

Try to figure out who these well known electrical tool brands that are below, hint you'll find them in your local CEF

  1. Der porus
  2. Roves
  3. Nike px
  4. Herd since
  5. Sit
Answer at the bottom

This edition we have collaborated with Electrical influencer Mark Allison aka Apprentice121

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1. Managing Paperwork

Like it or not paperwork is the not so fun bit of the job including, MCS, DNO, PV Design, Job management and lots more. check out EasyPV, EasyMCS & Servicem8 for a simpler process.

2. Choosing the Right Courses

Upskilling to carry out Solar and battery installs is essential for MCS and building control. I can highly recommend NAPIT BPEC who are really supportive throughout the whole course

3. The Best Tool & Equipment

Solar testing equipment like the TIS PVCHECKs are must have's for any installation, guaranteeing high accuracy and reliability

Anyone who intends to work on an electrical system should be equipped with an electrical safe isolation kit.

The TIS 850SIKIT is probably the most affordable safe isolation kit containing a GS38 compliant voltage & continuity tester, proving unit & safety lockout kit for locking off various types of breakers.

The padlock importantly includes only one single key with an etched serial number to match the lock, meaning the chance of someone else having another key to open that padlock is almost impossible.

During the month of October, we are offering an extra 20% off the usual 'street price' when using the code below , taking the cost down to a very affordable £92.00 +VAT.

Throughout October you can use the special code for the added discount at any TIS stockist, Solar & Storage Live & NAPIT Leeds events.

Exclusive Discount Code: JIMBOSIKIT

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Should I Start my own Social Media?

The answer is simple... YES. Not so you can get free tools or paid sponsorship (although they are nice perks). It's about building a personal brand, to showcase your abilities and skills and network with people within your sector/niche.

Tips to get Started:

  • First figure out what you want to talk about, and why you are talking about it. It has to be something your passionate about, you want to spread awareness or you just want to give advice, be really specific on your WHY this will be the driving force.

  • What type of content are you going to post will depend on the platform, there are only 3 ways in which you can communicate to engage with your audience, written word, video & audio now depending if you want to include your face or not will depend what path you go down. Written Word - Medium Blogs, LinkedIn, WordPress Video - YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram Audio - Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Voice, iTunes (Podcast)

  • How to get noticed is another thing you have to understand the mechanics of, you either leverage your Time or Money. If you've got Money you can use Google/Facebook Ads to push your content to your desired audience, otherwise if you have time you need to start creating and create a lot of content in as many places as you can to gain the most exposure to every eyeball you can.

  • "When Should I Start Posting".... The best time to get involved in social media was yesterday, the 2nd best time is today!
Fact 1:

Electricity travels at the speed of light, approximately 270,000 kilometres per second. Which is equivalent to going around the earth 7 times a second

Fact 2:

The first street in the world to be lit by an electric light bulb was Mosley Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1879.

Fact 3:

The word “electrocute” is a combination of the words electro and execute, meaning you were killed by electricity. So, if you don’t die, you were not electrocuted, only shocked.

Photos credit ncl - Mosley Street 1879.

The biggest part of being a tradesman is looking after your tools, van, staying on top of paper work... but the most important tool you own is your MIND.

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ANSWERS

  1. Der porus = Superrod
  2. Roves = Verso
  3. Nike px = Knipex
  4. Herd since = Schneider
  5. Sit = TIS

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