jambolass1000 Posted March 11 Looking for a recommended electrician to replace white plug and light sockets with brushed steel ones. 2 doubles 1 single and 4 light switches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 11 2 hours ago, jambolass1000 said: Looking for a recommended electrician to replace white plug and light sockets with brushed steel ones. 2 doubles 1 single and 4 light switches. Sykes in Colinton. Very reliable and they do a good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_R Posted March 11 www.facebook.com/Prolecsco/ Pro-lec scotland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronJambo Posted March 11 I'm not taking the pish, but save yourself some cash and do it yourself. All you need to do is turn the leccy off to make it safe. Unscrew the old ones and take a picture of how they're wired in. Put the new ones in exactly how the old ones were. It really is as simple as that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 11 32 minutes ago, IronJambo said: I'm not taking the pish, but save yourself some cash and do it yourself. All you need to do is turn the leccy off to make it safe. Unscrew the old ones and take a picture of how they're wired in. Put the new ones in exactly how the old ones were. It really is as simple as that. What could possibly go wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del Monty Posted March 12 2 hours ago, IronJambo said: I'm not taking the pish, but save yourself some cash and do it yourself. All you need to do is turn the leccy off to make it safe. Unscrew the old ones and take a picture of how they're wired in. Put the new ones in exactly how the old ones were. It really is as simple as that. Great advice. 2 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: What could possibly go wrong. Not much if you have half a brain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obua Posted March 12 2 hours ago, IronJambo said: I'm not taking the pish, but save yourself some cash and do it yourself. All you need to do is turn the leccy off to make it safe. Unscrew the old ones and take a picture of how they're wired in. Put the new ones in exactly how the old ones were. It really is as simple as that. This is the right answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tott Posted March 12 3 hours ago, IronJambo said: I'm not taking the pish, but save yourself some cash and do it yourself. All you need to do is turn the leccy off to make it safe. Unscrew the old ones and take a picture of how they're wired in. Put the new ones in exactly how the old ones were. It really is as simple as that. By turning the leccy off..do you know its actually off? Trust nothing..test at the socket to make sure its off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjcc Posted March 12 42 minutes ago, Tott said: By turning the leccy off..do you know its actually off? Trust nothing..test at the socket to make sure its off. Only a thicko wouldn’t check. Advice like that shouldn’t be allowed though. Allow natural selection to run its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevie1874 Posted March 12 1 hour ago, obua said: This is the right answer. Seconded 😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted March 12 14 hours ago, jambolass1000 said: Looking for a recommended electrician to replace white plug and light sockets with brushed steel ones. 2 doubles 1 single and 4 light switches. A spark to change sockets and switches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Gin Posted March 12 9 hours ago, IronJambo said: I'm not taking the pish, but save yourself some cash and do it yourself. All you need to do is turn the leccy off to make it safe. Unscrew the old ones and take a picture of how they're wired in. Put the new ones in exactly how the old ones were. It really is as simple as that. This Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemongrab Posted March 12 Tough crowd for Jambolass. I wonder if, mothers, sisters, aunties or female partners of all those saying 'do it yourself' would be happy to wire up sockets and switches? None of mine would. It might not be quite as easy as it's been made to look here. I changed all the sockets and switches in my kitchen last year (for some lovely black nickel ones), and it was a real pain. The connectors on the new sockets were in different places to those on the old; there is no standard. This meant it was difficult to get the wires connected as some of them were too short to reach easily, and it took some swearing to get them in. How I wish my granny had been there to do it for me. @jambolass1000 Of course do it yourself, but only if you feel comfortable doing it. Sorry I can't recommend anyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronJambo Posted March 12 8 hours ago, Tott said: By turning the leccy off..do you know its actually off? Trust nothing..test at the socket to make sure its off. Playing Russian roulette with a fat brown wire is much more fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
