Thanks for sharing this important info brother. Am having a problem with my electrician as well. They sometimes feel like nobody can do the job when they leave. Great job💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Building in Ghana is not for the faint hearted. Some artisans are good and others are full of crap. I ended up going with a construction firm to build mine because they have a team of artisans so I do not deal with individual artisans because each ones comes to do their job and they leave but a construction firm has their team lead and they all come together and build and I have had my peace of mind this time round because I had to pull my whole building down and start afresh which caused me so much grief so I learned. Glad you found a good electrician this time round. Wishing you so much success in your build. Shalom
Definitely not for the faint of heart! It is insane what we have to go through when we literally put food on their table. I am glad you found a solution that works for you as well. Thank you for the kind words! Good luck with your build!
This is so true a lot of people try to save on the build and these are the problems u can encounter if u spend a bit more and get a reputable building company the stress is much less
@@dannydct1; not zero though. Personally, I want to be part of the process otherwise we could have opted for a finished house. These construction firms have their issues too, unfortunately. It is endemic.
@@dannydct1 I am involved in every step of the way. I go to Ghana every year. There is weekly video conferencing and one thing I am glad is the construction firm I used will not even start a building process if you do not have a title on your land. So they helped me get that process done. The bill of quantities is for each stage so I pay as we go with each stage. They do not bother me with anything. I went the local route the first time using different recommended artisan thinking I was saving money big mistake. I have a contract signed each step and they work when I have the funds and they are liable if something go wrong they fix it without any extra charge. I think to each his own. People need to do their research and make informed decisions that best suites them. I couldn’t deal with the wahala so got my lawyer and a reputable firm. They built my aunties home and when I saw what they did I was happy so I went with them. I wish everyone great success because we all need it trying to build in Ghana.
I hear you brother … I am a Black American building in Accra … I had to fire the following tradesmen but for different reasons; 1) Carpenter 2) Electrician 3) Mason Having said that, I have an excellent crew now … I anticipate completing my apartment building in September 2024
had similar predicament i'd call it, all my big wires were stolen after installation thinking if i had power in them then im safe but i was wrong. spent another 25k cedis to fix them. now i comment on every video i watch on youtube about wiring to get somebody you know to live at the property. im sure that's the only way to avoid another theft. similar situation again, my previous electrician ( a quack one to say) did a very bad job so it was a blessing in disguise that the wires got stolen. i'd have being in a dangerous situation if those wires were not stolen at the 1st place. 2nd electrician did a lot of corrections and made sure the wires are not pack in 1 pipe/not held too many lines as 1 switch.
This wire issues, eh!! After being hit 3 times and thousands of cedis down the drain, we havd decided not to spend a single pesewa until we're ready to move in. I'm glad you got the wiring fixed.
It is crazy the things we have to go through on these projects, my sister. I am glad you guys made a decision to wait. We are lucky to now have power on site and a trusted person living there. With the P.O.P ongoing, that is added security because they stay on site during the process.
Even though I hired a young electrician, I carefully explained the tasks he needed to complete. He assured me he understood, purchased the necessary materials, and agreed to the pricing (no negotiations). However, once the work began, he realized he had overlooked some tasks. Additionally, he was unfamiliar with certain aspects of lighting work, such as soldering LED strips. I ended up doing that part myself since I had the knowledge. On a Friday, he made a mistake that resulted in the lights going out in the living room. He tried to troubleshoot the issue but it took longer than expected, and he had to leave. He promised to return the next day. When I asked what time he would be coming to fix the problem, his response surprised me. He explained that he doesn't work on Saturdays and Sundays due to his commitments to church and family meetings.
One simple trick is if the electrician is not very well educated, he's most likely not going to do a good job. I used a close friend of mine and got an excellent job. My setup was a more complicated setup.
I think that communication is a big problem in Ghana. How can you contact someone in April and not hear back from them till today (Hopefully nothing bad has happened to the first electrician). Anyways, keep on pushing sir and I am sure that the work will surely stand the test of time 🙂
It is crazy. I am sure if I had pursued him, he would finally had communicated with me but i just had it. My mentality is this; if when you can make more money from me, you don’t communicate, how can I possibly expect you to respond to me when I have a blown switch?
@@GhanabaKwaku yes, if you pressure them they will communicate but it shouldn't be like that in the first place. They should be the one to offer a good customer service to you by communicating and replying early.
@dotGhana; exactly. We shouldn’t be chasing them. I will find him when I am next in Ghana and have a face to face with him. For now, I channel my energy elsewhere
These are approximations since it is Ghana prices we are talking about: 1.5mm ~ 240 GHS a coil 2.5mm ~ 470 GHS a coil 4mm ~ 720 GHS a coil 16mm ~ 2700 GHS a coil
@@GhanabaKwakuSorry for the poor work from the first electrician, getting quality service for wiring is worth the extra cost. Please how quality is the RR cables you used. I have reached wiring and now contemplating on which brand to use.
Once he finishes the work and I am satisfied, I will share his contact. Thank you for watching. If you aren’t subscribed yet, please do so when that video comes up you will be notified
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Thanks for sharing this important info brother. Am having a problem with my electrician as well.
They sometimes feel like nobody can do the job when they leave.
Great job💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
It is crazy, Ali.
Very good content! And the thing is… wiring takes a big hit on our pocket. And when those electrician don’t play ball we get frustrated
Thank you for watching. I appreciate the comment.
More grace bro. I am almost done with screeding. Looking at wiring and a few things for the next stage. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
I appreciate the love! Thanks for watching and I wish you all the best with your build!
Building in Ghana is not for the faint hearted. Some artisans are good and others are full of crap. I ended up going with a construction firm to build mine because they have a team of artisans so I do not deal with individual artisans because each ones comes to do their job and they leave but a construction firm has their team lead and they all come together and build and I have had my peace of mind this time round because I had to pull my whole building down and start afresh which caused me so much grief so I learned. Glad you found a good electrician this time round. Wishing you so much success in your build. Shalom
Definitely not for the faint of heart! It is insane what we have to go through when we literally put food on their table. I am glad you found a solution that works for you as well. Thank you for the kind words! Good luck with your build!
This is so true a lot of people try to save on the build and these are the problems u can encounter if u spend a bit more and get a reputable building company the stress is much less
@@dannydct1; not zero though. Personally, I want to be part of the process otherwise we could have opted for a finished house. These construction firms have their issues too, unfortunately. It is endemic.
@@dannydct1 I am involved in every step of the way. I go to Ghana every year. There is weekly video conferencing and one thing I am glad is the construction firm I used will not even start a building process if you do not have a title on your land. So they helped me get that process done. The bill of quantities is for each stage so I pay as we go with each stage. They do not bother me with anything. I went the local route the first time using different recommended artisan thinking I was saving money big mistake. I have a contract signed each step and they work when I have the funds and they are liable if something go wrong they fix it without any extra charge. I think to each his own. People need to do their research and make informed decisions that best suites them. I couldn’t deal with the wahala so got my lawyer and a reputable firm. They built my aunties home and when I saw what they did I was happy so I went with them. I wish everyone great success because we all need it trying to build in Ghana.
thanks for the information@@emmaafriyie5170
I hear you brother …
I am a Black American building in Accra …
I had to fire the following tradesmen but for different reasons;
1) Carpenter
2) Electrician
3) Mason
Having said that, I have an excellent crew now … I anticipate completing my apartment building in September 2024
Congratulations on the journey, brother. I’m glad you got your crew together now. It is not an easy road
had similar predicament i'd call it, all my big wires were stolen after installation thinking if i had power in them then im safe but i was wrong. spent another 25k cedis to fix them. now i comment on every video i watch on youtube about wiring to get somebody you know to live at the property. im sure that's the only way to avoid another theft. similar situation again, my previous electrician ( a quack one to say) did a very bad job so it was a blessing in disguise that the wires got stolen. i'd have being in a dangerous situation if those wires were not stolen at the 1st place. 2nd electrician did a lot of corrections and made sure the wires are not pack in 1 pipe/not held too many lines as 1 switch.
Such a shame but behind some curses, we find blessings. Keep pushing and we will be the winners.
This wire issues, eh!! After being hit 3 times and thousands of cedis down the drain, we havd decided not to spend a single pesewa until we're ready to move in.
I'm glad you got the wiring fixed.
It is crazy the things we have to go through on these projects, my sister. I am glad you guys made a decision to wait. We are lucky to now have power on site and a trusted person living there. With the P.O.P ongoing, that is added security because they stay on site during the process.
Its such a shame 😢. Like you said it's his loss 😊
Korewaa; say that again. We move on though.
Well said bro.
Thank you, bro!
Even though I hired a young electrician, I carefully explained the tasks he needed to complete. He assured me he understood, purchased the necessary materials, and agreed to the pricing (no negotiations). However, once the work began, he realized he had overlooked some tasks. Additionally, he was unfamiliar with certain aspects of lighting work, such as soldering LED strips. I ended up doing that part myself since I had the knowledge.
On a Friday, he made a mistake that resulted in the lights going out in the living room. He tried to troubleshoot the issue but it took longer than expected, and he had to leave. He promised to return the next day. When I asked what time he would be coming to fix the problem, his response surprised me. He explained that he doesn't work on Saturdays and Sundays due to his commitments to church and family meetings.
The debacles of building!
At least he was honest with you. Better than the ones who will tell you “I am on my way” and never arrive…
@@GhanabaKwaku True....When we give honesty and they give us disappointment
Have you got some to fix it , and if no where is the location
@@KASHESTVPLUS Yes we are done.
@@styleghanaofficial alright good luck
One simple trick is if the electrician is not very well educated, he's most likely not going to do a good job. I used a close friend of mine and got an excellent job. My setup was a more complicated setup.
You are right. Finding someone who knows their stuff is key.
Sorry about the theft issue, there's always an insider.
Thank you, Efo Bright; hindsight, you are probably right.
I think that communication is a big problem in Ghana. How can you contact someone in April and not hear back from them till today (Hopefully nothing bad has happened to the first electrician). Anyways, keep on pushing sir and I am sure that the work will surely stand the test of time 🙂
It is crazy. I am sure if I had pursued him, he would finally had communicated with me but i just had it. My mentality is this; if when you can make more money from me, you don’t communicate, how can I possibly expect you to respond to me when I have a blown switch?
@@GhanabaKwaku yes, if you pressure them they will communicate but it shouldn't be like that in the first place. They should be the one to offer a good customer service to you by communicating and replying early.
@dotGhana; exactly. We shouldn’t be chasing them. I will find him when I am next in Ghana and have a face to face with him. For now, I channel my energy elsewhere
How much are the wires going for now? From 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 4mm and 16mm?
These are approximations since it is Ghana prices we are talking about:
1.5mm ~ 240 GHS a coil
2.5mm ~ 470 GHS a coil
4mm ~ 720 GHS a coil
16mm ~ 2700 GHS a coil
Did you find your electrician's name on the energy commission's website?
@@GhanabaKwakuand this was about how long ago?
@@yaababy1572; the new one, yes; the old one, no
@@GhanabaKwakuSorry for the poor work from the first electrician, getting quality service for wiring is worth the extra cost. Please how quality is the RR cables you used. I have reached wiring and now contemplating on which brand to use.
Hi can I get the electrician number?
Once he finishes the work and I am satisfied, I will share his contact. Thank you for watching. If you aren’t subscribed yet, please do so when that video comes up you will be notified