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Self build - electric time

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  • 16-04-2014 11:02pm
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    Curious Geroge
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    We're around to electrics and after some general info on sourcing cosmetic material such as switch plates, light fittings etc. Can anyone recommend good suppliers?

    Also, are these commonly purchased and supplied by customer and fitted by electrician or could/should I be asking the electrician to purchase at the lower 13% vat rate?


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    DOCARCH
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    Recomendations by PM only...please.

    I would think it prudent that the electrician supply and fit the sockets, switches, etc. - to your selection/specification - that way, if there is a problem in the future (e.g. a faulty socket) it eliminates the blame game.


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    Curious Geroge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,013 ✭✭✭Curious Geroge


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    Recomendations by PM only...please.

    I would think it prudent that the electrician supply and fit the sockets, switches, etc. - to your selection/specification - that way, if there is a problem in the future (e.g. a faulty socket) it eliminates the blame game.

    Thanks DOCARCH, I should have said and just to confirm, electrician would fit them, but if supplied and fitted, should the cost be 13.5% VAT and not 23% on the material ?


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    martinn123
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    Curious Geroge wrote: »
    Thanks DOCARCH, I should have said and just to confirm, electrician would fit them, but if supplied and fitted, should the cost be 13.5% VAT and not 23% on the material ?

    Your Electrician will purchase the items from his wholesaler, and pay VAT at 23%.
    However assuming he is registered for VAT, he can claim that VAT back.

    So now he fits the items for you, and charges you, the item cost, plus a margin of profit, plus the Labour charge, PLUS Vat at 13.5%.


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    tedimc
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    George, I would actually recommend sourcing your own. There are a number of major trade brands out there and if the style of switch/socket/etc is important to you (as it is with me) then go to a lot of the electrical stores, pick up catalogues and pick a brand you like.

    If you price around for a batch then you'll probably get a better price yourself.

    Even regarding the blame game - if the electrician wires the place correctly, worse that can happen is a switch doesn't work or a plug is dead.


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