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Hi ,I have lived in Puglia for four years now and have come across most of the items coming up on this site, planning permission, ENEL, Geometres, banks etc, I find that the majority of the time the problem lies in the obvious , language, culture

Fri, 08/28/2009 - 16:58

I am often asked how to check if the electrical system installed in houses in Italy is actually safe.The first response is does your house have a "Salva Vita"?, and how do you check to see if it is working.First thing to do is ask everybody in the

Wed, 08/26/2009 - 12:55

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Answer to: Hows life
Sat, 08/29/2009 - 04:14

Fair comment, which i was looking for. My definition of northeastern  is those countries not bordering the Mediterranean to the north east, and i was not talking about the 99.9% who do fit in .I was however talking about those who continually moan on about how it was better in (uk/Belgium/Germany where ever) and those who think that the apparent lack of that countrys food or beer is somehow Italys fault.The vast majority of my friends here are hard working Italians who take great pride in their country and traditions, and they find it amusing (to their great credit) that some of the incomers don't appear to like it here. Why do they stay? is a common question, and I have to agree.Good word "absurd" I will have to remember it in the future

Fri, 08/28/2009 - 11:41

Too many words , now i am confused!

Answer to: ENEl - HELP!!
Fri, 08/28/2009 - 11:10

I have been told by a representative of ENEL that what "Badger" says is correct. Over 3 Kw everybody in Italy is classed as non resident. next question,"why?"

Fri, 08/28/2009 - 09:47

In the regional headquarters " for example here in Puglia its in Brindisi" there is a department called the Camera commercial. they will have a list of registered Electricians. You could also go to the local mayor and ask him/her.Ref the oven, very difficult to give reasons over the net , however your local Electrician will be able to run a check.

Fri, 08/28/2009 - 09:37

The Idea was to give simple advice in a non technical manner, in as few words as possible.

Fri, 08/28/2009 - 09:28

Correct, My mistake.

Wed, 08/26/2009 - 13:17

The main supplier in Italy is Gi Gambarelli . You can view their catalog at info@gigambarelli.com. Hope this helps