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Seems a little over screwfix prices -but it depends where they’ve got it from. I’ve found that screw fix often has stuff for similar or cheaper on certain items but the quality is absolutely laughable. The PVC conduit and accessories I buy from wholesalers are noticeably thicker and better made. There’s also the issue that screw fix doesn’t actually hold a lot of stock compared to an electrical wholesaler. Which either means waiting or visiting multiple stores. Unless it was an arm and a leg difference I’d always try and buy from a wholesaler as the whole thing was just easier in the long term and the quality always superior. Check against CEF for prices too ;)
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The way to think about it is how long would you spend figuring out everything that's needed and ordering it vs the saving and how do you value your time?
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Could be you are comparing Appleby to Deta though? What brands would be be supplying.
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Oddly enough - Just had a quote back from an electrician to rewire a kitchen, where he's kindly split the quote between his charge, and materials. The first fix materials cost he's provided is helpfully itemised, but nonetheless looks a bit toppy (~2x retail). Reasonable, or not? I can't be arsed to negotiate but could just go elsewhere.
10x 2 Meters PVC Oval Conduit + Accessories= £59.96
2x 2 Meters PVC Cappings 38mm= £8.28
4x 2 Gang 35mm Metal Back Boxes= £6.08
1x 2 Gang 47mm Metal Back Box= £2.98
7x 1 Gang 35mm Metal Back Boxes= £9.52
2x 1 Gang 47mm Metal Back Box = £5.58
6x 1 Gang 35mm Pattress Boxes= 15.12
1x 1 Gang 47mm Pattress Box= £3.78
1x 1 Gang Dryline Back Box= £1.76
1x 100 Meters 2.5mm T&E Cables= £99.98
1x 100 Meters 1.5mm T&E Cables= £85.99
1x 50 Meters 6mm T&E Cables= £119.98