Filling in EIC for first time - help for first timer

[OtleySpark]

I have installed a Wylex 100A DP Mains Switch and a split load CU (3+5+5).
When it comes to filling in the EIC the form is expecting a single Mains Switch.
Do I only put in the Wylex details or all 3 of the CU split load switches?

Your advice would be much appreciated.

 

[riveralt]

I'm mystified why you are asking such a question - surely the completion of the EIC etc was covered on one of your courses - such as C&G 2391.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

He didn't do that course.

He did the one were they don't cover things like that:

//www.diynot.com/forums/electrics/looking-for-more-explanation-of-testing.364930/#2767666

//www.diynot.com/forums/electrics/options-for-inspection-work.369761/#2814946

//www.diynot.com/forums/electr...g-required-with-a-minor-works.373507/#2850236

 

[EFLImpudence]

I have installed a Wylex 100A DP Mains Switch and a split load CU (3+5+5).

It's not a 'mains' switch (although it is), it's a MAIN switch.

 

[Spark123]

A photo of what you have would help

 

[flameport]

The MAIN switch is the one which controls the entire installation. When it's off, everything in that installation is also off.

If there really is more than one main switch, then you have more than one installation, each of which will require it's own certificate.
A typical example would be where a property has one consumer unit for the usual circuits, and another separate one for the night storage heating.

A single DP switch and a consumer unit is one installation, assuming the consumer unit is connected to the switch.

 

[JohnW2]

The MAIN switch is the one which controls the entire installation. When it's off, everything in that installation is also off. If there really is more than one main switch, then you have more than one installation, each of which will require it's own certificate.
A typical example would be where a property has one consumer unit for the usual circuits, and another separate one for the night storage heating.

I can but presume that the other 'split load switches' to which he refers are actually the RCDs ...

When it comes to filling in the EIC the form is expecting a single Mains Switch. Do I only put in the Wylex details or all 3 of the CU split load switches?

As has already been observed, one has to wonder (and worry) about the state of 'training' courses, and even more about who are cmpleting EICs!

Kind Regards, John

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I have installed a Wylex 100A DP Mains Switch and a split load CU (3+5+5).
When it comes to filling in the EIC the form is expecting a single Mains Switch.
Do I only put in the Wylex details or all 3 of the CU split load switches?

Your advice would be much appreciated.

You put down the details of the main switch, such as BS number (BS EN 60947-3. Current rating (100A). Number of poles (2).
The MCBs and the RCCBs details will go in the schedule of tests.

I suggest looking at the on-site guide as there are some filled in sample forms.
Also purchase such as
Guidance Note 3 and this Practical Guide

 

[OwainDIYer]

The MAIN switch is the one which controls the entire installation. When it's off, everything in that installation is also off.

If there really is more than one main switch, then you have more than one installation, each of which will require it's own certificate.
A typical example would be where a property has one consumer unit for the usual circuits, and another separate one for the night storage heating.

I disagree and would suggest that in such an installation there is no Main Switch.

It would be the same installation as it shares the same Origin of Installation and services the same building.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

The definition of 'installation' in BS 7671 does not require any number of switches of any sort.