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  1. D Skelton

    Yet another spark robbing customers!

    Just got back from a customer who has asked me to quote for rectifying some issues brought to light during a recent inspection. The customer came to me because the previous spark had let him down and failed to turn up when supposed to on four different occasions. Turns out this NIC 'approved'...
  2. M

    NAPIT Certification Scheme NAPIT Assessmnt

    Hi, Has anyone has an assessment by NAPIT? I have my assessment shortly and would like to know what to expect? What happens during the assessment? What does the assessor want or need to see or know? Do you get quized on knowledge of 17th Edition? Any information would be helpful. Cheers Mick
  3. D

    Show me the money

    Anybody see 'show me the money' last night? Documentary where everybody in a firm has to declare their wages to each other. It was about Pimlico plumbers in london. All their plumbers/engineers seem to earn salaries of 70 to 150k. Crazy money. Their managers are on about 50k, mechanics about...
  4. N

    unbeliveable or just money making

    Had a Call from a customer yesterday , funny smell from shower switch ,well we all know what that will be , so said ill be with you tomorow first thing , in the mean time she rang her utility compay who are looking after her world , they sent a guy out who looked at the problem and said , I cant...
  5. A

    Show me your money

    Anyone watching show me your money.. The tradesmen were putting there wages up they were all on between 70 - 100k a year WTF that about how come there all on so much??!?!?!
  6. B

    voltage testers - which one should I get?

    Afternoon all I'm stuck between voltage testers and I would appreciate your thought on which one to go for... Megger TPT210 or Fluke T5-1000 The meggar is half the price of the fluke but I don't know if that means anything in terms of quality and value for money. Thanks for your comments BB
  7. P

    Claiming Jobseekers

    Not had much work lately, had enough money coming in to get by but that seems to be drying up pretty quick right now. So was thinking would I get any Dole if I was to apply for it just to give me a little it of something to at least help make ends meet, being self employed I have never had to...
    • Plonker 3
    • Thread
    • before electrical work employed money waiting
    • Replies: 139
    • Forum: Business Related
  8. S

    annual assessment

    its that time of yr again! Had a letter recently saying QUOTE:- "with regards to your continued enrolment with the approved contractor scam scheme, " we would NOW like to proceed with your periodic assessment visit. " the last bit sounds a bit like oh we had your money 2 months ago but...
    • sedgy34
    • Thread
    • annual assessment money slate visit
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. E

    Another industry making money from solar

    Mis-Sold Solar Panelswww.mis-soldsolarpanels.com/ You +1'd this publicly. Undo Is your investment not performing ? No Win No Fee - Compensation Claims seen this on google ????? what next?
    • Eco Deal
    • Thread
    • another figures industry making money panels solar system
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Green Lounge (Access Only)
  10. O

    Contencious - is solar worth while

    My brother is seriously considering having solar panels on his house. The roof is facing south, south west, and is not obstructed. How would he be able to decide if its worth it or not?? Yes this sounds a daft statement!! He lives in the Leighton Buzzard area.
  11. D

    Owed money

    Hi i'm fairly new to the self employed scene, was on the books for 13 years. Well anyway I did some work for a guy to pull one of his job out of the s@#t so to speak, but only worked 12 days. Six months down the line he still hasnt paid up in full. What is the best way of getting the money back...
  12. swparksey

    Builders

    Been away for a week, before I went I arranged a builder from Rated people to lay some slabs in my garden. I was then adding some recessed lighting. Well I can't wait until he gets here tomorrow, the first part is like a donkeys hind leg, and finishes at the same hight as the DPM whist also...
  13. M

    EPC .....did you know...could save you time / money

    Did you know you can check if a property has an EPC here : https://www.epcregister.com/reportSearchAddressTerms.html?redirect=reportSearchAddressByPostcode It might save you time doing an EPC or getting someone out. Its FREE .. Unfortunately no one told us as yesterday I did all the...
  14. G

    Is the REAL Assurance Scheme really a useless waste of money for customers?

    Having read other posts about peoples’ opinion of REAL, here is the experience of a customer. After trying unsuccessfully for over a month to get the installer to come and investigate issues with our PV installation, I finally resorted to the comfort and assurance we, as customers, are...
  15. Goody

    Easy money, I guess!

    Hi, Been to a property and did some preliminary check on CU; Ze=32.8 ohms, PFC=7 A (not KA) and PSC 1.3 KA and yet there was a Periodic Label (with NICEIC logo on) stuck on the CU cover that said, “next inspection is due on 10/07/2012” and apparently the report was for a year. Did the...
  16. S

    let's ask our local coucils to use PV for their buildings

    As most of us are struggling for work whilst we all know PV makes perfect financial sense...let's ask our local council to install PV systems on their local building! This obviously means saving public money in teh longer term, whilst it can revive local renewable energy companies! What do you...
  17. D

    Solar Business

    Hi guys, first post so apologies if its in the wrong section or just plain daft!! Im a 32 year old guy and have been doing electrical work since leaving school at 16 and serving a 4 year apprentaship... I've done it all at some point including domestic/commercial/testing/fault finding - even...
  18. D

    Which software?

    Hi all I am currently using Amtech at the mo but i am not finding it too intuitive so am thinking that as my cover etc is up soon I may change. I use the iPad all the time for invoicing and quoting using invoice 2 go and I now want to do all my Certs on the pad too. I have got the easy cert app...
  19. J

    Non paying customer

    First fixed a two storey extension, started in August 2010. Kitchen diner and two upstairs bedrooms. Downlights throughout the kitchen diner, electric cooker, sockets galore, plinth heaters, remote veluxes etc. Customer changing his mind daily and adding extra points etc but as I seemed to quite...
    • JL_Electrical
    • Thread
    • anyway being builder customer money paying wrong
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. P

    Money supermarket

    Went online to get a van insurance quote. This was Monday, I reckon I've had about 20 phone calls from brokers trying to beat the web price. Note to self, when going online to get quote,use false telephone number !!!!!!!

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