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    AM2 - Sparky facts errors?

    Hi All Revising for my up and coming AM2 exam. I have been using the sparky facts site as my kind of bible. When I have been flicking through this forum though some people have commented that there are plenty of errors on the sparky facts website. Has anybody else heard this & if so what are...
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    Biggest mistake as a sparky

    Time to man up confess your sins,what are your worst disasters for me,2.First drilling through a bundle of 6 bundled pyros in a large office block as an apprentice,my then boss said 3 ft from the wall,not true it was 3 metres,3pyros 4000Amp risers using ESR system second 3 2000A risers DC 3 wire...
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    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
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    Halogen Maddness!!

    Hi i posted once before with a problem with my house alarm which i was able to solve with some advice thanks guy My new problem is this The house i have bought has 50w halogen spots all over the up stairs put in by the first owner. Sadly the next owner put a loft floor in that covers several...
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    A good sparky works with one hand in his pocket

    Hi fellas, I'm Tom and I'm new to the site, be great if we all could get along and share work experiences, work advice etc. The above quote is an old one I believe my old man told me it. Thanks for adding me to the site there is lots of useful information. Tom PS anyone noticed how...
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    Time required for EICR

    Hello Gents, I am new to this site and looks pretty impressive - I need some advice - any idea how long to carry out an EICR on a 3 bed standard terraced house - floorboards up and down. Thanks Sparky 63
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    16th ed sparky to 17th

    hi all, ive still got the old 16th edition jib card,( ive been out of the game for 2 years) can any of you learned fellas tell me how to obtain a 17th ed card? ive been looking on the jib website but ive drawn a blank so far thanks for any info
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    What do I need to become a qualified sparky?

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and am basically looking for a bit of advice. I'm 18 years old and starting University studying a HND in Mechanical Engineering in September and will be studying approx. 2 and a half days a week and I work in the evenings so I will have time in the day to do work. I...
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    hi i,m a transvestite sparky

    i like to dress in dayglow leather and lace under wear whilst on site my question is, if i stand next the toilets ,with my knee bent at 45 degrees saying "hello big boy" will i get too much "attention" in the toilets at lunch time?
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    sparky sparky the battery boy he,s a walking talking toy

    heres a 1955(ish) sparky/ torchy vid Torchy the Battery Boy (Episode 1 - part 1) - YouTube the old geezza seems suspect(not quite right) altho he was made of wood, or was till wood worm
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    Hello from Manchester

    Hi guys/girls, Just a quick hello, I'm recently out of the Army after 22yrs and have taken things Electrical as my resettlement course. To be honest i dont consider myself a sparky yet, so im sure you will be hearing quite a lot from me in the future, i hope you dont mind helping this newbie...
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    I never knew you had to be a contortionist to be a sparky....

    Loft space. I can see where I HAVE to get to to. Do I ... (a) Crawl on my (ever extensive) belly over to the point with barely 3 inches of roof rafters above my head, most of which have rusty tile nails sticking through? (b) Strike a yoga pose and manouver myself into the negligible gap around...
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    A young sparky on the scene.

    Hi everyone, I'm 20 years old and am currently based in London. I have completed my C&G level 2, 3 and 17th edition and have plans to complete the testing and inspecting course...2391? 2393? 2394? in September. I WAS working for my dad but due to a long list of things which I will not go into, I...
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    From military to sparky

    Hi everyone, Firstly i would like to introduce myself and try gain some advice along the way. Currently im a vehicle mechanic in the army and after over 11years im wanting to start a new career as an electrician. I have my part P and 17th edition and soon will be starting my 2392, PAT, 2394 and...
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    Sparky wanted for self build near huntingdon

    Needs to understand or be willing to home control systems. I.e. wiring back to central point and using cat 5 to switches etc. Willing to let me labour for the bits I can. anyone want to have a chat about what I want to achieve to see if we can work together on this?
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    Aussie sparky

    Hey guys, new to this and just looking for some info really. I have recently just got to Australia, in Queensland. I am waiting to get my electrical licence sorted. I have a job already and they are sorting it out. I'm on a 457 visa for 4 years. My TRA has just been lodged now that I have a...
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    sparky

    Hi all I am another forum newbie
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    Hey guys ex military sparky here :)

    Hello, people. just thought I'd introduce myself I'm bob, I'm a Ex Royal Navy Engineering Technition Marine Engineer that was medically discharged because I got cancer at age 24 :( I loved the navy the navy was my life but when I knew I was going to be discharged I got my domestic installer...
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    Is he a courier, or is he a sparky?!

    Hi guys, as im sure you can guess, Im a newbie around these parts! I am currently a delivery driver of sorts, but i dont very much enjoy the job, and would love to get back into making things get brighter! I was at college in 2007/2008, and took a C&G course, Level 2 Cert in Electrotechnical...
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    New sparky

    Just on here to learn and expand my knowledge

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