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  1. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Potential client sends pics that concern me

    Hi all. Just a quick question, for you guys. I have received a phone call today with a request to carry out a commercial EICR on a chip shop which has a flat above. I said I would send a quotation when back in the office to which she said "I'll send some pics". After receiving the pics, I...
  2. markythesparky

    Self employed guy working for us doing work direct for our client.

    We have a chap who works for us a lot and who is self employed. We have found out that he may have done some work recently for one of our clients who we have not done anything for in about 6 years or so. Just wondered what your view is on him doing work for a client of ours, albeit 6 years ago...
  3. J

    Client refusing spd

    Got a customer refusing to pay additional for an spd, its in luton which i believe is known for lightning strikes . Customer just wants me to install new standard bg board. Normally, i wouldn't make a fuss, but because its in a lightning zone, im thinking if its mandatory. Or could i put it...
  4. J

    Is it ok to run an extractor fan in a bathroom in Twin & Earth if client wants it Independant from the bathroom lighting?

    Basically, the room in which i am talking about has a twin and earth feed from a switch downstairs which was originally for an outside light. The client would like to take that feed and use it for an extractor fan in the new converted bathroom. The cable used is twin and earth. If i were to make...
    • jamest4541
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    • bathroom client earth extractor extractor fan fan lighting twin & earth wants
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. T

    Combing two incoming municipal electricity supplies

    I've an interesting problem. I've got an potential client. It is a commercial property that used to be two separate businesses each with a separate 60 Amp single phase electricity municipal electricity supplies to the same building. The one company has gone bust while the other one has grown...
  6. HoverSPRX

    Electricians CRM Software

    Hello all, Just looking into some new software to help with CRM as my old system is no longer feesable, would be interested in what any of you are all using and if there are any good features with it or anything you find a bonus to our industry specifically? Many Thanks
    • HoverSPRX
    • Thread
    • client clients electricians email invoice invoicing quote quoting software
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. T

    DB location, client access to breakers

    What are your thoughts on letting customers access a fuseboard? I'm working for a company that rents out rooms by the hour for people to play musical instruments and they often trip the power. These are unmanned premises. I've been asked to place a fuseboard in the corridor with RCBOs for the...
  8. Z

    Went to quote, discovered recent EICR has fabricated results. How to proceed with client?

    I went to quote for remedial work in a flat yesterday. The client is selling the flat and wants an EICR for the purposes of the sale. The last week they had an NIC electrician who performed an EICR, which they then sent to me. Worth mentioning at this point that a neighbouring flat had caught...
  9. J

    Retention on jobs for new client

    Evening all I have been asked if I would be happy to accept a 5% retention clause for 6months on a quote I have sent for some work I have quoted for. The company (builders) have 13 years records on company house the 5% would be around 400quid+vat so not a massive amount I have said I would...
  10. HoverSPRX

    "Clever" client derated the cables!

    So I'm currently sorting a CU change and kitchen rewire while also fixings some bodges by a have a go client, came back this week to discover that he has decided to insulate the void between ground and first without mentioning it. Now this has derated all his cables by half as they are tottaly...
  11. C

    client wont let me back into site

    A portfolio job i used for an NICEIC visit required me to return and carry out some extra works, take pictures and send evidence to the NICEIC. the client does not care about the certificate being invalid as a result on not carrying out the repairs and they wont allow us back on site. What...
  12. C

    Client is being very naughty and im caught in the middle

    I carried out an EICR for a charity music school, the building is a small brick building with a few ring circuits and lighting circuits. I am going to be upgrading a few consumer units. I asked them where their meter was and they said they currently do not have one and do not intend to have...
  13. J

    Brushed Steel Screwless plate - which Brand?

    I have to install roughly 150 points at a large property. The client is style conscious and wants to install Brushed Steel / Chrome / Nickel Flat plate sockets and switches. Is BG Nexus a good and sturdy brand? Not shoddy quality like LAP which keep falling off / failing. Mainly worked with MK...
  14. Gakure

    Advice for an old client

    Hi all Just been invited by an old neighbor to check on their electricity as seen his wife died he have worried about them. They have lived in the house for over 30yrs and he can never remember a trip. True to his words the electric was done over 30yrs ago. I was impressed during those years...
  15. T

    10.8Kw shower on 6mm² T&E

    I noticed today when wiring up switch for shower the supply is in 6mm². The load cable is 10mm². The shower rating is 10.8Kw. So we have a load that is 47a on 6mm² the OCPD being 40a 60898 type B. Interestingly on the new installation (rewire) they had recently the particular cct. on the...
    • The Ghost
    • Thread
    • being cable client shower t&e
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. T

    Lollipop or not?

    I started installing a radial circuit in 4mm² singles in white 20mm conduit for an office. MCB=32a. T-N-CS The client has decided to cut costs and while the builder is erecting a stud wall partition office he (the builder) will continue with the wiring. The builder wants to form a junction with...
    • The Ghost
    • Thread
    • builder client office radial wants
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. haptism

    Install designs

    When you design an installation and install it, is it a requirement to forward a copy of all the calculations (for cable calcs for example) to the client ? If so, is there a generic name for such a document and should it include anything other than cable calcs? If so anyone have any templates ...
  18. S

    Advice required on PowerRail 303 kWh & kW Meter

    I have just replaced the PowerRail 300 with the 303, used existing CT's, 3 phase installation in small work shop. This is the first time that I have completed this type of installation The Customer states that the reading is higher than expected, CT set to 100 amp. I am a little stumped to why...
  19. C

    House rewire lighting circuit

    Im relatively freshly qualified and registered so still coming up against new challenges. I have a client who has requested a rewire but they also want minimum damage to flooring etc. Hopefully loft access means I can get to first floor lighting cables but ground floor ceiling lighting could...
  20. A

    Electrician Jobs Female Electrician Required - Female electrician west yorkshire

    Hi, We have had an enquiry from a client that requires us to use a female electrician working with an apprentice. I cannot give details of the client at this stage suffice to say they are a reputable national company and more details will be given at the interview stage. The work will be in...
    • abneyelec
    • Thread
    • client company electrician electricians yorkshire female national required west yorkshire
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs

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