Hi everyone,
Well, I'm in !!! Elecsa assesment went well........just about.
2 weeks ago, I had my full scope with Elecsa. The assesor, Trevor was a fantastic guy. He came along with Keith (an observor he said).. great thought !!
Anyway, after 2 cups of tea and the formal stuff out the...
what would you do in my situation guys?
2nd fixing for a builder
hes so disorganised, problems everywhere, hes called me in far too early
ive fitted most of the chrome accesories the board etc, only things left to fot are couple of chrome switches and sockets in this glazed archway, thats not...
Hey there,
Just started up on my own after 12 years with a pretty big local electrical firm who I was with from school.
Just looking for some advice on how to approach builders for work. I know two builders but they have already got regular sparks they use so they might call me if they are...
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Demand Five | watch Cowboy Builders, Season 2 - episode 3, Episode 3 link to the show
What a programme this week competent person scheme my arse, i loved the carrier bag cant see what was wrong with that at all give your replies and thoughts guys.
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Just watching a Part P spark make a right a**e of himself didn't appear to know the regs as everything he said was wrong
So much for the part p qualification
Quick question,
I have recently started filling in a minor works certificate and notiffying a CU change for this.
Am I being OTT?
I have allways done a Ze then a Zs at socket and RCD test, then normally write the results on the wall!, just not really sure of the best course of action!
CBW
I have installed my sockets at 500mm and now the builder has lifted the floor 100mm making my sockets 400mm from the floor not the 450 mr part p says.
Can i get away with this ?
Also regs say a tv point no higher than 1200mm. Their is a tv point installed at 1700mm for a plasma so will i...
I recently did a lighting rewire and a top floor rewire for a lady, left the top floor lights and ring dis connected along with the smoke circuit. With the downstairs lighting circuit i connected to a plug top as a temporary solution till the building work was done and I could connect them all...
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Anyone know anything about it?
Only thing I could find was this website APHC Competent Persons Scheme - the mark of a reputable plumber
I had been doing some bits and pieces for a builder friend of mine who had just brought a new rental property.
I got called on site had to change the...
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Hello all Help please!!!!!!!!
Yesterday I went to a property that has had an new extension built, I had to connect some appliances induction hob (no seperate supply), cooker isolators behind induction hob and sockets 75mm from edge of the sink.
I informed the customer that I could not do it...
I may be in a slightly sticky situation. Before i start, i dont reccomend doing what I've done, as i understand it you should ALWAYS notify building control BEFORE you start a job if youre not registered to self certify
I had a rewire thrust upon me a few weeks ago when i was unemployed, so...
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Hello,
Business has been slowing for a while now, (from what i read it's the same all over) so i am looking for new ways to get business.
I read in another thread that someone wrote a letter to some Builders form the Yellow pages, and got a good bit of work from this, and i guess made some long...
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I have had a builder ring me asking if i would like abit of work.
He has his own firm building extensions and conservatories.
He says he's done an extension of 2 upstairs bedrooms. and all the wiring has been done. and all there is to do is 2nd fix, simply put socket fronts on and light...
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Right then chaps just need to pick ya brains (shouldnt take long).I have been asked by a local builder to price a couple of extentions etc ,do you do special rates for builders giving you the promise of regular work or do you just charge them as per normal and they can like it or lump it:eek: I...
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