We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

DIY 'The Basics'

1356

Comments

  • iamcornholio
    iamcornholio Posts: 1,900 Forumite
    The electricity is the same, but people have got thicker
  • nickj_2
    nickj_2 Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    ali-t wrote: »
    Why is the advice now to contact an electrician when needing any electrical work done but years ago people used to do it themselves. What has changed about electricity that it is more dangerous now?

    if you make a mistake , you might only get the one chance
  • Meepster
    Meepster Posts: 5,955 Forumite
    DVardysShadow wrote: »
    Interesting



    So you were boasting?

    Well, I've got to blow my own trumpet...no one else will :D
    If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands

  • Meepster
    Meepster Posts: 5,955 Forumite
    ali-t wrote: »
    Why is the advice now to contact an electrician when needing any electrical work done but years ago people used to do it themselves. What has changed about electricity that it is more dangerous now?

    Who says you have to get an electrician? I've never seen anywhere that you MUST get a sparky for ALL electrical work. They are only needed for any notifiable work...
    If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands

  • ali-t
    ali-t Posts: 3,815 Forumite
    Meepster wrote: »
    Who says you have to get an electrician? I've never seen anywhere that you MUST get a sparky for ALL electrical work. They are only needed for any notifiable work...

    Any DIY articles in magazines and newspapers now all seem to come with a caveat that a qualified electrician should do any work. This is advised for anything more complex than changing a plug.
    If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got!
  • Leif
    Leif Posts: 3,727 Forumite
    Meepster wrote: »
    Well, I've got to blow my own trumpet...no one else will :D

    So you are double jointed then? Lucky you.
    Warning: This forum may contain nuts.
  • Leif
    Leif Posts: 3,727 Forumite
    ali-t wrote: »
    Any DIY articles in magazines and newspapers now all seem to come with a caveat that a qualified electrician should do any work. This is advised for anything more complex than changing a plug.

    And don't forget that we are advised to use eco green adhesives and paints to make sure the result is scheisse.
    Warning: This forum may contain nuts.
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    the PC brigade and the lawyers have taken over the world.
    god help us all.
    Get some gorm.
  • Meepster
    Meepster Posts: 5,955 Forumite
    ali-t wrote: »
    Any DIY articles in magazines and newspapers now all seem to come with a caveat that a qualified electrician should do any work. This is advised for anything more complex than changing a plug.

    They are just covering their backsides in case someone decides they want to sue as they've blown themselves up.
    If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands

  • Barneysmom
    Barneysmom Posts: 10,136 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Both sides, there are 4 drawers - 2 at each side.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Old style MoneySaving boards.
     If you need any help on these boards, please let me know.
     Please report any posts you spot that are in breach of the Forum Rules by using the Report button, or by e-mailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
     All views are my own and not of MoneySavingExpert.com
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.2K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.1K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.5K Life & Family
  • 258.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture