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EICR installation over 60+ years old, 3036s....perfect readings....kitchen never refurbished. I've seen worse 10 years old....age does not matter. Also rare VIR in good nick, yesterdays one falling apart in the CU.

Thanks all for the calibration pointers/costs. Personally I do not calibrate mine every year, not these solid state instruments, it is overkill. However, I do check a few times per year via RCD plug reel of T/E etc..keep a log. If you know your instrument well you will detect somethings not...

Meanwhile.......☔💦💦 On investigating an Axial ceiling fan yesterday, dust/skin falling into the bath.....Fan is okay. Found 6m+ of flexi duct in t'loft had the fan.... blowing like an asthmatic ant against a gentle breeze.... 🐜 Fear not my friends......I will return.......with centrifugal...

No problem HappyHippyDad I have replaced the NSH FCU's/switches with single sockets... no waste of circuits... I think you could call it "sustainability"....with little money involved:ninja:

Ah Interesting... Yes still power 24-7 the only thing that could change is her electricity bill. If she is on a dual tariff (check her bills) then she is getting cheap electricity during part of the day simply by having a clock that is out. If that is the case then her leccy bill will rise a bit...

Its only a time switch...the control wire can be terminated safely without accessing the meter. If the customer is on a peak only tariff then there is no issue removing it. What time did you take the pic 18:00-19:00 or is that clock really out ?;)

If you have tried your best to contact him via WApp, letter email etc detailing the urgency of your vulnerable mother and you get no reply. Get someone else in ASAP (even if they are not registered) He/she could bypass the tripping RCD (if the issue cannot be found quickly) to avoid further...

In a Nutshell New consumer unit, extra wiring in a bathroom or a new circuit is notifiable under Part P. Part P can be left with the householder, to apply (even retrospectively) at their cost. Thus you don't have to. I do not have an NVQ and when I rejoined last year NAPIT made a big thing of...

It's True dat, in my experience:ninja:

Probably NICIECs rule !! Corrected a number of NICEIC EICRs stating a bigger board needed, no more than one wire per MCB allowed.:D

Nanny state fear, and some manufacturers instructions? sigh :rolleyes:.........question things, then make a professional judgement. I have only experienced the majority of melted CBs that were badly fitted from new, same make. If it fits okay then dolly mix, to a better quality if poss. As for...

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If the CSU is tight for space or loadsa twisted earths, try end to end continuity for ring at socket outlet instead. Watch out for metal light fittings for earthing or could be class2 !!

Well done that man , PIB it is...on my shopping list.

Doesnt anyone use...... Self Amalgam tape anymore? easier than heatshrink......secure it with a worm/hose clip, razor wire , yellow stickers and write RA if you want When working with SWA and outside light fittings not designed to take a cable bigger than a gnats needle , just tape up the end...

Earth clamp or heavy duty hose clamp...better than nothing. Note it as non-standard...simples.

I've installed their compact metal enclosure incl rcbo with surge and it felt robust on install compared to other cheaper brands...contact me in 5 years time.

Strauss for room but I prefer Snickers drainpipes with stretch. When very warm Revolution race with knee pads.. vent zips and very light.

You may feel better if you were to look elsewhere even if there is nothing immediately available, it would lessen the frustration........ you will be doing something positive. I have experienced the same but now do not EXPECT people to be like me, a grafter. I just keep my head down and ignore...

An interesting informative read about NCD from the IET...enjoy...