ColonelBlimp Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 OK, just about to complete on a little 2 bed in Mickleover (Fingers crossed no hiccups), perfect for me and the missus and our new lives as strangers in a strange land. I'm going to need an electrician, to move the fuse box, check to see if a re-wire is needed and put power out into the garden for a shed. Also, will need a plasterer, possibly for just skimming ceilings but maybe walls as well, will have to check condition. Are there any electricians/plasterers on this forum or any recommendations? Ta in advance me hearties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 29 minutes ago, ColonelBlimp said: I'm going to need an electrician, to move the fuse box, check to see if a re-wire is needed and put power out into the garden for a shed. @Boycie is your man. Special rates for forum members, 20% extra on the bill if you use the code dcfcfans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 You raaaaaaaaang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstand Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Under new regulations a new fire rated metal consumer unit maybe required to replace the fuse box plus it could quite expensive moving it depending on where it's positioned now to the new location. I had power to garden shed and outdoor sockets installed in the garden of my house last year and it was well worth the expense but I already had the armoured cable. Anyhow a fully qualified sparky is required and to give you a quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 hours ago, cstand said: Under new regulations a new fire rated metal consumer unit maybe required to replace the fuse box plus it could quite expensive moving it depending on where it's positioned now to the new location. I had power to garden shed and outdoor sockets installed in the garden of my house last year and it was well worth the expense but I already had the armoured cable. Anyhow a fully qualified sparky is required and to give you a quote. ??He knows, a new Consumer Unit will be needed if the position is being altered because the sparky is in theory working on every circuit. Thus needs to be to the current edition, if a new circuit was just being added to the Consumer Unit in the original position you would be able to keep the original unit, as long as you had RCD protection etc. Plus you’ll probably need to keep an isolating device with a 60/80amp fuse in it at the original position or within 3 meters of the electric meter. This all depends on how far you’re thinking of moving the CU though. Not a straight forward or cheap job at the best of times. If you want any more advice drop me a pm, I don’t mind giving free advice out to any of our members on here. No price increases either if you wanted a free quote, ignore @David I know plasterers and most other trades too if you wanted to keep the stress levels of arranging everyone in the right order down to a minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, Boycie said: ??He knows, a new Consumer Unit will be needed if the position is being altered because the sparky is in theory working on every circuit. Thus needs to be to the current edition, if a new circuit was just being added to the Consumer Unit in the original position you would be able to keep the original unit, as long as you had RCD protection etc. Plus you’ll probably need to keep an isolating device with a 60/80amp fuse in it at the original position or within 3 meters of the electric meter. This all depends on how far you’re thinking of moving the CU though. Not a straight forward or cheap job at the best of times. If you want any more advice drop me a pm, I don’t mind giving free advice out to any of our members on here. No price increases either if you wanted a free quote, ignore @David I know plasterers and most other trades too if you wanted to keep the stress levels of arranging everyone in the right order down to a minimum. I don't care what everyone else says, deep down you're a good lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 minute ago, reveldevil said: I don't care what everyone else says, deep down you're a good lad. True, but don’t forget @Boycie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Just now, David said: True, but don’t forget @Boycie It was good advice he gave. For a plumber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Just now, reveldevil said: It was good advice he gave. For a plumber! Jack of all trades I heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Just now, David said: Jack of all trades I heard Internet security is his speciality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelBlimp Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Seems like @Boycie is the man then! Going to have to get you and your plastering friend round for quotes. As ever, the missus is in charge so I'll PM you nearer the time she wants it done, from 20th March onwards I think. How are the lead times? Weeks? Thanks everyone for replying. Look out for part 3, the search for a job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 minute ago, ColonelBlimp said: Seems like @Boycie is the man then! Going to have to get you and your plastering friend round for quotes. As ever, the missus is in charge so I'll PM you nearer the time she wants it done, from 20th March onwards I think. How are the lead times? Weeks? Thanks everyone for replying. Look out for part 3, the search for a job! All jokes aside he is a qualified electrician, recently fiddled with my smoke alarms, installed an outside lighting and socket as well as a socket in the kitchen. Even tidied up after himself. Drop him a PM and I’m sure he will forward you his website/details. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstand Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 5 hours ago, Boycie said: ??He knows, a new Consumer Unit will be needed if the position is being altered because the sparky is in theory working on every circuit. Thus needs to be to the current edition, if a new circuit was just being added to the Consumer Unit in the original position you would be able to keep the original unit, as long as you had RCD protection etc. Plus you’ll probably need to keep an isolating device with a 60/80amp fuse in it at the original position or within 3 meters of the electric meter. This all depends on how far you’re thinking of moving the CU though. Not a straight forward or cheap job at the best of times. If you want any more advice drop me a pm, I don’t mind giving free advice out to any of our members on here. No price increases either if you wanted a free quote, ignore @David I know plasterers and most other trades too if you wanted to keep the stress levels of arranging everyone in the right order down to a minimum. Sound advice Boycie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I'm a plasterer but I'm too late to this party innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 9 hours ago, Alpha said: I'm a plasterer but I'm too late to this party innit? Not anywhere near Dorset anytime soon are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 41 minutes ago, froggg said: Not anywhere near Dorset anytime soon are you? Depends. Some of your Kitchen creations have looked well worth the trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Alpha said: Depends. Some of your Kitchen creations have looked well worth the trip! All types of payment are up for grabs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelBlimp Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 @Boycie @Alpha Plastering fight? Could be messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, ColonelBlimp said: @Boycie @Alpha Plastering fight? Could be messy. Plasterers never clean my box out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Boycie said: Plasterers never clean my box out. Alabasters, the lot of 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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