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  1. D

    Newbie retraining to be a spark

    Good evening thank you for letting me join. 26 years military service and trying to find my feet in the sparks world. Any help welcomed, thanks in advance.
  2. Sprouty

    Newbie looking for training advice please

    Hi folks, New recruit here looking to get into the industry. I'm 33 and currently trucking around the globe. Had enough of it now and it's definitely time for a change. Looking for some advice regarding training, unfortunately the college route wont work for me as I need to be earning ,i can...
  3. H

    Help for wiring an outdoor floodlight.

    Hi I need some advice/help as complete Novice. I have just purchased a new build and on this i have an outside light that is powered by a switch indoors. However I would like to install a flood light above it using the power that is supplying the existing light. There is a power block on the...
  4. G

    Newbie after advice how to install dimmer switch

    Hello peepz Im new so howdi to all sparkies and experts in ere, keep up the good work. I want to tackle swapping a single light switch in my kids bedroom from standard switch to dimmer switch. I bought a dimmer switch, 25m back box and a dimmer led light bulb. All the videos ive seen and...
  5. M

    Newbie Just Saying hello

    Hi all New to forum so just saying hello. Work in South East in Fire & Security but increasingly looking at getting domestic installer cert to widen skill set. Time served maintenance from many years ago so dont want to get into contracting or site work anymore. Far too old now. Lol
  6. S

    Intro from a newbie and technical advice needed!

    I am a qualified maintenance electrician working in the natural gas industry, as such I have some specific training in electrical installations in explosive atmospheres. Just finished my HNC in Electrical Engineering and now looking to climb the ladder in my organisation. My question is - I...
  7. T

    Few Questions from a Newbie.

    Greetings all.. I've just completed the first level of Electrical Installation (City and Guilds Level 1). I've also completed and passed the ECS Health and Safety Assessment. My Question is, what kind of Jobs can i do in the meantime? I've heard you have to qualified up to Level 2, but that...
  8. Shammie

    Newbie - Qualified Maintenance Electrician looking for advice on career options

    Hello, I am new to the forum. I am a Maintenance Electrician on a gas plant and have been doing my current job for 7 years, I have just finished a HNC in Electrical Engineering this year and I am looking for a bit of a change. I didn't do the HNC for the purpose of moving on or changing career...
  9. Lekky1

    3 week wonder training newbie

    Hi guys, I have just completed my Key stage, PART P, 18 EDITION, & INSPECTION AND TESTING Exams and training and thought where better to come than a sparks forum!! I understand I will probably get heckled as a 3 week wonder, but I have been doing some electrical work every week for 2yrs as...
  10. *-jester-*

    Erm... Hello, newbie on board :D

    Hello everyone :) Coming to your Mobile Device/PC screens from Hull, are there any forum members from the East of Yorkshire? Been in the electrical industry for 30 years - mainly Control Panels. Got my 17th Edition and not really looking forward to sitting another exam for the 18th but Jan is...
  11. Horace68

    Just a Hello from a newbie

    Hi all, just a hello. I'm stuggling with the 2396 assignment and a lot of Googled questions lead me here so I thought I might as well join.
  12. M

    Newbie in the forum keeping up on the latest

    Good morning all, My name is Malcolm Broomfield 35 years as a spark and now run my own safety consultancy just outside Southampton. I will probably read lots and post as and when but good to be here.
  13. M

    Newbie - USA Projector 110v~240v

    Hello I've just bought a small projector from the USA. In the spec it says power supply is AC110v~240v 50Hz60Hz. Am I correct that i just need a US to UK adapter plug or is a step down voltage converter required? Just wondering if it may overheat running on 240v for a while or damage it? I...
  14. J

    Newbie intro, advice appreciated

    Hi all, I'm in the process of trying to change career from a council desk job to (eventually) electrician. Started off with a "training provider" who promised me the earth but delivered Skegness... Managed to get my 2365 lvl2, 2377, 2392 lvl2, and 2393 which I've found out since is essentially...
  15. Phill

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Newbie & NICEIC assessment advice!

    Hi all, Newbie from the West Midlands, just starting out in the electrickery world (certainly not in life... change of direction) and have my NICEIC assessment in a few weeks for registration as a domestic installer. This is my first ever and so any tips and info about what to expect would be...
  16. P

    Newbie Introduction !!

    Hi I’m Paddy I’m 35 .. late starter .. just started the 2365 Level 2 at college .. going good so far .. looking forward to gaining priceless knowledge and a bit of a laugh .. based in Reading so any job offers welcome !! Pair of hands for the weekend up for grabs !!
  17. A

    Newbie advice needed

    Hi Looking for a career change, home BSC in Information Systems So im looking to start from scratch. I’m currently working full time and have family commitments. from my research I take it this is the routine I need to take ? 1. City & guilds 2365 level 2 2. City & guilds 2365 level 3 3...
  18. M

    Looking for information on compressor electrical items

    Hello All, I'm currently trying to revamp a 3ph 200l compressor that has most of the electrical equipment missing. I found this site by researching 3ph to 1ph motors. Some excellent info on here so I thought I'd join. I'm a mechanical fitter by trade although I have worked on electrical devices...
  19. G

    Newbie on this forum . Hello

    hi all my name is graham and I’m new to this forum . Hello to all you sparkies out there working hard
  20. M

    Hello, My name is Martin and I'm a newbie to the forum

    Ive been a qualified sparks since 1984, only ever worked abroad once, back in the 80's, however, a friend has asked me if I could rewire his property in Spain, what do I need certificate wise ?

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