[supernova77]

Hi All,

I am currently putting together a quote for cleaning the communal areas of a block of flats...

Within the spec of the work required I have been asked to price: "Changing of light bulbs if blown - this can be supplementary billed."

Obviously I will pass the actual light bulb cost on, but how do you charge for the labour involved in changing a light bulb?

Thanks,
Andy

[Blast Away]

The fookin' money people throw away on the simplest things!

[gordonswindows]

We charge £1.25 per bulb replaced

Gordon

[jaespray]

i thought a qualified electrician had to do something as skillfull as that these days
regards john

[Simon Payne]

I am also under the impression that it takes a qualified person to undertake this task, check you insurances

[jaespray]

qualified electrician   fiberglass ladder (working at hieght regs)    risk assesment   waste transfer license    waste electrcal and eletronic equipment regulations   (weee for short)  & things i cant think of          ps you could get all those things in the time this forum loads
regards john

[Rick Ward]

It requires a competent person not a qualified person (unless specifically stated), there is a difference; a risk assessment will highlight who can do what and therefore you can judge who is competent ( working at height training, electrical awareness) upon the findings of the risks involved- training, instruction, information etc etc. Consider the environment and the people/ workers.
I speak as a member of IOSH (institute of Occupational Safety and Health) having worked as a safety advisor -when I say- safe is great but at times we're taking things too far in this country when people start believing you need qualifications to change a light bulb.

[gordonswindows]

Please do not use any stepladders no matter what kind they are

Work at height regs say use the safest method and any ladder is not the safest

We use the specifically designed bulb replacement tool, it is an extendable arm with different fittings to remove and replace bulbs. It is particularly good in high stairwells and obviously so much safer as it is operated from the ground and there is no chance of eletctrocution as it is non conductive

Being safe is being sensible by making use of the tools available

Gordon

[Rick Ward]

sounds professional and suitable, however it must be slow doing it that way Gordon- correct me otherwise

[BDCS]

Yet to see a tool to remove a diffuser

[Pristine Clean]

Please do not use any stepladders no matter what kind they are

Work at height regs say use the safest method and any ladder is not the safest

We use the specifically designed bulb replacement tool, it is an extendable arm with different fittings to remove and replace bulbs. It is particularly good in high stairwells and obviously so much safer as it is operated from the ground and there is no chance of eletctrocution as it is non conductive

Being safe is being sensible by making use of the tools available

Gordon

That great idea. But I how do you remove some fittings i.e. that are screwed in place like the light shade cover  - some are screwed in.

So how do you remove the covers as some are plastic and some are glass?

Dave

[jaespray]

Please do not use any stepladders no matter what kind they are

Work at height regs say use the safest method and any ladder is not the safest

We use the specifically designed bulb replacement tool, it is an extendable arm with different fittings to remove and replace bulbs. It is particularly good in high stairwells and obviously so much safer as it is operated from the ground and there is no chance of eletctrocution as it is non conductive

Being safe is being sensible by making use of the tools available

Gordon

i would like to know about the tool to change the "pl" & "2d" compact systems light bulbs

[Rick Ward]

there is a time and place for lots of safety devices but as often as not a set of class one electricians steps is suitable when used correctly. ...........................1 hr to talk about it, 2 minutes to do it.