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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: AnnieM on 18 Aug, 2019, 01:17:20 pm

Title: Electrician
Post by: AnnieM on 18 Aug, 2019, 01:17:20 pm
I’m looking for an electrician now.  Colin, who usually does electrical work for me, is stowed out with aircon work at the moment.
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Raymondo on 18 Aug, 2019, 05:10:54 pm
Andy in Alfoquia , cant find his number but someone may have it. Nice man , excellent electrician.
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Drax on 18 Aug, 2019, 06:32:10 pm
Like most questions of who can do what to help you out, it's great to let us know what you need then we can make a judgement.. for instance: do you need a light bulb changing or a connection to a 33kV substation ?
 :undecided: :smiley: :cool:

Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: AnnieM on 18 Aug, 2019, 06:52:18 pm
Thank you for insulting my intelligence Drax, I do know how to change a light bulb (and a plug would you believe).  I also know that the job I have requires an electrician.
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Drax on 18 Aug, 2019, 08:47:08 pm
But how can we recommend you an "electrician" if it's a big or small job.. and YOU aren't allowed to change plugs under EU law unless you have a "certificate", like those gas guys can't service your boiler without one either..
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Doreen on 18 Aug, 2019, 09:17:53 pm
DRAX, do you know an Electrican? If so can you recommend him or her? If yes pass the details to Annie and let them decide what is needed.

I'm sorry Annie, I don't know anyone.
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Raymondo on 18 Aug, 2019, 09:22:34 pm
The words of the Ronan Keating song springs to mind,
" You say it best when you say nothing at all "
It is sometimes wise to put the  Brain in motion before operating the Mouth.
🚧🚦
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: AnnieM on 19 Aug, 2019, 08:17:27 am
Andy in Alfoquia , cant find his number but someone may have it. Nice man , excellent electrician.

Thanks for that suggestion Raymondo.  I’ve got Andy’s number from someone else.
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Bea on 19 Aug, 2019, 08:58:57 am
Hi Annie
I have used Andy he is great and reasonable 679656450
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: AnnieM on 19 Aug, 2019, 09:43:30 am
Thanks Bea.  I’ll give him a ring today.
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Drax on 19 Aug, 2019, 06:33:58 pm
DRAX, do you know an Electrican?
Yes
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: AnnieM on 19 Aug, 2019, 06:43:41 pm
Congratulations. 👏👏👏

I do too now. 😂😂
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Raymondo on 19 Aug, 2019, 10:26:42 pm
Well done Annie.👍👍   I love people who know an electrician but isnt  telling anyone.
Thats real helpful.
Ive just  booked on to an electrical  course so I can get a Certificate to change plugs and lightbulbs.
⚡⚡⚡
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: AnnieM on 19 Aug, 2019, 10:41:22 pm
Very practical Raymondo.  😄
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Doreen on 19 Aug, 2019, 11:01:27 pm
Good thinking Raymondo 👍🏻
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: frankie on 21 Aug, 2019, 02:28:27 pm
Oh, dear!  It appears I worked illegally when I first moved here and changed all my UK plugs to Spanish ones and I've been changing light bulbs as well.  I wonder if it is possible to obtain a retrospective certificate or will I need to go into hiding?  :shocked:
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Raymondo on 21 Aug, 2019, 02:43:38 pm
You can join me Frankie, im hiding out in the shed in case Maria Louise arrives with her handcuffs. !!
Although I wouldent mind too much being handcuffed to her .!!👫
In the interest of law and order of course.
Ill let you know how my course in light bulb changing goes if in not in the caboose. ⚡⚡

Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Doreen on 21 Aug, 2019, 02:48:34 pm
I have baked a cake with a file in it for you jailbirds. It's a nail file though so it might take you a while to escape 😱
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: AnnieM on 21 Aug, 2019, 03:22:37 pm
What are you all like?  :cheesy: :cheesy:
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: jimmymac on 21 Aug, 2019, 05:37:57 pm
Be interested to know what certificate you need to change a mains plug as I have an HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1975, but it never covered changing plugs. No use as an electrician either so sorry Annie! :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: Raymondo on 21 Aug, 2019, 05:44:28 pm
Im sure Drax who posted this last week in reply to Annies simple question looking for an electrician locally  will  happily
Explain which EU law applies and where and how to get said Certificate ??


(  But how can we recommend you an "electrician" if it's a big or small job.. and YOU aren't allowed to change plugs under EU law unless you have a "certificate", like those gas guys can't service your boiler without one either..)
Title: Re: Electrician
Post by: frankie on 21 Aug, 2019, 07:32:40 pm
I suspect these rules may be flouted by almost everyone, specially in smaller towns and villages.  I honestly cannot see any of the local Spanish up here taking a blind bit of notice of what they consider to be silly rules.