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Rcds fail on X1 and X5 also apparently

Yes wants to charge to replace consumer unit and a few other minor things before he issues certificate

Just says not 18th Edition so need channhing unless I have a cert from last 5 years. I said there should be a date on the CU saying when installed inpected etc. Waiting to hear back

Says that it needs changing because its not 18th Edition. I questioned it and he said if I'd had another certificate dated in last 5 years it would be fine. I said I didn't have a certificate but there should be a date on CU saying when it was installed infected etc..not heRd back yet but think...

Yeah my understanding is that if it was fitted to 15th or 16th edition at the time it was installed then it was fine but IF it was replaced then would have to comply with 18th

Hi. Just had one of these done and the electrician has failed it and says the property needs a new consmuer unit. The consumer unit in there is about 10 years old and has RCDs. I think he's just looking for work or is he right? Thanks

Thanks. this is really helpful. I will give it a go.

Yes. Nothing is plugged in to any of the sockets. It has been ok for years and just tripped randomly and wouldn't switch back on. Possibly mouse has chewed through cable but this is just assuming!

Hi all. I have a ring main of 5 double sockets and the RCD is cutting instantly when switched on. I'm thinking there must be a short circuit in the cable between the sockets. Probably pretty basic but how do I determine which part of the circuit it is so I can rewire just that part? Thanks

Yeah but I just want to know if it would be possible without Thanks for input btw

I know I should put a bonding coat on first but the same wall has got another door and door frame on it and I don't want to have to renew that door frame too

Why not? What if I put loads ov pva on them?

Hi all. I've had a doorway blocked up in my house with breeze blocks. Can I skim straight over the blocks with multi finish? Thanks

I have checked behind them all in only one room that I'm plastering and only one cable

Hi Thanks for the reply, yes I had an inspection, nothing was said about the electrics, Ive also had a quote change to consumer unit and a few other things and they only mentioned no earth rod but read under 100 on ELI test. Btw the switch on the fuseboard AND on the grey circuit breaker seem...

Hi everyone. I just have a question about the wiring in the house I have just moved into. I have attached a picture of the fusebox, The concern I have is with the sockets none of the fuses stop the power to them, the only way to do so is to turn off at the main switch, is this normal? Also I...

Hi, it could be a circulation issue (pump perhaps?) I'd get a gas engineer in to have a look.

Sounds like the calorifier could be blocked