Is this a C1?

[LeeJC]

Looks like a C1 to me, could possibly be a C2 with the CU cover on, but the CU has got a missing blank I think making it a C1 as well.
As those are the incoming tails with no isolator does the responsibility of that C1 rest with the supplier or me?
Tails are in good condition just poorly connected, I want an isolator fitting so the CU C1 can be addressed.
Supplier saying it’s an appropriate emergency call out, suppliers contractor saying ‘nah mate, we will get round to you eventually’

Thoughts?

Cheers
Lee

 

[chivers67]

Where is the missing blank positioned with regards to the live terminals? When the cover is on there's surely no immediate danger.

 

[LeeJC]

Understand that to be a C1 as accessible to main bus bar.

 

[chivers67]

Is the Bus Bar exposed?

 

[LeeJC]

That depends on your definition of exposed.
Could I put my finger in and touch the bus bar, yes. So does it meet IP requirements, No.

 

[plugwash]

From the guidance I've seen.

If the missing blank allows someone to touch a live part inside the CU that's a C1.

The tails are sloppy, but assuming they are securely terminated not worthy of a code.

 

[SUNRAY]

From the guidance I've seen.

If the missing blank allows someone to touch a live part inside the CU that's a C1.

Agreed

The tails are sloppy, but assuming they are securely terminated not worthy of a code.

Agreed, poorly done but no code assuming it's secure.

 

[flameport]

It's C1 with the blank missing.

The solution it to fit a blank in there. Not to wrangle over what code it may or may not be.

 

[EFLImpudence]

The solution it to fit a blank in there. Not to wrangle over what code it may or may not be.

D'oh.

 

[LeeJC]

I don’t have a blank and the only person I can think of that might have a blank of that vintage is you.
I want the consumer unit replaced but the 3 electricians I’ve asked to quote have said no problem once you’ve had an isolator fitted.
Energy supplier happy to charge £140 to fit an isolator over a month ago, energy suppliers contractor not so keen to actually do the work.

 

[LeeJC]

I’ve sorted it.

 

[SUNRAY]

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I’ve sorted it.

 

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[mattylad]

The tails into the main switch will be ok, after all there is a sticker there!

 

[ericmark]

It's C1 with the blank missing.

The solution it to fit a blank in there. Not to wrangle over what code it may or may not be.

Spot on, either the supply needs locking off, or a blank fitting, and one can't really lock it off without finding alternative accommodation. So needs fixing before one turns power back on. The blanks do seem to be a standard width, so no real problem.

I don’t have a blank and the only person I can think of that might have a blank of that vintage is you.
I want the consumer unit replaced but the 3 electricians I’ve asked to quote have said no problem once you’ve had an isolator fitted.
Energy supplier happy to charge £140 to fit an isolator over a month ago, energy suppliers contractor not so keen to actually do the work.

Lame excuse, seem to remember all at same width, OK fitting a blank from another make may not comply with type testing, and some clip in stuff can be removed without a tool, so does not comply, but it will do until you can get some proper stuff. As to swapping the consumer unit that's another job.