thefoxesmaltings Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Got the following schedule of works to be carried out to connect up our temporary building supply so that we can start using power on site: Install 1 x 2-way distribution board in the meter cupboard completed with 1 x RCD & 2 x MCV's & connect it to the pre-installed energy suppliers isolator. Install 1 x circuit from the distribution board to 2 x double 13A IP rated socket outlets. Install 1 x circuit from the distribution board to 1 x 16A caravan hook-up point complete with 1 x isolator switch. Install an 'Earth Rod' next to the meter box to separate the earth from the distributors supply converting the earthing arrangement to a TT system. Test + inspect the new installation & supply 1 x domestic electrical installation certificate. Quoted £589 inclusive of all labour & parts. No VAT. Is that a reasonable price for everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Dread to think what he will charge you to do the full house electrics. About a hours work or should be. Price the bits on Screwfix, but doesn't look to be much on the face of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 I think that’s about £140 In materials. so a bit steep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonner Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Mine cost £160 installed, 2 way consumer unit + double socket. Took the electrician half an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefoxesmaltings Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 Just now, Bonner said: Mine cost £160 installed, 2 way consumer unit + double socket. Took the electrician half an hour. I see you're also in Lincolnshire - have you got an recommendation for the electrician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonner Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanP Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Does the latest regs still allow a AC rcb to be used in a temp supply such as this? Just checking if the one on screwfix I foundi s suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandgmitchell Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Hi Bonner, Just starting in Nrth Lincs - no chance of that electrician's details is there? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonner Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 @kandgmitchell, if you use the @address you get a notification, I only saw this by chance. Will send a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandgmitchell Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Many thanks Bonner, my site is only a few miles away so def will give him a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerahill Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) On 11/04/2022 at 20:11, thefoxesmaltings said: Got the following schedule of works to be carried out to connect up our temporary building supply so that we can start using power on site: Install 1 x 2-way distribution board in the meter cupboard completed with 1 x RCD & 2 x MCV's & connect it to the pre-installed energy suppliers isolator. Install 1 x circuit from the distribution board to 2 x double 13A IP rated socket outlets. Install 1 x circuit from the distribution board to 1 x 16A caravan hook-up point complete with 1 x isolator switch. Install an 'Earth Rod' next to the meter box to separate the earth from the distributors supply converting the earthing arrangement to a TT system. Test + inspect the new installation & supply 1 x domestic electrical installation certificate. Quoted £589 inclusive of all labour & parts. No VAT. Is that a reasonable price for everything? Assume long cable runs or something? Tricky install? If all short local runs and easy install, then it's about £350 too much. Edited April 21, 2023 by Carrerahill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Dear. Mine cost £120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerahill Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Argh... who resurrected this ancient post!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandgmitchell Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Me I'm afraid. Being new to the site and with a build about to get underway I've been reading a lot of these threads as they relate to all the issues I'm about to deal with. More old threads may yet come alive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I get my sparky on a fixed day rate . I then have a zillion jobs he can’t possibly do in a day - so roll them to the next visit . I find this more economical than the price per job … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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