had to take a photo and couldn't stop laughing

[martin mcguinness]

I wes in Screwfix picking up some gear and couldn't believe what I was seeing
try and pick up the issues with whats happening in the background

 

[Squid]

I think her expression if from when the OP pulled out his "zoom" lens........

 

[mattg4321]

I'm stunned and shocked that anyone that call's themselves a professional tradesman goes to Screwfix for materials

They sell a few items I really struggle to get for the same price elsewhere, so why wouldn't I?

Good prices on fixings and tools compared to wholesalers too.

 

[Squid]

2 blokes, 1 set of step ladders??...

Reminds me of the old joke, "how do you get 4 lesbians on to a bar stool"

 

[sparksburnout]

I'm stunned and shocked that anyone that call's themselves a professional tradesman goes to Screwfix for materials

OK, please explain. Ran out of 2.5mm a bit ago, so scoured everywhere for the best deal. Usually use TLC, but their prices have gone up, along with most others. All the usual outlets round here were expensive, even asked my local Denman's for a deal if I bought 1000 metres - not interested. Guess who was cheapest? And its Prysmian as well, just like the others. So does a "professional Tradesman" think it's cool to pay through the nose then? I think some of you guys are just snobs to be honest. I questioned the guy in Denman's just yesterday after he asked where I got my last lot of 2.5, and he said "Oh yeah Screwfix just can't be beat at the moment, we can't match them"

 

[Mark68]

That's why B&Q got rid of their buyers and are now using screwfix buyers for their stock so at some point the prices are meant to be the same at both stores but not seen that at the moment.

 

[123]

OK, please explain. Ran out of 2.5mm a bit ago, so scoured everywhere for the best deal. Usually use TLC, but their prices have gone up, along with most others. All the usual outlets round here were expensive, even asked my local Denman's for a deal if I bought 1000 metres - not interested. Guess who was cheapest? And its Prysmian as well, just like the others. So does a "professional Tradesman" think it's cool to pay through the nose then? I think some of you guys are just snobs to be honest. I questioned the guy in Denman's just yesterday after he asked where I got my last lot of 2.5, and he said "Oh yeah Screwfix just can't be beat at the moment, we can't match them"

Partly tongue in cheek comment. Partly not. They sell some products I would use. But not at the prices I would pay. Much prefer my local independent wholesaler.

I can get T&E cheaper than Screwfix. I don't like the Prysmain cable one bit either, it's a PITA to first fix and a total PITA to second fix.

Looking at Electricfix current prices, I got 1.5 T&E from CEF for £1.50+VAT less per 100m, and 2.5 T&E for £2.66+VAT less per 100m. And any cable outside of that Electricfix prices are a mile out.

I use Electricfix for Safety boots and a couple of other bits. After that they are full of poor quality materials at not great prices, or some products I would use but they charge silly prices. £3.33+VAT for a BG MCB? Seriously???

 

[martin mcguinness]

never even noticed the milk
2 blokes on 1 ladder (metal ladder)
working on live fitting
pallet truck just out of shot
no barriers around work area
I would love to see the method statement and risk assessment

 

[sparksburnout]

Partly tongue in cheek comment. Partly not. They sell some products I would use. But not at the prices I would pay. Much prefer my local independent wholesaler.

I can get T&E cheaper than Screwfix. I don't like the Prysmain cable one bit either, it's a PITA to first fix and a total PITA to second fix.

Looking at Electricfix current prices, I got 1.5 T&E from CEF for £1.50+VAT less per 100m, and 2.5 T&E for £2.66+VAT less per 100m. And any cable outside of that Electricfix prices are a mile out.

I use Electricfix for Safety boots and a couple of other bits. After that they are full of poor quality materials at not great prices, or some products I would use but they charge silly prices. £3.33+VAT for a BG MCB? Seriously???

Partly tongue in cheek comment. Partly not. They sell some products I would use. But not at the prices I would pay. Much prefer my local independent wholesaler.

I can get T&E cheaper than Screwfix. I don't like the Prysmain cable one bit either, it's a PITA to first fix and a total PITA to second fix.

Looking at Electricfix current prices, I got 1.5 T&E from CEF for £1.50+VAT less per 100m, and 2.5 T&E for £2.66+VAT less per 100m. And any cable outside of that Electricfix prices are a mile out.

I use Electricfix for Safety boots and a couple of other bits. After that they are full of poor quality materials at not great prices, or some products I would use but they charge silly prices. £3.33+VAT for a BG MCB? Seriously???

£266 + VAT for 100M of 2.5??

 

[Spike1947]

never even noticed the milk
2 blokes on 1 ladder (metal ladder)
working on live fitting
pallet truck just out of shot
no barriers around work area
I would love to see the method statement and risk assessment

I question your right to post these pics of the Girl , I bet you would not of if it were your daughter working there ! .
And has for the guys working on the light fitting , if they are sparky's they will know the risk etc , worked on live lines many a time just be a bit more carefull thats all .

 

[DPG]

And has for the guys working on the light fitting , if they are sparky's they will know the risk etc , worked on live lines many a time just be a bit more carefull thats all .

Not sensible to be working on a live fitting in an open area like that.

 

[davesparks]

never even noticed the milk
2 blokes on 1 ladder (metal ladder)

It looks like a Zarges skymaster type of ladder which is more than capable of having on person on each side of the A frame.
As for being metal what does that matter?

 

[Spike1947]

Not sensible to be working on a live fitting in an open area like that.

Yes you are correct , not sensible , but sometimes to save time and effort ️! .

 

[Dave OCD]

There's saving time and effort then there's being really stupid, maybe a fine line separates the two.

 

[Spike1947]

There's saving time and effort then there's being really stupid, maybe a fine line separates the two.

Are you telling me that you have never worked on a live line , domestic I am talking here ! .

 

[elsparko]

Are you telling me that you have never worked on a live line , domestic I am talking here ! .