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  1. i=p/u

    Have. You had day like this maintenance Sparks?

    Went to call out at 12 today, portacabin with 3 x 2x58 fittings and two wasn't working , so checked it out and left for wholesalers and got 4 x58w tubes and 2 x 2x58 electronic ballasts . Got back replaced ballasts and lamps and lights don't work, so I said fuk this and went and got 2 new...
  2. D

    out of work sparks or peope finding it hard to get work or not

    any London based sparks out there who are a bit short of work in the next week or so, I posted a post in jobs bit but im also wondering how things are in general out there as being self employed an in a specific sector i am a bit sheltered from the real world of contracting.
  3. Simonslimline

    Sparks comp question!

    Hi this is another question from sparks magazine competition just wondering what any of you think the answer is. Everyone who has entered has put the answer as 40Amps!!! I have posted this up here as well because more people will see it. (mods please delete the thread from trainee section) any...
  4. Rockingit

    Bristol sparks - please get in touch!

    I have an events industry colleague who needs to get 4 or 5 items PAT tested, ideally tomorrow and latest Thursday. Should be an easy half hour on the way home for one of you, I can't get up to her in time. Kate? 1st? And I know there's a heap load more of you hiding in the background!
  5. MerlinGremlin

    Hello fellow sparks

    Evening all, I am new to the forum and so far love it. Can anyone tell how to get a picture onto my profile please as I haven't got a clue thanks
  6. B

    Hello sparks

    hi to all the sparkys here .... :P
  7. M

    For new sparks who change dist boards

    I have spent 2 days in total doing an EICR on these boards, I won't give away too much info in this first post, I would like you new sparks who go around peoples houses changing dist boards to let me know if you think this needs ripping out and replacing? if so what is your reasons and what...
    • MDJ
    • Thread
    • boards change new questions sparks
    • Replies: 125
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. A

    sparks mate Tyne and Wear

    I'am currently in my second year at Gateshead College studying Electrical Installation part time on nights. I would love to be able to get a chance at an apprenticeship but I would equally love the chance of being a sparks mate, I have basic experience, chopping out, mounting back boxes...
  9. D

    Help to get back in the trade

    hi all ,this is the first post on here so i appreciate your time looking at it. back in 1999 i started a jtl aprenticship but due to personal reasons i only done 2 out of the 3 years im pretty sure i done the city and guilds 2351 course and had 2 or 3 certs but cant be sure ive contacted city...
    • djr2
    • Thread
    • become get guilds sparks trade working years
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. G

    schemes

    Recently there's been a lot of talk about scheme registration,and the need to be a scheme member to do part P work,now while a lot of sparks disagree with the way that the schemes infer that the only sparks that do a good job are scheme members,which incidentally we know not to be the case as...
    • Guest111
    • Thread
    • figures members niceic scheme schemes sparks their
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. B

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB sparks

    Any one know ov any big sites in uk looking for JIB sparks
    • brad1664
    • Thread
    • card certification jib jib card scheme sparks
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. O

    Sparks or sparky

    Where did the term "sparky" come from and why, surly that's the last thing you want in a person doing work for ya :whatchutalkingabout
  13. M

    Scam provider

    We'll I had my first assessment to become a qs for the i I work for. Very disappointed no technical questions asked seems like anybody can pass.
    • Matt85
    • Thread
    • first provider scam second sparks technical
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. HappyHippyDad

    Any sparks living on a narrow boat?

    I don't suppose any of you chaps live on a narrow boat? I'm a bit fed up in a conventional house.. mortgage, neighbours etc etc and am seriously looking at living on a narrow boat! I already know quite a bit about it, mooring costs, licence, blacking etc but it would be much better to speak to...
  15. Darkwood

    One back for the sparks!

    Was in my local DIY super-chain setting up a trade account when a guy comes in and asks a member of staff on the adjoining desk if he can help him with a problem with his light he bought .... he asked if the store had an Electrician to which they said no... Me been a kind soul said maybe i could...
  16. F

    Nice purple and blue sparks...

    Evening, firstly, im a pretty new apprentice, not going to attempt anything myself, but wondering what the hell might have just happened... Nackered today, just came up to bed and switched on the light in the room, and BOOM. Loud pop and a nice bright purple flash from the light fitting... Ive...
  17. T

    My Mercedes C Class runs battery down while parked

    I bought brand new battery and put it into the car, didnt drive the car for 3 weeks as use a company car and was away from home for about week and half. When i went to take the car for a drive and enjoy her, the battery was as dead as dodo. Got battery replaced and have now taken to leaving the...
    • tamoshanter
    • Thread
    • battery bought class current engine something sparks while
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  18. M

    Solar PV teams / sparks required

    Hello. I am a project manager for a large solar PV installer with a long-term contract UK wide. Currently looking for teams based in South-East and/or sparks in Nottingham / Glasgow areas. Interested? Give me a shout [email protected]
  19. M

    Glasgow sparks - 1.5mm fp200 drum for sale

    100m drum unopened 2 core and earth 1.5mm white Will take £70
    • marco86
    • Thread
    • for sale fp200 glasgow sale sparks
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. W

    Finishing other sparks work...

    Been to look at a job today , unfortunatly the sparks doing the job had passed away , consumer unit had been changed but no testing had been undertaken , customer has basically asked me to test electrics and certificate for building control , as this wasn't my installation would an EICR suffice...
    • Welshsparky
    • Thread
    • building control electrical work generally other sparks works
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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