Is this a bit of a stitch-up

[Russ9411]

I want same electrical work done, it's not new works just replacement as in I don't want single light pendants in my hallways I want downlighters,a couple surface mounted cables buried and surface mounted sockets moved down and sunk in the wall. The fella is telling me that I need a new whole new fuse box because that's the new regs. I didn't think downlighters had to be RCD protected. This is a picture of my box and I believe that it doesn't need replacing.

 

[Dave OCD]

I can remember getting sore hands from them.

 

[telectrix]

I can remember getting sore hands from them.

that's where experience comes in. the idea is to hit the chisel, not your hand.

 

[DPG]

Was it just a hit it and twist it type thing then? I would have expected it to be shaped more like a twist drill bit at the end.

 

[telectrix]

yep. hit, twist,hit,twist,curse,hit,twist.........

 

[DPG]

I'd have been glueing things to the wall I think!

 

[Midwest]

I'd have been glueing things to the wall I think!

The only glue we had then, was the stuff you made out of flour & water, and some clear brown stuff you used for paper. Course, we also used wooden rawplugs as well. Very eco friendly

 

[HandySparks]

The only glue we had then, ..., and some clear brown stuff you used for paper.

Gloy? If it's the stuff I'm thinking of, it had a red rubber top with a slit in it, which bunged up with dry glue.

 

[Dave OCD]

that's where experience comes in. the idea is to hit the chisel, not your hand.

I meant from constantly twisting the bleddy thing, blisters. Which I'm sure you knew.

 

[Toneyz]

As posted any cable chased in the wall would need to comply with the latest wiring regs for the lighting circuit switch drops practically would be protection by RCD/RCBO or earthed conduit.I see that a newer mcb has been fitted in the consumer unit I know that the original rcbo's used to take two ways space you have not got maybe a newer rcbo by Crabtree would fit.

 

[Des 56]

Gloy? If it's the stuff I'm thinking of, it had a red rubber top with a slit in it, which bunged up with dry glue.

I forgot what we were supposed to be making whilst in school, but having to stick bits of paper to a Jam Jar for what seemed an eternity

Lost long in my memory that word "Gloy",it sure was the devils glue

 

[HandySparks]

I forgot what we were supposed to be making whilst in school, but having to stick bits of paper to a Jam Jar for what seemed an eternity

Lost long in my memory that word "Gloy",it sure was the devils glue

It's odd what stuff you remember when you've not thought about it for decades.

 

[Wilko]

Hi - yes do get another quote. If you're getting the work done, I'd clean up that shower unit (?) to the right of the board. Its function could be incorporated into a new consumer unit, for example.

 

[hightower]

This post here makes me very glad I don't need to deal with customers like yourself any longer. No wonder people say the domestic trade is on its a***. Prices seem reasonable to me, and his reviews are good and he came recommended - what more do you want.

As for failing to check the board, we do forget stuff you know. I went round my cousins to take a look at some nasty electrical work last week. I totally forgot to check the bonding until my second visit. Things slip our mind, at least he asked you for a photo instead of leaving it out.

Don't get me wrong - I'm all for having a go myself at stuff. I wanted to fit my own car charge point the other week, until the folks on here said it was a bit more trouble than wiring up a standard socket. After seeing that it took me all of three seconds to decide to get somebody a little more qualified in that department in to do it. Customers, when choosing their own parts, don't realise half the headaches they create when the get sub-standard or incorrect parts. I can go get a Dacia for half the price of any other hatchback. Should I? Not according to my mechanic mate. Just because he said £200 for parts, doesn't mean he was going to make £150 on it.

 

[elsparko]

It worked my way before chasing machines were invented, must be your heavy handed approach to things

to be fair though back then it was just 2 sockets and a light fitting/switch in most rooms

dont envy the old way of making holes in brickwork though, rather you than me lol

 

[David M]

When you say the guy came recommended, in what way? I take good recommendations as quality considerate work done at a fair cost.

Other folk may expect something different "cheap job" maybe?

If he came recommended as being reliable and undertaking good workmanship then he is not going to be "cheap" you will/should get what you are paying for.

As per the quote, if you are not happy then get other quotes in as which has already been advised to you.

It would only be a "stitch up" if you paid the price and got rubbish in return.