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Last updated: 5 April 2024
Calling all sparkies! No nonsense insight to the amends being made to the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Grab your chance for a face-to-face update on the latest changes that all electricians should know about.
We are delighted to announce the Checkatrade team will be attending TechTalk events in partnership with the IET, a live event for electricians to discuss and explain the 2nd Amendment to the 18th Edition wiring regulations.
One of the UK's leading electrical experts will be presented by CEF's new Head of Technical solutions. Darren Staniforth. He will be joined on stage by Dave Austin, Technical Presenter of the Learning Lounge and guest speaker Mark Coles, Technical Regulations Manager from the IET.
The talks include:
A full breakdown on the 2nd Amendment to the 18th Edition wiring regulations
Energy Monitoring explained
Battery Storage installations
EV charging and the opportunities it offers
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Coding
Carbon Monoxide Legislation Changes
Technical Q&A
Find your nearest event location and dates for April 2022
| Item | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Mobile welding service | |
| Mobile welding – standard minimum call out charge. This will generally cover 2-3 hours work. | £200 |
| Mobile welding – urgent* minimum call out charge. This will generally cover 2-3 hours work. | £300 |
| Additional work (if over the initial 2-3 hours) | £50/hour |
| Garage based welding service | |
| Small job – small hole/patch/rust weld repair | £125 |
| Average job - sill welding repairs | £300 |
| Complex job – car chassis weld repairs | £1,000 |
| Welder hourly rate | £50/hour |
| Last updated: May 2024 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | |
This is an excellent opportunity for electricians to determine what these changes will mean for them and their businesses. Why not take the chance to pop by our stand and say hello, we are ready to help answer any questions you may have.
