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  1. S

    Btec level 3 electrical diploma, what do i need to do to become fully qualified spark

    Hi, need advice I have a btec level 3 diploma electrical/electronic installation. What can i do to become a fully qualified commercial electrician. Its been 3 years since i passed the 2 year course. Will i need to do a city and guilds course or just part p & 17th edition? Any help thanks
  2. JK-Electrical

    No Wonder The Joiner Is Angry!

    I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw these photos.....
  3. M

    Progressing spark seeks help & advice :)

    Things have progressed to the point where I could really do with some helpful advice. So here I am Thanks in advance Chris
  4. baycity

    Need meter advice for returning spark

    Hello, I am new here and returning hopefully to the electrical trade after 10 years. I was wondering which meter is best Fluke,Megger ?? Price is a definite consideration. Thank you and hello everyone.
  5. P

    Bad Advice From A "Spark" ???

    I would like an additional electric socket put in the bedroom to do away with the need for an extension cable. Its not an urgent job and its something I have put off getting done due to the hassle factor of having to lift laminate and floor boards, not to mention emptying the bedroom of...
  6. F

    Maintenance spark without NVQ - what can/cant you do?

    Hi all, first time poster! Was doing a bit of a job search today (have recently come out of the motor trade :eek:) and came across an advert for a general maintenance person for a care home, doing odd jobs inside out (including PAT testing patients electricals they bring onsite) I have a...
  7. Jet Electrical

    Electrician Jobs Looking for a full time fully qualified spark in Lytham/Blackpool/Fleetwood

    Afternoon, advert below. £17/hr We are looking for an experience electrician to join our team based on the Fylde Coast. The electrician will need to have 10 years experience, with at least 5 years post-qualification work. The work hours are between 8:00am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri. Uniform will be...
  8. L

    Hourly Rates for employed spark??

    Hi guys, Just wondered what the average hourly rate is for a PAYE employed spark. Ive worked for local government for a few years and they are not the best for good rates of pay. Been offered a start for a private firm for around £13.50/hr. Is this anywhere near the mark?? Not...
  9. Phil Thompson

    Brite Spark Electrical

    Covering a 25 mile Radius from Newtownards, we can do a variety of jobs both Domestic & Commercial. Cctv and Alarms and much more.
  10. RCD-joe

    Domestic electrician(void property's) to railways. From a to b what's required

    Looking to go from void property's in the domestic side to railway work and try earn some decent dough any help would be appreciated. Based in Glasgow.
  11. CDB

    New Spark in South West

    My journey to becoming an electrician is probably as long as some of you have been working as electricians. My experience with electrics started when i worked as a system engineer for a sound company regularly 'playing' with 128 amps! During this time I started the BTECs towards becoming an...
  12. D

    Spark safe

    Hi this is one of my first posts so bare with me, I see a lot of jobs in Northern Ireland are now looking for you to be registered with spark safe. It seems to me to be exactly like JIB only they don't actually send you out a plastic card and charge you £170 to register compared to £50 for JIB...
  13. K

    What is Spark Energy’s deregulation?

    I’ve read different articles or reviews regarding their preferred suppliers of natural gas and/or electricity, I’ve seen this many times on Spark Energy reviews too, but what is deregulation? Early thanks for answers :)
  14. J

    Hi Newbie Domestic Installer here looking for spark to work with in B'ham

    Hi everyone! I've recently done my 17th edition and part p. Any sparks out there are willing to take me on¿ I live in Birmingham and have my own transport. Also, any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
  15. 247 handyman

    How to check if a fuse feeds a ring final or 2 radial circuit

    Hi guys. I need to check if I have a ring or 2 radial running from a fuse. I have an old wylex fuse box in which someone has put a blue 15amp fuse in a red 30amp carrier. If I disconnect the 2 cables and check for continuity of the 2 lines then the 2 neutrals will this tell me if I have a ring...
  16. P

    Recommend an outdoor LED light for above back door and above patio

    Hi all Looking for recommendations on some outdoor LED lights to fit above my back door and also above the patio door. Not sure if they should have sensors fitted, wouldn't want them switching on and off all night, lots of cats in the area! Any opinions on good brands? Looking for something...
  17. O

    Running a shed from an extension lead - Part P

    Hi all! First things first, I'm not a qualified electrician but I consider myself competent and very safety conscious. I've been tinkering with electronics for a long time. But I need help :D I've wired up my shed/workshop with 4 double sockets and a light fitting. Sockets are on 2.5mm cable...
  18. C

    Looking for advice on how best to become a spark

    Hello there, I'm 16 yrs old, going to be taking my gcses next summer. After school I would like to become an electrician. Now, there are a few different options Available in order to get the qualifications. So I am looking for some advice. Do I go to college and do a course? If so, should I...
  19. M

    Intermittent electricity loss

    Hi, Looking for some ideas of what is going on with our electricity. We had a carpenter who managed to drill into a mains cable (house was fully rewired only 2 months ago). He got an electrician out who crimped the broken wire in the wall . however, we are keeping on experiencing intermittent...
  20. M

    Head scratcher with gas hob - will only spark when routed via a long extension cable.

    Hi. Im hoping someone may be able to offer some ideas on the above, as I've run out! A 4 burner gas hob will not spark if plugged directly into the wall socket, bit if I route it via a 30m extension cable into the same wall socket it works a treat! The instructions say the hob should be...
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