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Striker
Impossible to diagnose without test and inspection- could be absolutely anything
Am i right that can be tested to see if its sound then if it is the issue is wiring or appliances mate?
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Impossible to diagnose without test and inspection- could be absolutely anything
It’s a full time job paying the tax when you’re not computer savvy anarl.And still complain about people dodging paying tax.
That’s where I’d start being the cheapest easiest fix. If it was a wiring fault I’d expect the rccb to trip.
It’s a full time job paying the tax when you’re not computer savvy anarl.
Check your outside lights and bell, sometimes it’s a damp wall. Check your back boxes for signs of rusting, rising damp can cause this fault too.sorry mate it is the rccb thats tripping, taking out power but not lights.
my guestimate is its fecked hopefully or water getting into external lighting or doorbell occasionally maybe?
and collecting the tax for the taxman thru cis ffs!!
I'd consider myself a competent DIYer and can change a light fitting or socket in 10 mins if it's a straightforward swap. But even that doesn't always go smoothly....I did one last week that was a real struggle because the wires were very short with no slack in the wall, and the new terminals were in a different configuration to the one I was removing. Getting them to terminate tightly was a real fuck on to the point that I was able to feel confident that all were solidly attached when the plate was screwed back to the wall. Light fittings on a ceiling can be similarly challenging for the amateur IMO, especially when there are various wires emerging from the ceiling in awkward positions, even if it seems initially like a simple job.As mentioned, it's a like for like job, pretty simple really, isolate the supply, unscrew the plate (2x screws) take a picture of where the wires go, unscrew wires from terminals, screw into new terminals, fasten plate (x2 screws). You must be daft to think that only qualified competent people should be doing things like this, you only need to be fully qualified to sign work off. I'd much rather check that someone is comfortably doing this and walk them through it than charge them £60 for 10 minutes work.
I think what he’s getting at is changing a socket front is easy which he’s right, I’m probably picking fault where no fault lies. 99% of the time it goes great and you save a couple of quid. It’s a risk but not the end of the world I suppose.I'd consider myself a competent DIYer and can change a light fitting or socket in 10 mins if it's a straightforward swap. But even that doesn't always go smoothly....I did one last week that was a real struggle because the wires were very short with no slack in the wall, and the new terminals were in a different configuration to the one I was removing. Getting them to terminate tightly was a real fuck on to the point that I was able to feel confident that all were solidly attached when the plate was screwed back to the wall. Light fittings on a ceiling can be similarly challenging for the amateur IMO, especially when there are various wires emerging from the ceiling in awkward positions, even if it seems initially like a simple job.
I think what he’s getting at is changing a socket front is easy which he’s right, I’m probably picking fault where no fault lies. 99% of the time it goes great and you save a couple of quid. It’s a risk but not the end of the world I suppose.
Hopefully the OP gets no quotes less than £60.
Sounds like a right pain in the rectum.
I think that’s what I got the bee in me bonnet for the shared liability.Suppose it's up to the customer if they want to take the risk of doing it but also the person advising them as if anything goes wrong then there will surely be shared blame / liability.
I think that’s what I got the bee in me bonnet for the shared liability.
Il be honest the jobs I used to price were ridiculous. I’ve had a few who question me on how I’m gonna do it then do it themselves. I’ve had people chase me because the price was to high then hear that they got ripped off. I’ve had people ring me to put other people who quoted work right.
Regarding overheads etc, think about the poor driving instructors who still only charge less than £30 an hour and have to drive to their clients or do they get a free car, fuel, insurance, tax, car parts etc?It’s got nowt to do with the customer how much your training and equipment cost..it’s about charging a fair price for the work undertook..the other week i got a ‘magnatec’ unit fitted to my boiler..the lad quoted £170..the unit cost £100..he was at my house nearly 3 hours..70 divided by 3..£23 an hour..I appreciate he’s got tax and stamp to pay..this lad is Corgi and Baxi registered..that’s reasonable..£50-£60 for 45 minutes work is taking the piss.
Ffs mate it’s really not like
And this is not unique to yourself .Sunderland in general is an awful place to price work as this and a cash is king mentality from the punters and that they are doing you a favour makes it a place I really don’t bother tendering for work .
To be fair I think myself and @theboot had our wires crossed (no pun intended) I’m thinking he’s coming out to a job for £50-£60 per hour then that would be his rate if the job went on for say 4 hours..no one’s regular rate is that much an hour..i now realise he meant his initial call out is that which I explained to him last night..I’ll stand by what I said about hourly rates though..I’m a time served fabricator and earn £17 per hour (roughly) someone’s coming to my house and I’ve worked out they’re charging £50+ per hour..not happening like.
Everyone knows, and it’s been scientifically proven, that sparks are the alpha trade, the elite of all workmen, and that’s why they get a higher rate than everyone else. Not even plumbers/ heating engineers are worth as much, pound for pound, as the holy sparkiesTo be fair I think myself and @theboot had our wires crossed (no pun intended) I’m thinking he’s coming out to a job for £50-£60 per hour then that would be his rate if the job went on for say 4 hours..no one’s regular rate is that much an hour..i now realise he meant his initial call out is that which I explained to him last night..I’ll stand by what I said about hourly rates though..I’m a time served fabricator and earn £17 per hour (roughly) someone’s coming to my house and I’ve worked out they’re charging £50+ per hour..not happening like.
Everyone knows, and it’s been scientifically proven, that sparks are the alpha trade, the elite of all workmen, and that’s why they get a higher rate than everyone else. Not even plumbers/ heating engineers are worth as much, pound for pound, as the holy sparkies
But your £17 will be£26 or so cost to employer.
They’ll then have overheads/clerical n that to pay plus profit so customer likely pays nigh on £50 for each hour you put in!