buying

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    Where is the best place to pick up LED GU10's?

    Can anyone recommend anywhere to pick up up LED gu10's, i know where to get the cheap rubbish ones. I mean something middle of the road that is half decent with no comebacks ie breaking after a week. Sort of new to buying LED lamps as most customers are not happy to pay the prices for this...
  2. JD6400

    Buying fuel

    Following on from MDJ's post about fuel theft ( Feel for you fella !), a few of the comments on that thread got me thinking ! How much fuel are others getting through a week and how are you buying it , ie on the spot cash/card or on fuel cards and if so which ones ? We have had fuel cards in...
  3. M

    I'm thinking of buying this. . . . what do you think?

    Right guys, I'm looking at buying the following equipment and would appreciate your views on the "value for money" kinda thing Megger MFT1720 - Free Calibration 30m wander lead - Think its Kewtech R2 Socket Adapter Calibration Checkbox (The non-powered type) Voltage Detector Proving Unit The...
  4. S

    house buying

    Hey im a domestic installer electrician and my friend has asked me to test a house that she is buying no problem there. Apart from the obvious as in testing to make sure that everything is electrically safe with earthing, fusing, etc. Are there any other building/electrical regs it must meet to...
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    Buying Leads - what works best?

    Hi All I am looking to get a bit of feedback on others opinions of Lead Generation companies - lets face it there is no end of scams/cowboy companies out there and admittedly I have fallen for a few myself and received no benefit other than a hole in my bank account where my marketing budget...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    Worth buying this book? Electricians Guide to the Building regs.

    Hello all, I've just seen this book mentioned in one of 'Guitarist's' posts. I already have the up to date OSG (green) and red Building regs book. Is this book worth buying? I cant find any helpful reviews that actually explain a bit about what is in it. Thanks.
  7. S

    Led 4/5 Watt gu10

    I'm looking to purchase quite a few led lamps I've looked on eBay they are around £3 each from china direct anyone else got them cheaper! They will last there duration but buying from a wholesaler they want £7 each I've got 2 sites on the go both with 10 houses and each house takes 30 ish lamps...
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    Buying ex-rental

    Would any of you entertain buying an Ex-Hertz rental van?? it's a Caddy 2.0tdi and done about 27kish. 10 plate. Seen one and the only thing that bugs me is that its ex-rental. Thanks
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    Buying from CEF...

    Anyone use these guys? If so, where on earth do I get a price list from?! No prices on their website and they don't do a physical catalogue! Even the stuff they have instore doesn't have price labels!
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    Generator

    Can anyone offer any advice on what to look out for when buying a second hand generator that I intend to buy to supply a house in Spain. Like how do you load test or if a generator gives the power it states on the label. Cheers
  11. D

    Buying in Solar Leads

    Has anyone any experience in buying in leads? In particular web leads. I understand that they work as brokers, selling leads to multiple companies for you to compete against eachother. What costs are involved and are they worth it? What kind of conversion rate is normal? Any help would be...
  12. S

    Common Pitfalls and advice on buying a Solar Photovoltaic system

    In absence of REAL actually doing their job, thought it would be good to start a thread with advice for people who are looking to buy a Solar PV system and let them know what to look out for. I'll Start.... 1. Beware when someone tells you they can fit 16 Panels (4kW) on your roof and they...
  13. A

    Help with buying 1st tester

    Hi, im just about to buy my 1st tester, im umming and arring between the Fluke 1652 and the 1653, but im quite interested in the Meggers, Any advice about which one to sway to, Many Thanks
  14. M

    Help Buying tools/Equipment for somebody nearly through 2330 level 2!

    Hi everyone Im hoping i can get some really good advice of you all if possible please. Im currently doing part time evening course 2330 level 2 and im nearing the end of it! Hopefully ill pass and move on to 2330 level 3 and also do 17th edition to become domestic installer! Im wanting to...
  15. P

    Buying an existing company

    Hi I've worked for small electrical contractor for the last 11 years or so. He says he want to fold it and asked if I would be interested in buying it. Its a limited company with a turn over of around 2 to 300000. Any one had any experience on this or got any advice :)
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    Are people panic buying

    I'm just looking at stock availability on Segen, and it looks like we have another "Gold Rush". Is it the suppliers playing with stock to then increase prices... now the quotes I've been working on to turn around are looking difficult to source ...!
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    Best Core cutting drill

    Evening all, Looking to buy a core cutting drill that will last a fair few years. thinking about buying the bosch one as its got a 3 year garuntee with it to. And do you reccommend going for the most expensive hole cutter?? I bought a sparky core drill and decided im taking it back as it...
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    HJ Solar modules, anyone here used them before?

    Hi All, I'm new to the group and this is my first post, so please be gentle. I'm thinking of buying HJ Solar modules and I wonder if anybody here has used them before and can vouch for their quality? They are known as Zhejiang Hengji PV-Tech Energy Co Ltd. on the MCS website. I am thinking...
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    DI-LOG 9083P Multifunctional tester. Compatible accessories and ones worth buying?

    Evenin' all. My brand spankin new DI-LOG 9083P arrived today and I'm looking forward to using it for the first time tomorrow (sad I know). I was just wondering if anyone on here is using one and how you find it (I probably should have asked this before buying one ;-))? And, any accessories for...
  20. D

    bulk discount on buying 2.5 t and e

    hello everone, about 2 years ago i bought lots of rolls of 2.5 t and e last week i used my last one, went to WF to buy some and nearly had a heart attack, does anyone know where i can get a decent price on cables via the www or london Thanks David

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