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Incompetent or Dis-Interested Sparks of Today.

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I recently viewed a shop that needs some electrical work to make the installation safe and reliable.

The owner said that I was the 5th sparks to attend as the others had either not turned up, initially turned up but then disappeared or appeared overwhelmed by the challenges involved.

Are modern sparks incompetent, lazy or just useless?

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    Earlier this evening I spoke to an electrician who is just the sort of guy who should be setting up as an electrical contractor and registering with the NICEIC or NAPIT, he is the right age, suitably qualified and has enough experience. 

    He has left his former employment,  however he is setting up as a window cleaner rather than as an electrical contractor. 

    A few years ago I would have been surprised, but not anymore, as I know of another electrician who has carbon fibre pole window cleaning gear along with a big tank of water in the back of his van and I also had a conversation with a Gas Safe registered plumber whilst he was actually cleaning windows earlier this year. 

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    Earlier this evening I spoke to an electrician who is just the sort of guy who should be setting up as an electrical contractor and registering with the NICEIC or NAPIT, he is the right age, suitably qualified and has enough experience. 

    He has left his former employment,  however he is setting up as a window cleaner rather than as an electrical contractor. 

    A few years ago I would have been surprised, but not anymore, as I know of another electrician who has carbon fibre pole window cleaning gear along with a big tank of water in the back of his van and I also had a conversation with a Gas Safe registered plumber whilst he was actually cleaning windows earlier this year. 

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