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  1. O

    Has my UK property had its 10 year inspection performed correctly?

    I have a property that was built (barn conversion) in 2008. I have the corresponding electrical inspection certificate dated 10-Jul-08, which states performed in accordance with BS7671 2001, amended to March 2004. I since had an inspection in 2014 with no issues reported. I have recently had...
  2. K

    Inspection&Test and EICR

    Hi guys, As a qualified electrician, do you need to be registered with a Scheme in order to carry out Inspection&Test and EICR? It is not notifiable anyway! According to the Regs being competent is sufficient, but you never know, every day we hear a new thing :). I have completed the...
  3. R

    Recent AM2 inspection exam

    Hi I am soon to take the AM2. A friend of mine who just took, said the following items are prefilled in the test schedule. Is it true? - Type of wiring -Maximum ZS Also when comparing the Zs for the add-on paper questions. Do you write the OSG page number or the GN3 page number for...
  4. Sven666

    UK Inspection - Basic fault coding questions

    I have to re-sit 2391 photo coding assessment (having passed the rest), and have a couple of simple scenarios I was unsure about last time. (I know I will get different photos this time). I'm curious how everyone asses these: The task is to identify all faults (if any), likely outcome, and code...
  5. KevinH

    "Next inspection due" labels

    Hi all. I have a small question about inspection interval labels. We all know to fit one of these labels with the relevant date upon completion of a new installation, CU replacement etc, and upon a "satisfactory" EICR.....but what about an "unsatisfactory" EICR? Do you guys still fit a new label...
  6. S

    A Few Inspection and testing questions

    I have got these questions on 2391-52 inspection and testing but can't remember option of 1st two questions. Please any suggestion will be valuable for me. 1) Why protective conductor are connected to MET during insulation resistance? 2) what test, other than an external earth fault loop...
  7. J

    Voltage Optimiser Inspection

    Hi i've been asked to look into an existing voltage optimiser unit, and provide feedback on it whether or not it needs to be replaced. Is there anything i should particularly look out for? Customer also wants the info on size and type i assume this info will be on the VO?
  8. 8

    EICR Inspection Issue

    I trained as a electrician in the 70s but have long since retired. Just had an EICR test done on my property in advance of selling. I have a 60s Bungalow that originally had wire fuses. I replaced them with MCBs 10 years ago. Assessor gave me a C3, is that reasonable? I got a C3 on the Lighting...
  9. L

    Am2 Inspection and Testing

    I recently just done my AM2 resit and in my inspection and testing, despite the invigilator watching me do the tests, I think I may have forgotten to tick the RCD test button on the Electrical Installation Certificate despite actually doing it the test. Would that mean an immediate fail for not...
  10. A

    First electrical inspection

    Hi all, Hope you're all keeping well. We're having a first electrical inspection soon and was looking for some advice please on how best to prepare. Has anyone had an initial inspection recently, and if so, what kind of questions or angles does the inspector look/go for. I'm confident on the...
  11. O

    Electrical inspection EICR no RCD

    Did a couple of inspections on 2 x 2 bed ground floor flood damaged flats today, only 4 circuits in each, bizarrely one socket circuit and 2 lighting circuits and one cooker circuit in each. Just a 4 way MCB consumer unit in each without RCD protection on any circuit, built and wired in the...
  12. L

    Smeg range cooker tripped electrics, looks burnt on inspection

    Hi All, My 1 and half Smeg cooker recently tripped when using the main fan oven. It was during quite a long period of cooking a roast. We reset the electrics and continued without issue. A few days later it happened again and now it does not get hot. The smaller oven still works. I assumed...
  13. punkin

    Lost EICR Periodic Inspection

    Our company in the UK had its Periodic Inspection done over a year ago but now we’ve lost the EICR. We’ve contacted the company who did the inspection for another EICR, but they’ve said they have lost our report because of a server crash. They’ve told us we have to have the inspection done...
  14. D

    Why do i need a rewire when i've passed inspection with no issues?

    Hi I'm having some work done at my house and the electrician has said we need a full rewire. I'm a bit surprised given that we passed an inspection 2 years ago and it raised no issues at all. We've just been told that the wiring is illegal and needs changing. Maybe i'm not understanding the...
  15. T

    LearnZone Media - Online Inspection / Testing course C&G 2391-52

    Hi, has anyone completed the CG 2391-52 inspection & testing course online with LearnZone Media recently? Just looking for opinions or feedback as it looks like a great way to refresh knowledge at my own pace before booking an exam...
  16. R

    I hav e 2 sockets that are inacessable in my flat, I have an inspection in a few days

    Two sockets totally inacessable, council electric inspection in a week. Most sockets are accessible
  17. S

    Should i do 2392 or 2391 testing and inspection?

    So i've been doing electrics for several years now, and am going for my 18th edition this week. I'm 99% confident i'm going to pass it. After that i want to do a proper testing and inspection qualification. I've never done much testing but need to learn it for obvious reasons. I have Guidance...
  18. UKMeterman

    Electrician Jobs Periodic inspection and UFH test required 2 bed flat in Cardiff

    I am looking for someone to carry out an in service inspection and test of a two bed flat in Cardiff and also check that the under floor heating is in full working order. Property is vacant and the testing can be done over the next couple of weeks,
  19. S

    Can I complete a EICR with my qual

    Can I complete a EICR if I have a SCQF level 7 in the testing and inspection of low voltage installations.
  20. MattBUk

    Electrician says I need a new consumer unit to pass inspection - do I really?

    He says 'it's fairly important to change the consumer unit as it wont pass the Inspection in its current state.' He's coming round tomorrow to replace it, has he given me duff advice? Cheers, Matt

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