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hi all

just wondering if out there working for joe public, electricians really test and complete certs for minor works like change sockets switches etc.

 

[PAUL M]

Of course we do ,how else we gonna justify charging enough to make the job worthwhile.lol.

 

[Had8Lives]

If it's changing an existing fitting, I don't usually worry about a Minor works certificate. I always check the ends of a ring/radial socket ciruit at the CU though.

 

[Shakey]

If it's changing an existing fitting, I don't usually worry about a Minor works certificate. I always check the ends of a ring/radial socket ciruit at the CU though.

what do you mean by check the ends of a radial???

are you saying you short them together at a socket to make a loop and check at the CU

 

[Had8Lives]

Yes Shakey.

 

[Shakey]

ok then

so its an R1+R2 check

 

[jimmus]

I test everything i do and would issue a minor works cert for an accesory change

If the person youre working for doesnt want to pay for a professional job they can get the bloke down the pub to do it then i'll come in to put it right

I love it when people change their own lights- all the reds together-all the blacks together- £25 for me to find the switch wire

 

[PAUL M]

£25.00i dont get my screwdrivers out for less than £50.00you seen the price of diesel lately.

 

[jimmus]

£25.00i dont get my screwdrivers out for less than £50.00you seen the price of diesel lately.

Think i'll put my prices up if you can get away with £50
Mind you my old butchers bike doesnt use diesel...

 

[PAUL M]

any body can work for nothing matey.

 

[jeremy]

very sorry to hijack your answer platform I've just finished my 2391 a wee bit ****ed and I can't find where on the site to post my views. Just me being drunk I'm sure!!