Don’t be an electrician

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Not much to do with this lockdown going on.
So friend of a friend wants a Little job done; light in toilet area swapped with a sensor
light.
Shows me where it’s switched from in the hall a 2g switch ,the other switch does a light in the hall too.
Ok,there’s are one cable @ the toilet light,so fits sensor light,& decides to connect the switch wire & feed together,@ the switch ,so there’s a 230v permanent supply.
At the 2g switch there’s only that cable,no cable on other side of switch,so it’s definitely wasn’t a 2g switch.
Gets a call later the lights are not working,can you sort it.
Gets to the house about 6.00pm, & he’s showing me what should happen,the 2g switch doesn’t do anything & the hall light is on constantly.
Ive told him the switch was never a 2g anyway,argues & argues.
So I put everything back as it was the switch now operates the hall &toilet light.I may have to go back & sort him & the light out.
How much shall I charge

 

[Welchyboy1]

Totally agree,basically you also need correct information from that client too.

That does help yes, but also when a customer tries explianing to you about how they think their electrical system works, take is with a pinch of salt, and a rough guide only.
They usually get confused or sometimes lie completely so you end up with the old 'well it worked before you touched it' and are expected to sort it out for free

 

[cliffed]

That does help yes, but also when a customer tries explianing to you about how they think their electrical system works, take is with a pinch of salt, and a rough guide only.
They usually get confused or sometimes lie completely so you end up with the old 'well it worked before you touched it' and are expected to sort it out for free

Agree completely.
i hate doing mate things.