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  1. L

    Can i install a new circuit or do minor works on a plastic consumer unit under the stairs which is the only escape route.

    I know it's only a C3 but I've been to quote jobs where previous electricians have told the client that they have to get it replaced to comply with current regulations which is false and basically scaring the client to get more work. I'm pretty sure that's not the case, as its only recommended...
    • luketum92
    • Thread
    • circuit consumer consumer unit escape install minor new plastic route stairs under unit works
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. M

    Marks above old consumer unit

    Hi all, We have quite an old consumer unit and noticed some weird grey marks above it (please see picture). We’ve recently painted this area and over the grey marks but they’ve come back through. Does anyone think these marks are related to the consumer unit or just a random persistent stain...
  3. O

    dangers associated with wiring earth to neutral in the consumer unit?

    First time on here.... :) Looking for your thoughts on my situation plz. I've a small apartment in Spain and recently discovered there is no earth in the building, which I'm nervous about. Firstly I purchased individual socket rcd's and put one in all 12 sockets. Don't even know if this is...
  4. A

    EV consumer unit tails

    Hi My relation has had an EV charger fitted and upon me being nosey checking out the job I noticed something I thought I'd query with you guys. -Her main cut out fuse is 100amp -From the meter there is 25mm tails that go through DP isolator to Henley blocks. -From the Henley blocks are 25mm...
  5. K

    New circuits into plastic consumer unit

    Morning everyone . Question regarding wiring of new circuits into plastic cu . I’m wiring an extension on a property soon . The consumer unit is under the stairs and it’s plastic it’s all rcbo Wylex board in good condition with a few spare ways . Probably the last of its generation before we...
  6. R

    How and what I need to issue a EIC for an Industrial unit

    I complete my AM2s in February this year. I am going self-employed as of 04/10/2024. I have asked prior about issuing a EIC for a domestic. So, I am already under the impression i need my 2391, Public Liability, and a Calibrated MFT ofc. I am going to be joining a CPS once i have completed my...
  7. Adam00

    grid tie solar to a consumer unit in a shed that is fed from the main consumer unit

    Could you connect grid tie solar to a consumer unit in a shed that is fed from the main consumer unit in the house or is this not allowed due to how it complicates safe isolation?
  8. R

    NVQ Portfolio Help Unit 115 - Fault Finding

    Hi all, I’m about to complete my portfolio and need some help to get Unit 115 - Fault Finding signed off. I work in maintenance and we don’t have multi-tester I can use for this module. The assessor brought his when I did Inspection and Testing, but I ran out of time to get one job for 115 as...
  9. 3

    Using a proving unit to check for dead before removing this contactor. What do I probe on to ? Can someone please describe the tests i.e L1 -Earth.

    • 3phase
    • Thread
    • before check contactor dead earth please probe proving removing someone tests unit using
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. J

    Can I fit my own consumer unit

    Hi I am a time served electrician with 40 years experience in the maintance industry , i have 18th edition , can i replace my own consumer unit ? I have my own earth loop impedance tester , Rcd tester any thoughts
  11. P

    What’s the best way to fix this small gap in the consumer unit?

    No idea why this has happened… What’s the best way of fixing this? I’m thinking of buying a plastic blank to push in and cutting it to fit in?
  12. S

    Consumer unit MCB selection

    Hi , looking for some advise please . So we had new house house rewired a year ago and had foresight to ask sparky to add MCB for garage with wire terminated in enclosure on outside of house in anticipation of extending it to detached garage at a later date once the internal renovation was...
  13. S

    domestic lighting and consumer unit

    Sorry new here, just had an electrician pop round to quote for work, domestic home electrics, uk, worcestershire, when he saw that my downstairs lighting was wired in a ring (ie consumer unit has 2 lives to the RCBO, away and return - sorry not sure on the best terminology) he was unhappy as he...
  14. I

    UK Is this meter and consumer unit location safe and upto spec? (kitchen cabinet, water pipes)

    Hello, I am renovating my kitchen and looking for advice on best placement of the meter and consumer unit. I am primarily concerned with: Building regs Electrical regs Fire safety It's just a simple dwelling, not HMO or anything. Currently, the meter and consumer unit is inside of a brick...
  15. R

    External Consumer Unit

    Good morning guys Was looking for advice with regards to installing an outdoor consumer unit. Customer is looking for power to be installed from there property to an area in there garden. There installing a future hot tub and summer house and any future lighting and power. They currently have a...
  16. V

    Isolate consumer unit help

    Looking to do some work in the consumer unit in my home and was wondering if turning the isolation switch is sufficient as it only appears to isolate live and not neutral? https://ibb.co/R2hLQmR
  17. HappyHippyDad

    Fitting your own air con unit?

    I have a large gym in the garden and it gets ridiculously hot in the summer. I have utilised pretty much every inch of space and do not want to put a plug in air con unit that sits on the floor as it would just be in the way. What puts me off a wall unit is the fact you have to get an F-gas...
  18. G

    which voltage proving unit?

    i need to purchase a voltage proving unit - i have seen Megger MPU690, Martindale PD690, and Socket and See SP400, and Fluke but difficult to compare, will need sometimes to work on 3-phase so 440+volts needed. and with the automatic ramping, is there any way to stop the 400-690v for lower...
  19. N

    Consumer unit question

    I want to know if my consumer unit (together with the digital meter) which is in a special metal container let into an outside wall near the entrance door is acceptable for the 5 year house test? It has been like that from when the house was built. Thanks, Nick
  20. M

    Long extension between meter and consumer unit

    I am planning to go semi off grid with a victron and battery system. The system will be installed in an out building about 20 meters away from where my consumer unit and meter currently is. I need to run the grid power from my meter to the out building to the victron inverter, but then also...
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