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  1. M

    martin sparks

    hi has any one completed the quick step program I ve been working as an electrician for years but the way these guys as the questions its making finishing the course a nightmare
  2. P

    Friday night jobs

    Last job of the day 8 O'Clock tonight. Replace immersion element. Shut off water main, remove old element, water everywhere!!! Turns out that the stop cock does not shut off the fu***ng water. Hall soaked, I'm soaked. Just hope the wooden flooring am doesn't start to warp when it dries out...
  3. Phil L

    Solar install

    Can any of the solar guys tell me how long it would take to fit a 12 panel 3kw system, just had a company come out to quote who said it would take 3-4 hours with 2 sparks and 3 roofers is this about right seems quite quick to me
  4. B

    Any sparks scarbourgh Based and interested in quick call out Tomo?

    As thread says, pm if interested and I'll let you know what's up
  5. A

    Hi Fellow Sparks

    Evening All, New member here saying hello, name is Sayeed, have been lurking the forums for a little while but decided to join as I've found it to have some very helpful people and useful information. In the process of joining NAPIT soon, will definitely be posting more often now that I've...
  6. B

    Manchester Sparks.. Need to pick your brains

    In Manchester and ran out of hager grid gear, does anyone know who stocks it locally? Cheers in advance
  7. A

    voltstick's /brewstirers

    Just a bit of a rant really. I had a di-log voltstick which was bloody brilliant and quite sensitive. It recently broke and a few of the fellas I worked with were using a few different varieties of FLUKE, and knowing that its a good brand I parted with £20 and was dissapointed from the word go...
  8. mattyhop

    Sparks & Mates Wanted LONDON

    Hi All, looking for electricians and mates to work in the London area. Immediate start and good rates of pay. CSCS card required. www.cornhillelectrical.co.uk
  9. G

    Socket buzzes, pops and blue sparks appear

    Socket buzzes, pops and blue sparks appear when switching off an input. I have a 4 way with surge protection for my computer, 2 monitors and an audio device. I have this plugged into one wall socket. Occasionally (not always, but usually after I've been using the computer for a while) when I...
  10. Simonslimline

    Another sparks competition question!

    Electrical energy is measured using a - a kWh meter b Watt meter c Ammeter d Voltmeter I think the answer is Wattmeter rather than Kwh meter. Everyone has answered Kwh meter in the comp. Am i wrong in thinking B is the answer? Thanks. :smile:
  11. A

    any small electronics sparks here?

    Hi. I want to know if it would be possible to adapt an 18million candlepower search lamp so it has a dimmer switch as they don't make them with dimmers. Its 12v DC. I'm not bothered about it having a rough finish as its only for me when I'm shooting pigeon and rabbit at night for local farmers...
  12. O

    Stroma Certification Scheme Time to join Stroma?

    So I went to Elex @ Sandown Park this morning. Apart from replacing some tools, and sitting through Tony Cables "waffle" on the changes in the regs (fire proof CU's ARE going to make life interesting), I made the point of speaking to Napit and Stroma (I'm with Elecsa so there's no point in...
  13. 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...
  14. Simonslimline

    Another Sparks Magazine comp question!

    Just seen another question for this weeks competition from sparks magazine to win a Megger socket tester. The question reads..... Which of the following is not an isolating device? a) Single pole light switch b) Double pole switch c) Plug and socket d) Triple pole isolator...
  15. 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.
  16. 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...
  17. Simonslimline

    Sparks comp question!

    Hi this is another question from sparks magazine competition just wondering what any of you think the answer is. any input on this is appreciated. Star (VL = ∛ x Vp) (IL = Ip) Delta (VL = Vp) (IL = ∛ x Ip) I make the answer 23.09Amps!!! Thanks:smile: The line current of a Delta three...
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. B

    Hello sparks

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