You can't do one without the other.
I thought it was only SSE who allowed this.
I thought it was only SSE who allowed this.
Consumer unit replacement - main fuse?
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Para 3.1 clearly says
Members of the following trade associations only are permitted to remove meter seals for routine work……..
Permitted…remove…seals
done.
Members of the following trade associations only are permitted to remove meter seals for routine work……..
Permitted…remove…seals
done.
To the the best of my knowledge it is, in part I think because of the huge distances involved in the North of Scotland.
The procedure must have spread when Scottish Hydro amalgamated with Southern Electricity to form SSE
That what it says BUT when I reported that I had broken a seal and that they needed to replace it they had a hissy fit and told me I shouldn't have. They also told me that the customer needs to tell them.
Funny enough though now each CU I change has had a broken seal and I just stick my temp seal on and inform the customer to notify SSE.
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I think that the SSE scheme is not a blanket relaxation, but only applies to specific trained members of the schemes who are issued with temporary seals by SSE.
Owing to our National Safety Rules, folk need specific individual written authorisation to work on our systems.
Owing to our National Safety Rules, folk need specific individual written authorisation to work on our systems.
Oh yes, not just anyone.
Probably not meant to say this but the reality is that most electricians, my self included will just break the seals and pull the cutout if it looks in good condition, or if it looks dodgy just disconnect / connect the tails in to the meter live.
Its the seals fairy wot dun it guv!
The best method is by knowing one or by knowing someone who knows one and can testify or their quality of work, if this is not an option then you can input your location on this link and pick three out for quotes.
http://www.competentperson.co.uk/
There are more companies than Napit/NICEIC that register competent electricians and choosing one blindly does not guarantee quality of work, indeed there will be many electricians that do not hold a scheme membership that are capable of a high standard of work, but by using a non-registered electrician you would then need to go down the route of pre-work notification to building controls.
So as I said word of mouth is the best why to find a decent one!
Different scheme providers ask for different qualifications, but in general the one qualification that is required is the 17th edition of the wiring regulations but some will insist that you either have or are going to attain the 2391 or it's current equivalent.
Like the plague
In that case use the link post earlier in post, get three different quotes and ask for proof of quality and testimonies from their customers, also have a contract drawn up when you choose one.
Thanks, good advice.
I presume I need to ask for a EIC upon completion of the work and ensure that the installer notifies local building control? Is the certificate issued on the day the work is done or do you have to wait? If you have to wait, is it normal practice not to pay up until you get the EIC? I cant see the installer being OK with that?!
I presume I need to ask for a EIC upon completion of the work and ensure that the installer notifies local building control? Is the certificate issued on the day the work is done or do you have to wait? If you have to wait, is it normal practice not to pay up until you get the EIC? I cant see the installer being OK with that?!
Make sure that certification and notification are stated on the schedule of works.
I'd keep a retainer until you get everything that has been contracted for.
Paperwork takes time. A cert shouldnt take more than a week to do, but usually its an hour infront of the computer - its SIX pages long.
Notification can take up to 4 weeks.
I'd keep a retainer until you get everything that has been contracted for.
Paperwork takes time. A cert shouldnt take more than a week to do, but usually its an hour infront of the computer - its SIX pages long.
Notification can take up to 4 weeks.
Chenging the CU is a heart/lung transplant for your electrics.
I would want a proper agreement and a list of exactly he/she would provide.
Also, a proper electrician will want an hour or three testing the existing installation before chopping all the arteries and veins
I would want a proper agreement and a list of exactly he/she would provide.
Also, a proper electrician will want an hour or three testing the existing installation before chopping all the arteries and veins
Guess I'm not a proper electrician then!
A 5 minute glance usually suffices for me.
A 5 minute glance usually suffices for me.
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