buying | Page 4

buying

Recent contents View information Top users
  1. O

    Buying House - advice needed on full rewire

    Hi all, I would really appreciate some advice, I have had a survey done on a property I want to buy, and the Surveyor has advised that even though all the sockets and lighting work perfectly, I should get an electrical inspection done as the electrics look old and dated. From the picture I've...
  2. K

    The false economy of buying crap accessories....

    This is pretty obvious, I guess, but I need to get it out there .... I'm doing a rewire on a small house at the mo and trying to keep costs low, so I purchase an attractively priced pack of Rose/pendant sets from a well known large UK retailer. Fine. This plus a small margin will keep things...
  3. B

    Buying New Hand Drill Next Week.

    This is the one drill I have had my eye on for my budget, I most likely wont be doing anything heavy and this one covers all the bases and any time I have used Dewalt they felt good all round. DeWalt DCD785L1GP-GB 18V XR 3.0Ah Li-Ion Combi Drill | Screwfix.com at £150 its the max of what I want...
  4. G

    Where is the best place to pick up LED GU10's?

    Can anyone recommend anywhere to pick up up LED gu10's, i know where to get the cheap rubbish ones. I mean something middle of the road that is half decent with no comebacks ie breaking after a week. Sort of new to buying LED lamps as most customers are not happy to pay the prices for this...
  5. JD6400

    Buying fuel

    Following on from MDJ's post about fuel theft ( Feel for you fella !), a few of the comments on that thread got me thinking ! How much fuel are others getting through a week and how are you buying it , ie on the spot cash/card or on fuel cards and if so which ones ? We have had fuel cards in...
  6. E

    new chapter in solar again tomorrow

    So a new cut to the tariff ! Do you think it will impact your business as much as other cuts ? how do you see the long term for your business good or bad ? :93:
  7. M

    I'm thinking of buying this. . . . what do you think?

    Right guys, I'm looking at buying the following equipment and would appreciate your views on the "value for money" kinda thing Megger MFT1720 - Free Calibration 30m wander lead - Think its Kewtech R2 Socket Adapter Calibration Checkbox (The non-powered type) Voltage Detector Proving Unit The...
  8. S

    house buying

    Hey im a domestic installer electrician and my friend has asked me to test a house that she is buying no problem there. Apart from the obvious as in testing to make sure that everything is electrically safe with earthing, fusing, etc. Are there any other building/electrical regs it must meet to...
  9. J

    Buying Leads - what works best?

    Hi All I am looking to get a bit of feedback on others opinions of Lead Generation companies - lets face it there is no end of scams/cowboy companies out there and admittedly I have fallen for a few myself and received no benefit other than a hole in my bank account where my marketing budget...
  10. HappyHippyDad

    Worth buying this book? Electricians Guide to the Building regs.

    Hello all, I've just seen this book mentioned in one of 'Guitarist's' posts. I already have the up to date OSG (green) and red Building regs book. Is this book worth buying? I cant find any helpful reviews that actually explain a bit about what is in it. Thanks.
  11. S

    Led 4/5 Watt gu10

    I'm looking to purchase quite a few led lamps I've looked on eBay they are around £3 each from china direct anyone else got them cheaper! They will last there duration but buying from a wholesaler they want £7 each I've got 2 sites on the go both with 10 houses and each house takes 30 ish lamps...
  12. R

    Buying ex-rental

    Would any of you entertain buying an Ex-Hertz rental van?? it's a Caddy 2.0tdi and done about 27kish. 10 plate. Seen one and the only thing that bugs me is that its ex-rental. Thanks
  13. D

    Buying from CEF...

    Anyone use these guys? If so, where on earth do I get a price list from?! No prices on their website and they don't do a physical catalogue! Even the stuff they have instore doesn't have price labels!
  14. 5

    Generator

    Can anyone offer any advice on what to look out for when buying a second hand generator that I intend to buy to supply a house in Spain. Like how do you load test or if a generator gives the power it states on the label. Cheers
  15. D

    Buying in Solar Leads

    Has anyone any experience in buying in leads? In particular web leads. I understand that they work as brokers, selling leads to multiple companies for you to compete against eachother. What costs are involved and are they worth it? What kind of conversion rate is normal? Any help would be...
  16. S

    Common Pitfalls and advice on buying a Solar Photovoltaic system

    In absence of REAL actually doing their job, thought it would be good to start a thread with advice for people who are looking to buy a Solar PV system and let them know what to look out for. I'll Start.... 1. Beware when someone tells you they can fit 16 Panels (4kW) on your roof and they...
  17. A

    Help with buying 1st tester

    Hi, im just about to buy my 1st tester, im umming and arring between the Fluke 1652 and the 1653, but im quite interested in the Meggers, Any advice about which one to sway to, Many Thanks
  18. M

    Help Buying tools/Equipment for somebody nearly through 2330 level 2!

    Hi everyone Im hoping i can get some really good advice of you all if possible please. Im currently doing part time evening course 2330 level 2 and im nearing the end of it! Hopefully ill pass and move on to 2330 level 3 and also do 17th edition to become domestic installer! Im wanting to...
  19. P

    Buying an existing company

    Hi I've worked for small electrical contractor for the last 11 years or so. He says he want to fold it and asked if I would be interested in buying it. Its a limited company with a turn over of around 2 to 300000. Any one had any experience on this or got any advice :)
  20. F

    Are people panic buying

    I'm just looking at stock availability on Segen, and it looks like we have another "Gold Rush". Is it the suppliers playing with stock to then increase prices... now the quotes I've been working on to turn around are looking difficult to source ...!

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by untold.media Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top