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  1. M

    Solar Panels quotes for solar in a new build.

    I am looking to have a solar system installed with battery storage. I am in a new build semi-detached property in Kent, so therefore electrics are all new with 25mm tails and 100 amps incoming fuse. Also, as this is a new build I do not know if due to the warranty period if I can have solar...
  2. S

    Solar Panels supplying new build

    So...who has experience in this on here?? Not me for sure. Basically roughed in a new build for someone, was told he was haggling with the local authority over the price for putting power to his house, it's in the countryside. So I basically kept plodding on, got it all just about done, fitted...
  3. J

    Proposed Connection for new build states prospective will be as high as 25.9KA

    Hi A customer has a new farm shed going up supplied also from a new 100KVA transformer right outside. The supply spec states that PSCF could be as high a 25.9KA on the quote he has been given. The usual kit I use is rated at 10KA. There terms also state that the connection by DNO will not be...
  4. A

    4 bed new build price

    Only been going just over a year and haven’t had alot of experience in pricing that many new builds. Got 4 x 4bed new builds to price all the same spec. 4 bed (one with en-suite and dressing room, one with en-suite, other two just beds) , kitchen/family room, dining, living, utility, bathroom...
  5. J

    How can I build a stronger coil

    I do build homemade electric parts, timers etc. from wood. What is the best way to build a strong electric coil. My coil looks not so stong. Do I have to make the coil longer or wider? I just did started doing this and do not know how to build a strong one. This is the video I did make from my...
  6. D

    Do Quintec wireless switches / drivers meet BS EN standard, in new build extension for certificate

    Do Quintec wireless switches / drivers meet BS EN standard, in new build extension to the house for certificate. Thanks
  7. C

    Hi all, my name is Darren and i am the owner of control 101. we build control panels.

    Hi all, my name is Darren and i am the owner of control 101. we build small to medium control panels and are always looking for new customers, so if you have a control panel that needs building feel free to get in touch.
  8. J

    Methods for pricing domestic new build

    Hi, I'm fairly recently (about a year) self employed, and I have been asked to give a estimate for a 3 storey new build. Having read other information online regarding pricing it seems pricing per point or per sq metre seem the way to go. Just wondering what peoples prefer ways are as...
  9. D

    The new build consumer unit of the future and beyond...

    3 phase , surge , afdd , rcd , dab radio , built in espresso machine
  10. R

    Digital phase converter build?

    Hi all I am looking at three phase conversion options for my workshop I have looked at rotary converters and I have also looked at static and digital conversion options what I'm wondering is does anyone have a digital converter from the only manufacturer that makes them. Drives Direct is the...
  11. T

    New build extractor fan

    Hello I've recently bought a new build and was wondering if anybody knew a bit more info about the regs for extraction fans. I was sure a new build must have a timed fan in all bathrooms. However mine has a standard fan that comes on and off with the lights, I've took the fan apart to see if it...
  12. W

    What will I need for new build work?

    Hi guys. I’ve been offered some price work on new build homes installation work. The prices seem quite good, I reckon once I’m up to pace I could clear £200 a day on the first fixes. I’ve built up quite a selection of tools over my time but just wondering if there’s any bits any of you new...
  13. L

    Trying to build up online presence.

    Hi just wondering if anyone can give advice to building up online traffic to a new website obviously its a Large fish pond and generating business through a website is hard work!! Is it worth it or are you still just finding work the old fashioned way by word of mouth etc?
  14. P

    Ev point on a new build

    Morning chaps I’m starting two new builds next week and they’ve added a vehicle Charging point to each house, Do I feed this via a 6mm t&e from the main cu or have a separate cu for it on an A type RCD? I’ve not done my Ev course yet as it’s been cancelled 3 times due to corona and plus there...
  15. R

    Labour only pricing on new build

    Evening Looking for some guidance on pricing for new builds. Ive been asked to put in a tender for labour only on 4x new build timber frame properties. 4x bedroom with Living/ dining room 2x bathrooms and an ensuite. Spotlights in every room ( 50 ). System boiler with unvented cylinder...
  16. R

    New build development pricing

    Hi there. Looking for some advice on pricing for a new build development. Clients is supplying material so its a labour only job. Not quite sure about how to price for it. Its a 2 storey 4 bedroom plot. Pendant fittings in very room except spotlights in kitchen/dining room. UFH in downstairs...
  17. N

    Ice gets build up in vegetable container and on wall back in the neff fridge .defrosted 2 months back

    Hi there, My neff fridge is out of warranty. I Defrosted it 2 months bk.now slowly ice has started building up inside the vegetable container and on wall behind it.all of other areas are perfectly fine in terms of freezing. Pleasesuggest..atttaching photos of same.. Also is there anything in...
  18. gazdkw82

    Blue pipe connections under build

    Builders broke ground today with the digger down the side of the house. They busted a lead water pipe which runs down the side of the house. Houses are fed in bunches of 5 from the street. That means me and 4 other houses share the same stop tap. Builders repaired the T joint and replaced...
  19. D

    UK Why are new build prices so bad?

    Hi , I've recently started on a new build site in essex, self employed sub contracting for a colchester company for which I have done work for 3 years .recently I've started to take the prices as a personal insult. A 3 bed house 1st fix including 2x data, 2x tv points 3x bt around 16 x sockets ...
  20. S

    Outdoor light connected to outdoor spur on new build

    Hi, I purchased a new build a few weeks ago which has a cable running from a switch near the back door to a small round enclosure on the outside back wall. Agent told me it's so I can fit an outdoor light if I want to. Bought a light and removed the enclosure outside revealing about a meter...

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