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    Fault find (Electrical condition report) or (Electrical Installation certificate)

    Not sure why any form is necessary.
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    Kinetic Wireless Dimmer Switches

    I called TLC today and they said that not all gu10 led bulbs will work as well with their wireless dimmers, but the ledlite ones they sell do work fine, but the ones I wanted are £12 each which is way above what I've already quoted the customer (they need 13). The chap at TLC said to test the...
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    Kinetic Wireless Dimmer Switches

    Pirate, Many thanks for the detailed info. The customer requires 10 led Downlights (gu10s) so the wireless dimmer and on/off switch will be controlling them. In view of your info, I think I should double check with TLC that they will work, and even if they say they will work I will still...
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    Kinetic Wireless Dimmer Switches

    I have used the kinetic wireless on/off switches and I've been pleased with the results. A customer requires a kinetic dimmer switch, and I'm unsure how a dimmer switch would work being there is no power going to it. I get the principle of the standard on/off switch, but I can't work out how...
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    Domestic installer

    I've got the fluke 1664fc and very pleased with it. The auto test function is time saving and worth having.
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    What electrical DIY work is currently Allowed

    I completely agree that a DIYER wouldn't be expected to know how to complete a minor works cert, but because a DIYER doesn't know how to do this, then that still doesn't allow them to replace anything (including a plastic light switch)?
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    What electrical DIY work is currently Allowed

    I have previously been criticised on here for not issuing a Minor works Certificate when I've replaced a plastic light switch and assured it's a requirement. So on that basis the poster may not be able to do anything?
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    Stroma assessment information

    I can't say I'm surprised because the stroma assessor I had was a nightmare, and their admin and manager were hopeless. I have only been asked if I'm NICIEC registered. Never once has anyone asked if I'm stroma or napit registered.
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    Retraining to become a self employed Electrician - HELP REQUIRED PLEASE

    I agree with the points already made, and you will need thousands to set you up (van, tools, test gear, advertising, part pee membership etc etc). Changing a light switch or socket is what most people can do just like changing a plug, so that's not going to give you much of a head start. I...
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    Reduction in electrical work

    I'm hoping to learn from you. I'm based inside the M25 near Feltham, so how much should I quote the customer who tells me their ring circuit keeps tripping?
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    Reduction in electrical work

    When someone calls me with a fault which could take me 10 minutes or over 10 hours to find and fix, how many much should I quote them?
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    Reduction in electrical work

    I completely agree with you, but clearly too many people see electrics as easy to do, and don't appreciate the potential danger. I am clueless to the statistics, but I would guess about 99% of those people without sufficient knowledge who play with electrics wouldn't risk touching gas.
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    Reduction in electrical work

    I agree that most people just want to pay the cheapest person to do their electrics because as long as it works why should they pay more (from their perspective). I will do almost any job on my house with the absolute of exception of touching gas. Isn't it disappointing that around 15 years...
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    Reduction in electrical work

    Not being registered doesn't make somone a cowboy. Most of my work doesn't even require me to be registered. I charge by the hour for jobs such as replacing light fittings and fault finding, but most jobs I give an actual quote for. If for instance someone asks for extra sockets, I don't...
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    Reduction in electrical work

    I'm not sure if you are on a wind up, but if not then it's rather silly to suggest "he will have to drop his prices." Isn't that the very issue that some short sighted people think that sparks reducing their prices is the answer to getting more work (as they say a fool can always be busy)...
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    Reduction in electrical work

    I would replace a couple of existing sockets for £70 but definitely not put 2 new ones in for £70, so your customer did well if it was the latter and still expected a cash discount! I don't do cash discounts because they save the money and if I don't put it through the tax man I'm the one in...
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    Reduction in electrical work

    It appears 5544 is not going to bother registering with a body due to the cost/hassle and being undercut and concentrate more on his other trade, so I guess like many of us it gets to the point that lowering your prices isn't the answer as with all the overheads it just isn't worth it. I don't...
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    Reduction in electrical work

    I agree that some customers don't want the hassle of getting all the trades in. But the point 5544 is making is that it's been fine for 20 years, but has noticeably declined. I can certainly relate to what 5544 says and I only do electrical work. I am also considering given up being...
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    Reduction in electrical work

    Sorry error in post
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    Reduction in electrical work

    I am not surprised by your comments with regards electrical work. I get more people turn my quotes and hourly rate down than in the past (I've not increased them for ages). There are also lots more sparks in my area than ever before, and I was reading their reviews, and one customer wrote how...

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