Advice on CU change where switch drops are unearthed

[securespark]

There is nothing wrong with seeking advice and thoughts not everyone knows everthing about everything straight away/

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Now, hate me for doing this if you like, but you seem to be guilty of exactly the same thing you're accusing me of here, oharaf... (that is being high-handed with someone you think knows less than you)

Oharaf:

the Tails must be 25mm, the main bonding must be 16mm and supplementary bonding 10mm.

You recently told me Here to go away and read up about the differences between main and supplimentary bonding. Could I suggest you do the same.

You never did clarify your thinking there, did you?

Do SEB's go back to the MET? (No.)

Do you need SEB's in bathroom under the 17th? (The regulation suggests that if you cannot guarantee continuity the pipework, SEB's should still be installed.)

 

[pompeygit]

Securespark....your advice about doing PIR or a detailed test before changing a CU is spot on. An absolute necessity. How many diyers change their boards and then can't understand why the RCD trips? I always check for segregation of circuits aswell as it is possible to find 2 circuits sharing the same neutral, and that does present a real danger. I always do a full set of tests after reading a sparks tale on the screwfix forum whose job went t*TS UP cos he didn't test before change. Great piece of advice that should be heeded by all

 

[securespark]

That's just it.

If you don't test, and there's a fault, you get "It worked fine till you changed the board...." from the client and you end up footing the bill for rectification work.

 

[Spark123]

Not to forget the faulty kettle and iron which cause the RCD to trip!

 

[equitum]

Equitum

You need to readjust your overly sanctimonious attitude. Everyone was a newbie at one stage.

You've thrown a few spiked barbs at peeps on this web site, always suggesting DIYer, fool or someone who shouldn't be in the industry.

always suggesting what ?? when have I suggested anyone shouldn't be in the industry, ever ?????

Please leave the cheap remarks out and concern yourself with giving helpful advice rather that simple negative critic.

I gave helpful advice on all of his points, didn't you read my post ? I also gave my opinion /concerns !

Life really isn't about finding opportunity to berate or lambaste at any given moment.

No, Life is precious an should be protected !

 

[equitum]

Chri5, if you are to make such personal comments then have the decency to respond to my reply or apoligise if you have subsequently discovered you were wrong !


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Equitum

You need to readjust your overly sanctimonious attitude. Everyone was a newbie at one stage.

You've thrown a few spiked barbs at peeps on this web site, always suggesting DIYer, fool or someone who shouldn't be in the industry.

always suggesting what ?? when have I suggested anyone shouldn't be in the industry, ever ?????

Please leave the cheap remarks out and concern yourself with giving helpful advice rather that simple negative critic.

I gave helpful advice on all of his points, didn't you read my post ? I also gave my opinion /concerns !

Life really isn't about finding opportunity to berate or lambaste at any given moment.

No, Life is precious an should be protected !

 

[oharaf]

You see I wasn't even thinking of commencing the work, I had purely been asked to come and give an assessment of their physical electrics and to give them the possible 'choices' of what COULD be done.

If and when they ask for the work done, I will have prior knowledge of the installation, it goes without saying a full PIR is required prior to work in particular regard to the insulation resistance of each circuit!!

It just so happens I am going back again today as the couple have had 2 lights blow after replacing them, already I am asking myself what is causing this

- Fuse wire reaching end of its life, poor terminations, insulation damage et al.

appologes for the outburst, but I was expecting advice rather than questioning of my ability, that is what I have come to expect from here unlike other forums which are filled with ejits.

 

[equitum]

Stilll waiting chri5 ....

Chri5, if you are to make such personal comments then have the decency to respond to my reply or apoligise if you have subsequently discovered you were wrong !


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Equitum

You need to readjust your overly sanctimonious attitude. Everyone was a newbie at one stage.

You've thrown a few spiked barbs at peeps on this web site, always suggesting DIYer, fool or someone who shouldn't be in the industry.

always suggesting what ?? when have I suggested anyone shouldn't be in the industry, ever ?????

Please leave the cheap remarks out and concern yourself with giving helpful advice rather that simple negative critic.

I gave helpful advice on all of his points, didn't you read my post ? I also gave my opinion /concerns !

Life really isn't about finding opportunity to berate or lambaste at any given moment.

No, Life is precious an should be protected !