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  1. J

    Hager sollysta feedback

    Hi all anyone using the new sollysta range and has some feedback, been using volex till now but they have changed the twin socket and the terminals are crap
  2. S

    Customers Paying By Card

    Hi, does anyone have any experience of customers paying by card? I'm working out how to go about it. Options are mobile card terminal, phone based and internet based. Not sure what the best approach is or even if it's worth it at all? Any thoughts? Cheers, SW
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    Self Employed - Paying workers

    Hi all, i went self employed last november and had been working as a sub contractor for a company who done all my cis tax for me. Im now working for myself but have been paying someone else to help me week by week. he is also self employed but if i get the money payed into my account from the...
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    new megger tester

    looking to get a new megger. only do domestic. was looking at getting the mft1710. Looks a very good price. Do you guys think its worth paying more for the 1720 or 1730? & why?
  5. O

    Staged payments - client not paying

    I'm after some opinions please. Full rewire, original agreement was payment on completion of first fix, then second fix then on completion. Project has had "a few" unscheduled" pauses (caused by other trades) so payments were agreed to be at month ends. All was going well until submission of...
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    Fluke 1651B

    Fluke 1651B, 5 months old with calibration. In excellent condition with no marks or scratches. Still has protective cover on screen. Selling for a friend who bought it for a 2391 course but never did it. Only used a few times (most recently by me to confirm it reads the same as my meter, which...
  7. K

    Debt collection from non paying customers..........

    Hi all, Has anyone had to deal with a debt collection company to get their money out of a customer? I am thinking about contacting one as a farmer (typical...) owes me over £900 for work carried out on his farm. He is already on his reminder which gives him another 14 days to cough up which...
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    Non paying customer - what are my rights??

    Hello all, I'm in a bit of a complicated situation and can't believe in the current climate that there isn't anyone else out there who has experienced something similair. I recently completed a rewire for a small building contractor, whom I have worked for previously with no problem but...
  9. sythai

    Paying subbies..... cis ?

    Hello chaps... Have been using a subby for a little while now on and off. Up until now have just been giving him 'cash' but as things are getting busy and I need him on a more regular basis I will be paying him direct via BACS. Just want to see how I stand with this in regards to paying his...
  10. M

    How much are you paying?

    I was wondering how much you guys are paying for your panels and inverters? The prices that I have seen on the internet vary massively and it's hard to know what the going rate is. I'd appreciate some feedback and if you don't like posting this kind of thing then I'd appreciate a private message.
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    Paying for 17th edition

    I am a qualified electrician looking to go alone but I currently only have my 16th edition. I am willing to do my 17th but the course is £500 and with trying to support a family on my own as well as paying bills £500 is alot in one month. Does anyone know a good course provider who will let me...
  12. S

    Alarm Companies

    Hi all, In these hard times I have been looking at alternative sources of business One such potential avenue is burglar/smoke alarms I would like to ask those that have experience of these fields is it one that you can enter independently or do you have to join one of the main companies ? Has...
  13. J

    Is the JIB becoming irrelevant?

    Got told today that the 2 main electrical contractors on the olympic site are pulling oyt of the JIB.Anyone else heard this? If this is indeed true then that would mean they can set their own rates,no lodge or travel,im really becoming fearful about the future of this game.Mate of mine was in...
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    How much you paying for your cable?

    JUST A QUICKIE PEEPS BE INTERESTED TO KNOW WHAT EVERYONE IS PAYING FOR THERE CABLE AS GOT TOLD THE OTHER DAY 2.5MM T+E (100M) COULD BE SIXTY QUID BY NEXT MONTH!!!:eek::(:eek:
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    Anyone had a phonecall from BT?

    I had a phonecall today from BT saying they were looking for electricians to advertise, through searches on google, 118-500, and local directories Has anyone else had this call? Anyone done this and got much work out of it? She said it would be £160 sign up, then £39 a month for a year
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    RatedPeople.co.uk - is it ok?

    I am thinking of taking on some work other than my main job. Is that website a good place to start?
  17. S

    Pir

    Hi guys Just looking to see how much you guys charge for a PIR. Do you have a standard charge or per a circuit :o.
  18. O

    What should i be paying

    I am currently building a 3 bed end terrace on my existing property. Ive had a couple of quotes but they seem a bit steep. Can anyone give me an idea of cost if i give them the full spec of what is to be installed? Or better still give me an actual quote. Property is only at footing stage at...
  19. R

    how do you deal with Non paying customers?

    Just out of interest as i have one or two being a real pain in the behind who owe me money and i've done the job and paid for the gear...and i need my brass!

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