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Scottish Power staff are really talented. They can diagnose problems remotely over the phone and automatically deduce that it is not their equipment as you still have power Back in the real world they appear to actively discourage you from getting them out. It's probabaly nothing to do...

Phone Scottish Power (0845 2727999) as they cover your area. It sounds as if there is a loose connection at the meter. Tell thee you have heard the crackilng cound and you need someone out

Not really (remember the competent persons thing does not include Scotland who have their list on the SBSA website), but it raises the company profile. I have had the domain for ages ( I bought www.compotentperson.co.uk in Dec 2006)

I have quite a few domain names. I am only a 1 man band, but am quite high in Google. I find having domain names similar the same (with different ending) as popular websites means more hits and more business I live in Ayrshire and get the calls 'We can put you top in google' etc If you...

I find www.competantperson.co.uk excellent - have a look

I am now very busy (steady until a few weeks ago and now very busy). I am thinking of taking someone on, but am worried incase this is a 'flash in the pan' as it were.

It's quite a common fault with these MCB's They have a high failure rate nowadays. You should use a competent person for the work, links below In Scotland: Individuals registered; http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp Companies...

Fortunately there is no Part P in my kneck of the woods. If you inform the local council BEFORE you start the work then the client pays the BC fee and this should include the inspection. Why do you have to use notifiable work? You could give him some non noytifiable jobs

I would be a bit worried about connecting anything else to that consumer unit. The one in the picture seems to be the older style that has the main switch rated at 60A If you had to keep storage heaters then I would stick with dimplex- spares are still available for the ones you have. The...

If you must use these lights I have seen clay flower pots used for the purpose you wish. I usually remove insulation from around the lights and the transformers I can not see the size of the joists, but if the house is new build they may be of the prestressed type. This could be the case...

Things seem fine in Ayrshire (they require SELECT / NICEIC or similar). The Ayrshire councils have got their act together and are singing from the correct hymn sheet. GCC are a law unto themselves. They have been inconsistent at best

It may be the MCB at fault- do you have a current meter? It has been raining quite a lot - is there an outside light full of water?

Had a discussion with my local BCO on an issue. I phoned SELECT to check what I was intending to do was OK, and was inforrmed with self certification BCO are legally required to pass electrical work deemed competent by a certifier of construction. If they are not happy there is a complaints...

This isn't the way I have found The electrical certificates and the electrical installation have to be accepted as correct by Building Standards when accompanied by a certificate of construction. This is in the Building Scotland act. The BCO has no control over the electrial installation and...

Do you require a building warrant for any of the works? (are you doing works that may require a warrant - such as moving /altering walls, loft conversion, extension) If the answer is yes then you may require to comply to the disabled thing. Generally all work (alterations requirng a...

As mentioned the IET (IEE) Wiring Regulations cover electrical works. The sellers pack due out in 1st December [Scotland only] will require a type 2 survey. Any recent work will be noticed and the seller will be expected to provide paperwork for electrics or gas stuff done. No paperwork =...

Got more details on this When Dale McNair of DSM Electrical in Drongan was called out by local MP Brian Donohoe early this year on a fault-finding visit, little did he suspect that his highly paid client would seek to avoid paying for the work done. McNair had earlier provided Donohoe with...

They THINK they work just as hard, but all (initially) require constant supervision and can be a liability. Put that with the fact you take longer on a job with an apprentice and the fact that they are at college for 17 weeks in the first year (whch the employer had to pay, and also pay someone...

I would suggest a PIR from a registered electrician. I have been in homes where the wiring is 45 years old and other than a bit of bonding and a new consumer unit all is fine. I have also been in houses where the wiring is 15 years old and it has been DIY'ed so poorly it all it all needs...

Went to a house last week to PIR the kitchen electrics. This is classed as material information - something the insurance MAY need to know about. As they say how do you know if they need to know? Tell them and they will let you know if you had to tell them. The lady had been told by her...