wanting to rewire my domestic property

bijli · Mar 13, 2008

Hi Folks,
Brilliant and informative site here. Keep up the good work.
I want to rewire me home completely, from the consumer box, ring ciruits, bath etc - basically a complete overhall of the electrics. Various companies are charging an arm and leg as a minimum. Will an EAL Domestic Installer course provide me with the knowledge and skills to rewire my home?
I've looked at the 'EAL Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers' course run by olciplumbing. Will this allow me to carry out the work effectively?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Bijli

bijli · Mar 24, 2008

Hi folks,

Thanks for keeping this post alive whilst i've been contemplating about the wiring.
Still not sure how to proceed ;-(
Whether, i should invest in a speed eal domestic course and do the work, hoping to find someone to sign it off, or just gety some bloke to do it for me.
Decisions, decisions......

Cirrus · Mar 24, 2008

Pay the professionals mate. If I want my taxes doing I ask my accountant. If I want my mortgage sorting out I speak to my financial adviser. I wouldn't dream of doing my CMAP exams to then be able to advise myself accordingly. I think you would have trouble sleeping at night if you attempted the job yourself so bite the bullet and pay a pro.

rumrunner · Mar 24, 2008

Hi,
Do you know how many times in my 30 odd year carear if been told how easy the electrical trade is ,i get well ****ed off with jokers thinking they can do it better,cheaper ,quicker,etc,etc,etc,BULLSH@T pall,
The electrical trade has to be the least understood trade there is ,any trade if done professionally demands great skill ,some trades are easyier than others to do well ,ask yourself if you were going to pay someone to wire your house ,would you use a first year apprentice ,because thats what you are suggesting,a first year apprentice would probably make a better job of it anyway,
a TRADESMAN will do it right ,dont think you can do a quick ,simple course and become one over night ,the right to call your self a TRADESMAN has to be EARNED,so stop fooling yourself,because if you havent the brains to understand whats involved ,you sure aint got the brains to be an ELECTRICIAN.
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Bane · Mar 24, 2008

^^^^^

True.

Shakey · Mar 25, 2008

rumrunner said:
Hi,
Do you know how many times in my 30 odd year carear if been told how easy the electrical trade is ,i get well ****ed off with jokers thinking they can do it better,cheaper ,quicker,etc,etc,etc,BULLSH@T pall,
The electrical trade has to be the least understood trade there is ,any trade if done professionally demands great skill ,some trades are easyier than others to do well ,ask yourself if you were going to pay someone to wire your house ,would you use a first year apprentice ,because thats what you are suggesting,a first year apprentice would probably make a better job of it anyway,
a TRADESMAN will do it right ,dont think you can do a quick ,simple course and become one over night ,the right to call your self a TRADESMAN has to be EARNED,so stop fooling yourself,because if you havent the brains to understand whats involved ,you sure aint got the brains to be an ELECTRICIAN.
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ok, shoosh now, there there (strokes Rum's head)