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    Neon screwdrivers

    think my neon screw driver has only ever been used once for undoing a grub which i cudnt get my small terminal screwdriver into. would certainly never even entertain the thought of using it for any sort of diagnosis. usually in my pocket most of time is continuity+voltage tester, terminal...
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    Reasonable material costs to charge

    hmmm not sure i like the look of this job. i popped to the flat to have a scout at what he wants doing. its a flat refurb total rewire with new meter and board going up (edf dew monday to do the meter) and a loft conversion with separate meter and board for 2nd flat. but basically wants me...
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    Reasonable material costs to charge

    Have you thought about the fact that if you're invoicing someone £5 for a socket but have no paperwork to show that you paid for it then the taxman will view it as £5 profit? extremely good point, no i hadn't thought of that sorry its late! as the other guy calls them "winnings" note to...
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    Reasonable material costs to charge

    well im going to have a look at a job in a flat tomoro and no doubt he will ask me a rough price ive had a look on screw fix for cable prices which was £38 100m 1.5mm and £54 100m 2.5mm. but neweys was £62 100m 1.5mm and £35 2.5mm 50m- altho that was not at trade price i guess as i wasnt logged...
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    Temporary problem

    would it not be cheaper in the long run for the current tennant to just pay the bill if they're loosing so much per day? then recover the costs at a later date?
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    Reasonable material costs to charge

    i've got a collection of cable and some other materials in stock as it were in my shed and garage (left overs from previous jobs) if i can sue those up on some of these smaller jobs it would be great to get them out of the way. so was wondering what sort of price to charge particularly on cable...
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    Reasonable material costs to charge

    im a subby so dont really know the price of most materials as its sorted out by the office. however i am signing on as nic dom installer as i've my part p ticket for some private work on the side and have some coming up. i know what i'll charge for my rates etc. but was wondering what sort of...
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