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<blockquote data-quote="ProDave" data-source="post: 253424" data-attributes="member: 6969"><p>I would also caution against drilling the hole through the wall where you suggest, in such close proximity to a gas main, water pipes and even the water main by the sounds of it. Drill through one of those and you have a big problem.</p><p></p><p>It's worth getting a sparks in now to look at the job. We deal with this sort of problem almost daily, and I'll bet he can find a route for the cable.</p><p></p><p>And more importantly, if you want to save money by doing some of the donkey work, discuss it with him right at the start. Once he's found the best cable route, and specified the cable you may agree between you what work you are doing and what work he is doing.</p><p></p><p>The alternative you are suggesting is to let the forum specify your cable, to install it, and then call a local sparky. That is likely to lead to guys not wanting to take on the job, or telling you you have done it wrong. Involve them right from the start, and you should get your objective of saving money by doing some of the hard work, while also getting the job done right, and in full agreement with your electrician.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ProDave, post: 253424, member: 6969"] I would also caution against drilling the hole through the wall where you suggest, in such close proximity to a gas main, water pipes and even the water main by the sounds of it. Drill through one of those and you have a big problem. It's worth getting a sparks in now to look at the job. We deal with this sort of problem almost daily, and I'll bet he can find a route for the cable. And more importantly, if you want to save money by doing some of the donkey work, discuss it with him right at the start. Once he's found the best cable route, and specified the cable you may agree between you what work you are doing and what work he is doing. The alternative you are suggesting is to let the forum specify your cable, to install it, and then call a local sparky. That is likely to lead to guys not wanting to take on the job, or telling you you have done it wrong. Involve them right from the start, and you should get your objective of saving money by doing some of the hard work, while also getting the job done right, and in full agreement with your electrician. [/QUOTE]
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