Been told my install is dangerous! Is it? (with pic)

[cable_guy]

Hi all,

I'm new here, so hi!

I know nothing about electrics, but am thinking of selling my house and I'm hoping someone can help me please.

A couple of years ago I had my electric shower fixed, and in doing so the electrician saw my main install and said that he shouldn't really touch it as it's too old. Don't think he was trying to con me as the electric shower was an insurance job so he knew he wasn't going to get any money out of me etc......

Does this look like I should get it upgraded please?

If so, any idea how much it'd cost me to do?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Graeme Harrold]

Just had my meter renewed at home and watched the guy doing it. The tails from the fuse to the meter head were not coloured as expected (Blue core = live ). rather than change them over, he just applied labels to the outside. So they aint exactly bothered, he did atleast check tighten all of the clamp screws in the fuse holder.

 

[nickblake]

Im in talks with the ESC regarding this at the moment ,did you know : electricians are not alowed to cut the seals , yes we know that ,but the meter tails from the meter to the CDU are not the responcability of the suppliers ,so we have to be responcable , there is a new meter replacemnet program just starting so i have said they should install a switch so we can change tails regardless and correctly

 

[Graeme Harrold]

Im in talks with the ESC regarding this at the moment ,did you know : electricians are not alowed to cut the seals , yes we know that ,but the meter tails from the meter to the CDU are not the responcability of the suppliers ,so we have to be responcable , there is a new meter replacemnet program just starting so i have said they should install a switch so we can change tails regardless and correctly

I asked the question if he could fit on on my installation, he just said call up and pay between £50 and £70 and you can have it!!!

 

[nickblake]

dam typical well the ESC have got a picture of mine they have asked if they can use so im hoping they will see our point of view but i doubt it

 

[cable_guy]

Hi all,

Just wanted to share with you the quote I've had for upgrading my CU, connecting the earth presented in the P.M.E to my system, bonding to the gas and water supplies, I've been told £355 which is my first quote yet. What do you think?

he wants a further £190 for the spot lights in my bathroom and main bedroom (9 spot lights in total), is this reasonable? It seems very cheap from what I've had on this thread any my prices thread on this board? He is a member of one of the professional bodies ( I looked him up on the web and he is registered on their official site )

cheers.

 

[antony73993]

Doesn't look so good to me I would say an upgrade was definitely required. I cant see any earthing, which is a must when undertaking any installation work, when installing a new circuit we have to ensure that the installation is safe before we put our name to it. A new fuseboard should cost £275-£350 and bonding £100-£150, you may also need other work. The best thing I could suggest would be to have a periodic inspection carried out which should cost between £90-£150. I hope that helps good luck

 

[brucelee]

dam typical well the ESC have got a picture of mine they have asked if they can use so im hoping they will see our point of view but i doubt it

well done for trying mate would make it a lot easier for us eh mate and safer for all then we wouldnt have to touch it they should also be responsible for tails from cut out to meter and meter to isolator then we can fit ours to that no probs simples instead of hassle now
i have to contact them to fit one at my bruvs house and also upgrade the tails as they unsheathed before i can change CCU

 

[cable_guy]

Doesn't look so good to me I would say an upgrade was definitely required. I cant see any earthing, which is a must when undertaking any installation work, when installing a new circuit we have to ensure that the installation is safe before we put our name to it. A new fuseboard should cost £275-£350 and bonding £100-£150, you may also need other work. The best thing I could suggest would be to have a periodic inspection carried out which should cost between £90-£150. I hope that helps good luck

thanks for your reply, he's come out tonight and quoted to upgrade the whole lot and earth it, bond it for £355, do you think that sounds right please?

 

[antony73993]

thanks for your reply, he's come out tonight and quoted to upgrade the whole lot and earth it, bond it for £355, do you think that sounds right please?

If he's part p registered I'd say that was a very good price.

 

[brucelee]

sounds fair mate

 

[cable_guy]

If he's part p registered I'd say that was a very good price.

part p?

He's in NAPIT, is that what it means?

 

[brucelee]

part p?

He's in NAPIT, is that what it means?

yes mate he is classed as competent person and is approved

 

[cable_guy]

yes mate he is classed as competent person and is approved

nice one!!! we're cooking on gas here! Getting another quote tomorrow so we'll see what he says too.

I don't really like spending cash on something the buyer probably won't even notice but at least it means I can get spotlights upstairs which he couldn't do before it was all upgraded downstairs.

 

[brucelee]

yeah mate your cooking now
plus you will know that you will be completly safe as this installation so old there could be faults that are left undetected and you will be able to sleep easier it will also help when selling