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    How to become a sparky

    Hi all, first post here. My name is Adam, and im a alcho...wait, wrong fourm. My name is Adam, im 21 and want to be a proffesional electrician. Living in Essex with my wife but wanting to move somwhere west. What is the best way to go about it? I'm currently unemployed and have no training...
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    testing

    While I was training I was led to believe that not anyone can test an installation and sign it off. But recently after starting a new job with a Electrical contractors I was told that anyone can test an installation as it states on the first page of the test cert that a competant person must...
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    Padwan Learner on his first steps to becoming a Master Jedi Sparky.

    Hello all, Been a warehouseman for 9 years and have decided on a career which doesnt involve driving a forklift! Have enrolled in the access2tradecareers programme with a view to complete the EAL VRQ Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers, 2382-10,2392-10,2391-10 and the...
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    another new sparky!

    Hi all, I have recently retrained as a domestic installer at Technique Training. I really enjoyed the course and am about to set up as a sole trader in the Durham area. All advice welcome! andy
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    sparky car/crewcab pickup buy or lease

    im currently using my vw golf to ferry my gear around but i need to get something more suitable. only problem is that i have a family and my good lady doesnt drive so i need somthing i can ferry them around as well as work. as it is un economical to run a van and a car the options are a crewcab...
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    creda 550c shower

    hi, just wanting a bit of advice, if possible. Im fitting the above shower which has a 9.5kw rating. According to the instruction book it says under (Fuse/MCB) i need a 45A BS.1361 fuse. The mcb/rcds (not sure what they are) in my CU have wylex labeled on them so im assuming that i need...
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    Leaving the RAF, 'Hope' to be a Sparky

    Hello all, My life in a nutshell: I am committed to leaving the RAF after 12 years as an electronics tech and I would like to become a qualified domestic electrician by doing one of those intensive courses (the 10 week Met-uk one for example which is 6 weeks training 4 weeks work placement)...
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    The long road to becoming a sparky

    hello ll, First up, im a qualified chippie but since i was 16 really wanted to be a sparky. 10 years on and i have decided to chase that dream!!!! And as a added bonus i could repair the wires i nail through myself! Im a little confused on what course to take and what qualifacations i need...
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    ***Useful Information For The Working Sparky***

    “ Rcd's “ Fire detection circuits must be supplied independently of other circuits and not protected by an Rcd protecting multiple circuits. 560.7.1...
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    new sparky on board

    Hi there i'm a 23 year old recently qualified ( 1 year) electrician 2330, i still haven't done my 17th ( just missed it) and would like any careers advice and help top progress in the most professional way possible, great site and keep it up chaps.
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    Trainee sparky

    Hello folks, this forum looks good, hopefully it'll help with my course. take it easy, ins
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    Aspiring Sparky

    Hi all, Names Steve, Alias Diablo. Im currently serving in the Royal Navy, and comming to the end of my time after nearly 22yrs. I have decided to become an sparky and have compleeted all the relevent courses. I am currently shadowing a friend of mine who have been in the bussinness for the...
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    Sparky pub

    It has been brought to my attention that some members have said that they can't access the pub.. I have checked your settings and the ones mentiones do not have access to the pub and haven't posted in there before either, so you must not have had access to start with. To gain access to the pub...
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    15th Message and wanna join the Sparky Pub

    15th Message and wanna join the Sparky Pub Will try and make 16th message and above little less boring :)

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