Ive been working as a sparkys mate since 2014 mainly on commercial new build and recently started doing my own jobs after completing C&G 2365 L2+L3, done my part p, unsure whether to book 17th as 18th comes out soon.
Works decently coming in, main issue im having is not knowing where to route...
Hi, need advice
I have a btec level 3 diploma electrical/electronic installation.
What can i do to become a fully qualified commercial electrician.
Its been 3 years since i passed the 2 year course. Will i need to do a city and guilds course or just part p & 17th edition?
Any help thanks
Sam Huxham
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Hello, I am new here and returning hopefully to the electrical trade after 10 years. I was wondering which meter is best Fluke,Megger ?? Price is a definite consideration. Thank you and hello everyone.
I would like an additional electric socket put in the bedroom to do away with the need for an extension cable.
Its not an urgent job and its something I have put off getting done due to the hassle factor of having to lift laminate and floor boards, not to mention emptying the bedroom of...
Hi all, first time poster!
Was doing a bit of a job search today (have recently come out of the motor trade :eek:) and came across an advert for a general maintenance person for a care home, doing odd jobs inside out (including PAT testing patients electricals they bring onsite)
I have a...
Flinty91
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Afternoon, advert below.
£17/hr
We are looking for an experience electrician to join our team based on the Fylde Coast. The electrician will need to have 10 years experience, with at least 5 years post-qualification work.
The work hours are between 8:00am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri. Uniform will be...
Hi guys,
Just wondered what the average hourly rate is for a PAYE employed spark.
Ive worked for local government for a few years and they are not the best for good rates of pay. Been offered a start for a private firm for around £13.50/hr. Is this anywhere near the mark??
Not...
Looking to go from void property's in the domestic side to railway work and try earn some decent dough any help would be appreciated. Based in Glasgow.
My journey to becoming an electrician is probably as long as some of you have been working as electricians.
My experience with electrics started when i worked as a system engineer for a sound company regularly 'playing' with 128 amps! During this time I started the BTECs towards becoming an...
Hi this is one of my first posts so bare with me,
I see a lot of jobs in Northern Ireland are now looking for you to be registered with spark safe. It seems to me to be exactly like JIB only they don't actually send you out a plastic card and charge you £170 to register compared to £50 for JIB...
I’ve read different articles or reviews regarding their preferred suppliers of natural gas and/or electricity, I’ve seen this many times on Spark Energy reviews too, but what is deregulation?
Early thanks for answers :)
Hi everyone! I've recently done my 17th edition and part p. Any sparks out there are willing to take me on¿ I live in Birmingham and have my own transport. Also, any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Hi guys. I need to check if I have a ring or 2 radial running from a fuse. I have an old wylex fuse box in which someone has put a blue 15amp fuse in a red 30amp carrier.
If I disconnect the 2 cables and check for continuity of the 2 lines then the 2 neutrals will this tell me if I have a ring...
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Hi all
Looking for recommendations on some outdoor LED lights to fit above my back door and also above the patio door. Not sure if they should have sensors fitted, wouldn't want them switching on and off all night, lots of cats in the area!
Any opinions on good brands? Looking for something...
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Hi all! First things first, I'm not a qualified electrician but I consider myself competent and very safety conscious. I've been tinkering with electronics for a long time. But I need help :D
I've wired up my shed/workshop with 4 double sockets and a light fitting. Sockets are on 2.5mm cable...
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Hello there,
I'm 16 yrs old, going to be taking my gcses next summer.
After school I would like to become an electrician.
Now, there are a few different options Available in order to get the qualifications.
So I am looking for some advice.
Do I go to college and do a course? If so, should I...
Hi,
Looking for some ideas of what is going on with our electricity. We had a carpenter who managed to drill into a mains cable (house was fully rewired only 2 months ago). He got an electrician out who crimped the broken wire in the wall . however, we are keeping on experiencing intermittent...
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