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  1. Trevreg

    I Need Work Need a sparky or assistant for 1 week 1st fix, in YO26 area North Yorks

    Doing a self build project, have mounted most of the back boxes and have plans but running out of time to do all 1st fix myself! Have approx 1 week of work running cables, mounting back boxes. Have plans drawn up, no qualifications needed, just need someone to do a neat and tidy job!
  2. S

    UK 1st Fix Install need to install temporary socket

    Hi I have a 1st fix domestic install on the go and need to leave a socket for other trades to use after me. There is no main bonding at the minute as main water & Gas pipes are being removed and repositioned elsewhere in house I understand that I have to certify the socket and will install the...
  3. O

    Earth Bonding requirements

    What are the regulations requirements on Earth bonding ? I am currently planning a 1st fix re wire I have the following setup Gas Meter Mains water after stop tap whole house is plastic. Combi Boiler Thanks in advance
  4. N

    Electrician Jobs 1st Fix & 2nd Fix Electricians Needed in Vauxhall, London

    Company Name - Nomico Electrical Company Ltd. 1st Fix & 2nd Fix Electricians required at our site (Nine Elms) in Vauxhall, London, SW8 5DD. Immediate start on a self-employed basis. Please contacted office on 0208 595 1119 OR email [email protected].
  5. john waters

    I Need Work 1st fix

    looking for some help on 1st fix large new build house in watford please pm me for details
  6. T

    1st fix time for timber frame

    Evening all Have many of you worked with timber frame buildings? Im pricing 9 houses which are all timber frame and have easy joist so no drilling of joists All houses are 4 bedroom with TV and DATA points in each room, downlights downstairs and a garage with a light and socket How long would...
  7. Pete999

    1st fix metal back box fixing, how do you do it?

    Like the title says, I think it may have been posted before many moons ago. 1st fixing bac, boxes I used to bed all my boxes in with bricklayers compo ( the stuff they lay bricks with) wait until it sets, if you have time, and then drill and fix with rawlplugs and screws, how or what method is...
  8. S

    1st fix boxes in old brickwork

    hi guys. First post here so any help would be appreciated. Simply. Has anyone got any ideas or recommendations for mounting metal knockout boxes into old brickwork? I’m thinking of using expanding foam to get the box level, flush and secure as the old brickwork and mortor is crumbling away on...
  9. Mark.W

    1st fix for multiple TV points from one satellite dish

    Hi guys, I'm currently wiring up a 2 bed new build and have been asked to supply a TV point in each bedroom and 1 in the lounge. I haven't really done them before so I have a question. Do I need to install a splitter with a radial to each point or can I daisy chain the 3 points? Problem is...
  10. T

    1st fix protection from plaster

    Good afternoon ladies and gents... I was talking to my plasterer and he mentioned a plastic cover for back boxes to pop on after the first fix.i will be working with this plasterer regularly so i want to make both our lives easier. Do you kind people have any ideas as to what they are called as...
  11. bigspark17

    Velux windows 1st fix

    Hi guys. On a 1st fix and last min before closing up customer has decided on electric velux windows, how do you wire up for these? Is it a 3amp supply to "open/close" switch then 3c & earth up to windows? If remote control do you just drop a 3amp supply up to the window? Appreachiate any help
  12. L

    Plasterboard Back boxes 1st fix or 2nd fix

    Hi all We got an issue with a builder and plaster at the moment, and when the electrician should put the plasterboard back boxes in
  13. J

    Virgin Media on 1st fix

    Hi guys just went to quote for 3bed re-wire- he wants virgin media- and don't really know what cables i need and where they need to go! Just having a look at the Virgin Media Website: During installation ? Discover ? Virgin Media So the incoming box will/should be at front of house in Living...
  14. cliffed

    1st fix

    Finished 1st fix on big old house,just been told by spread,it's lime & plaster on walls to match original,ok no probs,mentioned that the metal sheathing may have to come off & be replaced with plastic sheathing.The plaster reacts with the galv sheathing,some of the orig sheathing,is ok ,so doubt...
  15. R

    1st fix freesat

    Hi guys, here is my scenario. My customer has a sky dish. I am going to do a total rewire where 2 rooms downstairs will need to be ready for Sky+ and 2nd downstairs room having multi room. Then the 3 bedrooms upstairs need to be 1st fixed for freesat. Am I right in saying that the 2 downstairs...
  16. E

    1st fix completed long time ago.

    Hi all, I have a problem regarding an insurance job I started a few months ago. 1) Flood damage on the house, so I tested /sorted problems out and left waiting for the builders to complete the work they was doing.This was in Sep last year. 2) Since then the owner of the house can not sign a...
  17. yellowvanman

    1st Fix TV and satellite cables

    Can someone remind me what number of co-ax cables go where. Plan to use shotgun cable (2 co-ax together). There will be 2 main points for the satellite control - 1 in the lounge and 1 in the main bedroom, with other TV points around the house (bedrooms and kitchen)
  18. S

    1st fix Chassing and back boxes

    New build 2 storey extension, block internal walls to be plastered over whats best? 1) chase in conduit or 2) surface, metal or pvc channel. whats the best size metal back boxes to use ie lighting switches using dimmers ( I know the backs of these can vary alot) but customer hasant decided wich...
  19. B

    New build 1st fix costs, too much? or ok?

    hi, i would like some advice on approximately what I should expect to be paying to "first fix" electrical circuits in a being built new build 2 storey, 4 bed house. floor space @3200 sqft. I have been quoted £2750 for labour alone, plus parts at £600. does this seem too much? too little? or ok...

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