I would just like to say

[DanClarke]

I replaced that seat mesh on my trike.
Seems OK. Time will tell. Is already nicer to sit on.
Will need tightening up after a while.

 

[Stone56]

You can do your own installation and get it certified by a registered a sparkey or get it registered under competent person act

 

[DanClarke]

But thats major work and a (council property?) so yes it needs checking.

But if “joe public” runs a new socket he should get it checked unless he/she/other is competent. It’s the competent bit that has probably prompted the new rules.

J

Its the death of the householder that electrocuted himself by feeding one room from two sources and only switchin one source off at the board.

 

[marjon]

I felt embarrassed when I typed it

Don’t .
Just get more beer.
J

 

[Def90man]

Arrived, 230 miles at 70/75 and showing 43 mpg
Happy with that

Is that you at Gretna for a special event??

 

[Wimblowdriver]

Don't you have to have registered certificates now for rewiring. Especially if selling the property later on.

Provided you are competent (knowledge + experience) you can do your own work. There are some jobs you are not supposed to do yourself, and require a proper electrician, such as installing a complete new circuit from the consumer unit, working on the consumer unit, outdoor electrics. I recently did a load of work on my dottir's house - additions to the existing ring circuits, upgrading some circuits, removing redundant items etc. She had a spark in a couple of weeks ago to put in a new cooker supply from the consumer unit, fitted a new consumer unit and checked all circuits, and certified the lot.

 

[DanClarke]

Provided you are competent (knowledge + experience) you can do your own work. There are some jobs you are not supposed to do yourself, and require a proper electrician, such as installing a complete new circuit from the consumer unit, working on the consumer unit, outdoor electrics. I recently did a load of work on my dottir's house - additions to the existing ring circuits, upgrading some circuits, removing redundant items etc. She had a spark in a couple of weeks ago to put in a new cooker supply from the consumer unit, fitted a new consumer unit and checked all circuits, and certified the lot.

That's the way to do it.

 

[Wimblowdriver]

Is that you at Gretna for a special event??

Thought I'd share this with you all. Scan of a cartoon from my fav cartoonist (GILES) from my collection, and a photo I took in 2022 when there for my dottir's wedding. Her married name is Giles. With a bit of foresight I should have put my Landy in the right position ---- will do it next time I'm on the other side of the wall.

 

[saxavordian]

But thats major work and a (council property?) so yes it needs checking.

But if “joe public” runs a new socket he should get it checked unless he/she/other is competent. It’s the competent bit that has probably prompted the new rules.

J

Inherited house not council property. Due to my mother declining physical ability. Manchester social services assessment for alterations to the house via grant scheme. With a percentage cost to the owner on financial ability. I think it was the council who hire outside contractors for property alterations.
The only snag I've got is the removal of the through floor lift and restoration of floor and ceiling. Not cheap when I got a quote for the task by the original fitters. Still filling my piggy Bank for future coverage.

 

[Hicap phill]

Arrived, 230 miles at 70/75 and showing 43 mpg
Happy with that

Was that on a recovery lorry?

 

[Turktowner]

Must be redders in the Hague, did you see the Trumpkins tan?!

 

[Turktowner]

I am lucky to get to 70mph for long enough to even try and measure it .

J

Mine will do seventy quite quick for two bricks mating, bits threaten to fall oft thereafter..

 

[kevstar]

Got her rats mixed up with her hedgehog

The saying get yer hedgehog out doesnt have the same ring to it.

 

[kevstar]

Its a bit of "how long is a bit of string"
We dont know how many sockets/what type, how extensive is the rewire. New fuse box new scokets+boxes, access (floorboards up?)
2 days work sounds like the house is pretty gutted.

I dont know the prices in the UK of elecy bits now, but think that sounds a little bit too much TBH.

Will it also give the required certs when finished.

J

36 sockets & switches, new fusebox & everything else that goes with it. House empty & all floor coverings have been removed.
Yes all certified but still sounds an mighty high price me is thinking he doesnt want the job so has priced it high. We will wait n
see as there are a couple more leccy peeps coming out to price it.

 

[kevstar]

Depends on the number of out lets each socket is normally £35 then if a new board with trips depending on type but with a rewiring more work is involved floor bords lifting chasers and plastering?

Plastering is getting done later & thats a separate job.

 

[kevstar]

I felt embarrassed when I typed it

Tis ok you were drunk & that's acceptable

 

[Hippo]

Wow get 40 out the defender at 70 mph

What engine has the recovery truck gottid?

 

[Hippo]

What price do peeps think it would cost to totally rewire a small 2 bedroom house. The house next to us has been sold
& for 2 days work to rewire it he's been quoted 7.5k

36 sockets & switches, new fusebox & everything else that goes with it. House empty & all floor coverings have been removed.
Yes all certified but still sounds an mighty high price me is thinking he doesnt want the job so has priced it high. We will wait n
see as there are a couple more leccy peeps coming out to price it.

Sounds high but depends on quality ov finish. Are they going to lift floor boards or more likely cut them to lift sections. Lot ov wuk to do if replacing all wires on a full rewire. Peeps under estimate just how long it takes. Down ere in the civilised world yer looking at 2k5 for a 3 bed semi wiv normal plastic sockets, ferra full rewire. Praps gerrin near 3k.

As part ov the rules down ere the council have to be advised ov wuk. Partial or full rewire and change ov dist board requires council notified. Same fer window, external door and heating boiler change. All has to be done by qualified person. Yer can't get away wiv yer squirrel doing it then gerra qualified spark in to sign oft. A lot do but its on the sparks back if there's trouble. Tis why a lot won't sign oft others wuk so there's an option ov paying the council to inspect. They send a known contracter in. And job protection ov the trade is why some won't touch. Some treat it like a 10 year inspection and say nowt about rewire. There's no way a spark will lift floors to check joints ain't bin drilled/cut to thin and cable terminated rightly propper like. They should know if they didded the wuk themselfs. They limit non qualified squirrels to chsnging sockets and switches only.

If the house is empty and no floor coverings then its a dream job as yer can access anywhere. No furnature int way. Can drop cables into plaster wiv no fear ov decorating cost problems. 4k would be high. 7k5 they seem yer bags ov free cash.

 

[Hippo]

Finking about it squirrels would be good at rewires as they can gerrunda floor boards easy if yer lift one and wunt have any trouble wiv loft insulation. Take the seeling rose oft and pop him frew the hole. No messin at height. He'll climb the wall to get to outside lights. If yer up a ladder and drop a screw he'll nip down and gerrit for yer. Wondering if eye could train mine to clear gutters. Would make a nice little business. Shame they can't do windows. Mine need cleaned.

 

[Hippo]