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  1. 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...
    • MDJ
    • Thread
    • boards change new questions sparks
    • Replies: 125
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. 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...
    • djr2
    • Thread
    • become get guilds help sparks trade working years
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. 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...
    • Guest111
    • Thread
    • figures members niceic scheme schemes sparks their
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. B

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB sparks

    Any one know ov any big sites in uk looking for JIB sparks
    • brad1664
    • Thread
    • card certification jib jib card scheme sparks
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. 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
  6. 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.
    • Matt85
    • Thread
    • first provider scam second sparks technical
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. F

    Nice purple and blue sparks...

    Evening, firstly, im a pretty new apprentice, not going to attempt anything myself, but wondering what the hell might have just happened... Nackered today, just came up to bed and switched on the light in the room, and BOOM. Loud pop and a nice bright purple flash from the light fitting... Ive...
  10. T

    My Mercedes C Class runs battery down while parked

    I bought brand new battery and put it into the car, didnt drive the car for 3 weeks as use a company car and was away from home for about week and half. When i went to take the car for a drive and enjoy her, the battery was as dead as dodo. Got battery replaced and have now taken to leaving the...
    • tamoshanter
    • Thread
    • battery bought class current engine something sparks while
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  11. M

    Glasgow sparks - 1.5mm fp200 drum for sale

    100m drum unopened 2 core and earth 1.5mm white Will take £70
    • marco86
    • Thread
    • for sale fp200 glasgow sale sparks
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. W

    Finishing other sparks work...

    Been to look at a job today , unfortunatly the sparks doing the job had passed away , consumer unit had been changed but no testing had been undertaken , customer has basically asked me to test electrics and certificate for building control , as this wasn't my installation would an EICR suffice...
    • Welshsparky
    • Thread
    • building control electrical work generally other sparks work works
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. D

    Regs stopping a sparks from working, but a DIYer could carry on...

    Was doing a plastering job (sorry! need all the cash I can get!) today and had been asked to add a socket to the newly plastered wall. As an electrically minded person, I looked at the CU, saw that it was an old 15th Ed board and said I couldn't do the work without protecting the new socket...
    • DNS1
    • Thread
    • carry electrical work regs regulations sparks working
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. B

    Paying other sparks

    Guys I am wondering about how I am suppose to go about paying other sparks (self employed) that I am about to hire in to complete a job that I need a hand with My query is should I be deducting 20% off them and using the CIS scheme or is it ok for them just to invoice me and then they can sort...
    • brizospark
    • Thread
    • other paying sparks
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Business Related
  15. S

    3 Phase map - any bright sparks?

    I am undertaking some research on the optimal potential of wind turbines in the UK. I am trying to find out where there is 3 Phase power. I am a wildlife scientist based in South Africa and have dangerously little knowledge of electricity so I would appreciate ANY guidance. Thanks Shan
    • Shan Rush
    • Thread
    • 3 phase after bright future phase potential scrap sparks things
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  16. M

    Glasgow sparks looking for CU's

    Wylex Metal 11 way with 100a Main Switch, 3 6a, 1 16a, 4 32a and 1 40a RCBO's All brand new £80
  17. D

    british gas sparks

    any british gas sparks on here - or anyone know one got a quick question to ask them - and I am being genuine and not wanting to chuck poo at anyone:44::44:
  18. jackhammerJIM

    HELLO fellow sparks

    i have been lurking around the forum for a while now . i have been a sparky for 10 years and find the info useful and banter entertaining so thought
  19. D

    tax question. self employed sparks.

    Hi all just a quick question , I'm looking at going self employed in a year or so and looking to buying more tools , tester ,ladders ,etc whilst I'm still employed. If you buy the gear now and keep the receipts is it still tax deductible in a year or so or would I be better off saving and buying...
    • dan35
    • Thread
    • employed question self self employed sparks tax
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. L

    Agency recommendation Nottingham - Need temp sparks

    Hi Can anyone recommend any good agencies around the Nottingham area? I need a couple of sparks for short contract in June. I've never dealt with agencies in the past but could really do with a couple of weeks help and was thinking agency might be the best option. Thanks Leo
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