My last 'non Amd 3' CU Install.

Dave OCD · Dec 21, 2015

Put this in today, I hope it doesn't burst into flames.:tongue3: Didn't have the time to faff about and get the cabling 'perfect' as I had so much to do today but I think it's ok. With the BG boards I generally 're number' the earth bar as to me it's illogical having the CPCs running in the opposite order of the neutrals,I'll miss the insulated CUs. Sorry about the
poor photo.

[ElectriciansForums.net] My last 'non Amd 3' CU Install.

LankyWill · Dec 22, 2015

Looks like a top job to me lad. Some people spend too much time faffing about with cu changes and i dont know why. Its a functioning product, not a masterpiece.

UNG · Dec 22, 2015

wirepuller said:
I wonder what your client will think in a weeks time if they find out their newly installed board no longer complies with current regulations?
I've been installing Am3 boards since the BYB. I think it's poor practice not to give clients up to date installations whether you agree with new regulations or not.

So if it hasn't got an Amd 3 tag it doesn't comply then not sure that is the way I read the regs, it is not clear what the exact location of the board is so it may still comply with the requirements of Amd 3 although it is an insulated board

Murdoch said:
And AMD2 fuseboards will still be installed by muppets and builders until they run out in 2016

Will they ever run out and why should they when it is still viable to use them

TheGayOwl said:
Very true Murdoch. But they will never run out, because as we all know they only catch fire in houses in that high risk area called London! Never in shops etc!!! They will probably just get more expensive due to less demand. :tounge_smile:

Corrected that for you!!

Dave OCD · Dec 22, 2015

wirepuller said:
I wonder what your client will think in a weeks time if they find out their newly installed board no longer complies with current regulations?
I've been installing Am3 boards since the BYB. I think it's poor practice not to give clients up to date installations whether you agree with new regulations or not.

The 'client' is fully aware and although my advice was freely offered he'd already chosen and bought the board in the picture, never wise to make assumptions. And to be honest I'd say it is an up to date installation, it was only done yesterday.

rrr:

Octopus · Dec 22, 2015

Dave OCD said:
The 'client' is fully aware and although my advice was freely offered he'd already chosen and bought the board in the picture, never wise to make assumptions. And to be honest I'd say it is an up to date installation, it was only done yesterday.rrr:

And on the 1st Jan 2016 some muppet will be saying its "illegal"!

Dave OCD · Dec 22, 2015

MikeL1 said:
"Did not have the time to faff about, too much on, think it will be ok" you are falling into the "that will do" category, not a good sign, every customer deserves the best, your reputation is worth more than anything, always give 100% it will pay off in the long term.

I can see how what I wrote could give that sort of impression , poor choice of wording from me perhaps, however I can assure you that I do NOT fall into that category, I meant I just didn't have the time to be ultra fussy with the aesthetics due to the customer pestering me to do a couple of other jobs while there , all terminations were checked and checked again for tightness, single conductors all doubled and the used cable entries on the top of the CU were all sealed with clear silicone to meet and in fact exceed the IP4X requirement. All circuits were also tested properly.
I always put 100% into my work and it does pay off, have work booked in right up to the end of March.

Dave OCD · Dec 22, 2015

Murdoch said:
And on the 1st Jan 2016 some muppet will be saying its "illegal"!

And that sums it up - some muppet.

Dave OCD · Dec 22, 2015

Flanders said:
Yes Nice Job , Is that not a gray cable in circuit 4 ? , I have noticed that since we started using brown cables they don't seam to ever use the same shade, I know reds were slightly different but not as much as the browns

I see what you mean, it does look a bit grey in the picture ! It is actually brown but a different make of cable and as you say there does seem to be a lot of variance - even the grey sheaths are different shades.

Leesparkykent · Dec 22, 2015

As Dave was good enough to post a pic up of his CU, I thought ill share one I done not so long ago.:hair:

Dave OCD · Dec 22, 2015

Excellent job Lee, just a matter of time before it spontaneously combusts though.:juggle:

Leesparkykent · Dec 22, 2015

Dave OCD said:
Excellent job Lee, just a matter of time before it spontaneously combusts though.:juggle:

lol I have my fingers crossed that all 11 on the same site don't go up at once

Dave OCD · Dec 22, 2015

Bound to, on Jan 1st I expect.:rofl:

7029 dave · Dec 22, 2015

Dave OCD said:
I can see how what I wrote could give that sort of impression , poor choice of wording from me perhaps, however I can assure you that I do NOT fall into that category, I meant I just didn't have the time to be ultra fussy with the aesthetics due to the customer pestering me to do a couple of other jobs while there , all terminations were checked and checked again for tightness, single conductors all doubled and the used cable entries on the top of the CU were all sealed with clear silicone to meet and in fact exceed the IP4X requirement. All circuits were also tested properly.
I always put 100% into my work and it does pay off, have work booked in right up to the end of March.

Dave you don't have to justify yourself to anybody on here, it's all ok lad.

Dave OCD · Dec 22, 2015

7029 dave said:
Dave you don't have to justify yourself to anybody on here, it's all ok lad.

Thanks Dave, I appreciate that mate. It's just that the person I was quoting/replying to was inferring I might be some sort of bodger as I read it and that's not me at all.

TJ Anderson · Dec 22, 2015

Leesparkykent said:
As Dave was good enough to post a pic up of his CU, I thought ill share one I done not so long ago.:hair:

That is top work Lee. Shame to put the cover on really!

HandySparks · Dec 22, 2015

TJ Anderson said:
That is top work Lee. Shame to put the cover on really!

If it wasn't for Amendment 3, I could have done a roaring trade in clear acrylic consumer unit front covers for those that like the 'technical look'. :coolgleamA: