testing an installation

[Belle427]

a family friend has recently moved into a 30 year old property,they want the electrical system tested to check everything is ok,it is probably the original wiring
what is the best method of testing this installation

 

[Qedelec]

Contact an electrician who is equiped with Low value continuity tester, insulation tester, RCD tester, Earth loop impedance tester and Max fault current tester and the knowledge to use them.

 

[arctic]

If your getting someone else to do it, its a PIR you want to ask for (periodic inspection report).

There's quite a bit of work involved if its done properly.

If you ask for one to be done make sure you'll be given a copy of all the paperwork.

Kev

 

[JohnD]

I'm absolutely with arctic - a well-written report will tell you, or whoever does the rectification, what needs doing, and understand the complexity, amount of work, and likely cost. It also gives a checklist that you can use to verify that all the faults have been remedied. Bit like an MoT failure.

Be careful you don't let someone do a PIR and keep the detail so that only he knows what rectification is required. A trick to make sure he gets the business. There are also firms who will do a "free" inspection so that they get to charge what they want for the repairs.