Hi all,
looking for a bit of info regarding 'explosive' switches...
Did a PIR in June on a 3 bed detatched. last rewire ten years ago. got install certs etc. No issues per se' just a couple of minor codes-( no earths to back boxes etc and a cooker switch now over cooker due to wider replacement). All readings well within regs with a small deviation from the install figures.
This PIR was for the new buyer. so far so good...
Got a letter today demanding refund as he states that builders came in last week to do work and 'all the fuses started blowing' and 'the instant safety cutout didn't work' when using a floor sander. Also found numerous other faults...
Goes on to state that the cooker switch/no socket, non RCD side own circuit, 'literally blew off the wall' but no details about cause, and is being charged £350 by the builders electrician who was brought in to test the wiring - no mention of new results or reports etc, to rectify said problems allegedly, the list of which entails the replacement of the cooker switch, a 13a socket, a couple of pendants and refit the smoke detector. Total materials cost £24!
I am stumped as to what could cause a 45a DP cooker switch to explode as described? Feel there's a bit of a scam in the air. any ideas greatly appreciated.
looking for a bit of info regarding 'explosive' switches...
Did a PIR in June on a 3 bed detatched. last rewire ten years ago. got install certs etc. No issues per se' just a couple of minor codes-( no earths to back boxes etc and a cooker switch now over cooker due to wider replacement). All readings well within regs with a small deviation from the install figures.
This PIR was for the new buyer. so far so good...
Got a letter today demanding refund as he states that builders came in last week to do work and 'all the fuses started blowing' and 'the instant safety cutout didn't work' when using a floor sander. Also found numerous other faults...
Goes on to state that the cooker switch/no socket, non RCD side own circuit, 'literally blew off the wall' but no details about cause, and is being charged £350 by the builders electrician who was brought in to test the wiring - no mention of new results or reports etc, to rectify said problems allegedly, the list of which entails the replacement of the cooker switch, a 13a socket, a couple of pendants and refit the smoke detector. Total materials cost £24!
I am stumped as to what could cause a 45a DP cooker switch to explode as described? Feel there's a bit of a scam in the air. any ideas greatly appreciated.