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  1. D

    Regs stopping a sparks from working, but a DIYer could carry on...

    Was doing a plastering job (sorry! need all the cash I can get!) today and had been asked to add a socket to the newly plastered wall. As an electrically minded person, I looked at the CU, saw that it was an old 15th Ed board and said I couldn't do the work without protecting the new socket...
  2. B

    Paying other sparks

    Guys I am wondering about how I am suppose to go about paying other sparks (self employed) that I am about to hire in to complete a job that I need a hand with My query is should I be deducting 20% off them and using the CIS scheme or is it ok for them just to invoice me and then they can sort...
  3. S

    3 Phase map - any bright sparks?

    I am undertaking some research on the optimal potential of wind turbines in the UK. I am trying to find out where there is 3 Phase power. I am a wildlife scientist based in South Africa and have dangerously little knowledge of electricity so I would appreciate ANY guidance. Thanks Shan
  4. M

    Glasgow sparks looking for CU's

    Wylex Metal 11 way with 100a Main Switch, 3 6a, 1 16a, 4 32a and 1 40a RCBO's All brand new £80
  5. D

    british gas sparks

    any british gas sparks on here - or anyone know one got a quick question to ask them - and I am being genuine and not wanting to chuck poo at anyone:44::44:
  6. jackhammerJIM

    HELLO fellow sparks

    i have been lurking around the forum for a while now . i have been a sparky for 10 years and find the info useful and banter entertaining so thought
  7. R

    Calling all Sparks!!!

    Hi all, I am doing the 2357 advanced electrical maintenance apprenticeship and will be going into my third year in September. As you all know that apprentice wages is just enough to buy yourself lunch and a cup of tea until your next pay day. I wanted to become part P registered and register...
  8. D

    tax question. self employed sparks.

    Hi all just a quick question , I'm looking at going self employed in a year or so and looking to buying more tools , tester ,ladders ,etc whilst I'm still employed. If you buy the gear now and keep the receipts is it still tax deductible in a year or so or would I be better off saving and buying...
  9. L

    Agency recommendation Nottingham - Need temp sparks

    Hi Can anyone recommend any good agencies around the Nottingham area? I need a couple of sparks for short contract in June. I've never dealt with agencies in the past but could really do with a couple of weeks help and was thinking agency might be the best option. Thanks Leo
  10. G

    plumbers vs sparks rates

    RATES PER HOUR ill state mine £35ph spoke to plumbers that say im waaaaaaaaaay to cheap and they charge £50-£75 per hour whats the script here ????????????
  11. B

    17th Edition - Indy Maint Sparks?

    New gig - seems I now require the 17th edition to do maintenance in an Industrial workplace - past jobs in maint never needed it. Any one know the regs for sure if I need it, I always though I never. Not complaining right enough :D - will be working on 3 phase gear and some light SCADA and some...
  12. V

    Where are the maintenance sparks

    took this picture at my gym you would think this would get sorted what with it being a public place I will have to award it a C1

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