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Home Electrics Diy Competence -Vs- Need Qualified Electrician.
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<blockquote data-quote="Doc Hudson" data-source="post: 401369" data-attributes="member: 1607"><p>Every so often this old question crops up typically when a DIY new member asks a question then at some point says something that makes others question their abilities to do a safe functional job. Generally ending up with the thread going a bit off topic and several pages of debate about the merits or not of DIY electrical work. I just thought we could have a thread where anyone interested can chew the meat and discuss the pro's con's, for's and against's of DIY electrical work in here rather then the regular stretching of other members threads. Heres a few thoughts to kick things off;</p><p></p><p>Should all home DIY electrical work be banned and why?</p><p></p><p>Is it safe for DIY'ers to do replacement accessories, and/or sections of cable providing they do like for like?</p><p></p><p>The impression given off some threads is that every electrical accident will be fatal, therefore must be avoided at all costs, but have you ever had an electric shock, (presumably it wasn't fatal), Does anyone know what percentage of shocks actually are fatal?</p><p></p><p>Is it possible to do a domestic addition / alteration safely without test gear?</p><p></p><p>Is it only DIY'ers who do dangerous electrical work?</p><p></p><p>Should all tradesmen offering electrical work be legally obliged to have certain qualifications and insurance. e.g. DIY home handyman, 'man with a van' wide range of trades and services offered but not many qualifications?</p><p></p><p>Should it be illegal to advertise electrical services unless you have certain qualifications and insurance, (much the same as advertising NICEIC membership illegally)?</p><p></p><p>Discuss.</p><p></p><p>Doc H.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc Hudson, post: 401369, member: 1607"] Every so often this old question crops up typically when a DIY new member asks a question then at some point says something that makes others question their abilities to do a safe functional job. Generally ending up with the thread going a bit off topic and several pages of debate about the merits or not of DIY electrical work. I just thought we could have a thread where anyone interested can chew the meat and discuss the pro's con's, for's and against's of DIY electrical work in here rather then the regular stretching of other members threads. Heres a few thoughts to kick things off; Should all home DIY electrical work be banned and why? Is it safe for DIY'ers to do replacement accessories, and/or sections of cable providing they do like for like? The impression given off some threads is that every electrical accident will be fatal, therefore must be avoided at all costs, but have you ever had an electric shock, (presumably it wasn't fatal), Does anyone know what percentage of shocks actually are fatal? Is it possible to do a domestic addition / alteration safely without test gear? Is it only DIY'ers who do dangerous electrical work? Should all tradesmen offering electrical work be legally obliged to have certain qualifications and insurance. e.g. DIY home handyman, 'man with a van' wide range of trades and services offered but not many qualifications? Should it be illegal to advertise electrical services unless you have certain qualifications and insurance, (much the same as advertising NICEIC membership illegally)? Discuss. Doc H. [/QUOTE]
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