Newbie Here

[dp3]

Hello all, I'm Dave From Hull, I'm an IT Tech by trade so know a small amount about electrics. I'm a bit of a general DIY'er so hope its okay been singed up here as it seems like mostly budding and established sparkys from what I've read in other intros.

I have just purchased my first house and since as i wont be moving in yet i want to get big jobs out the way first one being a new consumer unit (currently have an old bakelite one) and adding extra sockets - as i'm a firm believer you can never have to many (within reason of course).

Hoping i can get some honest advice here and get pointed in the right direction and will try and chip in where i can.

Thanks,

Dave

 

[Marvo]

Welcome to the forum Dave.

 

[telectrix]

Hello all, I'm Dave From Hull, I'm an IT Tech by trade so know a small amount about electrics. I'm a bit of a general DIY'er so hope its okay been singed up here as it seems like mostly budding and established sparkys from what I've read in other intros.

I have just purchased my first house and since as i wont be moving in yet i want to get big jobs out the way first one being a new consumer unit (currently have an old bakelite one) and adding extra sockets - as i'm a firm believer you can never have to many (within reason of course).

Hoping i can get some honest advice here and get pointed in the right direction and will try and chip in where i can.

Thanks,

Dave

for the new CU, any work in a bathroom, and any extra circuits, you should by rights have the work notified to your LABC. this costs around £300 if you are not in a scam ( like niceic,elecsa etc.). if you're cometent to do it and have the test equipment with the knowledge to use it, you could self-certify and worry about the LABC if and when you come to sell.

 

[Andy78]

Ey up Dave, welcome on in. Tel's advice above is spot on regarding work in your own home. I have seen customers bitten in the pocket when building control requirements have not been adhered to.

 

[dp3]

You should by rights have the work notified to your LABC. this costs around £300 if you are not in a scam ( like niceic,elecsa etc.). if you're cometent to do it and have the test equipment with the knowledge to use it, you could self-certify and worry about the LABC if and when you come to sell.

I know certian work should be notified to LABC but can you explain what you mean by scam in this case? should i avoid niceic/elecsa? i thought they was recognized brands?

Thanks,

 

[Andy78]

I know certian work should be notified to LABC but can you explain what you mean by scam in this case? should i avoid niceic/elecsa? i thought they was recognized brands?

Thanks,

All the schemes generally get called scams round these parts as they are a tax on electricians and no guarantee of quality or safety to the public. Most electricians view them as a cheaper convenience than paying LABC directly, but have no love for the system they represent.

 

[dp3]

All the schemes generally get called scams round these parts as they are a tax on electricians and no guarantee of quality or safety to the public. Most electricians view them as a cheaper convenience than paying LABC directly, but have no love for the system they represent.

Ahh i understand now, thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Richard Burns]

Welcome to the forum.
Good luck with the house.
Always make sure you are safe and confident and knowledgeable in what you are doing.