Hi, I live in Hastings and am training to be an electrician, i'm currently studying 17th edition regs. I am available to help out on saturdays free of charge in areas within 2 hours of Hastings? I have tools and transport, although I don't have testing equipment. I can help out most saturdays...
Is it me or is this just like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic?
So how long will Jeremy Corbyn hang on before the knives come out? My money is on the day after the local elections in 2016!
But then who will take over?
A shambles because what ANY democracy needs is effective...
:seeya:Part time Free labour in Herts, Beds and Bucks if you want it :seeya::seeya:
Part time help wanted then talk to me, keep your cash in your pocket I get the experience that’s payment enough and that’s how it works.
Although buying my breakfast would be nice.
I have all the necessary...
Don't claim to be a Cameron fan, nor am I a polico, but I would like to know what the forum think of the Labour leader's reluctance to to agree with the majority about tackling ISIS.
I wonder if he would change his mind it the Terrorists bombed his area, I hope the Labour MPs are allowed to...
Hi folks
please go easy on me ;)
i've passed my elec courses, but i still lack quite a bit of knowledge.
one question that is bothering me is not doing the job, but how to quote for a job.
if anyone could give me some tips, etc. i'd be grateful.
i guess a lot of it will come down to experience...
Hi,
I have been offered the 'opportunity' to rewire an unnocupied, empty of furniture and carpets 5 bedroom semi-detatched house. It has been extended and now has the following rooms: Bedroom 1,2,3,4 and 5. A Bathroom, Wet Room and En-Suite. A Hall and Landing. A Reception room and Lounge. 2...
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Gents
majority of my work is house bash however I've got the opportunity to tender for 8 new build flats, 1x 2 bed, 7 x 1 bed & communal area, just wondering what prices people charge labour only for new build? Work is within the m25 belt
Appreciate there are bundles of variations however...
Does anyone happen to know of any agencies that happen to supply half decent electricians, or any agencies they could recommend?. Ideally i'd like to avoid using agencies, as 95% of the labour they supply is terrible. But needs must. Thanks
Read this and make up your own minds:
BBC News - Amazon faces European Union tax avoidance investigation
This bit caught my eye:
"Most of Amazon's European profits are "are recorded in Luxembourg but are not taxed in Luxembourg", said EU competition commissioner Joaquin Almunia."
Lets...
The ECA welcomes Labour’s commitment to apprenticeships and to addressing the imbalance between those taking an apprenticeship and those going to university
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Mr Cameron must be proud this morning, the no benefits situation is working, one less mouth to support, well done David.
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Just wondering which and why folk are using?. Am aware plenty of folk don't use them... Am interested in labour times, wastage etc. Fine on material costs.
Have an old Spons book - 2006 - i presume labour 'time' should still be comparable?
Also, after a quick google i only saw Amtec selling...
After looking a bit into estimating software, i've found that it doesn't seem to deal with labour units. This is for quoting on larger projects - £100k+ which i am new to but have the pleasure of at the moment. The works are 2 high end domestic new builds with all the usual multi million pound...
I see the energy suppliers have not brought prices down because Labour has said it will freeze prices if they get in (fat chance) so the suppliers have not dropped prices because they will not be able to put them up and if they were reduced now they would struggle
Bloody Labour they are not in...
I've worked at height, at depth, on live HV etcetera etcetera but nothing is as worrying as me missus just going into labour ! Let the electrical gods watch over me
Hi guys,
I am wondering on a quote I gave recently. The job is:-
Provide new cooker circuit 6mm cable approx five meter run from cu to new cooker switch then plate. It's short but it's an awkward run.
Just out of interest what would be the ball park figure you would quote? I know it's tough...
I fitted a triton handwash within the last year. i supplied the handwash. The customer has called and said its not heating the water. I know the handwash is within guarantee but would you charge labour for replacing it. What is normally done in this situation.
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