thanks

Rusti · 8 Mar 2011

thanks.

bengasman · 8 Mar 2011

Guess you have not been in the trade very long.

Rusti · 8 Mar 2011

I guess not.
I guess you're not very helpful then. Nobody likes a smart a$$

bengasman · 8 Mar 2011

Correct.
Smartarses are almost as unpopular as cowboys.

Rusti · 8 Mar 2011

!
I wouldn't know, I'm neither. I'll take your word for it though.

wetshoes · 8 Mar 2011

Rusti,
good luck with your kitchen install.
There is a book you might find useful, I've put a link to it below

http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0749307846

hth

Rusti · 8 Mar 2011

Thanks, maybe I should check it out, I've obviously upset some people here!

bengasman · 8 Mar 2011

Rusti said:
!
I wouldn't know, I'm neither. I

I am so sorry for any wrong allegations.

What do you call a plumber/kitchen fitter who does not know how to install a 5 meter waste pipe, or how to comply with the regs?

Rusti · 8 Mar 2011

You would call them a DIYer helping out a friend. Nothing wrong with that.
A cowboy is the sort of person who wouldn't take the time to find out what is the correct way of doing things.
I will read the regs myself, just thought I might get some advice.
Thanks anyway

bengasman · 8 Mar 2011

Rusti said:
You would call them a DIYer helping out a friend.

Rusti said:
The other thing is do building control want to know about moving kitchens from one room to another? And whose responsibility is it to inform them, mine or the customer?

When you refer to somebody as a customer you should not be surprised if people interpret that as working for financial gain in stead of doing a friend a favour.
It comes across as somebody on the dole who earns a few bob cash in hand. Or more than a few bob.[/u]

Rusti · 8 Mar 2011

I guess so. He is a friend but he is paying me for my time so that does make him a customer.
I've checked and the work is notifiable with building control as it is change of use. Furthermore I will get a qualified plumber to do the plumbing so it is compliant. FYI the electrics are already all being taken care of by an NICEIC electrician.
I understand you guys being protective over your trades, so the criticism is fair, if a bit harsh, and taken on the chin.

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