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[king of pipes]

Morning chaps sitting here watching the early morning news this cronavirus business is really getting a hold now , two families I know have had holiday's cancelled to Spain, this is going to effect us all personally and business wise I am lucky enough to have a shower upgrade a weeks work for a retired couple who are happy to have me in their home , then a full gas central heating job in a empty property to do so won't effect my work situation for the next 3 weeks or so. I have a elderly mother with asthma who lives alone who I am obviously conserved about she lives a 2 hour drive away and getting her to stay in will drive her stir crazy I am seriously considering bring her to stay with us for a month or so, how are you all coping with the problem ? Supermarket shelves are being stripped of basic essentials and I can see this getting worse your opinions please gentlemen. Keep well regards kop

 

[Stigster]

Believe it when I see it mate.

You'll see it I'm almost certain.

 

[Ric2013]

The problem is that, once they lockdown, numbers of new cases do not start to fall very quickly. Italy put in quite severe measures last Wednesday and Thursday and cases are still rising, but very slowly instead of exponentially like they were before.

 

[Jim09876]

You know what, I think they got this virus lockdown all wrong...surly only folks at risk should be isolated?

Seems bizarre shutting down everything when most folks would only suffer cold like symptoms....this virus is being put before gas safety in some instances also in the form of cancelled inspections.

 

[Best]

You know what, I think they got this virus lockdown all wrong...surly only folks at risk should be isolated?

Seems bizarre shutting down everything when most folks would only suffer cold like symptoms....this virus is being put before gas safety in some instances also in the form of cancelled inspections.

Problems if only the elderly or people with health issues are isolated, there will be some who will have severe symptoms and require medical care.
Also not everyone is careful and many healthy people will carry the virus and pass it on to others including to elderly.
I have some customers at present who seem to think I should be going to do their unimportant jobs, just because they have decided to renew something and means I would have to call at merchants and come in contact with people.
The expert medical advice across the world has clearly been to shutdown as much as possible in each country to reduce as many extra infections as possible. Seems this virus typically doubles infection, so one person getting it spreads to at least two other people, then those two spread to another four people, ....etc

 

[Jim09876]

It’s a interesting point...kids off school though? Have a heart mate.

I had that virus that Soded all over the Corona virus...shivering, sweating in bed and afraid to move half inch! Survived that so feel confident going forward....

 

[Stigster]

I had that virus that Soded all over the Corona virus...shivering, sweating in bed and afraid to move half inch! Survived that so feel confident going forward..

Swine flu? If so I caught that in 2009 and ended up in hospital for 5 days. I almost croaked due to dehydration before I got ambulanced to hospital and put on a drip. Every muscle in my body hurt so much but especially back and legs. I didn't even get a cough or runny nose, just shivering, pain and vomiting. I could only drink tiny sips of water and once I got about half a glass of water down it all came back up, every time for 2 full days and nights. It was absolutely hideous and I really felt like I might be dying.

I hope this new one is not as bad as that if I am unfortunate enough to get it.

 

[Jim09876]

Something similar dude...kicked bum!

 

[snowhead]

Just confirmed on T.V from no. 10.
THERE WILL BE NO LOCKDOWN OR RESTRICTIONS OF MOVEMENT IN AND OUT OF LONDON.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT WILL NOT SHUT DOWN, THERE MAY BE SOME DISRUPTION DUE TO STAFF SHORTAGES.

 

[SimonG]

Not yet.................

It's coming though. It has too.

 

[snowhead]

It'll only happen if people are too stupid to follow the guidance about social distancing.

 

[Harvest Fields]

if people are sensible it does not have to mate.

 

[Stigster]

New announcement from the Guernsey end. All schools and colleges to close for an early Easter break for the next four weeks at least.

Schools to close from Monday for extended Easter holiday

Schools, colleges and pre-schools will close from Monday for an extended Easter holiday period.

guernseypress.com

 

[centralheatking]

3 of my old farts who used to do medi gas have been contacted by our old sub contractor to see if they would go and put some streets in. Now they want me to factor the work like I used to do...
ie pay them and wait to get paid...It was a yes as Gordon the Moron who used to run the outfit in Brum has long gone and the new fella is offering way less than 100 days ...they do oxygen and vac all brazed with a nitrogen flood to blow any crap out. It appears there out of date certificates do not matter so it might be men in transits all over again ...my Mrs will go ballistic we used to disappear for 12 14 days
Centralheatking

 

[gmartine]

Aren't the retired NHS staff being recommissioned for this going to be in the age range that are most at risk?

 

[king of pipes]

Had my first job cancelled today the retired couple and their family have put the job on hold till we all know whats going to happen with this virus its going to become a serious problem if it carries on longer than a few months , my wife has now been told she cannot work for 12 weeks and has to stay at home and limit contact as she has diabetes and is high risk , grim times ahead chaps. Stay well people. Kop

 

[Jones82]

I’ve noticed customers delaying bigger jobs. Simply because they don’t want to be in the middle of a kitchen refurb and no one turn up for 4 weeks!

I’m getting maintainance work, in fact one customer said “ I don’t think British Gas will be doing my gas safety checks and that made me think do you do them?” Yes thanks!

I’ll be working until I either have it or the work dries up. But I can’t see that happening, people need plumbing, heating and gas. Some jobs just won’t wait.

Another customer called me the 5th emergency service!

Remember guys. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. The media is acting irresponsibly imho. It’s a minor flu in 98% of cases....

 

[snowhead]

Aren't the retired NHS staff being recommissioned for this going to be in the age range that are most at risk?

The retired / left at a younger age staff will be used in non critical non at risk of Virus areas.
People will still get sick with other ailments and need hospitalisation.

There are a lot of younger Nurses no longer working on the front line.
My Daughter in law who's only 40 is qualified and still registered but doesn't work in hospitals, she's in Public Health for a local authority, but needs her knowledge and qualification to do the job.
She has at least 2 part time, qualified but no longer registered, Nurses that work with her.
Her and her staff have moved into bigger offices and gained extra staff twice so far

Amongst hundreds of other things they've been planning community testing, which was always going to happen.

Some people think U.K Gov and others have been sitting back and not doing much, there has been a massive effort behind the scenes.

 

[Stanios]

I’ve noticed customers delaying bigger jobs. Simply because they don’t want to be in the middle of a kitchen refurb and no one turn up for 4 weeks!

I’m getting maintainance work, in fact one customer said “ I don’t think British Gas will be doing my gas safety checks and that made me think do you do them?” Yes thanks!

I’ll be working until I either have it or the work dries up. But I can’t see that happening, people need plumbing, heating and gas. Some jobs just won’t wait.

Another customer called me the 5th emergency service!

Remember guys. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. The media is acting irresponsibly imho. It’s a minor flu in 98% of cases..

I often lose jobs because people are just too busy with work.
Surely sitting at home will divert people's attention to their er home. Suddenly they will remember that dripping shower and that the boiler is on the last legs. Logic dictates its highly improbable a plumber with a full blown corona will turn up at your doorstep.

 

[king of pipes]

FM another customer just been laid off from potters leisure resort still wants his heating done but have to save where possible, kop

 

[oz-plumber]

FM another customer just been laid off from potters leisure resort still wants his heating done but have to save where possible, kop

Go and 'crunch' you suppliers.
See what they can do.
They may want your 'assistance' in moving or ridding themselves of stock.

We've only been in Covoid - 19 meltdown for a week now.

I have a small commercial plant to replace in the next couple of weeks.
One supplier called me today to negotiate on the price of the equipment.
Long story short - requoted almost 15% cheaper than they did 2 weeks ago.

You might be under pressure from you customer for a cheaper price - your suppliers may be under more pressure!!!

 

[Johnben]

What does everyone think of the ‘key workers’ list? Do us gas and water folks fall into that category do you think? Or are they talking about the supply chain

If we go full lock down I would imagine we still need to be working, emergencies only of course.

 

[gmartine]

The retired / left at a younger age staff will be used in non critical non at risk of Virus areas.
People will still get sick with other ailments and need hospitalisation.

There are a lot of younger Nurses no longer working on the front line.
My Daughter in law who's only 40 is qualified and still registered but doesn't work in hospitals, she's in Public Health for a local authority, but needs her knowledge and qualification to do the job.
She has at least 2 part time, qualified but no longer registered, Nurses that work with her.
Her and her staff have moved into bigger offices and gained extra staff twice so far

Amongst hundreds of other things they've been planning community testing, which was always going to happen.

Some people think U.K Gov and others have been sitting back and not doing much, there has been a massive effort behind the scenes.

I was being a little mischievous but thank you for the clarification.

 

[Ric2013]

Finally.

Cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close tonight
Johnson says the government is strengthening the measures announced on Monday – avoiding unnecessary social contact.
Following agreement of all the four nations of the UK, Johnson said all cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close tonight.
Night clubs, theatres, gyms, cinemas and leisure centures must also close on the same timescale.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Finally.

Cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close tonight
Johnson says the government is strengthening the measures announced on Monday – avoiding unnecessary social contact.
Following agreement of all the four nations of the UK, Johnson said all cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close tonight.
Night clubs, theatres, gyms, cinemas and leisure centures must also close on the same timescale.

What do you mean by finally mate? I’m lost.

 

[Jim Goodenough]

Had my first job cancelled today the retired couple and their family have put the job on hold till we all know whats going to happen with this virus its going to become a serious problem if it carries on longer than a few months , my wife has now been told she cannot work for 12 weeks and has to stay at home and limit contact as she has diabetes and is high risk , grim times ahead chaps. Stay well people. Kop

Trust you & yours keep well @king of pipes Shaun