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  1. 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:
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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.
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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!
  10. 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
  11. B

    Hello sparks

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

    For new sparks who change dist boards

    I have spent 2 days in total doing an EICR on these boards, I won't give away too much info in this first post, I would like you new sparks who go around peoples houses changing dist boards to let me know if you think this needs ripping out and replacing? if so what is your reasons and what...
  13. A

    sparks mate Tyne and Wear

    I'am currently in my second year at Gateshead College studying Electrical Installation part time on nights. I would love to be able to get a chance at an apprenticeship but I would equally love the chance of being a sparks mate, I have basic experience, chopping out, mounting back boxes...
  14. D

    Help to get back in the trade

    hi all ,this is the first post on here so i appreciate your time looking at it. back in 1999 i started a jtl aprenticship but due to personal reasons i only done 2 out of the 3 years im pretty sure i done the city and guilds 2351 course and had 2 or 3 certs but cant be sure ive contacted city...
  15. G

    schemes

    Recently there's been a lot of talk about scheme registration,and the need to be a scheme member to do part P work,now while a lot of sparks disagree with the way that the schemes infer that the only sparks that do a good job are scheme members,which incidentally we know not to be the case as...
  16. B

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB sparks

    Any one know ov any big sites in uk looking for JIB sparks
  17. O

    Sparks or sparky

    Where did the term "sparky" come from and why, surly that's the last thing you want in a person doing work for ya :whatchutalkingabout
  18. M

    Scam provider

    We'll I had my first assessment to become a qs for the i I work for. Very disappointed no technical questions asked seems like anybody can pass.
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Any sparks living on a narrow boat?

    I don't suppose any of you chaps live on a narrow boat? I'm a bit fed up in a conventional house.. mortgage, neighbours etc etc and am seriously looking at living on a narrow boat! I already know quite a bit about it, mooring costs, licence, blacking etc but it would be much better to speak to...
  20. D

    One back for the sparks!

    Was in my local DIY super-chain setting up a trade account when a guy comes in and asks a member of staff on the adjoining desk if he can help him with a problem with his light he bought .... he asked if the store had an Electrician to which they said no... Me been a kind soul said maybe i could...

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