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  1. J

    Quote for sisterinlaws tatoo parlor

    i was asked a month a go to do a quote for swa 45A to a 30m squared new tatoo parlor for the misses sister, my misses then said her sister knows another spark and he has all the materials and will do the job for a tatoo, i roll my eyes and say no need then really for a quote , last week she asks...
  2. M

    Pricing!!!

    This may come across as a very strange post but I need some general opinions on job pricing as this has baffled me! I have quoted for a job recently and a competitor has quoted around 60% of my price:speechless:. Their price in my opinion seems Ludacris! Installation is for an office conversion...
    • MFElec
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    • price pricing quote seems their
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. D

    Installing 3 Phase supply to new 5/6 Bed house

    Been asked by a customer to quote for a 3 phase 100amp supply to his new build 5/6 bedroom house. His meter by the front gates 135-150m from house. Cable will be buried in ducts, i've done some working out myself (long time since i've had to do this). Using a 70 degree thermosetting cable its...
  4. R

    Intermidiate switching combinations

    Hi I was wondering if someone would be able to tell me or explaine how many combinations an intermidiate switch has when it come to r1+r2 testing, I know a 2 way lighting circuit is 6 but I can't remember about intermidiate circuits. any help would be appreciated thanks
  5. C

    Am i the only one who gets these customers?!

    I cant be the only one... Just had a chap call me asking for a quote, He is apparently building 2 studio flats above his shop. Asked him to forward me the plans to which he replied he had none - but its ok because he knows what he wants (he was on a roll now), 20 double sockets in each, a...
  6. H

    Halogen Light

    Went to help neighbour replace lamp in outside halogen lamp because "the lamp has gone". The screws are all seized up and there's no way to get in without drilling the screw, so said for sake of £5 it'll be easier replacing the unit. I was off home again as she said "it comes on sometimes, and...
    • hightower
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    • halogen light loose might neutral quote replace
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
  7. A

    solar panel installation quote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! smethwick west midlands

    hello , i was advised to come on here due to the fact that i am more likely to encounter honest replies about having a 4kw solar panel system installed at my home. i am looking for someone to quote me on a 4kw system on a pitched tiled roof. the underside has been sprayed with insulation foam...
  8. VoltzElectrical

    New Job

    Well I've been in public lighting for 3 years now and it's hardly believable where time has gone! Anyway, I applied for, and got a new job with the general side of things and it seems they want me on the inspection and testing section. Gonna be heads down into GN3 methinks! Voltz.
  9. N

    TNS DNO earth Braid

    I'd like to test, my house. Pictured, is the DNO main earth in my house. If I find the braiding is detriorated in anyway, 1. Can I replace with a 16mm earthing conductor ? 2. Or do I have to call the DNO ? 3. Should I just leave as is ? 4. What test could I do to prove it fit for purpose, or...
  10. R

    How to find out where conduit goes?

    Hello everybody! I have a question regarding domestic wiring, i live in block of flats, in my flat i have tv socket which has 2 tv cables coming out from 2 conduits.I have tried to pull them out, and they seems to be stuck somewhere.Could anybody tell me how to find out where does this cable...
    • RadoXX
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    • conduit every how to out quote splitter where
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. E

    Quoting for jobs ?

    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...
    • elec-tricks
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    • electrical work jobs labour materials price quote quoting
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Big quote!!!!!!

    Evening all, This is a ridiculously long thread, so I dont expect anyone to read it all so I think I'm just looking to see if I'm in the right ball park. I have a friend (experienced electrician) helping me with this job and he will look over the quote as well, but I'd appreciate some opinions...
  13. T

    quote- man hours for a 5 bed house

    How many man hours for a new build, 5 bed house and double garage to wire up. Nothing fancy main bed en suite and a couple of external lights.
  14. D

    Quote Advice

    Hi folks, hopefully a few of you can assist a solar pv newbie get an appropriate system, well installed at a competitive price. The house is a 1945 semi, hipped slate roof with the larger side 20 deg SSW orientation. I've recently been attempting to research solar and have got as far as having...
  15. M

    Questions regarding Rolec Solar of Doncaster

    Go easy with me as this is my first post here. Just had Chris here from Rolec of Doncaster and he gave me the following quote for a PV system. We live in an East/West facing mid terrace house, and he proposed a 16 panel 4kwp system. He said he would 8 panels on the front and 8 on the back. I...
  16. A

    Fault - test meter broke need help

    Hi all, my auntie has moved into this house that has had a part rewire - the full house has been done apart from the shower and the kitchen. She has a new split rcd board the issue is this she says when she first moved in the rcd kept tripping when drills, vacs etc were plugged in then this...
    • axel132132
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    • cable fault first help meter need help quote shower small test
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. Worcester

    Paperclip Software Yes / No / Something else?

    We're looking to update some of our procedures to reduce the time overhead in quotations and hand over paperwork, so looking at what's available. (Easy MCS not even in the frame !!) I Know a few of you tried it and some had the free trial and some any early adopter discount Is anyone still...
  18. U

    2kW System Quote

    Father in law want some panels he got some money burning a hole in his pocket got the same guys round who did mine to quote him. 8 x 250W Solar Fabrick, Polycrystalline 1 x Zever Solar Inverter All in £3,870 Is this figure in the right ball park I have not been keeping up on prices recently
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Absolutely no idea how much to quote for this?

    I have just completed an EICR! Its taken a while to write up! I have to emphasise that I am not recommending the chap change his crabtree CU and wylex fuse box, I am offering it as a suggestion and have made it clear that it is not dangerous. However, I am changing the bottom RCD anyway (poor...
  20. uksparks

    Quote turned into a job

    Hi, I went to quote for a potential rewire this morning, either that or new fuse box with remedial work etc.. anyway, the kids were all watching TV and in the middle if a film or something, oh it's a rewireable fuse box. anyway, I thought I'd just loosen and pull a faceplate forward to just...
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