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    English sparky living in Australia returning home-few questions!

    Hope this lands in the right forum, this is my first post! So just have a few questions about what's going on in the industry in the UK right now. I'm in my late 20s and a 17th ed qualified spark completed through an apprenticeship. I also hold NVQ level 3. 3 years ago I left for Australia...
    • Dsparky
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    • australia english going level living looking questions returning sparky
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Consumer unit question before I get a sparky in

    hi guys, i am getting ready for sorting out the electrics in my loft conversion before i put the floor boards down etc. I have a few questions mainly to ensure I know whats going off and i dont get ripped off. I have a bungalow with lounge, conservatory, kitchen, utility, 3 bedrooms and a...
  3. Leesparkykent

    Pride in your work.

    Went to look at a job this morning that's near completion but the customer has fallen out with the sparky firm over the state of the work...I'm not taking the job on as really busy atm, don't really want to be stuck in the middle of a dispute between the customer and the other firm, in general...
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    Aussie sparky moving to UK

    Hey guys My first time on this forum. I am a fully licensed electrician in Australia moving over to London later in the year. I am looking for some advice on what I need to do to get my Australian license recognized in the UK and if there are any other qualifications I need to get to work in...
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    Sparky Job Satisfaction

    I had one of those jobs today. I got a call from a neighbour of an old couple who had totally lost their power in the house and there had been lots of smoke and arcing behind a kitchen socket they were really scared the whole lot was going to go up in flames. I don't normally do call out but...
    • Vitesse
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    • couple electrical work going house really sparky their
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    A guide for an English sparky in New zealand.

    Thought I’d write a little on changing from being a UK spark to a NZ spark, after seeing the Australian thread. Kiwi licencing is ran by the EWRB (Electrical workers registration board) out of wellington. In order for them to assess your qualifications, you have to send them all copies of your...
    • SparkyJoe
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    • arial english guide including new new zealand not uk phase regulations sparky start
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Retired Sparky getting back work

    Hi, I left electrical work for another field of work over 25 years ago, but now would like to return. Probably self employed domestic work. I know I would need 17th Edition and this new Part P. - I have to say Part P seems like a money making scheme. If you've completed an electrical...
    • Grosvenor
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    • before building edition electrical electrical work getting retired sparky
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    Sparky a cowboy only test 10% never hear of it help! caravan condition reporting

    Hi I have started testing on a large caravan site i did a condition report and full inspection and testing on one caravan took me 3 hours. The previous contractor (Niceic domestic installer ) does 10 caravans total of two people in 4-5 hours including certificates My client has now asked me...
    • pmasouthwestltd
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    • caravan condition cowboy electricians vans help! never sparky test van vehicle
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Gday from Australia

    Hi, emigrated to OZ 15yrs ago was a JIB sparky in uk before that for 17yrs. We are heading back to uk next year around the Salisbury area and wanted to know how the work situation was like.? plenty going on or quiet? Got the usual experiance, domestic commercial and a few years mining. Over here...
    • havelock
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    • australia before change changed sparky
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Socket set purchase for newbie sparky?

    Hi guys im currently starting my nvq 3 and am starting to buy some hand tools gradually. For my next purchase I want to buy a basic socket set that I can use on panels when using lugs etc or fixing equipment down! Can anyone recommend one please? I've seen this online but would it be any good...
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    west wales sparky saying HI ALL !

    just a quick one really. I'm steve fully fledged time served spark of 7yrs. (5yrs self employed sole trader). Registered with NAPIT and find them brilliant. works going good down here. built the business up from nothing and its mainly word of mouth over full on advertising so i'm doing...
    • steve_taffy
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    • saying sparky wales west
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    Quick job for Birmingham sparky

    Sorted!
    • chronyx
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    • birmingham electrical work quick sparky
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    What qualification do I need to become a sparky?

    I’ve finished a 4 year modern apprenticeship with mycompany with my following certs EAL SVQ 3 Engineering Maintenance (Electrical) G79P23 EAL SVQ 3 Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical) GC8Y23 EAL SVQ 2 Performing Engineering OperationsElectrical/Mechanical GC9W22 HNC Engineering Electronics NC...
  14. uksparks

    Where did you say the fuse box was?

    Hi, Went to do an EICR today on a property to rent out, the sister of the homeowner was there, I said wheres the fuse box, its not obvious.... I looked high and low, everywhere, then thought, hmm I wonder if its in here... Anyway, the outcome was, I walked away and said you need a new CU and...
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    Not a sparky but have a HNC, what do I need to be deemed competent ?

    Hi All, First a bit of background. I currently work as an electronics engineer and have done for over 20 years now. Way back when I started, I did a BTEC ONC and then HNC in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. I appreciate that this doesn't make me a competent electrician. I'd like to be...
  16. jon jordan

    solar pv sparky wanted asap wakefield area start tomorrow

    hi guys as above needs to start tommorow loads of work wakefield area
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    need help to be a sparky

    hi everyone , great forum In 1999 , i completed my 4 year apprenticeship in electrical engineering maintenance, my company laid me off, they were moving the business to...
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    Best way to become a qualified sparky?

    Hi All now I know I might get a bit of stick for this but here goes, I want to become an electrician! I would like some advice on the best way of doing this. Here it comes, I am actually a qualified plumber/ gas safe registered!, I have been in the industry for 10 years, originally I wanted to...
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    Replacement shower advice

    I have an Aqualisa Quarts shower which I love especially as it had the remote outside of shower area for turning on and off. However my combi boiler doesnt seem up to the job and already I have needed to turn down water pressure to get a decent temp shower. I have decided to take the plunge...
    • lucky245
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    • advice cable electrician power replacement shower sparky
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    New wannabe sparky!

    Hey im sam. Today ive been accepted onto my course study becoming an electrician! looking forward to it and this forum has helped me already! What new startup tips have you guys got in the big bad world of sparkys? Im going for the full level 3 nvq Qcf diploma, it includes everything! Thanks!

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