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When you say seal over does it have to be covered so that it is not visible or can a blanking plate be sufficient? I really dont see the point of wiring in another accessory if you are not going to need it. All you are going to do is create problems when moving the cables because it might be...

Apologies, I only did a google search and thought with a url like partp that it wouldn't be dedicated to only one certifcation body. Probably should have paid a bit more attention to the big BRE/ECA logo... :roll:

Do NOT change a 40A fuse for a 50A fuse just for the hell of it to try to save your mate a few quid. You clearly have a fault and what your propose is only likely to create further danger. A neon blinking does not, with any certainty, indicate a fault, it could just be a dying neon, so ignore...

Would I be right in assuming that because you have carried out major building work that you have informed building control of your actions and that they will be carrying out the inspecting and testing? If not, tut tut tut... Get on the phone and hope you've done everything right or expect some...

Obviously without being able to see inside the CU to check the connection what I am about to say is based on assumptions. It makes perfect sense the you have 2 cables going straight through the CU - they will be your main equipotential bonding conductors and the other ends should be...

The guys who energise/de-energise do not carry the test equipment needed to carry out the tests that need to be done to complete an EIC so I can only imagine that they want some clarification that the installation is in a safe condition before they re-energise. Generally, if they are called...

And what was the reason the supply was disconnected?

He should have an EIC from the last time work was carried out, or if none has been done since it was installed, then the initial EIC should be given. If you don't have one, then a PIR is probably the next best thing.

You really should have the circuits tested to ensure that there are no other problems but technically there is no reason why you can not attach the wires to the earth block yourself. I'd recommend isolating the supply before you do so incase you have an uncleared fault due to no previous...

Funny that you mention that, I just got the book in the post today and noticed the same thing.

I received a new book today: Inspecting, Testing & Certification by Brian Scaddan and there was a picture inside that made it worth the money on it's own :D I guess that explains things pretty well :lol: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0750687193

:roll: Regs? BS7671:2008 chapters 11 - 63, appendix 2-11, and 12-15. Do you want page numbers to go with that? :lol: Firstly this work is notifiable so you must notify your BCO before you start. Do you have any experience carrying out electrical work? This job is quite involved. What...

joydivision, the term electrocuted should only be used where the end result is death, anything less is just a shock. Thankfully your ex and mother were lucky enough to survive.

Yeh you're right, I should have added more than a few dots to make it clear that it wasn't really to be considered as an option unless there was no other way. Just to be clear though. I wasn't talking about bashing the crap out of it :wink: A firm tap around the screw is probably all it...

Stop being a wuss :wink: Just kidding, is the screw head knackered so that you can't get a good grip or is it just not moving? If it isn't moving you could try hitting it with a hammer and replacing it with a new one... Obviously you want to try not to break the entire CU and it would be a...

I think its also to do with duration. 30mA for <200ms (max permitted tripping time at rated value) must have been tested and confirmed to be unlikely to stop a human heart. 8mA might be able to do it, but only when the current is sustained for a longer period of time.

For Zs, but Ze will obviously have to be a tad lower :wink: :lol:

And if the socket is supplied by a separate CU you need to confirm that the CU is not fed from a timeswitch. If it is you may only have power at the socket during E7 times. A photo of the incomer, meter and consumer units would be very handy to allow us to determine whether what you want to...