Testing of domestic property.

[Einstein99]

Had a chap around yesterday evening to give me a quote for some plasterboard work. Seems he also has recently qualified in his testing capacity. Without naming names here is his profile
"
i have been in the electrical trade for 9 years, I qualified 5 years ago and passed my testing and inspecting qualifications last year. Working on industrial and domestic projects.
I have been plastering now for 20 years with local builders and property developers, also helping the DIY enthusiast to improve there own homes."

So when he visited yesterday I thought I would ask him about testing my place. As soon as I mentioned I have a 3 phase supply he said no could not do that. This I found a bit strange, maybe naively, as I assumed it could be treated like 3 seperate units. The kitchen and utility are on one phase, with downstairs and upstairs each having their own phase.

 

[snowhead]

If he has indeed worked on Industrial Projects, then he's worked on 3 phase.

The only limitation maybe his Insurance doesn't cover him for 3ph in Domestic properties.

Either that or he's cut and pasted someone else's background

 

[Einstein99]

If he has indeed worked on Industrial Projects, then he's worked on 3 phase.

The only limitation maybe his Insurance doesn't cover him for 3ph in Domestic properties.

Either that or he's cut and pasted someone else's background

I did think when his profile mentioned industrial I immediately though ah 3 phase.

 

[westward10]

If he has worked in the industrial sector the chances of him not coming upon three phase installations is zero.

 

[ferg]

Some PLI insurance does stipulate three phase. IIRC mine had 3 options. Never, occasionally and frequently.
But presumably if working in the industrial sector he would have this.

In fairness knowing your own limitations is a good thing so testing 3ph may not be something he's familiar or comfortable with and being honest about it is a plus in my mind.

 

[Andy78]

The guy literally has a picture of a three phase board on his mybuilder profile. Looks very neat and a brand new install from scratch. So he's telling some half truths at best in some way or another.

 

[ferg]

The guy literally has a picture of a three phase board on his mybuilder profile. Looks very neat and a brand new install from scratch. So he's telling some half truths at best in some way or another.

Fair enough I can't see the profile link for some reason.

 

[Andy78]

Fair enough I can't see the profile link for some reason.

There isn't one in the thread, but I highlighted the quoted profile description text and googled it.

 

[Baddegg]

At least he’ll make good on any chases....?

 

[Einstein99]

The guy literally has a picture of a three phase board on his mybuilder profile. Looks very neat and a brand new install from scratch. So he's telling some half truths at best in some way or another.

Damn I never thought he could be traced by that, not wanting to do him any diservice.