Electricity theft

[Pjd]

Morning everyone.
New to this forum.

I have a dilemma, been working as sub contractor for builder for 6 months and he has now given me a job working on a private estate like property in Ascot, problem is it wasn't half an hour and I figured out the owner had someone from UK Power network.
When I raised the issue with builder I was told I did not know what I was talking about and not to mess with client as he always gets what he wants. (To be honest client is a very rich thug)
At the moment he has a 40kw swimming pool heater running 24/7 on this supply, he wanted me to add tennis court lighting, 2 bed annex, games room with bar, dressing rooms and gym, newly erected offices, jacuzzi, large pond with pumps and equipment using approx 10kw.
I have already decided to withdraw from site which knowing the builder will affect other jobs I am busy with for him.

Anyway my question is should I report him?
:ninja:

 

[Plonker 3]

The OP has even viewed this thread in the last 5 minutes, yet doesn't update it with any relevant information.

 

[JD6400]

Morning everyone.
New to this forum.

I have a dilemma, been working as sub contractor for builder for 6 months and he has now given me a job working on a private estate like property in Ascot, problem is it wasn't half an hour and I figured out the owner had someone from UK Power network.
When I raised the issue with builder I was told I did not know what I was talking about and not to mess with client as he always gets what he wants. (To be honest client is a very rich thug)
At the moment he has a 40kw swimming pool heater running 24/7 on this supply, he wanted me to add tennis court lighting, 2 bed annex, games room with bar, dressing rooms and gym, newly erected offices, jacuzzi, large pond with pumps and equipment using approx 10kw.
I have already decided to withdraw from site which knowing the builder will affect other jobs I am busy with for him.

Anyway my question is should I report him?
:ninja:

Firstly , Hi and welcome to the forum !
As you have already mentioned , the client is a thug , I would probably just keep quiet personally .
It would not take much for him to link the fact of you ( correctly , may I add ! ) threw your toys out of the pram and walked of site , only to have revenue protection knocking on his door !
Ultimately it is up to you to do the right thing , but I think that a little bit of insight into this fellas back ground would be prudent first ?!

 

[Knobhead]

I say report him.
























Then emigrate.

 

[telectrix]

classic!

 

[Pjd]

I have replied multiple times but for some reason every time I post something it comes up it needs to be approved by moderator.

 

[trev]

If you walk off, something which you have no reason to do imho, and he then gets a visit it won't take too much brain power to link the visit to you. This may have unpleasant repercussions.

In your position I would continue to turn up for work as normal, after all we all need an income, and if you can take clandestine photos to back up your suspicion then the DNO/supplier will have more evidence. This is their problem not yours.

By all means, if you know electricity theft is happening and can prove it then report it BUT let that be the end of the matter as far as you're concerned.

 

[Knobhead]

Is this the pool?

 

[uksparks]

I think he is trying to suggest the meter or the pool or something is not through the meter.

 

[GMES]

I think he is trying to suggest the meter or the pool or something is not through the meter.

Nothing gets [past you mate does it !!, ever thought of joining the CID

 

[7029 dave]

I think he is trying to suggest the meter or the pool or something is not through the meter.

Or the wire's on. lol

 

[Silly Sausage]

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See photo for my input of you thread!!

I've been to all of those places, and I'm still at some of them.

Re the OP: I'm interpreting it as he's between a rock and a hard place.

 

[GMES]

I've been to all of those places, and I'm still at some of them.

Re the OP: I'm interpreting it as he's between a rock and a hard place.

Thats usually where they all end up, if they grass on a gangster, supporting the latest fly over!!

 

[mayfair]

The 2 jump leads on the supply cables coming to the telegraph pole usually gives it away in Spain

 

[High Tower]

Gentlemen,

Please can we be civil to the OP, as he is a new member all of his first few posts sit directly in a mod que until one of us approve it.

He made several attempts to reply of which I have approved a few, this was a feature that was put in place to cut down on a lot of the spam and general drivel that used to flood the site which you may or may not have noticed.

 

[Octopus]

Gentlemen,

Please can we be civil to the OP, as he is a new member all of his first few posts sit directly in a mod que until one of us approve it.

He made several attempts to reply of which I have approved a few, this was a feature that was put in place to cut down on a lot of the spam and general drivel that used to flood the site which you may or may not have noticed.

So a newbie can post a new thread but any subsequent replies need to be approved by a mod? What a stupid rule that is.

In which case I think Dan and the mods need a rethink as this thread is a VERY GOOD example of how newbies can get slated yet can't reply.

Utter madness at best.

Back to the OP

Just report the issue - you have no choice.

His theft (if it actually is) is making YOUR electricity more expensive