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Getting involved with CU change that may not have c.p.c's for circuits?
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<blockquote data-quote="SPECIAL LOCATION" data-source="post: 491901" data-attributes="member: 250"><p>Very unlikely any customer would know this......</p><p></p><p>The vast majority I have come across seem to think I have to turn the whole fuse box off to change a light fitting!!</p><p></p><p>And have no idea that a socket with reversed polarity and no earth is wrong... because it works when you plug something into it!!!</p><p></p><p>Every fuse box replacement I do needs a site assessment visit before any costs are discussed...</p><p></p><p>So I would establish if any lighting circuits are missing CPC's or if any bonding is missing, or if any circuit cables are not PVC.. etc.. etc.. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I would probably be working along the Murdoch principal with a job like this.....</p><p></p><p>i.e.</p><p></p><p>Work out a cost for the fuse box replacement... Include bonding... AND testing....</p><p></p><p>give that as your cost for fuse box replacement....</p><p></p><p>Inspect &amp; test before or during is the million dollar question...</p><p></p><p>Old Wylex boards Inspect &amp; test is a massive pain right up the rectum!!!!</p><p></p><p>BUT.. If you have got the bonnet up and the engine out on a block &amp; tackle during a CU swap..</p><p></p><p>Inspect &amp; Test is easier..... BUT... it may raise that unforeseen nastie...</p><p></p><p>BUT....</p><p></p><p>on the balance of probability, (from my personal 20 odd years working for myself), its generally easier to test during a CU change...</p><p></p><p>Worst case scenario..... (assuming you have quoted for full RCBO)… you may have to stick a temporary MCB in place of an RCBO if one circuit has some dodgy IR readings..</p><p></p><p>But ensure you have a "cover your arse" comment somewhere in your work agreements to allow for extra charges for any unforeseen perishing rubber cables... or dodgy J/Box under a tiled bathroom floor you cannot lift!!</p><p></p><p> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />opcorn Guinness</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SPECIAL LOCATION, post: 491901, member: 250"] Very unlikely any customer would know this...... The vast majority I have come across seem to think I have to turn the whole fuse box off to change a light fitting!! And have no idea that a socket with reversed polarity and no earth is wrong... because it works when you plug something into it!!! Every fuse box replacement I do needs a site assessment visit before any costs are discussed... So I would establish if any lighting circuits are missing CPC's or if any bonding is missing, or if any circuit cables are not PVC.. etc.. etc.. I would probably be working along the Murdoch principal with a job like this..... i.e. Work out a cost for the fuse box replacement... Include bonding... AND testing.... give that as your cost for fuse box replacement.... Inspect & test before or during is the million dollar question... Old Wylex boards Inspect & test is a massive pain right up the rectum!!!! BUT.. If you have got the bonnet up and the engine out on a block & tackle during a CU swap.. Inspect & Test is easier..... BUT... it may raise that unforeseen nastie... BUT.... on the balance of probability, (from my personal 20 odd years working for myself), its generally easier to test during a CU change... Worst case scenario..... (assuming you have quoted for full RCBO)… you may have to stick a temporary MCB in place of an RCBO if one circuit has some dodgy IR readings.. But ensure you have a "cover your arse" comment somewhere in your work agreements to allow for extra charges for any unforeseen perishing rubber cables... or dodgy J/Box under a tiled bathroom floor you cannot lift!! :popcorn Guinness [/QUOTE]
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