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Hi, no "gen 1" refers to the first generation of LED lights which consisted of individual LEDs (specifically through hole PCB mounting components) combined into a bulb. Gen 2 was surface mount components and now we are on third generation COB = Chip On Board where the LED 'chip' is directly...

The OP said the issue is now resolved, but just for general info things like EN60355 are 'just' standards, which are not law. Standards are also generally not retrospective, so although that fantastic toaster and arc lamp would never comply with the standards of today, they probably were ok to...

You can get some really low power "gen 1" GU10 bulbs like these https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/products/LED+Lamps/Knightsbridge+LED+Lamps/GU10+Lamps/Cool+White+LED+GU10+Lamp+(Light+Bulb)+21+LEDs+1W+230V/3679824480 that hardly give out any light at all! You could just use 6 of them, or 5...

Just reading through the DI Scheme Rules document on the NICEIC site and under registration it has: (8) Branded forms shall be issued only for Domestic Electrical Installation Work carried out or managed by You. (9) You shall safeguard all branded forms so as to prevent their misuse. (10) You...

Exactly. As a consumer in this situation it is at best confusing and at worst misleading.

Sorry, you're obviously right. About 9 years ago I asked the DNO to replace the wires feeding the meter (as the existing ones were physically damaged with cuts to the insulation) and the DNO replaced the wires and fitted a new meter and that's what I was thinking of. Note they have changed the...

Thank you again to everyone for your helpful input. To answer some questions from the previous thread(s): Yes BAS, sadly I have already paid, I needed to pay in order to receive the certificate. JohnW2 - The NICEIC logo and Domestic Installer logo appears on the top of all 7 sheets of the...

The threads have become messy after the original one was locked, I suggest we move to https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/eicr-questions.523676 as it has more info - I will respond there.

The slight glow from LED lights caused by the capacitive coupling effect described very well by bernardgreen is not dangerous. If the glowing started at the exact time you fitted a new light fitting I would suggest the two are related. As well as the capacitive filter suggested above, some LED...

Hi, regarding the EICR I had carried out last month, I have looked at the CU and it still has an old sticker on from a previous inspection 10 years ago. Looking at the CU, is the consensus still that updating it should be a C3 for no RCD protection on lights and cooker circuits and not a C1...

My previous thread of the same title has been locked. There was some very helpful information and also some arguments which I assume is what lead to it being locked. I still have some on topic info to follow up on. The NICEIC responded to my question regarding the EICR report I was given...

Hi, it's now clear I really should have avoided this electrician. However at the time I requested an EICR, I wasn't given any options, he simply said "ok" on the phone and then spent approx. 30 mins at the house. The CU is at eye height on the wall, so easy to access. When he called...

Hi and thanks for all the quick replies. Yes the report issued has this logo on: Sounds like there is some ambiguity, so I have thanked NICEIC for their reply and asked if their complaints form and procedure also applies to registered 'Domestic Installers'.

I'm aware of an industrial controller that has an IEC C14 inlet (standard 3-pin style) which uses DP fusing. The rationale is that the supply polarity cannot be guaranteed and the equipment may also be used with generator and /or UPS systems which sometimes operate with centre tapped Earthing...

Received a reply from NICEIC today: Thank you for your enquiry. We offer the following guidance without knowledge of the installation. The Introduction to the current wiring regulations BS 7671: 2018 states the following: ‘Existing installations that have been installed in accordance...

Hi, email from NICEIC: Thank you for contacting NICEIC. To assist you further I have forwarded your email over to our Technical Team for further guidance, a colleague will be in contact shortly. Should you require any further support, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service...

Hi and thanks for all the comments and information. Nothing from NICEIC as yet, but I imagine it may take several days for them to respond, if they do at all. Useful to know it’s pretty unlikely he was able to do all the required tests in 30 mins. Yes, it looks like a council rewire has been...

Yes no problem, I’ll keep everyone updated if / when I get a response from NICEIC. I’d like to hope they would at least ask for a copy of the EICR, but who knows. The bathroom light was apparently not IPX4, which is possibly true as it’s most likely the standard light fitted by the council...

Hi, ok thanks. I have sent a polite email to NICEIC enquires email address saying following an EICR I was told I must have a new CU due to no RCD on cooker and lighting circuits, however this doesn't seem to be the opinion of other electricians or the Best Practice Guide, or BS7671. Also that...

Hi, thanks for everyone's comments. Looking at the consumer unit there's the main switch followed by cooker and 2 lighting circuits that don't appear to have RCD protection then an RCD and then the 2 rings and outside light which do appear to have RCD protection. Regarding the testing, I...