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  1. M

    Isolator fan switch

    I have a new fan for the bathroom and want to know how to wire it in. I know i take a lead from the lights, but i am not sure how i wire up the isolator switch. Do i just take a link from the fan to the isolator or do i also take a link from the lights ?
    • marsaday1971
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    • aus bathroom electricians' talk fan first isolator light sparky switch
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Australia
  2. P

    Iphone apps for the sparky

    Hi Guys, Anyone using any good iphone apps at the moment to help with calcultions etc? I've seen I few out there but haven't used them, any thoughts?:confused:
    • parm
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    • called electricians' talk iphone phase phone something sparky
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Business Related
  3. P

    Advice on Fuse box please

    Hi there. I am fitting a new bathroom for someone and I know i will need an Electrician for the Fuse box aspect of the job. The current box shown has only 3x 30amp fuses:eek:. Will I need to replace the whole fuse box under current regulations requiring RCD, or can the sparky just fit a 45 amp...
    • plumbman
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    • advice aus box electricians' talk fuse fuse box please sparky whole
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Australia
  4. K

    Hi,trainee sparky at 41 years old!

    Hello everyone,just completed C&G 2330 level 3.Trying to change career but finding it difficult to find work as most employers want experienced electricians.Any help and advice will be appreciated.Thanks.
    • koodokan
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    • advice electricians' talk hello old sparky trainee welcome years
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  5. S

    Newbie sparky advice

    Ive just been taken on by a company and start as a elecrtitians mate in a couple of weeks. The company mainly do first and second fixes on new build houses. Ive passed my c&g level 2 and level 3 but ive no practical experience. To give me a head start could any one recommend any wiring books or...
    • stokecasual
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    • advice aus electricians' talk newbie sparky
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  6. T

    BNI Networking?

    been invited to go one their meetings at 6.45 wed morning:eek: is any one here a member of this organisation and has it been a good experience? or are any other networking events more profitable?
    • tedgman
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    • electrical work electricians' talk front sparky where
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Business Related
  7. S

    What do I need to be a sparky?

    Hi all, Ok the names Dave, I'm new to this forum so be gentle! lol I'm looking to be qualified to do home installation and electrical work and check & cert all work. The question is what do I need? Thanks in advance for any help, Dave.
    • Super Morto
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    • aus electricians' talk sparky
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Australia
  8. D

    Thinking of giving up trying to be a sparky.

    You know what, Last year on my employers advice they suggest if I want to get into the electrical employment sector i really need to consider going to college full time to get the skills and qualifications necessary to achieve my career goals.I had thought about it for years but financial...
    • Damon
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    • aus electricians' talk sparky thinking trying
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Australia
  9. R

    Wanting to be a Sparky, but don't drive a manual.

    Hi all. I'm 22, and currently working, although its a dead end job. Don't get me wrong, its okay and the pay is okay for what I do and it pays the bills, but I've been doing it for about 4 years now and really would like to learn a skill in something. People have told me to look into plumbing...
    • Raider
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    • being don't drive electricians' talk manual people sparky wanting
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Business Related
  10. A

    born again sparky from Brum

    mmmhh.. hello to all but I'm not a happy bunny! I've just spent at least 20 mins carefully crafting an introductory post., hit the submit button only to find it asked me to login again (timed out I suppose?). Tried going back to previous screens but all text gone..aaaaarrrrrrggghhhhh oh...
    • All Sorts
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    • again electricians' talk sparky
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. M

    Sparky pub?

    What is the sparky pub? How do you gain access? Most importantly .... when's happy hour?
    • Mr.Black
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    • aus electricians' talk sparky
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  12. J

    Sparky woes

    Here's my dilemma; I'm 23 years old. done a apprenticeship , acquired a level 3 City and Guilds technical cert, and a level 2 NVQ. the company let a load of us go and i started working as a sparks on a self employed basis and couldn't complete my level 3.now i work for a firm as an electrician...
  13. E

    Sparks or Sparky

    Hi Guys New to this forum, please don't rip the **** out of me on this question. What is the common slang for an Electrician is it Sparky or Sparks ? Cheers Ty
  14. M

    Incoming Sparky from OZ... What training and where?!?

    Hi, I'm a 29yr old sparky that will be looking to come over to the UK, either late this year or early next on the 2yr visa and would be hoping to continue working in the trade when I'm over your way. Just wondering what qualifications and training is required to get up to speed for working...
  15. C

    Metabo or Sparky Wall Chasers???

    Hi I am looking for a wall chaser. I have seen a metabo model at £00 and a "Sparky" at £200 for sale through Electrifix. Does anyone have any comments on either?? Cheers CH
  16. B

    Uk sparky day

    Everybody's moaning but who's up for doing something about it
  17. S

    sparky herts

    how do i determine wether a ballast unit is faulty ???
    • sparky herts
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk herts sparky
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  18. A

    How to become a sparky

    Hi all, first post here. My name is Adam, and im a alcho...wait, wrong fourm. My name is Adam, im 21 and want to be a proffesional electrician. Living in Essex with my wife but wanting to move somwhere west. What is the best way to go about it? I'm currently unemployed and have no training...
  19. L

    testing

    While I was training I was led to believe that not anyone can test an installation and sign it off. But recently after starting a new job with a Electrical contractors I was told that anyone can test an installation as it states on the first page of the test cert that a competant person must...
    • lukeallen88
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    • aus domestic electricians' talk industrial person sparky testing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  20. W

    Padwan Learner on his first steps to becoming a Master Jedi Sparky.

    Hello all, Been a warehouseman for 9 years and have decided on a career which doesnt involve driving a forklift! Have enrolled in the access2tradecareers programme with a view to complete the EAL VRQ Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers, 2382-10,2392-10,2391-10 and the...
    • wallicio
    • Thread
    • becoming electricians' talk first learner master sparky steps
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum

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