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  1. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Trunking mess - where to start!

    Identify and properly label all wiring as appropriate, rip out and start again......happy days. Will look great when it's done...đź‘Ś Although identifying singles can be a royal PITA.... :(
  2. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    Wow. This is really interesting! Their limitations on circuit design seem sound although I haven't looked into it yet. I feel our way of doing things is based on a "make do and mend" mentality which stems from WW1 & 2 where resources were limited yet the industry we are in seem determined to...
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    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    I have relatives in a America so I've seen their lash-ups and I totally agree with the flexi-con within the walls for wiring. I try to adopt it where possible for my installs. It just adds that added bit of security for the cables for enthusiastic homeowners with hammers and nails....
  4. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    Wow! That's really interesting! I'll have to look into this. đź‘Ť Thanks for the info!
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    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    For a bright spark I ain't so bright...:D
  6. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    Is T&E not generally used in France?
  7. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    I've heard this a couple of times and I'll only chime in if I know for certain that the information given is incorrect. Although the person asking the question may not be qualified to do the job, who am I to question it? After all, it's their client that didn't have the forethought to properly...
  8. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Potential client sends pics that concern me

    Hi Dave. No offence taken at all mate. Its a valid point you make. I made my decision based on my current workload and ability to get the job booked in within a reasonable timescale and I just couldn't make it work. What I did do though is send a detailed email explaining my concerns regarding...
  9. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    That's a tough one to answer correctly because of the amount of variables. Generally, I find the older stuff (Wylex 3036 consumer units) are done to a high standard so when I see those, it doesn't concern me other than the lack of additional protection. Its when I see kitchens/bathrooms fitted...
  10. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Potential client sends pics that concern me

    I received an email off the person ordering the work thanking me for my honesty and time. Good result I feel. Thanks for the input guys. đź‘Ť
  11. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Potential client sends pics that concern me

    Totally agree. I have just sent a vey polite email declining to quote for the work but have stressed the dangers and importance of getting the installation checked immediately. I think it's the right thing to do in this situation. Some things are best left untouched.
  12. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Potential client sends pics that concern me

    Very true, seen it a million times when I was PAYE but now it's MY business, so I'm a bit more selective on what I choose to accept. The thing is, in the back of my mind, doing this could lead to other work so there's always that niggle in the back of your mind when you work for yourself!!
  13. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Potential client sends pics that concern me

    Hi Ferg. Yeah, it's a tough call to make but I don't want to take responsibility for an installation if the consumer unit is in that state! Generally, if the CU is like that then the entire installation is likely to be of the same standard and I'll waste a ton of time filling out an EICR and...
  14. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Potential client sends pics that concern me

    Hi all. Just a quick question, for you guys. I have received a phone call today with a request to carry out a commercial EICR on a chip shop which has a flat above. I said I would send a quotation when back in the office to which she said "I'll send some pics". After receiving the pics, I...
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    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    Hi Mike. Very True! I prefer to keep a small but reliable list of regular clients that I know are good payers. The bad ones get deleted off my file system and stored in my phone as "bad payer" so I know who the baddies are. I've been undercut many times and at first I took offence to it but...
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    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    Hi all. I thought I would write a "year later report". Things are going quite well, I have a good number of clients with regular referrals offered and repeat work off the same clients. I obviously passed my NAPIT assessment and am about to renew but not with NAPIT, I've decided to with NIC/EIC...
  19. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    Hi guys. I definitely intend to use the re-wire as a project for the assessor to take a look at. I've just popped over the road to a neighbour to borrow a wood saw and mentioned me starting up on my own and he immediately said he wants an EICR to be carried out (was last inspected in 2004) so...
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    Hi all! Old(ish) spark looking to go it alone but unsure where to start?

    Hi all. Just thought I would do a little update. So I've set up both my public liability and public indemnity insurance (2 mil and 250k respectively), health & safety policy and complaints procedure documents. I just need to get my risk assessment documents written out, get a UTR number and...

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