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skamuk
Thanks to everyone who has been very helpful to me here and ...... to everyone who has no interest in helping me out!
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yes on reflection I agree we've all been there it just wasn't so public when I did such things as a learner. I wounder if hes given him self a belt yet then he will know what 230 v isTo be fair to the lad E54 he has stated it is for a family friend who is obviously understanding of the circumstances and not a "regular2 customer. Now if he was charging normal rates to joe public then yes your advice would be sound.
Well if the fault is affecting the whole circuit, then it must be at, or before the first lighting fitting!! Anything after the first light fitting wont be affecting those points behind it!!
I have to say, going to a job, especially a job involving a fault finding exercise without all the relevant test equipment is a pretty poor show!! And the customers paying you, for all your extra time!! To be honest i don't know how you can perform as an electrician without a IR tester. You obviously don't test anything after a job either!!
on the job experience is vital to learning this trade. So if you don't have something constructive to
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Yes, supervised and safe.
A neighbour, friend, relative is still Joe public.
Boydy
Ok, well that was event-full and I nearly got banned :nono:
I'm a labourer not an electrician, this is the third electrical job I've ever undertaken. I've got two kids to feed so can't say no to work
With the greatest respect to you, you would not be classed as "competent" to carry out electrical work, and to charge for it at all is quite an insult to those of us who have spent years training, gone into debt to buy our first test gear, pay for public liability etc, etc.
If something with your work did go wrong (heaven forbid), then you really wouldn't have a leg to stand on here, friend or no friend. Please, stop worrying about looking bad, and think about the customer. If you are out of your depth, have the courage to get some help from a professional electrician.
This isn't a dig at you Skamuk but your customer is a fool, I appreciate he trusts you as a man but it doesn't distract from the fact. If something were to go wrong (hopefully not) then you as the last person to touch that part of the installation are responsible fir it's safe operation. Those blokes in wigs and funny dresses can ask some awkward questions mate.but if the customer wanted a pro he would hire one.
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