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ajmoney

smallholdingsister wrote: »

Thankyou.
Off to look. We have been so busy we have about ten bulbs not working. Maybe this is the moment!

I might look too as we need a load of new bulbs.

edinburgher

We should get together a group buy for anyone who can't make their bulbs work in groups of 4! :rotfl:

I'd also recommend going with established companies like Philips. While their bulbs may not be the best, they're usually nearly the best and they have a global network and presence that means they're not going anywhere soon. This helps with any faults/replacements etc. Wouldn't go Chinese generics unless they're dirt cheap.

Our sparky has gone home. Redeemed himself a bit today, although I still wouldn't use him in future. All required jobs finished, although a few messy little bits to tidy up. I'd give him a 7/10, which is me being generous after half a beer.

Happy weekend all! :j

smallholdingsister

Bulbs ordered. The same ones are over ten times the price in Mr S.

edinburgher

What did you go for? Incandescent or CFL?

smallholdingsister

LEDs.
Its in GCSE science the comparison of the three.

edinburgher

smallholdingsister wrote: »

LEDs.
Its in GCSE science the comparison of the three.

Linky?

I am glad to hear that, suspect the kids of the future will be much savvier in some respects, probably far less savvy in others

AlexLK

Ed, have I read this correctly that the electrician is Spanish :rotfl:? If that's the case, I'm surprised he's managed to get the work done in the time he has. My parents have an apartment in Spain and have had a lot of issues with any work they've had done there. The 'manana' stereotypes are there for a reason.

smallholdingsister wrote: »

LEDs.
Its in GCSE science the comparison of the three.

GCSE science now includes a lightbulb comparison question? Seriously?

PositiveBalance

edinburgher wrote: »

I will certainly pop in, but they'll be no smugness, this is the supportive forum

Aw, you are lovely!

gallygirl wrote: »

Doesn't matter about language though - not damaging fittings and making things level are about taking pride in your work .

True. As someone related to many tradesmen, that is both shoddy and unprofessional. I'm pretty sure that a tradesman is expected to put right anything they mess up. As for the light...I would be asking him for a new one. :mad: (Not sure if that's acceptable or not.)

smallholdingsister

"Given relevant data, candidates should be able to make judgements about the cost effectiveness of different methods of reducing energy consumption over a set period of time. This is!not!restricted to a consideration of building insulation but may include:

low energy light bulbs and LED lighting,"

This is from the aqa website

smallholdingsister

Have a look at the P2 past papers Ed. Its in there.