Recent content by Dorian Leakey

I was responding to old and bold, who said to leave it to the competent installer, which seems to be saying don't even think about merits of the quote or getting other quotes, just accept without question. Even doing nothing myself I should ask around and discuss price, surely?

The competent installer? Is he the only one?

Everything is following the existing layout, so would be like this- When it suggests mechanically protecting the cables as an alternative, what products are we looking at? I am looking at suppliers and not seeing any saying they are specifically for this purpose. I should asses what was done...

So to be clear, just chase where the existing stuff is, use existing wiring, leave it to an expert to connect and test.

Hi prentice boy, I was intending to just cut the chases and holes for the boxes, right next where the current outlets are, assuming the wiring, all from 2001 is sound, I could cap them, then let an electrician actually wire them, (i could do that bit, but wasn't assuming it would be me) the...

Hi Everyone, I just bought my first house and its going to involve some significant work redecorating and a rebuilding part of the house. Its a Victorian terrace in Bristol with two double bedrooms, two receptions, the kitchen and bathroom are stuck on the back and looks like an extension but...