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The procedure for proving dead should be by use of a test lamp or two pole voltage detector as recommended in HSE Guidance Note...
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Okay, so this term has come to my attention just now. Never heard of it before in the electrical industry as such. Seems to be brought about by...
I'm interested how you would all approach this one.
A 3 phase distribution board on a caravan site, under lock and key. Only warden and manager...
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So the site I'm based at recently had some work done (think partitioners). This package of work included electrical. This was...
Question is does this DB really need RCD protection as there are only internal lights and sockets supplying this large building that used to be a...
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We have a two-bedroom flat that my wife and I rent out to supplement our income. Following the recent EICR, several issues...
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I recently had an EICR done at my property which unfortunately was unsatisfactory. So the electrican advised a new fuseboard from BG General...
2 bedroom annex at least 100m from main supply on 16mm 2 core swa with armour as earth and Ze of 2.42. Thinking easiest option to intall earth rod...
Just wanted to get some thoughts from other electricians who regularly do EICRS, does anyone else code a fan isolater with no 3A fuse protection?
Doing an EICR on a commercial install, there’s a copper pipe comes down a pipe chase with the stop cock fitted onto it, it’s then pvc pipes that...
Private tenant since 2011. First ever eicr February 23 informed via text it failed by text from electric secretary arranging appointment for...
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Completed an EICR yesterday. One of the Sockets Radials had no CPC so R1+R2 plus Zs could not be not be completed. Does anyone know the...
Not sure whether this is the right context or even forum to mention this, but I’ve recently been offering out myself to a friend to help get his...
During an Eicr noticed the remote garage got an up & over metallic door.. the garage got its own CU & relevant RCBO’s… No incoming services only...
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I've been asked to do a EICR in a commercial property, So i popped in to have a look on my way home quickly and found the lighting...
See this time after time - poor installation:
new split load board on a re-wire tt installation. The main switch is not a time delay rcd. The...
I'm practising EICRs on friendly locations as I'm still in training - technically done my 2391-52 but frankly need loads more practise.
I've just...
Hi, I’m interested to hear other views on BS3871 MCBs being changed following a C2 non compliance on an EICR for over rated protective device. Eg...
I've recently has an EICR (report attached) carried out on my two bed flat because I need to rent it out for a year. The electrician has come back...
Still having a discussion @ work about this…TNCS system DB/CU is a split 30ma RCD configuration,5/5
MCB’S are 60898 what Max Zs would you put in...
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Currently doing an EICR on common parts of a big site with multiple blocks.
All blocks have outside garden spike lighting in...
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Done a EICR on a flat which had the link fuse in the service head .. had an earth wire coming off the orange cable to an earth block...
Hello everyone, I'm wondering if someone could help me with some EICR coding. I am aware that bringing mains tails into a fire rated consumer unit...
Good Evening. I’m currently carrying out an EICR. I have a cooker circuit radial with a 32amp mcb fed from and RCD split board. There is a 45amp...
Looking for some advice on how to carry out a IR test on a 3-phase motor and a TP & N skt, these are parts of a module I have failed on a test and...
EICR picked up no continuity on cpc on 3 pendants fittings in a grd Floor Flat.
Zs measured @ other pendants & complies.
Different opinions on the...
I have been asked to look at this report as the customer has been given (in their words) 'A very high quote plus VAT'.
It doesn't look well...
Off-peak consumer board supplying storage heaters has no RCD protection. Does this require upgrading to comply with latest landlord regulations.
Hi, while carrying out an EICR at a farm cottage on Friday i came up against a problem early on. Whilst measuring the Ze the reading i obtained...
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New to this forum.
Im currently doing a Electrical condition report on a domestic house that I have just fitted a dual RCD board and...
A pull-cord shower switch is located in Zone 2 of a bathroom, including the ceiling base containing the electrical connections. With a little...
Rcbo tripping on 1/2 settings with load connectted but ok when load disconnected all other tests are fine… FI required but any thoughts on this😎
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Had a weird one this morning during an EICR.
Testing a ring final circuit in a 2 bed flat… kitchen was on a separate ring. With only the...
Have been asked to do remedials on an EICR that was carried out a year or so ago by another electrician. Curious to know what code you would give...
Hello, I had an eicr done in 2021and it passed with four C3 items. They recommend next test date to be in 3 years instead of 5 on the certificate...
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Happy new year to all!
First post but long timer lurker, so thanks for all the previous help!
Just wanted to clarify something I have...
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Wondering if anyone has done there 2391-52 practical exam lately i have mine this week just wondering a few things.
Rcd tests if i...
Things are changing so much in this industry… how are we Electrician’s supposed to catch up when the ruling bodies dont know what’s going on😂
Spot...
Had an enquiry where the installation (commercial) is relatively new and client has requested a condition report.
Probably 80-100 circuits plus...
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Carrying out a periodic inspection at a domestic installation. Semi- detached house on a row of houses. I cannot for the life of me...
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Sorry if it's a repeated question tho.
Agents followed me a failed visual EICR which has C2 for lack of RCD on cooker circuit and...
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EICR - Electrical Installation Condition Report - BS7671 2018 + A2:2022 - Fillable EICR PDF form for 18th...
Wouldn't normally note this as an observation on a report but feel I need to. The way the building has been wired is all circuits on L1 have been...
Just had an EICR done and C2 (dangerous) applied to 3-way consumer unit which is exclusively for 3 x Storage Heaters. Pic below.
Yes its plastic...
Hi, I have just had an EICR carried out and it has comeback with a few C2s.
The only one I disagree with is the electrician raised as a C2 the...
I work for a hotel chain and recently we’ve had our 5 yearly test they have 8 circuits from our LV panel with excessive loop impedance readings ...
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Been asked to do EICR on thatched property for insurance purposes, however they will want all C3 codes rectified.
Haven't seen it yet but...
Hi all,
Probs a simple one here but when testing a 3 phase board for ze as part of a periodic inspection plus part initial verification of a...
Refurbishment of dwelling has taken place and the clients insurance company requires a periodic inspection and test to be carried out, A new...
How would you personally Code a Tubular Heater that was fixed to a Wall Horizontally with Two brackets.
The Heater being about a meter long but...
I need to do an eicr on a property, but the consumer unit is comercial with contractors on a 3 bed house .is this allowed on a domestic property...
Opinions on this Crabtree TP 10 way board? Got to test this next week after a quick recce on a clients site yesterday. Although probably...
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