DIYers/Builders...when will it end

[Strima]

At the end of the day it's a job although some feel the moral obligation to help others and ensure their safety.

As for advice on the internet, there's a very fine line. One phrase taken out of context could potentially lead to injury or death, very difficult choice to make. Give people the information they need to make an informed decision, normally that entails get a qualified professional in but then most forum users create an account to try and get the job done without spending too much money which sort of defeats the whole object... Swings and roundabouts...

 

[GLENNSPARK]

No I am not greedy 5 numbers and a bonus ball please

5 numbers......well, you can have week 1...week 2...week 3.....

 

[Mr.Ian]

It is tue though that a lot of DIYers will have a go at electrics and plumbing but not gas, they've bought their house with roof tiles doors windows floorboards and sockets/wiring and they own it all, at the end of the day it's their property.
Electrics they feel are fused and if there was a problem with what they do a fuse will blow/ breaker trip and they'll be ok.
Plumbing they'll have a go at as if there's a problem they'll see a trickle of water and it can be moped up and the stopcock turned off.
Gas on the other hand is a completely different beast, it doesn't have any protection as such (apart from thermocouples) and faults can't be seen. (on that note though I can't see why there isn't an auto cut off on the gas meter so when it senses a pressure drop and it's sensor says there's nothing lit it'd cut the supply / I must design this soon !!!!!!)
I feel this is why there are a lot of 'have a go' diy electrics in homes.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

It is tue though that a lot of DIYers will have a go at electrics and plumbing but not gas, they've bought their house with roof tiles doors windows floorboards and sockets/wiring and they own it all, at the end of the day it's their property.
Electrics they feel are fused and if there was a problem with what they do a fuse will blow/ breaker trip and they'll be ok.
Plumbing they'll have a go at as if there's a problem they'll see a trickle of water and it can be moped up and the stopcock turned off.
Gas on the other hand is a completely different beast, it doesn't have any protection as such (apart from thermocouples) and faults can't be seen. (on that note though I can't see why there isn't an auto cut off on the gas meter so when it senses a pressure drop and it's sensor says there's nothing lit it'd cut the supply / I must design this soon !!!!!!)
I feel this is why there are a lot of 'have a go' diy electrics in homes.

so electrics are fused and so should blow and they`l be ok....hmm.....a basic misunderstanding then about the job of a fuse/MCB in an electrical installation then by them...

 

[telectrix]

well, it's obvious. the fuse is only there to blow if mr. diy bodger gets it wrong. have to email IET and get them to rewrite the regs.

 

[Geordie Spark]

It is tue though that a lot of DIYers will have a go at electrics and plumbing but not gas, they've bought their house with roof tiles doors windows floorboards and sockets/wiring and they own it all, at the end of the day it's their property.
Electrics they feel are fused and if there was a problem with what they do a fuse will blow/ breaker trip and they'll be ok.
Plumbing they'll have a go at as if there's a problem they'll see a trickle of water and it can be moped up and the stopcock turned off.
Gas on the other hand is a completely different beast, it doesn't have any protection as such (apart from thermocouples) and faults can't be seen. (on that note though I can't see why there isn't an auto cut off on the gas meter so when it senses a pressure drop and it's sensor says there's nothing lit it'd cut the supply / I must design this soon !!!!!!)
I feel this is why there are a lot of 'have a go' diy electrics in homes.

You're too late ..... it already exists, but is used in Training Establishments & the like.

THIS Boiler recovered from Gateshead gas blast house - Chronicle News - News - ChronicleLive shows what can happen when things go wrong (and no ... it wasn't one of mine !!)

 

[Knobhead]

Can't see what all the fuss is about!

 

[Edd]

Doctors don't withold contraceptive advice because their clients are underage. Generous and knowledgeable sparks share information because they know people are going to do it and it makes it safer.

You wouldnt go on a doctors forum and ask them for advise on cutting open your friends arm because his having trouble with it.. same as people here asking what to look for inside their fuse board.. if you dont know what your doing dont bother looking..
Saying that im up for a bit of DIY surgery,, who wants to volenterer

 

[mickys86]

You wouldnt go on a doctors forum and ask them for advise you on cutting open your friends arm because his having trouble with it.. same as people here asking what to look for inside their fuse board.. if you dont know what your doing dont bother looking..
Saying that im up for a bit of DIY surgery,, who wants to volenterer

You should stay away from DIY surgery! Someone could get hurt or even worse killed!! Right then..... Who wants step by step instructions on how to change a cu??

 

[Golden_Boy]

You should stay away from DIY surgery! Someone could get hurt or even worse killed!! Right then..... Who wants step by step instructions on how to change a cu??

Come on guys.. Its hardly rocket science? Look at some of the things you come accross on your travels, Installed by a supposed qualified spark! DIYers are just people like everyone else and with a short course can be a PRO !!
Changing a CU is a step by step process. Just think about it??