cheap CU wasn't too bad

[Lurch]

so i can give a EIC with limited test results?i.e from the CU i can check IR,ring continuity

note on the EIC restricted access jobs a good un?

No, if you test Ir and ring continuity that would be testing stuff outside of the CU.

Test the CU, you could fill at least 2 or 3 pages of a PIR without even having a circuit connected to it.

 

[Lee321]

No, if you test Ir and ring continuity that would be testing stuff outside of the CU.Test the CU, you could fill at least 2 or 3 pages of a PIR without even having a circuit connected to it.

but it needs a EIC lurch which is the strange thing as back to the sticker (if fitted) indicates a PIR has been done when it hasn't. only a EIC has been

forum discuss :coat

 

[batty]

That artex can be sharp.

 

[bulmer]

Best watch his bonce then

 

[Andy™]

but it needs a EIC lurch which is the strange thing as back to the sticker (if fitted) indicates a PIR has been done when it hasn't because a EIC has beenforum discuss :coat

no. the sticker indicates an inspection has been done, and that it should be periodically tested. unless your stickers have different wording to that in 514.12.1

 

[Lurch]

but it needs a EIC lurch which is the strange thing as back to the sticker indicates a PIR has been done when it hasn't because a EIC has been

EIC\PIR. Whatever it needs. General gist is test the CU. Imagine it has no MCB's fitted. Test everything up to that point and note it down. Do a few Zs readings just for peace of mind.

This is why I always say you get a PIR with a CU swap regardless, saves the hassle.

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[batty]

Best watch his bonce then

I have too i'm bald electrician 2.

 

[Lee321]

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[Lurch]

but surely the sticker is stating the whole installation has been tested and not just the dbis how id read it?

You can;t tell what has been tested and not tested by looking at the sticker.

The sticker says a test has been done, not what test, or what wasn;t done, or even if it passed or failed, just that some testing was done to something.

 

[Andy™]

it doesnt say anything about how much has been tested, it simply says the installation should be periodically I&T ... and the dates of last inspection & next inspection

 

[Lee321]

You can;t tell what has been tested and not tested by looking at the sticker. The sticker says a test has been done, not what test, or what wasn;t done, or even if it passed or failed, just that some testing was done to something.

thats miss leading unless change of domestic occupancy requires another pir which i don't think it does?

hmmm ponders

 

[Andy™]

its no mis-leading. the sticker is simply to inform to dates of I&T. you will need to refer to relevent EIC/PIR for more details

 

[Lurch]

thats miss leading unless change of domestic occupancy requires another pir which i don't think it does?hmmm ponders

How is it misleading? I have never understood it as anything different to what I said above, and the wording says what it means, installation tested.

 

[Lee321]

ok subject complete Guinness

 

[Lee321]

How is it misleading? I have never understood it as anything different to what I said above, and the wording says what it means, installation tested.

it really should say part tested if so.

but as andy has said refer to the eic/pir all will be apparent.

but all i'm saying is if sticker says I&T'd no suspicion will make said mortals even think to look at them.

 

[Andy™]

you can complete a PIR by simply checking Ze and having a quick look round if you wanted. and still put the same sticker on. you would need to check cert for more info

 

[androiduk2002]

Looks good to me with my limited knowledge just a little question, was told by tutor to run MCBs largest to small largest being nearest to the incoming , is that a regulation or just a best practice issue ?

 

[Lurch]

Looks good to me with my limited knowledge just a little question, was told by tutor to run MCBs largest to small largest being nearest to the incoming , is that a regulation or just a best practice issue ?

Best practice issue. Makes no difference in practice though as the busbar is rated for the full load. Wouldn;t make much difference having the usual average household circuits in any order, but if you had a few heavy loads then you'd try to put them as near to the main switch\RCD as possible.

 

[androiduk2002]

Best practice issue. Makes no difference in practice though as the busbar is rated for the full load. Wouldn;t make much difference having the usual average household circuits in any order, but if you had a few heavy loads then you'd try to put them as near to the main switch\RCD as possible.

Thanks buddy

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

on the contrary. could even be job example for scheme provider inspection.would it pass?

None complaint with reg 514.12.1

'EVERY' installation shall have a sticker DURABLE enough to last through the life of the installation!

I have been told on numerous occasions that labels & stickers is the most common area of non compliance.