I think I deserve to give myself a pat on the back. Yes?

[sparky05084]

Hey all. How is everyone's rainy Sunday afternoon?

I thought I'd pop by and let you all know that as of yesterday I completed my first rewire of a 4 bed property. It took just over 2 weeks to complete. The property was lived in and involved moving a lot of furniture to other rooms, covering stuff with dust sheets, lifting up carpets etc etc.

It was a grade A ball ache but I got there in the end and the customer is happy with my work and said I will be recommended to anyone that asks for a Spark.

I feel that the time I took was reasonable but I did lose a day due to a family issue that needed attention. This job has helped my confidence and *fingers crossed* there have been no problems and on leaving everyting was good and in working order.

Hopefully, the next one will be done quicker but if there's anything I have learnt from all this, make sure the property is empty or get them to move out

*Insert pat on back here*

 

[Strima]

Well done mate, sounds like a real pain in the nutsack.

I have yet to complete a full rewire and guaranteed the first one will be similar.

 

[Guest123]

It all becomes clearer with experience.

 

[sparky05084]

Do you know what's crazy? Ive been in the game for 7 years and it was the first one. I only ever helped on rewires or come onto it part way through.

Think first fix near the end or just putting sockets on second fix or helping testing. I never did a full one and wanted to so I could test myself and see if I could actually apply what I've learnt.

I know some lads who have been doing rewires on end even during their Apprenticeship. I suppose it swings in roundabouts.

Funny thing is, Now Iv'e done my first I bet I get loads now.

 

[sparky05084]

Thank you Lenny and Strima! I appreciate the comments

 

[BES]

Well done mate. I had one once with a india family with both set of grandparent living there why we did the job they couldnt speak a word of english nightmare.

 

[sparky05084]

Bet that was a nightmare! The language barrier must have been hard. Still, these things are sent to try us.

 

[BES]

Yep was mad but was paid on time in cash no problem.

 

[sedgy34]

Well done sparky 05084
Go and have a Stella in your chair and reflect

 

[sparky05084]

Thanks Sedgy34. It's my Birthday next Sat so I will have that Stella then. Well, that's after Ive rewired some faulty downlights in a bathroom and hopefully I will be celebrating that too

 

[telectrix]

nice one, mate. if that was 2 weeks on your own, then it's good going on a lived in , furnished property. no doubt the "rewire- in-a-day guys will disagree, but , well done.

 

[sparky05084]

Thanks Telectrix. Ha ha ha. Yes, I imagine that the "super speed one - a - dayer" lads would have something to say about that. Funny thing is I was reading some posts a few weeks ago about a team of lads who can do a 3 bed house in a day, make good and everything is neat.

If that's the case then I am very impressed. Although I do wonder how they manage it and I bet they don't stop for a dinner or have breaks.

I've always said this and I'd like to think most agree, speed isn't everything. Measure twice, cut once.

 

[Top Cat]

nice one, mate. if that was 2 weeks on your own, then it's good going on a lived in , furnished property. no doubt the "rewire- in-a-day guys will disagree, but , well done.

Dito, 2 weeks is good going. Said to myself 10 years ago i would not do a "lived in rewire" by myself ever again but i still do it occasionally.

Bet you didn't sleep very well before the rewire, dreaming about all the problems you could come across!

Anyway, good on you.

 

[Guitarist]

Well done mate. I have to say that I prefer a complete rewire, knowing exactly where every cable is. :biggrin:

 

[trev]

Did you do it on your own mate? If so I bow to your "balls of steel"
29 years in the game and I've never done a rewire single handed, and never will

 

[sparky05084]

Yes Trev I did do it on my own. That's why I'm so pleased with my achievement. Thanks mate.

 

[Des 56]

Yes Trev I did do it on my own. That's why I'm so pleased with my achievement. Thanks mate.

Take that smile off your face, because I bet you didn't have to make your own tea,it takes a super spark to do both

Even so,well done sir
Des

 

[trev]

Yes Trev I did do it on my own. That's why I'm so pleased with my achievement. Thanks mate.

Well it's not a pat on the back you deserve mate, it's a flippin medal

 

[Guitarist]

Completely rewired my Dad's house last year on my own in between jobs, as well as doing all the plumbing, including a water mains move new kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Took me the best part of 6 months....

 

[sparky05084]

Very impressive Guitarist. I'm doing a Plumbing course at the moment but I will never go over to the darkside

 

[trev]

as well as doing all the plumbing, including a water mains move new kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

burn the witch!!!!

 

[Strima]

burn the witch!!!!

I'm a Electrical Trainee and have also done plumbing, you need to do more than burn me!!! :lol:

 

[trev]

I'm a Electrical Trainee and have also done plumbing, you need to do more than burn me!!! :lol:

Not all 5WWs are crap mate some do the right thing and thirst for knowledge as I think you do from some of your posts however, plumbing?
You'll burn

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Thanks Telectrix. Ha ha ha. Yes, I imagine that the "super speed one - a - dayer" lads would have something to say about that. Funny thing is I was reading some posts a few weeks ago about a team of lads who can do a 3 bed house in a day, make good and everything is neat.

If that's the case then I am very impressed. Although I do wonder how they manage it and I bet they don't stop for a dinner or have breaks.

I've always said this and I'd like to think most agree, speed isn't everything. Measure twice, cut once.

it might sound impressive.....but do you think it will look impressive..?...

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Very impressive Guitarist. I'm doing a Plumbing course at the moment but I will never go over to the darkside

darkside or dampside?...:joker:

 

[robsparky1975]

Well done you,my last rewire was occupied,utter nightmare with furniture,but someone has to do it lol,if you can get a void house you will get it done in half the time.:stooge_curly:

 

[sparky05084]

That is the question Glennspark. I take pride in my work and although yes I admit, a more experienced electrician could go from room to room faster and perhaps turn the job round a day or two under me, my work speaks for itself.

No mistakes and a neat job.

 

[sparky05084]

Dampside. Ha ha, like it. Well I always have a laugh at the wetheads at college and wind them up saying that we are at the top of the food chain or the SAS of the trades. Thing is I think Electrummer sounds better than Plumbtrician.

 

[parker56]

Des 56, you know use males can't multi task so doing a rewire & making tea is just not on.

Well done to you sparky, glad to hear the customer will sing your praises:37:

 

[GLENNSPARK]

go at the pace your comfortable with fella....do the job right...no probs..no havin to go back

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Dampside. Ha ha, like it. Well I always have a laugh at the wetheads at college and wind them up saying that we are at the top of the food chain or the SAS of the trades. Thing is I think Electrummer sounds better than Plumbtrician.

plumbtrician sounds naff mate....their name should always be second...lol...

 

[sparky05084]

I am going back in October but not to fix a fault. He's having an extension built and wants me to do it. Good work and honesty gets you repeat work. That's my motto anyway.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

anyway....spot on mate...well done...

 

[sedgy34]

whilst patting your back rub your tummy lol

 

[sparky05084]

Got it. "What do you do mate?"

"I'm an Electrician but I also do Plumbing work as well just to confirm what I already know".

"And what's that mate?"

"That Electrical work is more complex and will always be when compared to the job of. . . . . .a Plumber"

 

[sparky05084]

Sedgy, tried it no can do and I actually lol'd doing it.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Got it. "What do you do mate?"

"I'm an Electrician but I also do Plumbing work as well just to confirm what I already know".

"And what's that mate?"

"That Electrical work is more complex and will always be when compared to the job of. . . . . .a Plumber"

more advanced....on a technical level....but thats just my opinion..

 

[trev]

whilst patting your back rub your tummy lol

Come on guys, who read that and didn't try it?
If you didn't you can't be trusted

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Come on guys, who read that and didn't try it?
If you didn't you can't be trusted

and if you make a wish whilst doing so....it may come true.....

 

[sedgy34]

been doing it for an hour now can i stop, also just wished for carmen alectra (thats nothing to do with electrical items either) :gorgeous:

 

[GLENNSPARK]

been doing it for an hour now can i stop, also just wished for carmen alectra (thats nothing to do with electrical items either) :gorgeous:

fast car?..

 

[sparky05084]

I'll second the fast car. A Nissan GT-R would do nicely

 

[smiffey]

well done buddy i have my first "solo" rewire starting next Wednesday.

 

[sedgy34]

if you dont know google the name (i think you do know though)

 

[GLENNSPARK]

oh i know who carmin electrical is.......i`m sure i saw some of there operatives the other day.....lady sparks...yum yum...

 

[Guitarist]

I love to do a bit of plumbing to relax. Just meccano for big boys...

 

[rfears]

Well done OP, never done a full rewire and wouldn't take one on at the moment. I have found that building a good relation with the client is key to any lived in job. The client will usually make you more tea than you can ever drink, and when you ask for their dust pan and brush will insist that they will clear up. I now carry a d&b in my toolkit - haven't got round to a hoover yet but thinking about it!

Oh, and I make a point of picking up all bits of insulation, especially the green and yellow, as I've heard so many pub conversations about sparkies leaving all that behing on the clients carpet.