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Now we're using their guidance to our benefit, normally everybody says it's a load of old ********.
I’d have thought sleeping accommodation as in the word accommodation would imply hotels ,HMO’s and the like
Does that include bus stop shelters?I’d have thought sleeping accommodation as in the word accommodation would imply hotels ,HMO’s and the like
18th edition wording:
“Chapter 41 specifies essential requirements regarding protection against electric shock, including basic protection and fault protection of persons and livestock. It deals also with the application and co-ordination of these requirements in relation to external influences.
Requirements are given for the application of additional protection in certain cases.”
Many thanks! It is inexcusable wording to then include an "it is recommended". I will chase the IET and BSI up about this as the cost of fitting these AFDDs will be quite a lot and will potentially also need a larger CU box. I think it could cause a lot of hassle for decent electricians, especially around Quotes.
Yes, I read that - and it is a really good practical idea - but that is extra work and it will still be easy to be undercut by others who dismiss the need, making you look like a shark.This was discussed in a previous post and I think it was @SparkyChick who came up with the great idea of doing 2 items for a quote. One with AFDDs and one without. Also stating that the regs recommend AFDDs... Then it is up to the customer which to choose.
This is the rock of the IET attitude meeting the hard place of customer price point. If anyone can think of a better method of promoting the unqualified multi-trader in his determination to go cheaper - get in and get out fast; personally I can't.Yes, I read that - and it is a really good practical idea - but that is extra work and it will still be easy to be undercut by others who dismiss the need, making you look like a shark.
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From: IET Forums - The thousand pound fusebox - https://www.------.org/forums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=205&threadid=106311
see the discussion there only a few months ago
19 July 2018 by dustydazzler
I just costed a Crabtree 18th ed consumer unit for a job at the cost to me it's £1085 +vat for afdd/rcd 10 circuits / 20 module board.
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Yes, I read that - and it is a really good practical idea - but that is extra work and it will still be easy to be undercut by others who dismiss the need, making you look like a shark.
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From: IET Forums - The thousand pound fusebox - https://www.------.org/forums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=205&threadid=106311
see the discussion there only a few months ago
19 July 2018 by dustydazzler
I just costed a Crabtree 18th ed consumer unit for a job at the cost to me it's £1085 +vat for afdd/rcd 10 circuits / 20 module board. And that is haggling like heck on the price with my regular London wholesaler , he is working on a 12.5% Margin for himself. That price is possibly subject to go up due to afdd rcd price hasn't been 100% confirmation yet.
Arc fault breakers are readily available across Europe and cost around 120 euros. So they won't just be only a couple quid dearer than an RCBBO. At best they will probably come down to around £50 a unit I reckon.
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This was discussed in a previous post and I think it was @SparkyChick who came up with the great idea of doing 2 items for a quote. One with AFDDs and one without. Also stating that the regs recommend AFDDs... Then it is up to the customer which to choose.
How much tax do you get charged for your syn? I'm told the wages of syn is death, but I didn't realise there was tax on it as well.and don't fk with my syntax, ok?
LOL!
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