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#226002 14-Dec-2017 21:37
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Well had a site visit from our builder and plumber and electrician come around to quote us for an extenstion. I asked the sparky out of interest how much he would charge for a pdl plug price was 13 plus their markup so around 16 bucks per plug. I asked if I could provide my own plugs as I can get them online often for around 14 per plug. I was told that he would charge more labour due to the warranty falling on him if I used plugs that I have purchased myself. Is this normal Practice?

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  #1919902 14-Dec-2017 22:08
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Electricians make money two ways - on labour and parts.

 

You don't go into a restaurant with your own steak and then expect the chef to cook it and give you a big discount..

 

 

 

 




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  #1919907 14-Dec-2017 22:13
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I just thought that he would make enough on his normal labour charges , if he or I buy the product still going to take the same about of effort to install . I guess the difference is if the product fails then he deals with the supplier not me

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