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23rd June 2009, 02:20 PM
Hi troops :D
Am about to ask an electrician to come over & have a look at my house & see if there's any major problems. But before he gets here I would like to know a few things.
1. Do I prepare a list of things that seem dodgy?
2. Does he need access to roof cavity & under house?
3. Does the "CoC" itemize all electrical bits, EG: every single power-point, light socket, switch & HW system etc, or is it just a receipt stating all is OK?
4. If faulty / dangerous, then can he sign it stating it’s poor / unsafe, without me having to fix it immediately? Or will I get disconnected til it's fixed?
5. Approx cost for inspection?
Examples Ceiling fans switches, speed dial operates in reverse to other room & one setting won’t activate fan. Looks like cream coloured telephone cable (2 strands) has been used for some light fittings :?
House Built in 50’s, is fibro clad, corrugated metal roof, brick stumps 300mm high approx, supporting wooden floors. NSW North coast.
Lets be very clear, I do not DIY in electricity & will treat any advice given here with the "forum disclaimers" in mind.
Cheers
Cam
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Am about to ask an electrician to come over & have a look at my house & see if there's any major problems. But before he gets here I would like to know a few things.
1. Do I prepare a list of things that seem dodgy?
2. Does he need access to roof cavity & under house?
3. Does the "CoC" itemize all electrical bits, EG: every single power-point, light socket, switch & HW system etc, or is it just a receipt stating all is OK?
4. If faulty / dangerous, then can he sign it stating it’s poor / unsafe, without me having to fix it immediately? Or will I get disconnected til it's fixed?
5. Approx cost for inspection?
Examples Ceiling fans switches, speed dial operates in reverse to other room & one setting won’t activate fan. Looks like cream coloured telephone cable (2 strands) has been used for some light fittings :?
House Built in 50’s, is fibro clad, corrugated metal roof, brick stumps 300mm high approx, supporting wooden floors. NSW North coast.
Lets be very clear, I do not DIY in electricity & will treat any advice given here with the "forum disclaimers" in mind.
Cheers
Cam
Read the full thread at RenovateForum.com... (http://www.renovateforum.com/showthread.php?t=76649&goto=newpost)